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STAGE CREDITS

Richard III
[Broadway]
1953
Performer
The Velvet Glove
[Broadway]
1949
Father Benton
Alice in Wonderland
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1947
Front of Horse
Heart
Yellow Jack
[Broadway]
1947
Orderly
King Henry VIII
[Broadway]
1946
Ensemble
Oedipus Rex
[Broadway]
1946
Ensemble
King Henry IV, Part II
[Broadway]
1946
Performer

Productions

OrlandoOrlando
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
Road ShowRoad Show
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Choreographer
Pride PlaysPride Plays
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
India Pale AleIndia Pale Ale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
Bobbie ClearlyBobbie Clearly
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
CharmCharm
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Men on BoatsMen on Boats
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Director

Will Davis, Men On Boats


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play, HAYES Production

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Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Launch The Trans History Proje Photo
Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Launch The Trans History Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre are joining forces to launch a groundbreaking national initiative: The Trans History Project. Learn more here!
PRIDE PLAYS Returns This June in NYC and Washington, D.C Photo
PRIDE PLAYS Returns This June in NYC and Washington, D.C
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

Pride Plays 2025, celebrating the rich tapestry of LGBTQIA+ experiences through the power of live theater, will return this June, taking place in both New York City and, for the first time, Washington, D.C.
Jeremy O. Harris To Lead New WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL As Creative Director Photo
Jeremy O. Harris To Lead New WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL As Creative Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced the inaugural Creative Collective of a new collaborative leadership model led by Jeremy O. Harris, along with initial projects for the Tony Award-winning theater festival's 71st season.
RATCRACKER With Arnie Burton & Eric Berryman to Return to Rattlestick Theater Photo
RATCRACKER With Arnie Burton & Eric Berryman to Return to Rattlestick Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024

Rattlestick Theater has revealed details for the second annual Ratcracker. This one-night-only holiday pageant reimagines Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker through the trickster eyes of The Rat King. Learn how to attend.
Submissions Now Open for Cycle 3 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Photo
Submissions Now Open for Cycle 3 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024

Submissions are now open for Cycle 3 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator. The New Works Incubator is designed to support early-career playwrights by giving them time and space to develop their work. Learn how to apply.
Jocelyn Bioh Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Photo
Jocelyn Bioh Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils 2024/25 2050 Administrative And Artistic Fellows Photo
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils 2024/25 2050 Administrative And Artistic Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the 2024/25 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellows, highlighting emerging talent in theatre administration and artistic fields. Learn more!
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Comes to the 2024 Little Shakespeare Festival Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

Much Ado About Nothing written by William Shakespeare and directed by Megan Lummus will be presented as part of the 2024 Little Shakespeare Festival with FRIGID New York at UNDER St. Marks.
Rattlestick Theater Reveals Alex Lin and Kanishk Pandey as 2024-2025 Van Lier New Voi Photo
Rattlestick Theater Reveals Alex Lin and Kanishk Pandey as 2024-2025 Van Lier New Voices Fellows
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

Rattlestick Theater will host playwrights Alex Lin and kanishk pandey as its 2024-25 Van Lier New Voices Fellows. This program provides substantial support to two emerging playwrights of color annually, including a $35,000 living stipend, a $5,000 artistic fund, mentorship with a chosen playwright, workshops and readings of new work, as well as participation in Rattlestick's larger artistic network.
Rattlestick Theater Unveils 2024-2025 'On The Road' Season Photo
Rattlestick Theater Unveils 2024-2025 'On The Road' Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Rattlestick Theater has revealed its 2024-2025 'On The Road' season, curated by Will Davis. Learn about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces 2024 Playwrights Photo
Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces 2024 Playwrights
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024

Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced the selected playwrights for its 2024 Conference and New Works Festival, featuring workshops and public performances of new plays from August 1-4 in Ojai, CA.
Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Cycle 2 Fellows Revealed Photo
Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Cycle 2 Fellows Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

Discover the newly announced fellows of Cycle 2 for the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator. Get to know the talented individuals selected for this prestigious theatre program.
Review Roundup: ORLANDO Opens at Signature Theatre Photo
Review Roundup: ORLANDO Opens at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Orlando at Signature Theatre. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Rattlestick Theater to Present GLOBAL FORM 2024, Festival Showcasing Work of Immigran Photo
Rattlestick Theater to Present GLOBAL FORM 2024, Festival Showcasing Work of Immigrant Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Rattlestick Theater will present the 2024 edition of Global Forms, a festival showcasing the work of immigrant theater artists. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets.
The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists Photo
The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.
Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre Photo
Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.
Design Team Set For Dael Orlandersmith's SPIRITUS / VIRGIL'S DANCE at Rattlestick Th Photo
Design Team Set For Dael Orlandersmith's SPIRITUS / VIRGIL'S DANCE at Rattlestick Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

​​​​​​​Rattlestick Theater has announced the full creative team behind the New York premiere of SPIRITUS/VIRGIL's DANCE.
Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES Photo
Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES
by Joshua Wright - Dec 14, 2023

Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe. The musical will feature J.D. Mollison, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, Scott Stangland, and Ching Valdes-Aran. Performances begin on April 30, 2024.
ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT Comes to the Barn Theatre School This Week Photo
ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT Comes to the Barn Theatre School This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

On October 19 at 8:00 pm, the Barn Theatre School opens the Sooper Yooper Blockbuster ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT by Jeff Daniels.
Sara Ramírez, Indya Moore, Lío Mehiel, and More Join Cast for BREAKING THE BINARY T Photo
Sara Ramírez, Indya Moore, Lío Mehiel, and More Join Cast for BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the initial cast members for the second annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring seven evenings of work fully created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Will Davis been in?

Will Davis has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Will Davis been in?

Will Davis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Will Davis been nominated for?

Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Men On Boats and Outstanding Director of a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Colossal.

What awards has Will Davis won?

Will Davis won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Colossal.

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