News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Eisa Davis Headshot

Eisa Davis

read more news

Get Eisa Davis Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BIO

Recently appeared at The Public in Julius Caesar, Passing Strange, June and Jean in Concert, and solo shows at Joe’s Pub. Her Broadway credits include Passing Strange and Off-Broadway she has appeared in Preludes, The Call, Luck of the Irish, This, Angela's Mixtape. Her television credits include "The Looming Tower," "Rise," "Succession," "House of Cards," "Blindspot," "Hart of Dixie," "Smash," and "The Wire." She is a writer for Netflix's "She's Gotta Have It" and Cirque du Soleil's Crystal. Her albums include Something Else. She has received an Obie for Sustained Excellence and she was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play Bulrusher.

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

The Secret Life of Bees The Secret Life of Bees
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
June
Julius Caesar Julius Caesar
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Decius Brutus
Preludes Preludes
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center World Premiere Production, 2015
Dahl
The Cradle Will Rock The Cradle Will Rock
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer
Luck of the Irish Luck of the Irish
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater LCT3 Production, 2013
Performer
Passing Strange Passing Strange
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Mother
Passing Strange
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mother
June and Jean in Concert
[Off-Broadway]
1995
June

Writing


Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Eisa Davis, The Secret Life of Bees

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Eisa Davis, Kings

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Eisa Davis, Preludes

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Eisa Davis, Luck of the Irish

The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Independence foundation award for outstanding new play

Eisa DavisThe History of Light


winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Performance

Eisa Davis, Passing Strange

The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eisa DavisBulrusher

The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eisa DavisBulrusher

Videos

More Videos

News


Berkeley Rep to Present 2025 Ovation Gala Honoring Eisa Davis Photo
Berkeley Rep to Present 2025 Ovation Gala Honoring Eisa Davis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Berkeley Rep's 2025 Ovation Gala will be held at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. This year's Ovation Gala will honor Berkeley-born, award-winning writer, performer, and composer Eisa Davis. Learn more!
JUST MY TYPE: THE ANTI-BREAKDOWN CABARET Comes To Pink Frog Café This Month Photo
JUST MY TYPE: THE ANTI-BREAKDOWN CABARET Comes To Pink Frog Café This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Just My Type: The Anti- Breakdown Cabaret is a show designed to break stereotypes and to challenge typecasting often found in the theatre industry. The concert will be held on February 28th at 6:30 pm at the Pink Frog Café.
Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL Photo
Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!
¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Lin-Manuel Miranda! Photo
¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Lin-Manuel Miranda!
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 16, 2025

Celebramos la carrera del premiado autor de HAMILTON e IN THE HEIGHTS, que también ha escrito las canciones de MUFASA: EL REY LEÓN, recientemente estrenada.
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024 Photo
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024

Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals WARRIORS Will Come to the Stage Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals WARRIORS Will Come to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024

Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest project, a concept album based on the film 'The Warriors', is in talks to come to the stage in the future. Learn more here!
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
La MaMa COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 Spotlights Adrienne Kennedy Photo
La MaMa COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 Spotlights Adrienne Kennedy
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

Explore the life and work of playwright Adrienne Kennedy at COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 on November 16, 2024, featuring discussions and performances at La MaMa.
GOLDEN KRUST Partners to Promote New Album 'Warriors' with Giveaway Photo
GOLDEN KRUST Partners to Promote New Album 'Warriors' with Giveaway
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 29, 2024

Golden Krust, the premier Jamaican fast-casual restaurant group that aims to bring a taste of the Caribbean to the world, is partnering with Atlantic Records and songwriter, actor and filmmaker Lin-Manuel Miranda and playwright Eisa Davis, to promote their new concept album, 'Warriors.'
Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BLVD, ROMEO + JULIET, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BLVD, ROMEO + JULIET, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 25, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 25, 2024 with videos from Sunset Blvd., Romeo + Juliet, and more!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Recalls E-Mail Exchange with Stephen Sondheim Photo
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Recalls E-Mail Exchange with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024

Lin-Manuel Miranda recalled an iconic e-mail exchange he shared with the late Stephen Sondheim about an ice cream truck in Queens on a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers. Watch the clip!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis 'Open' to Broadway Future for WARRIORS Photo
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis 'Open' to Broadway Future for WARRIORS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis visited the Today Show on Wednesday to discuss their concept album, Warriors, released last week. During the interview, the writers discussed their inspiration for the album, working with the vocalists, and whether the show could be staged in the future. Watch it now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2024
by - Oct 21, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: Inside the WARRIORS Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Photo
Video: Inside the WARRIORS Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

Atlantic Records has released WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, available everywhere now. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the release! Watch footage here!
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amber Gray, & More Attend WARRIORS Album Launch Party Photo
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amber Gray, & More Attend WARRIORS Album Launch Party
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

WARRIORS,  the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, is available everywhere now. Miranda and Davis celebrated the album launch and Time Out New York cover at an exclusive release party. Take a look at the photos now!
Listen: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Unveil New WARRIORS Concept Album Photo
Listen: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Unveil New WARRIORS Concept Album
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

Atlantic Records has released WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, available everywhere now. Listen to the album here!
Review Roundup: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Elsa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album Photo
Review Roundup: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Elsa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Elsa Davis have just released their highly-anticipated Warriors concept album, inspired by the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult film. Find out what critics think of the new album!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 18, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 18, 2024
by - Oct 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone Photo
Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2024

While making the 'Warriors' album, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis both admit that the project is something neither of them could create alone. They worked with with Hip-Hop royalty like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Nas, RZA, and Ghostface Killah, while also recruiting Philippa Soo, Billy Porter, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and more. Watch the video!
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 17, 2024

Tune in to see Lin-Manuel Miranda on Late Night with Seth Meyers next Wednesday, October 23. The episode is set to air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eisa Davis been in?

Eisa Davis has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Eisa Davis been in?

Eisa Davis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eisa Davis been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Kings, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Preludes, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Luck of the Irish, Independence foundation award for outstanding new play (The Barrymore Awards) for The History of Light, Performance (Obie Awards) for Passing Strange, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Bulrusher and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Bulrusher.

What awards has Eisa Davis won?

Eisa Davis has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Secret Life of Bees and the Performance award at the Obie Awards for Passing Strange.

How many shows has Eisa Davis written?

Eisa Davis has written 1 shows including The 24 Hour Plays 2007 (Playwright).

Get Eisa Davis Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos