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David Greenspan STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
PlayCo Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
The King

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2014
Dr. Richard Harvey

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2012
Fairy

Flute

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2011
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2010
Queen Elizabeth

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Revival, 2009
Jo

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Other Mother

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Jack

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Marty / Scoop / Camus / Archie /

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Bagot/Bishop of Carlisle

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Mephistopheles

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Willie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Edna Turnblad (Understudy)

Wilbur Turnblad (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Ben

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Donnie

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Harold

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Messenger

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Character 1-Harold

David Greenspan Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Playwright

David Greenspan Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David GreenspanFour Saints in Three Acts

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David GreenspanStrange Interlude


winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Special Citations

David GreenspanStrange Interlude

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David GreenspanThe Patsy


winner
Obie Awards - 2010 - Sustained Achievement

David Greenspan


winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Special Citations

David Greenspan, The Argument


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

David GreenspanFaust and Some Men


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

David GreenspanFaust


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

David Greenspan, Some Men

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

David Greenspan, Some Men

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor

David Greenspan, Some Men


winner
Obie Awards - 2003 - Special Citations

David GreenspanShe Stoops to Comedy


winner
Obie Awards - 1997 - Performance

David Greenspan, The Boys in the Band

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

David Greenspan, The Boys in the Band

David Greenspan Videos

David Greenspan News


Industry Pro Newsletter: Disneyland Parade and Character Performers Seek Union Protections


Charleston Stage has a new Managing Director, and Dallas Theater Center has a new interim Artistic Director. Along with these movements of the regional leadership carousel, Seattle Opera has introduced a new Artistic Ambassador, a role designed to help bridge the gap between the stage and the community, and foster new audiences.

Who Decides the Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards?


This week for the award show series, I look at two award shows that do not consider Broadway: the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Obie Awards. 

Quincy Tyler Bernstine & Anne Washburn to be Honored at The Civilians 2024 Gala


The Civilians' 23/24 Gala will celebrate A NOVEL REALITY — theater that awakens new thinking and perceptions. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!

Listen: Playwrights Horizons Presents YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM YOURSELF as Part of Soundstage Podcast


Playwrights Horizons will present Erin Courtney’s You Can’t Hide from Yourself, directed by Kate Bergstrom—the latest episode of Soundstage. Listen now!

HERE to Honor Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting at 30th Anniversary Gala


HERE will honor Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting at HERE’s 30th Anniversary Gala on June 3, 2024.

American Theatre Wing Reveals 68th Obie Awards Jury and Eligibility Details


The American Theatre Wing has revealed the panel of judges and eligibility details for The 68th Obie Awards. Learn more about the awards here!

THE E.N.C. Will Receive Premiere Reading at Pearl Studios


The Directors Company have announced today that THE E.N.C , a new play by Matthew Freeman (Silver Spring) will receive a premiere reading on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00pm at Pearl Studios.

The Directors Company Presents A Reading Of THE E.N.C. A New Play By Matthew Freeman


Join The Directors Company for a reading of THE E.N.C., a new play by Matthew Freeman. This darkly comic and timely adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes premieres on March 6, 2024, featuring a star-studded cast and directed by Michael Parva.

Brian Mertes To Helm Catherine Gropper's Drama Based On Actual Events: THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER


Discover the untold story of a chance meeting that could have changed history in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER.

ON SET WITH THEDA BARA Extends One Week Off-Broadway


Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre have announced a one-week extension of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara. Learn more about how to get tickets to the new dates here!

Cornerstone Theater Company Welcomes Co-Artistic Directors, Charlotte Brathwaite and Sunder Ganglani


Cornerstone Theater Company will welcome new Co-Artistic Directors, Charlotte Brathwaite and Sunder Ganglani.  After 17 years as Cornerstone’s Artistic Director, Michael John Garcés stepped down in June 2023. Learn more about the new members of the team here!

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM US Premiere Extends At Connelly Theater Upstairs


THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a quietly galvanizing play produced and directed by Jack Serio, extends its run at Connelly Theater Upstairs. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New Dramatists Will Honor Michael Greif At Annual Spring Luncheon This May


New Dramatists will honor Michael Greif, the acclaimed director of this season's Days of Wine and Roses, The Notebook and Hell's Kitchen at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14.

Playwrights Horizons Managing Director Leslie Marcus to Step Down at the End of 2023-24 Season


Leslie Marcus, who has served as Playwrights Horizons' Managing Director for three decades, is stepping down from the position in the summer of 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

New Collection RAIN From Late Vocalist Nora York Out Now


Good Mood Records returns with the new album RAIN from the groundbreaking late vocalist and songwriter NORA YORK.

Joey Merlo's ON SET WITH THEDA BARA Opens Off-Broadway in February 2024


Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre will present the Off-Broadway engagement of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara starring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan who channels all four characters in this uniquely intimate, seance-like production.

Good Mood Records to Release Posthumous Collection RAIN by Vocalist and Songwriter Nora York


Good Mood Records is set to release 'RAIN,' a posthumous collection of songs by the late vocalist and songwriter Nora York. The album, produced by Emmy winner Jamie Lawrence, features a blend of contemporary jazz and pop music. Get ready for an innovative musical experience.

Casts Set for THE POOL PLAYS 3.0 at 59E59 Theaters


59E59 Theaters and The Pool Plays, in association with The New Group’s New Works, have revealed the casts for The Pool Plays 3.0. Part of the Makers Program, The Pool Plays 3.0.

THE EXPONENTIAL FESTIVAL Reveals 19 Participating Artists & Collectives


The Exponential Festival presents and promotes theatrical performances created by New York-based artists and exhibited across Brooklyn.  Learn more about the lineup here!

David Greenspan FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is David Greenspan next theatre project?

David Greenspan's next show will be Lunch Bunch which opens on 3/27/2023 on Off-Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has David Greenspan been in?

David Greenspan has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has David Greenspan been in?

David Greenspan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Greenspan been nominated for?

David Greenspan has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Four Saints in Three Acts" and "Strange Interlude," Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Strange Interlude" and "The Argument," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Patsy," and Sustained Achievement at the Obie Awards. He has also received Performance awards at the Obie Awards for "Faust," "Some Men," and "The Boys in the Band," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and The Lortels for "Some Men," and Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Boys in the Band." Additionally, he received Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "She Stoops to Comedy."

What awards has David Greenspan won?

David Greenspan has won several awards, including Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Strange Interlude, The Argument, and She Stoops to Comedy. He also received the Sustained Achievement (Obie Awards) and Performance (Obie Awards) awards for Faust, Some Men, and The Boys in the Band.

How many shows has David Greenspan written?

David Greenspan has written 6 shows including Dead Mother (Playwright), The Home Show Pieces (Playwright), Old Comedy After Aristophanes' Frogs (Playwright), Old Comedy After Aristophane's Frogs (Playwright), Coraline (Bookwriter), Go Back to Where You Are (Playwright).

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