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Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Broadway: The Book of Mormon, Sunday in the Park with George, The Ritz, In My Life, The Invention of Love. Off Broadway: Gutenberg! The Musical!, The Butter and Egg Man (Atlantic Theater Co.), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (Century Center), The Last Sunday in June (Rattlestick). Regional: The Bird Sanctuary (Pittsburgh Public, American premiere), The Dog in the Manger (Shakespeare Theatre Co.). Six seasons at Williamstown: Camino Real, As You Like It, The Skin of Our Teeth, Tonight at 8:30, The Servant of Two Masters, Where's Charley?, A Funny Thing . . . Forum. Touring: Monty Python's Spamalot. TV: "The Good Wife," "Lipstick Jungle." Pianist: Christopher Fitzgerald at Feinstein's. Screenwriter/Director: The Debut. Recipient of two Helen Hayes Award nominations and BMI's Jerry Harrington Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Composer/Lyricist. Board member of ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty). Education: BA,Williams College. CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults), Cambridge University TESOL.

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STAGE CREDITS

Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Steward
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Slavick
Brad
The Way of the World The Way of the World
[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Revelation Reading, 2017
Performer
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2017
Franz/Dennis
The Winter's Tale The Winter's Tale
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Production, 2014
Performer
On A Clear Day You Can See Forever On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
David Gamble
Arcadia Arcadia
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Ezra Chater
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Franz
Lee Randolph
The Ritz The Ritz
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Duff
Gutenberg! The Musical!
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Bud Davenport [Replacement]
Monty Python's Spamalot Monty Python's Spamalot
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Sir Robin
In My Life In My Life
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Winston
Harmony
[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2003
Performer
Last Sunday in June
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Joe
The Butter and Egg Man
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
The Invention Of Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Ensemble
Alfred William Pollard (Understudy)

Productions

Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Executive Producer

Movies

Marriage Story
[ 2019 ] Theater Actor
Kiss of the Spider Woman
[ 2024 ] Kendall Nesbitt

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

David TurnerThe Dog in the Manger

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

David TurnerThe Dog in the Manger

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

David TurnerMonty Pythons Spamalot

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Review: BROADWAY MELODY Marries Story & Songs at 54 Below Photo
Review: BROADWAY MELODY Marries Story & Songs at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Nov 15, 2024

Jack Viertel's new novel mixes some bits of actual theatre productions, people, places, and songs into its fiction. The author read excerpts from the book for a program he hosted and co-produced at 54 Below, with guest singers performing relevant/referenced songs.
Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance Photo
Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 5, 2024

The Book of Mormon celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment! See photos here! 
Talia Susakuer & Loni Ackerman to Join BROADWAY MELODY at 54 Below Photo
Talia Susakuer & Loni Ackerman to Join BROADWAY MELODY at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Talia Suskauer (Wicked) and Loni Ackerman (Cats) will join Broadway Melody at 54 Below. Broadway Melody is a love letter to both the Golden Age of the American musical and a bygone era of the city that never sleeps, all seen through the eyes of a lovelorn trumpet player and an actress on the cusp of her big break. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
Laura Benanti, Kate Baldwin & Nikki M. James To Star In BROADWAY MELODY at 54 Below Photo
Laura Benanti, Kate Baldwin & Nikki M. James To Star In BROADWAY MELODY at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

Laura Benanti, Nikki M. James, Kate Baldwin and more will star in BROADWAY MELODY WITH JACK VIERTEL & FRIENDS at 54 Below in November. Learn more about the upcoming concert and see how to purchase tickets.
THE KING'S WIFE A New Musical Begins Next Week At Adirondack Theatre Festival Photo
THE KING'S WIFE A New Musical Begins Next Week At Adirondack Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Adirondack Theatre Festival has announced starry casting for its concert presentation of the new musical, The King's Wife, as part of its 30th Anniversary Season. The presentation of the new musical runs July 19 - 21.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Indianapolis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Indianapolis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Indianapolis Awards; TICK, TICK... BOOM!, TJ LOVES SALLY Photo
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Indianapolis Awards; TICK, TICK... BOOM!, TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER, Phoenix Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Kristin Caskey Elected as Chair of the Board at The Broadway League Photo
Kristin Caskey Elected as Chair of the Board at The Broadway League
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Kristin Caskey, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative at Ambassador Theatre Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of The Broadway League. Learn more about Casey here!
BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; TICK, TICK... BOOM!, TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER, Phoeni Photo
BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; TICK, TICK... BOOM!, TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER, Phoenix Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards December 5th Standings; TICK, TICK... BOOM! Leads B Photo
BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards December 5th Standings; TICK, TICK... BOOM! Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; TJ LOVES S Photo
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Agape Theater Company Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Photo
Agape Theater Company Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2023

The Agape Theater Company announces their upcoming musical of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Artistic Director Kathy Phipps shared her thoughts on the selection of this particular production: 'One of the reasons we chose 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is because it is based on a classic piece of literature.
Interview: JESSIE MUELLER Holds Her Own Against the Quick SETH RUDETSKY Photo
Interview: JESSIE MUELLER Holds Her Own Against the Quick SETH RUDETSKY
by Gil Kaan - Jun 4, 2023

Seth Rudetsky returns to The Wallis June 16, 2023, with his evening of insightful theatre trivia, ad libs and great songs this time featuring Tony Award- winner Jessie Mueller. I had the chance to throw out a few queries for the always working Jessie to answer.
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James & More Celebrate INTO THE WOODS' Grammy Wi Photo
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James & More Celebrate INTO THE WOODS' Grammy Win & Tony Nominations
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023

Yesterday, the cast of the Broadway revival of Into the Woods celebrated their Grammy Award-Winning Cast Album and Tony Award nomination for Best Revival of a Musical at The Lookup in New York City. Check out photos of Tony Award-nominated actors Sara Bareilles and Brian d’Arcy James, Tony Award-nominated director Lear deBessonet, and more!
GOD OF CARNAGE Comes to the Warehouse Theatre Photo
GOD OF CARNAGE Comes to the Warehouse Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

 Fourteen years since Yasmina Reza’s play won the Tony Award and the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, this comedy of manners without the manners still delivers on all amusing fronts.  When a playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter, diplomatic niceties are observed…initially. 
Thompson Turner Productions Becomes TT Partners With The Addition of Rebecca Habel an Photo
Thompson Turner Productions Becomes TT Partners With The Addition of Rebecca Habel and Adam Miller as Partners
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

Thompson Turner Productions, the venerable Broadway and touring general management and producing office, becomes TT Partners, effective April 19. Co-Founder David Turner is joined by general managers Rebecca Habel and Adam Miller as partners in the new entity. 
Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic T Photo
Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic Theater's Catalyst New Play Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2023

Co-authored by Conor Duffy and Jake Broder, Max & Willy’s Last Laugh is based on the true story of entertainers Max Ehrlich and Willy Rosen, who for 18 months performed the funniest cabaret in Europe to ensure their safety at the Westerbork Transit Camp during World War II.
Video: Patina Miller Records 'Last Midnight' For the Cast Recording of INTO THE WOODS Photo
Video: Patina Miller Records 'Last Midnight' For the Cast Recording of INTO THE WOODS, Available to Preorder Now!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2022

Preorders are now available for the CD and vinyl versions for the cast recording of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods. To celebrate the launch of preorders, the production released a new music video featuring Patina Miller recording 'Last Midnight.'
How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway? Photo
How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022

Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Turner been in?

David Turner has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has David Turner been in?

David Turner has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Turner been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Dog in the Manger, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Dog in the Manger and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Monty Pythons Spamalot.

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