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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Felix Von Gaigern

[Broadway]
1989
Walter

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1988
Anatoly

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1987
Robert

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Rat


Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

David Carroll , Grand Hotel

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

David Carroll , Grand Hotel

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

David Carroll, Grand Hotel

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

David Carroll, Chess

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

David Carroll, Chess

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

David Carroll, La Boheme

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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Obsidian Theatre Festival Releases New Streaming Content

The Obsidian Theatre Festival, having just announced the line-up for their 4th Annual Season this summer, has announced the additional release of streaming content from the first three seasons.
4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Unveils Lineup

The lineup has unveiled the line-up for the 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. Learn more about the festival!
Obsidian Theatre Festival Reveals Lineup FOr 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival

The Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced the line-up for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. 
New Ghostlight Arts Initiative Launches Educational Program As Part Of 2nd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival

Ghostlight Productions and Nicely Theatre Group are partnering  once again, for the 2nd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival. 
BWW Review: 7 SPOSE PER 7 FRATELLI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO

7 SPOSE PER 7 FRATELLI at TEATRO BRANCACCIO IL CELEBRE MUSICAL IN SCENA FINO AL 6 FEBBRAIO A ROMA PER PROSEGUIRE IN TOUR A TORINO E ASSAGO
Submissions Open for 2nd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival

Ghostlight Productions and Nicely Theatre Group are partnering  once again, for the 2nd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival.  After a successful inaugural year in the middle of a global pandemic, Obsidian is back and will include live and virtual offerings.
Nicely Theatre Group Announces Cast Of ANYTHING GOES

Nicely Theatre Group has announced the cast for its March 2022 production of the Tony Award-winning classic musical comedy Anything Goes. Nicely Creative Director Mitch Master directs with choreography by Allison Hunt-Kaufmann and vocal and music direction by Amy Sauve.
The Obsidian Theatre Festival to be Made Available for Streaming

Sloan’s Ghostlight Productions announced that they are partnering with BroadwayHD to bring the inaugural Obsidian Festival to viewers for free via the streaming service’s YouTube channel.  The Obsidian Theatre Festival is a virtual theatre and performing arts event featuring emerging Black artists, actors, directors, and playwrights from Detroit.
Inaugural Obsidian Theatre Festival Brings Black Performing Artists to a Virtual Stage

Ghostlight Productions and Nicely Theatre Group today announced the inaugural Obsidian Theatre Festival, a virtual theatre and performing arts event featuring emerging Black artists, actors, directors, and playwrights from Detroit that will take place March 25-27.
BWW Exclusive: Bringing DISENCHANTED! to Life During the Pandemic

A production of “Guys & Dolls” spurred David Carroll to pursue starting a new theatre group in January of 2020. Musical theatre was a passion he shared with his father, though usually from the audience. In 2019, he joined the Birmingham Village Players in several small roles in “Guys & Dolls” and was inspired by the all the local talent and wanted to provide more opportunities for cast and crew to work and get paid for it. Soon after, Nicely Theatre Group (named for “Guys & Dolls character Nicely-Nicely) was born.
BWW Prompts: Dream Cast Your Perfect Virtual Broadway Performance

Find out which Broadway stars BWW readers want as part of their dream virtual performances!
BWW Exclusive: GAY LIKE ME Author Richie Jackson Picks Top 10 Theatrical Experiences

Now available from Harper Collins is Richie Jackson's Gay Like Me- a poignant and urgent love letter to his son. In the new book, the award-winning Broadway, TV and film producer reflects on his experiences as a gay man in America and the progress and setbacks of the LGBTQ community over the last 50 years.
Social Roundup: BroadwayWorld Fans Name Their Favorite Tony Award Performances!

We asked, and you all answered! With Tony season in full swing, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to let us know which of the countless iconic Tony Award performances over the years is their favorite. We've now gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy and to tide you over until this year's Tony Awards ceremony! Check them all out below!
ZORRO THE MUSICAL Opening At Artisan Center Theater

ZORRO THE MUSICAL opens at Artisan Center Theater on Friday, April 12, 2019 and runs through Saturday, May 11, 2019. The 196 seat theater-in-the-round is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst.Performances are at 7:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with 3:00pm matinees on Saturdays beginning April 20. Reserved seating tickets are $28.00 for adults, $26.00 for students and seniors, and $16.00 for children 12 and under.  Monday through Thursday tickets are $26.00 for adults and $14.00 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at ArtisanCT.com, or by calling the box office at 817-284-1200.
Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: CHESS

Well, the next step in my decluttering/digitizing journey is throwing out my Chess CDs, not that they take up much space. I only have the Original Concept Recording and the Broadway cast. I'm going to download the freaking 2008 Royal Albert Hall concert version (with Idina Menzel, Josh Groban and Adam Pascal) to try to keep this column hip. But let's all just remember two things: 1.) I am not hip; and, 2.) I'm just downloading the concert for this column, so it doesn't really count as part of my digitizing.
BEAU JEST to Open At Artisan Center Theater

BEAU JEST opens at Artisan Center Theater on Thursday, September 6, 2018 and runs through Saturday, September 22, 2018. The 150 seat Second Stage theater is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. Performances are at 7:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays and 3:30pm on Saturdays.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Judy Kuhn

Today's subject Judy Kuhn has been living her theatre life as a working actress/singer/recording artist for over thirty years. On May 5th you will be able to see this incredible Tony-nominated talent live in concert at Dumbarton Church in Georgetown as part of the Dumbarton Concerts series. The program is entitled Judy Kuhn: A Broadway Cabaret.
REPRISE 2.0 Season Starts with SWEET CHARITY Directed By Kathleen Marshall; VICTOR/VICTORIA and GRAND HOTEL to Follow

REPRISE 2.0 is now announced, presenting a season of three classic American musicals at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, by Marcia Seligson, Producing Artistic Director of the new performing arts organization.  REPRISE 2.0 is partnering with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater (UCLA TFT), chaired by Brian Kite. 
Madison Theatre to Host Tim Rice's CHESS THE MUSICAL In Concert Featuring Anne Runolfsson, Jeremy Kushnier, and More

The Benny Anderson-Tim Rice-Bj rn Ulvaeus musical Chess, which began life as a two-LP recording in 1984, will be presented at 7:30 PM on March 10th, 2018 at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Center, NY.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Carroll been in?

David Carroll has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has David Carroll been in?

David Carroll has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Carroll been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grand Hotel, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chess, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chess and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Boheme.

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