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Diane Davis

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BIO

Diane Davis is a playwright, director, and Artistic Director for Eden Theater Company. She is a member of the Actors Studio Playwrights and Directors Unit, and recently was an HB Studios Residency Fellow for her play Complicity. She has written and directed several ten-minute plays produced by Primary Stages, Barrow Group and AMIOS Shotz. She received her BA in Theatre from Bennington College, studied acting at The Royal Academy in London, with Sandy Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse, and is currently working on her MFA in playwriting.


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ginny Potter [Replacement]

Ginny [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2018
Sarah

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Deirdre Drake

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Spencer McCulloug

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Pia

[Broadway]
1942
"Well, Well!" Performer

The Girl in "Yes, Sir, I've Made A Date"

The Dancer in "Opening"

The Deer

"We'll Swing It Through!" Performer

"Shoes" Performer

"Finale" Performer

Switchboard Operator

Diane

Nurse

At the Automat

At Life With Father


Movies

Bicycle Bobby and Elvis
[ 2009 ] TV News Reporter
They're Out of the Business
[ 2011 ] April
After Fall, Winter
[ 2011 ] Columbia Grad Student

Awards and Nominations

HB Residency Fellow

 

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Diane Davis, The Model Apartment

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Diane Davis, The Model Apartment

News


Photos: Inside the Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle

BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!
Theatre East to Present PLAY ROOM SERIES Starting Next Week

Theatre East will celebrate new plays with the Play Room Series beginning January 22.
The Workshop Theater Hosts Honor Roll! At Their Spring 2023 Workshop Intensive

The Workshop Theater has, once again, dedicated a session of their Spring 2023 Workshop Intensive to HONOR ROLL!, an advocacy group for women+ playwrights over 40. The participants for this cycle are Diane Davis, Donna Hoke, Hortense Gerardo and Serena Norr with facilitators Leslie Kincaid Burby and Stephanie Kane.
League of Professional Theatre Women to Launch 40th Anniversary Season With Event This Month

The League of Professional Theatre Women will launch its 40th Anniversary Season on September 20th, with birthday messages from theatre luminaries: Irene Gandy, Emily Mann, Charlotte Moore, Estelle Parsons, Tonya Pinkins, Theresa Rebeck, Daryl Roth, Susan Stroman, Linda Winer and more.
Eden Theater Company Will Present World Premiere of COMPLICITY at the New Ohio Next Month

Eden Theater Company will present the World Premiere of Complicity written by Diane Davis and directed by Illana Stein at The New Ohio Theatre, September 30 - October 15. 
Cast Announced for COMPLICITY World Premiere at The New Ohio Theatre

Eden Theater Company will present the World Premiere of Complicity by playwright Diane Davis, directed by Illana Stein at the New Ohio Theatre September 30 - October 16. 
Illana Stein to Direct the World Premiere of COMPLICITY at the New Ohio Theatre

Illana Stein will direct the World Premiere of Complicity by playwright Diane Davis (HB Studios Residency Fellow; Actors Studio Playwrights and Directors Unit), presented by Eden Theater Company (Byron Anthony and Joyce Romano, Producers) at the New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street Ste 1E New York, NY), September 28-October 16. 
World Premiere of Diane Davis' COMPLICITY to be Presented at the New Ohio Theatre

Eden Theater Company will present the World Premiere of Complicity by playwright Diane Davis at the New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street Ste 1E New York, NY) this fall. The show is slated to open in September 2022 and run through October 2022. The director and cast will be announced later this summer. 
BWW Interview: COME FROM AWAY Cast Member Julie Johnson

COME FROM AWAY is an actor’s challenge. To tell the story of what happened in Newfoundland, the cast members take on the voices and actions of at least three to five characters a night. That's no problem for Johnson
Wake Up With BWW 1/24: James Snyder Fired From CURSED CHILD, and More

Today's top stories: James Snyder fired from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child following misconduct investigation, Slave Play and Girl From the North Country close, and more!
James Snyder's Contract Terminated at CURSED CHILD Following Misconduct Investigation

According to the production, on November 19, 2021, the producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for the first time received a complaint from Diane Davis regarding the conduct of fellow cast member James Snyder.  Immediately upon receiving this complaint the producers commissioned an independent investigation by a third party, and Mr. Snyder was suspended pending the investigation’s completion.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cancels Performances Through December 27

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway has canceled performances from Tuesday, December 21, 2021- Monday, December 27, 2021 due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections within the company. 
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cancels Weekend Shows

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has cancelled Saturday and Sunday's performances due to breakthrough Covid-19 cases
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cancels Today's Matinee Performance

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has cancelled today's matinee performance due to breakthrough Covid-19 cases.
Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Reopens on Broadway Tonight!

Check out all new photos of the cast in action here as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child re-opened on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre.
Tonight's Performance of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Canceled

Tonight's performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been canceled. The production announced the cancellation less than one hour before the performance was set to begin. 
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Bring Back its 'Friday Forty' Tickets

The Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced the return of the popular “Friday Forty,” where every Friday at 1:00 PM ET the show will release a limited number of $40 tickets for every performance the following week.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Hires Patricia Dayleg as Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced Patricia Dayleg has joined the company as Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. She officially begins in the newly created role today, October 18th following ten years in government and community-based nonprofits.
Photos: Go Inside the First Rehearsal For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Broadway Return

Performances for the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will begin at the Lyric Theatre in New York on November 12, 2021 and we have a first look at rehearsals for the show. The world’s most award-winning new play returns to North America as a newly staged, single show magical experience. 
James Snyder, Jenny Jules, David Abeles & More to Star in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Broadway Return

Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender have announced the full Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, starting performances at the Lyric Theatre in New York on November 12, 2020. The world’s most award-winning new play returns to North America as a newly staged, single show magical experience.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Diane Davis been in?

Diane Davis has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Diane Davis been in?

Diane Davis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Diane Davis been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Model Apartment and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for The Model Apartment.

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