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David Light

Birth Place: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

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David Light is a Canadian prairie boy born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, usually resides in Toronto, Ontario.


Theatre Credits include: "Billy Elliot-The Musical" Ensemble/Pit Boss/Tony US (Mirvish, 1st National Tour, North American Tour), "Anne of Green Gables - The Musical" Mr. Phillips, "Canada Rocks!" (Charlottetown Festival), "Robin Hood", "The Little Mermaid", "Cinderella" (Ross Petty Productions), "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" (Citadel Theatre), "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" Charlie Brown (Head First Productions), "Jerry Springer: The Opera" - North American Premiere, "High Fidelity - The Musical" Rob Gordon - Canadian Premiere (Hart House Theatre), "The Rocky Horror Show" Dr. Frank-N-Furter, "Cabaret" Cliff Bradshaw (The LOT)
For Film and TV: CBC's Triple Sensation: Season II (2nd Place Male), and Bravo's "In The Light" (Zack).

David Light STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2010
Pit Official, Ensemble [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2010
Ensemble [Replacement]


David Light Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 1974 - Distinguished Direction

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David Schmitz Joins People's Light as Interim Managing Director

David Schmitz steps in as Interim Managing Director at People's Light during their 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about Schmitz and about the company!
Interview: Lea Salonga & Sir David Suchet of SEASON OF LIGHT, CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR on PBS

The Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir holiday special celebrates its 20th year with PBS premiering December 12, 2023. This perennial favorite, PBS’ #1 holiday show each year, this year features guest stars Lea Salonga and Sir David Suchet performing with the 360-membered Tabernacle Choir and 110-piece Orchestra in the 21,000 seat Salt Lake City Conference Center. This program, titled Season of Light, was taped as a compilation of three performances last holiday season. I had the opportunity to partake in a Zoom Q&A with Lea, Sir David and music director Mack Wilberg.
Little Red Light Theatre Presents AN INFINITE ACHE By David Schulner

Little Red Light Theatre will be presenting An Infinite Ache by David Schulner running Dec 15th -18th 2022 at the NuBox Theatre located at 754 9th Ave; 4th floor.
Disney Releases ZOMBIES 3 Original Digital Soundtrack

The movie stars Chandler Kinney as Willa, Ariel Martin as Wynter, Pearce Joza as Wyatt, Carla Jeffery as Bree, Trevor Tordjman as Bucky, Kylee Russell as Eliza, Terry Hu as A-spen, Matt Cornett as A-lan, Kyra Tantao as A-li, James Godfrey as Bonzo and Kingston Foster as Zoey. RuPaul Charles joins the cast as the voice of “The Mothership.”
VIDEO: Disney+ Reveals ZOMBIES 3 Official Trailer

'ZOMBIES 3' stars Milo Manheim as zombie Zed and Meg Donnelly as cheerleader Addison. The movie also stars Chandler Kinney as Willa, Ariel Martin as Wynter, Terry Hu as A-spen, Matt Cornett as A-lan, Kyra Tantao as A-li, James Godfrey as Bonzo and Kingston Foster as Zoey, and more. RuPaul Charles joins the cast as the voice of “The Mothership.”
ZOMBIES 3 Sets Disney+ Premiere Date

Zombies 3 stars Chandler Kinney as Willa, Ariel Martin as Wynter, Pearce Joza as Wyatt, Carla Jeffery as Bree, Trevor Tordjman as Bucky, Kylee Russell as Eliza, Terry Hu as A-spen, Matt Cornett as A-lan, Kyra Tantao as A-li, James Godfrey as Bonzo and Kingston Foster as Zoey. RuPaul (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) joins as the voice of “The Mothership.'
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases New SNEAKERELLA Music Video

The uber-cool jam “Kicks,” performed by Chosen Jacobs, is the film’s opening musical sequence. The song was written by Antonina Armato, Tim James Price, Thomas Armato Sturges and Adam Schmalholz and produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James Price. The stand-out dance sequence is choreographed by Ebony Williams and Emilio Dosal. 
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares Trailer for New Movie Musical SNEAKERELLA

From the creators of “Descendants,” “High School Musical,” and “ZOMBIES” franchises, this musical is set in the vibrant street-sneaker subculture of New York City and puts a modern twist on Cinderella. The film features John Salley, Devyn Nekoda, Juan Chioran, Bryan Terrell Clark, Kolton Stewart, Robyn Alomar, Yvonne Senat Jones and Hayward Leach. 
ZOMBIES 3 Will Begin Production With Original Cast Reprising Roles

The premiere telecast of 'ZOMBIES' (2018) and its sequel (2020) ranked #1 among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 for the entire year they debuted. The music videos from the movies have amassed over 1.2 billion views on DisneyMusicVevo. 
LEAVE A LIGHT ON Concert Series to Return With David Hunter, Rachel John, Lucie Jones, and More

Lambert Jackson will bring back the online concert series Leave A Light On for a more intimate run from 12 to 26 January showcasing a range of talent across the industry.
Judith Light, David Hyde Pierce, Leslie Uggams and More Join Broadway For Biden's Upcoming IN OUR AMERICA Concert

Broadway for Biden has announced updates for upcoming fundraiser In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation. The one-night only virtual event will bring Broadway together to celebrate hope and benefit the Biden Victory Fund.
Lincoln Center to Cancel Great Performers Fall Series, David Rubenstein Atrium Fall Season and 2020 White Light Festival

Given the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will cancel all fall events in the 2020/21 Great Performers series and 2020/21 David Rubenstein Atrium Season, as well as the annual White Light Festival.
People's Light Announces Two Virtual Hootenannies With David M. Lutken

Frequent People's Light guest artist David M. Lutken is coming to a screen near you. The fan-favorite folk troubadour leads a stellar ensemble of musicians for two virtual hootenannies on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 17 at 2pm.
RATINGS: ZOMBIES 2 Delivers 1.9 Million Kids and Nearly 5 Million Total Viewers for Disney Channel

Another howling success for kids, tweens and families was delivered by the premiere telecast of the Disney Channel Original Movie 'ZOMBIES 2' (Friday, Feb. 14, 8:00 p.m.), which according to Nielsen's Live+7 data is the #1 cable telecast of 2020 to-date (excluding sports/news programming) with nearly 5 million Total Viewers 2+. It was watched by 1.9 million Kids 6-11 viewers (12.56 rating), 1.4 million Girls 6-11 (18.43 rating), 1.6 million Tweens 9-14 (9.98 rating), 1.1 million Girls 9-14 and 4.9 million Total Viewers - higher ratings than its Feb. 2018 predecessor, 'ZOMBIES.' The sequel posted cable television's highest ratings among all Kid and Girl demographics since Disney Channel's premiere of 'Descendants 3' in Aug. 2019. Replays of the movie are strong performers on Disney Channel linear, Video On Demand and DisneyNOW and it ranks in the Top 5 TV Chart on Apple iTunes.
Disney Channel to Premiere ZOMBIES 2 on February 14

Disney Channel returns to ZOMBIETOWN and SEABROOK in 'ZOMBIES 2'—the sequel to the #1 cable TV telecast of 2018 with Kids and Girls 6-11 and Tweens and Girls 9-14. This MONSTROUS comedy featuring the original cast, some exciting newcomers, a host of new songs and brilliant choreography premieres FRIDAY, FEB. 14 (8:00 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW, in a programming event designed as a howling culmination of kids' Valentine's Day 2020 celebrations.
David Wax Museum Release New Album LINE OF LIGHT

Today, David Wax Museum, fronted by David Wax and Suz Slezak, released their fifth studio album Line Of Light via Nine Mile Records. Produced by Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket, the album was the first full length record to be produced in his newly built recording studio in his home of Nashville, TN. Purchase Line Of Light HERE.
David Wax Museum Announce New Album LINE OF LIGHT Out 8/23 via Nine Mile Records

Today, David Wax Museum, the duo of David Wax and Suz Slezak, announced their seventh studio album Line of Light will release on August 23 via Nine Mile Records. The album was produced by Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket and was the first full length album he produced in his newly built recording studio in his home of Nashville, TN.
Review Roundup: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Huron County Playhouse; What Did The Critics Think?

Iconic television actor Cindy Williams, best known for her role as Shirley Feeney on the classic sitcom Laverne & Shirley plays the role of Mrs. Meers in Drayton Entertainment's production of the hit Broadway musical comedy, Thoroughly Modern Millie. The production launches the 2019 Season at the Huron Country Playhouse running from through June 22 on the Mainstage. Check out video of the production below!
VIDEO: Get A First Look At THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Huron Country Playhouse

Iconic television actor Cindy Williams, best known for her role as Shirley Feeney on the classic sitcom Laverne & Shirley plays the role of Mrs. Meers in Drayton Entertainment's production of the hit Broadway musical comedy, Thoroughly Modern Millie. The production launches the 2019 Season at the Huron Country Playhouse running from through June 22 on the Mainstage. Check out video of the production below!
Disney Channel Announces Additional Casting for ZOMBIES 2

The roles of three teen werewolves (siblings Willa and Wyatt and their packmate Wynter) have been cast for the movie sequel eagerly awaited by millions of kids and tweens—'ZOMBIES 2.' Actors Pearce Joza (Disney's 'Mech X-4'), Chandler Kinney (Fox's 'Lethal Weapon') and top social media personality Ariel Martin (aka Baby Ariel) will join the cast of the Disney Channel Original Movie, debuting next year. Reprising their roles are fan favorites from the first movie Kylee Russell as Eliza, Trevor Tordjman as Bucky, Carla Jeffery as Bree, James Godfrey as Bonzo and Kingston Foster as Zoey, with the previously announced stars Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim as Addison and Zed, respectively. Production begins on May 27.

David Light FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Light been nominated for?

David Light has been nominated for the Distinguished Direction award at the Obie Awards for "Hard to be a Jew."

What awards has David Light won?

David Light has won the Distinguished Direction award at the Obie Awards for "Hard to be a Jew."

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