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BIO

Broadway: Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), The Play That Goes Wrong, Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), The Visit (Tony nomination), Mothers and Sons (Tony nomination), The Bridges of Madison County (National Tour), Allegiance, Chinglish, Oleanna starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles, Speed-the-Plow, Will Ferrell's You're Welcome America (Tony nomination), Blithe Spirit (Broadway, West End and National Tour), and 13.



Off-Broadway: Daddy Long Legs, Altar Boyz (Co-Conceiver), My First Time (Author), The Awesome 80s Prom (Creator), and Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage (Author). Ken's productions have been produced internationally in over 25 countries.

Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group.

Ken's unique style has garnered him two front page articles in the NY Times, features on MSNBC, Rock Center, Fox News, BBC, and a mention in Jay Leno’s monologue on "The Tonight Show." Ken was named one of Crain's "40 Under Forty," and is one of the co-founders of TEDxBroadway. Other projects include: smartphone app Did He Like It, Broadway board game Be A Broadway Star. His blog, TheProducersPerspective.com, has been featured in Vanity Fair, New York Magazine, The Gothamist and more.

Upcoming projects include his original musical Gettin' The Band Back Together (Broadway 2018), and revivals of The Great White Hope and Mass Appeal, as well as the movie, Band Dorks.

For more information, visit his blog or www.KenDavenport.com.

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Executive Consultant
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2015]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Producer
 
[New York, 2004]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Company Manager
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Company Manager
 
[Broadway, 1998] [Replacement]
Associate Company Manager[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Creator

Writing

Playwright
Conceiver

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

Ken DavenportSpring Awakening

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical

Ken Davenport, The Visit

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Ken Davenport, Mothers and Sons


winner
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Musical

Ken Davenport, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Ken Davenport, You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush

Videos

News


Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY, Opening Tonight

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here! 
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Makes Its Columbus Premiere April 2025

Individual tickets for the Columbus premiere of the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting at 10 am Friday, December 13.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Performance Added at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

A 9th performance has been added for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets and learn more about the show.
Jukebox Musicals vs Original Music Musicals- An Analysis

It’s no secret that the current commercial landscape of Broadway is making it more and more difficult for new shows to become successful. Between skyrocketing development and operating costs, and stagnate average ticket prices, rarely has there been a more challenging time for new shows.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Returns To Chicago In 2025

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is set to return to Chicago, offering audiences another chance to experience the story and music of Neil Diamond.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to Madison Next Year

Individual tickets for “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” in Madison will go on sale this week. Learn more about how to get tickets for the musical here!
THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through late November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tickets at MPAC on Sale This Week

Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICA at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Will Make its Philadelphia Premiere

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE Musical in the Works With Music From A.R. Rahman

A musical adaptation of the film Slumdog Millionaire is in the works! Tony-winning producer Ken Davenport has secured the rights to develop the Academy Award-winning film into a new musical. Learn more here!
Kerry Butler and Santino Fontana Will Lead THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION Reading

Kerry Butler and Santino Fontana will lead an upcoming industry reading of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation.
JOY THE MUSICAL Holds Workshop Presentation Starring Betsy Wolfe

The new musical Joy recently held a presentation with a starry cast led by Betsy Wolfe in the title role. Learn more about the history of the production in development and what's next for the show.
Tickets Go On Sale Today For A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Fort Lauderdale

Individual tickets for the musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting October 4, 2024. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its Fort Lauderdale premiere at the Broward Center January 21 – February 2, 2025.
Kevin Davis Productions to Present CABARET NIGHT Featuring ONE IN A MILLION MUSICAL Cast

Kevin Davis Productions will present CABARET NIGHT featuring the cast of ONE IN A MILLION MUSICAL at El Barrio’s Artspace. Enjoy an evening of performances by talented singers and dancers. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month

Producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio and NETworks Presentations with The Fabulous Fox Theatre will welcome the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, to the Fabulous Fox, making its St. Louis premiere October 29 – November 10.
Photos: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opens First National Tour

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical officially launched its First National Tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on September 24, 2024. Check out all new photos from the show's opening night!
JOY Musical to Open Off-Broadway?

Joy, a new musical by Ken Davenport and AnnMarie Milazzo, will play off-Broadway in 2025. We have all of the details here!
Inside the Growing World of Theatre Tickets Insurance

Theater tickets are famously known as non-refundable. But there are sometimes insurance options out there, they just aren’t well publicized. As expected, the industry not having a centralized buying platform leads to a more confusing purchasing experience in terms of insurance. Different forums offer different insurance or none at all. This, even though, everyone asked believes clear insurance offerings are a plus for the consumer.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL On Sale This Friday At Barbara B. Mann Hall

Tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at BBMann go on sale Friday, September 13 at 10AM.
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ken Davenport written?

Ken Davenport has written 5 shows including The Awesome 80s Prom (Conceiver), Altar Boyz (Conceiver), My First Time (Playwright), Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage (Playwright), Gettin' the Band Back Together (Book).

What awards has Ken Davenport been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Visit, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Mothers and Sons, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots and Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush.

What awards has Ken Davenport won?

Ken Davenport has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Kinky Boots.

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