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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.

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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

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

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.'
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Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BLVD, ROMEO + JULIET, and More

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!
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Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Recalls E-Mail Exchange with Stephen Sondheim

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

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!
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Video: Inside the WARRIORS Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda & More

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

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

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

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!
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Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone

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!
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Lin-Manuel Miranda to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week

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Sasha Hutchings Joins DUETS: The Concert Series at 54 Below

Sasha Hutchings (WARRIORS, Oklahoma!, Hamilton), has joined the tenth anniversary of DUETS: The Concert Series, at 54 Below on October 24th at 54 Below. 
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Full WARRIORS Album Tracklist

Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the complete tracklist for his upcoming WARRIORS album with Eisa Davis. The tracklist reveal follows the news that Ms. Lauryn Hill will be joining the album as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs. The cast also includes Phillipa Soo, Busta Rhymes, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nas, Billy Porter, and more.
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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).

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