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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 1999
Himself

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2015]
Playwright
 
[West End, 2014]
Writer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
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Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
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Author
Playwright
Playwright
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

David Hare, Skylight

Olivier Awards - 2001 - BBC Award for Best New Play

David HareMy Zinc Bed


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance

David Hare, Via Dolorosa


winner
Drama League Awards - 1999 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Sir David Hare


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, Amy's View


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, The Blue Room


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, Via Dolorosa

Olivier Awards - 1999 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareThe Blue Room


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David Hare, Via Dolorosa

Olivier Awards - 1998 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareAmy's View


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Foreign Play

David Hare, Skylight

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play

David Hare, Skylight


winner
Olivier Awards - 1996 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareSkylight

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play

David Hare, Racing Demon


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Olivier Awards - 1990 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareRacing Demon

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding New Play

David Hare, The Secret Rapture

Olivier Awards - 1988 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareThe Secret Rapture

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Comedy of the Year

David HarePravda


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Foreign Play

David Hare, Plenty

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

David Hare, Plenty

Olivier Awards - 1978 - Play of the Year

David HarePlenty

Videos

News


TELHADOS DE VIDRO is Now Playing at Teatro da Trindade

No original Skylight, Telhados de Vidro é um intenso e provocador drama contemporâneo, sobre poder, política e paixão.
TELHADOS DE VIDRO Returns to Teatro da Trindade in December

No original Skylight, Telhados de Vidro é um intenso e provocador drama contemporâneo, sobre poder, política e paixão.
David Hare's BEAT THE DEVIL Set for Audible Release

Beat the Devil, the autobiographical play by writer David Hare, will be coming to Audible on October 24. Hare will perform his play, following an introduction from Audible founder Don Katz.
The T.S. Eliot Lecture 2024 Will Feature Ralph Fiennes

The ninth annual T.S. Eliot Lecture on December 15th at 6pm will feature Ralph Fiennes reading and then discussing his relationship with T.S. Eliot’s poem Four Quartets, marking the 80th anniversary of its first publication as a single volume in 1944. 
Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company to Present 2024/25 Season Premiere VIA DOLOROSA

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company will present VIA DOLOROSA. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Everything We Know About Netflix's SPELLBOUND Musical

Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Hightide Reveals Alan Bookbinder As New Chair Of The Board

HighTide has announced the appointment of Alan Bookbinder as Chair of the Board. Bookbinder will take over from Tim Clark who steps down as Chair this Autumn.
TELHADOS DE VIDRO Comes ot Teatro da Trindade in September

No original Skylight, Telhados de Vidro é um poderoso e provocador drama contemporâneo, sobre poder, política e paixão.
Del Hughes Awards Honorees for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, The Founders Award & Special Recognition Award Revealed

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.
theSpaceUK Reveals 2024 Programme For Edinburgh Festival Fringe

theSpaceUK has announced the full 2024 programme with over 400 shows on sale at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The 2024 line-up features the return of Fringe favourites and a packed programme of new writing and companies. 
Review: Exquisite THE HOURS by Puts Triumphs Again at the Met under Watanabe

When I first heard Kevin Puts’s gorgeous, melodic score for THE HOURS back in 2022, I was blown away, thinking it was almost too good to be true. Could it be a classic? I wanted to hear it again, though not too soon, to give it a chance to settle in its own skin. Lucky us—lucky me—that the Met brought it back so quickly. It reminded me that first impressions are sometimes on the mark.
Shayok Misha Chowdhury and Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig Recieve Whiting Awards For Drama

This year's recipients in the category of Drama for the Whiting Awards are Shayok Misha Chowdhury and Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig. 
theSpaceUK Announces Another 150 Shows on Sale at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024

theSpaceUK continues its tradition of championing new writing with an eclectic array of shows that promise to entertain, enlighten, and engage. From stand-up comedy to poignant dramas, musical mayhem to physical theatre, there's something for every taste.
GRACE PERVADES and AS YOU LIKE IT Set For The Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath Season

Theatre Royal Bath has announced the opening productions of the Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath season taking place from June 2025. Learn more about both upcoming shows here!
a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.
Strollers' Theatre to Present MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN in February

'Discover the thought-provoking Strollers' Theatre production of Mother Courage and Her Children, a multi-media exploration of America's role in global war.
Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre

Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.
Symphony Space Announces New Programs For Spring 2024

Symphony Space has announced additional Spring 2024 programming. The coming months abound with bespoke evenings that offer playful and candid experiences of some of today's most beloved voices in music, literature, theater, and more.
Symphony Space Unveils Spring 2024 Programming Featuring George Takei, Judy Collins & More

Symphony Space has revealed additional Spring 2024 programming. See performance dates and learn who is taking part!
Critics' Pick: Franco Milazzo's Best of 2023 in Review

What a year! I pulled out my notebook over a hundred times and came away, more often not, with a happy heart. Below is a condensed list of the very best - and worst - that I saw.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Hare been in?

David Hare has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has David Hare been in?

David Hare has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Hare been nominated for?

David Hare has received numerous nominations for his work, including: - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Skylight - BBC Award for Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for My Zinc Bed - Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Via Dolorosa - Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards) - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Amy's View - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Blue Room - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room - Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Amy's View - Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Skylight - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Skylight - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Racing Demon - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Racing Demon - Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Rapture - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Secret Rapture - Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Pravda - Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Plenty - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Plenty - Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Plenty

What awards has David Hare won?

David Hare has received numerous awards throughout his career, including: - Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Via Dolorosa - Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards) - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Amy's View - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Blue Room - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa - Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa - Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Skylight - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Skylight - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Racing Demon - Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Plenty.

How many shows has David Hare written?

David Hare has written 19 shows including Slag (Playwright), Plenty (Playwright), A Map of the World (Playwright), The Knife (Bookwriter), The Knife (Bookwriter), The Secret Rapture (Playwright), Racing Demon (Playwright), Skylight (Playwright), The Judas Kiss (Playwright), The Blue Room (Playwright), Via Dolorosa (Playwright), Amy's View (Playwright), Stuff Happens (Playwright), The Vertical Hour (Playwright), The Power of Yes (Playwright), A View from Islington North (Writer), The Moderate Soprano (Playwright), Peter Gynt (Playwright), Straight Line Crazy (Playwright).

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