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BIO

Bway: Debut. Off-Bway: The Library (Public Theatre), Hamlet, Twelfth Night, The Constant Couple (Pearl), Jewtopia. Regional: FROST/NIXON (Portland Center Stage), Titus Andronicus, Hamlet (Shakespeare Theatre, DC). TV: "The Americans," "The Knick," "Daredevil," "Boardwalk Empire." Training: Juilliard. Love to Liza and Juno.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2018
Cecil Lewis (Understudy)

Hugo Kalmar (Understudy)

Jimmy Tomorrow (Understudy)

Moran (Understudy)

Piet Wetjoen (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Roland Maule (Understudy)

Fred (Understudy)

Henry Lyppiatt (Understudy)

Morris Dixon (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2014
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BWW Flashback: The Last Laughs- PRESENT LAUGHTER Takes Its Final Broadway Bow Today

Present Laughter closes tonight, July 2. Take a look at the show's journey on Broadway before we say farewell.
BroadwayHD Will Record Broadway's PRESENT LAUGHTER, Starring Kevin Kline, Tonight

Can't travel to New York? No problem! BroadwayHD has just announced it will record tonight's performance of PRESENT LAUGHTER, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, for on-demand viewing on BroadwayHD.com later this year.
TV: The Comedy Continues Inside Opening Night of PRESENT LAUGHTER!

After the curtain came down Wednesday night at the St. James Theatre, the laughter subsided and the company of Present Laughter celebrated a triumphant opening night at Gotham Hall. BroadwayWorld was there at the opening night after party and we're taking you behind the scenes below!
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for PRESENT LAUGHTER!

Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and we're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!
Photo Coverage: PRESENT LAUGHTER Company Keeps the Laughs Coming at Opening Night After Party!

After the curtain came down last night at the St. James Theatre, the laughter subsided and the company of Present Laughter celebrated a triumphant opening night at Gotham Hall. BroadwayWorld was there at the opening night after party and brings you photos below!
Photo Coverage: Kevin Kline and the Cast of PRESENT LAUGHTER Take Opening Night Bows!

Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and brings you photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below!
Review Roundup: Kevin Kline Returns to Broadway in PRESENT LAUGHTER Tonight!- Updating Live

Present Laughter, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
Get Ready to Guffaw! Meet the Full Company of PRESENT LAUGHTER, Opening Tonight on Broadway

Present Laughter, starring Academy Award- and two-time Tony Award-winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight, April 5th, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch interviews with the cast!
Photo Flash: First Look at Kevin Kline & Company in PRESENT LAUGHTER on Broadway!

Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night. Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
PRESENT LAUGHTER, Starring Kevin Kline, Begins on Broadway Tonight

A friendly reminder! Present Laughter begins tonight, March 10th, 2017, at Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street), ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night, for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. 
PRESENT LAUGHTER Starring Kevin Kline Announces Digital Lottery

Producer Jordan Roth announced today details for the digital lottery for the highly-anticipated revival of Noel Coward's Present Laughter which begins performances on Broadway this coming Friday, March 10 for a limited 16-week run. A limited quantity of $42 lottery tickets to each performance will be available through online entry at http://laughteronbroadway.com/lottery. Lottery winners will be notified by text message and email by noon the day prior to the performance. Purchase must be completed online by credit card only, with one entry per person (no age restrictions) and up to 2 tickets per winner. There is no day-of rush ticket availability during previews.
VIDEO: Kevin Kline Teaches Stephen Colbert How to Take a Proper Broadway Bow

On last night's LATE SHOW, acclaimed stage actor Kevin Kline talked about starring in Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER on Broadway and taught Stephen how to take a proper Broadway bow.
TV: PRESENT LAUGHTER's Kevin Kline & Company Get Ready to Bring Noel Coward Back to Broadway

Present Laughter will play Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) this spring for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances are set to begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night, and will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
Photo Coverage: Kevin Kline and the PRESENT LAUGHTER Cast Get Ready for Broadway!

Present Laughter will play Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) this spring for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances are set to begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night, and will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of PRESENT LAUGHTER on Broadway

Present Laughter will play Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) this spring for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances are set to begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night, and will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
Tony Nominee Reg Rogers, THE WOLVES' Tedra Millan Round Out PRESENT LAUGHTER on Broadway

Producer Jordan Roth announced today the complete casting and creative team for the Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Present Laughter.
Photo Coverage: Chloe Grace Moretz, Jennifer Westfeldt & THE LIBRARY Company Celebrate Opening Night!

Written by Scott Z. Burns and directed by Steven Soderbergh, this world premiere began previews at The Public on Tuesday, March 25 and runs through Sunday, April 27 in The Public's Newman Theater with the official press opening last night, April 15. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from after party below!
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night Arrivals of Steven Soderbergh's THE LIBRARY at the Public Theater

Written by Scott Z. Burns and directed by Steven Soderbergh, this world premiere began previews at The Public on Tuesday, March 25 and runs through Sunday, April 27 in The Public's Newman Theater with the official press opening last night, April 15. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the star-studded theatre arrivals below!
Review Roundup: THE LIBRARY

Written by Scott Z. Burns and directed by Steven Soderbergh, this world premiere of THE LIBRARY began previews at The Public on March 25 and runs through April 27 in The Public's Newman Theater with an official press opening tonight, April 15.
Photo Flash: First Look at Chloe Grace Moretz & More in Public Theater's THE LIBRARY

Written by Scott Z. Burns and directed by Steven Soderbergh, this world premiere began previews at The Public on Tuesday, March 25 and runs through Sunday, April 27 in The Public's Newman Theater with an official press opening on Tuesday, April 15. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David L. Townsend been in?

David L. Townsend has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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David L. Townsend has not appeared in the West End.

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