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David Byrne

Birth Place: Dumbarton, Dunbarstonshire, SCOTLAND

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David Byrne BIO

Broadway: American Utopia (2019). Byrne works in a variety of mediums. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, he grew up in North America and was educated at art schools in Maryland and Rhode Island. Since leaving the Talking Heads, the band he co-founded in the 1970s, Byrne has released nine solo albums, most recently American Utopia (2018). Byrne has been honored with an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy awards, along with Obie, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and the Theatre World awards for Here Lies Love.

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David Byrne STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2021
Guitar/Vocals

David Byrne Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Orchestrations and Arrangements

Writing

Lyricist
Author
Composer
Book, Music, and Lyrics
Music, Lyrics
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist


David Byrne TV Shows

Trying Times
Byron
The Simpsons
[ 2003-2012 ] David Byrne
Life & Beth
Dr. B

David Byrne Awards and Nominations


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Special Citations

David Byrne, American Utopia

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Music

David ByrneHere Lies Love

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music

David Byrne, Here Lies Love


winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Music And Lyrics

David Byrne, Here Lies Love

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André DeShields to be Honored at The Moth's Annual Gala


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LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement


Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

New England Conservatory's Contemporary Musical Arts Department Reimagines The Music Of David Bowie This Month


Experience a unique rendition of David Bowie's music at NEC on April 17th. This event offers a fresh perspective on Bowie's iconic sounds, reimagined like never before.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES' Justin Matthew Sargent Takes Over Our Instagram Today


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Brooklyn Youth Chorus to Celebrate Music of the Black Diaspora With AND SING at BAM


The Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus will present AND SING!, a one-night-only conversational concert celebrating music of the Black Diaspora. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Lorde Covers Talking Heads' 'Take Me To The River'


Lorde pays tribute to Talking Heads with a cover of 'Take Me To The River' for A24 Music's compilation album, 'Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense'.

NEC's Contemporary Musical Arts Department Reimagines The Music of David Bowie


Hear David Bowie's music as you've never heard it before on Wednesday, April 17 when New England Conservatory's Contemporary Musical Arts Department pays tribute to an icon of pop culture in The Music of David Bowie, a program curated by faculty member Lautaro Mantilla in collaboration with Eden MacAdam-Somer and Anthony Coleman.

David Byrne, Faye Webster & More Join Abortion Access Benefit Album


Discover the upcoming release of NOISE FOR NOW VOL. 2, an abortion access benefit album. NOISE FOR NOW VOL. 2 will feature 11 exclusive tracks from Faye Webster, The War On Drugs, Courtney Barnett, David Byrne and Devo, MC50 ft. Arrow De Wilde, Big Freedia, SOFIA ISELLA, Julia Jacklin, Becca Mancari, Claud and AJ Haynes (of Seratones). 

59E59 Theaters Receives $10 Million Donation to Eliminate Rental Fees for Producing Theater Companies


The Elysabeth Kleinhans Theatrical Foundation has gifted an additional $10 million to support 59E59 Theaters and its artistic programs. Learn more about the donation.

Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala


Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of SUFFS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is marching to Broadway! Meet the cast of Suffs here!

WP Gala Will Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart; Hosted by Eden Espinosa


The honorees have been revealed for the WP Theater 2024 Annual Gala, which include Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart. The event will be hosted by Eden Espinosa  at The Edison Ballroom on Monday, May 20, 2024.

The Pretenders Set US Headline Tour; Support Foo Fighters On Stadium Dates


Catch the latest updates on THE PRETENDERS' US Headline Tour and their special guest appearances at the Foo Fighters' stadium dates. Don't miss out on this musical extravaganza! The upcoming live run will further be highlighted by an array of US stadium dates as special guests of Foo Fighters, including New York, NY's Citi Field.

John Lithgow Will Lead Play About the Antisemitism of Author Roald Dahl


John Lithgow will lead the world premiere of a new play about the antisemitism of author Roald Dahl. Giant, written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hynter, will premiere in London at the Royal Court Theatre this September.

Emma D'Arcy, Ben Whishaw, John Lithgow, and More Set For The Royal Court's 2024 Season


The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

LaChanze and More Set For Bay Area Cabaret's VENETIAN EVENINGS


Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

Ballet Tech to Present 30th Anniversary Kids Dance at the Joyce


Ballet Tech will return to The Joyce Theater for the 30th anniversary of its Kids Dance student performance troupe, May 30–June 2. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Producer LaChanze Performs A Song From the Tony-Winning Musical On CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Tony Award-winning performer and producer LaChanze joined CBS Sunday Morning this week to discuss her career on stage, representation of black voices behind the scenes, and stepping into her new role as a Broadway producer. As part of the segment, LaChanze performed a stripped down version of a song from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Kimberly Akimbo. Watch the video!

Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Watch LaChanze discuss her career on stage and now behind the scenes as a Broadway producer!

Austin Centric Creative Studio Arts+Labor And Happy Heat Announce Upcoming Projects And Spring Programming


Arts+Labor and Happy Heat announce upcoming projects and Spring programming in Austin. Stay tuned for exciting new creative endeavors.

David Byrne FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Byrne been in?

David Byrne has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has David Byrne been in?

David Byrne has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Byrne been nominated for?

David Byrne has been nominated for several awards, including Special Citations from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "American Utopia," Outstanding Achievement in Music from the Olivier Awards for "Here Lies Love," Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for "Here Lies Love," and Music And Lyrics from the Obie Awards for "Here Lies Love."

What awards has David Byrne won?

David Byrne has won Special Citations from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "American Utopia" and Music And Lyrics from the Obie Awards for "Here Lies Love."

How many shows has David Byrne written?

David Byrne has written 4 shows including The Catherine Wheel (Composer/Lyricist), Here Lies Love (Lyricist), Joan of Arc: Into the Fire (Book, Music, and Lyrics), American Utopia (Music, Lyrics).

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