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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2022]
Script Adaptation
 
[International Tour, 2015]
Book
 
[West End, 2014]
Book
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Script Adaptation
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Adaptation
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Adaptation
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Book Revisions
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2000]
Book Revisions
 
[New York, 1998]
Book Revisions
 
[West End, 1997]
Adaptation
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Script Adaptation
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Adaptation
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Book Revisions

Writing

Conceiver
Conceiver
Author
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Movies

Martha Marcy May Marlene
[ 2011 ] Bartender
All Wifed Out
[ 2012 ] Fanny
Saudade?
[ 2012 ] Manny
1
[ 2013 ] Kyle
A Walk Among the Tombstones
[ 2014 ] Albert
10 Things I Hate About Life
[ 2014 ] Curt
Moon and Sun
[ 2014 ] Patrick
The Missing Girl
[ 2015 ] J. Lee
Keep in Touch
[ 2015 ] Officer Dugan
Up the River
[ 2015 ] Willy
Diverge
[ 2016 ] Brad
Here Alone
[ 2016 ] Chris
The Meyerowitz Stories
[ 2017 ] Brian
Imitation Girl
[ 2017 ] Max
The Truth About Lies
[ 2018 ] Andy
Rosy
[ 2018 ] Eddie
Glass
[ 2019 ] Daryl
The Day Shall Come
[ 2019 ] Stevie Book
Vampires vs. the Bronx
[ 2020 ] Alexis
Over/Under
[ 2022 ] David Steinberg

TV Shows

Mozart in the Jungle
Craig G

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical

David Thompson, New York, New York

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical

David Thompson, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

David Thompson, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Book of a Musical

David Thompson, Steel Pier

Videos

News


Roundabout Theatre Will Celebrate John Kander at Benefit Hosted By Alan Cumming
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a special one-night event Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander, hosted by Alan Cumming. Learn more here!
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!
New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ! Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Karen Mason And All That Jazz! – the singular album from acclaimed Broadway star and concert artist KAREN MASON – is now available on CD and in digital and streaming formats. Listen here.
Exclusive: Karen Mason Mashes Up Kander and Ebb Classics On KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

Karen Mason debuts a track from her upcoming Kander & Ebb album, featuring rare songs. Discover the latest addition to her celebrated discography, exclusively on BroadwayWorld.
Review: CHICAGO at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Elizabeth James - Oct 20, 2024

What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?
Karen Mason Celebrates Kander & Ebb With New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Karen Mason has announced a new album, KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ, celebrating the works of Kander & Ebb.
Karen Mason to Release Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ! in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

KAREN MASON will release her singular album Karen Mason And All That Jazz! on CD and in digital and streaming formats. For this personal new collection, Karen explores the beloved songbook of John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Thriller IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2024

Netflix has debuted the trailer for It's What's Inside, the upcoming science-fiction thriller film executive-produced by Colman Domingo. Watch it now!
SACRED RIGHTS, SACRED SONG, A SERVICE FOR THE SACRED CENTER Makes Off Broadway Debut
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Mourning Doves Rising in association with Amas Musical Theater, Donna Trinkoff Artistic Producer, Jonathan S. Cerullo / JSCTheatricals and Sharon Litwinoff will present Sacred Rights, Sacred Song, A Service for the Sacred Center on Wednesday September 11 and Sunday September 22 at 7:00 pm.
Photos: First Look at Colman Domingo Executive-Produced Thriller IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2024

Netflix has released first-look images for It's What's Inside, the upcoming science-fiction thriller film executive produced by Colman Domingo. The movie follows a group of friends gathering for a pre-wedding party that descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires, and grudges.
Pompano Players Professional Theater Company to Launch at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

The Pompano Players debut at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, bringing a dynamic lineup of theatrical performances to the community. Discover their upcoming shows and experience local talent on stage.
Meet the Cast of JOB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!
ArtsCentric to Present Area Premiere of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 1, 2024

ArtsCentric in Baltimore has announced the area premiere of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, a powerful musical running June 28 - July 21, 2024. The show tells the true story of nine African American teens falsely accused in 1930s Alabama.
JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Will Open on Broadway This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the smash hit play by Max Wolf Friedlich, will open on Broadway this summer starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon. We have all of the details!
Pittsburgh Playhouse Unveils 24 â€" 25 Season Featuring Theatre, Dance & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed the lineup for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
FLORA THE RED MENACE Comes to Court Square Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

Forager Theatre Company will present Kander & Ebb's first musical, 'Flora the Red Menace,' a rarely-mounted tale about labor rights, female self-actualization, and the power of community in Depression-era New York
2011 Tony Nominations Announced! THE BOOK OF MORMON Leads With 14!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 3, 2024

Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City.
Sullivan Rep To Perform Kander & Ebb's STEEL PIER in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

Sullivan Rep presents STEEL PIER, a captivating musical set in 1933. Follow Rita Racine's journey as she competes in a Dance Marathon on the Atlantic City boardwalk.
JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month.  Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Photos: First Look at THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Rubicon Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 9, 2023

Check out production photos from Rubicon Theatre's production of THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, running through December 23, here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Thompson written?

David Thompson has written 9 shows including 70, Girls, 70 (Author), And the World Goes 'Round (Conceiver), Steel Pier (Conceiver), Thou Shalt Not (Bookwriter), The Look of Love (Conceiver), The Scottsboro Boys (Bookwriter), Prince of Broadway (Bookwriter), The Beast in the Jungle (Bookwriter), New York, New York (Book).

What awards has David Thompson been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for New York, New York, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Steel Pier.

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