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David Ian BIO

David Ian is a British theatre producer based in London. His various international producing credits include Seminar, The Producers, The King and I, Grease, Defending the Caveman, Saturday Night Feve , Ain’t Misbehavin’, Daisy Pulls It Off, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, Sound of Music, Ragtime, Sweet Charity, La Cage, Flashdance, Shawshank Redemption, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pirates of Penzance, Rocky Horror Show, Singin’ in the Rain, Evita, Chess, Dr. Dolittle, West Side Story, Cats, Chicago, Starlight Express, My Fair Lady, Gypsy, Phantom (Las Vegas), Happy Days.

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David Ian Productions

 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[West End, 2007]
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[West End, 2006]
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[West End, 1995] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]

David Ian Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Revival of a Musical

David Ian, Grease

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Revival of a Musical

David Ian, Gypsy

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Photos: First Look At Sheridan Smith And More In John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT


See photos of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.

Emmerdale Star Liam Fox To Join Adam Garcia In The Cast Of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG


Emmerdale star Liam Fox joins Adam Garcia in the cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. Further casting announced, including Liam Fox as 'Grandpa Potts'.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Returns To The King's Theatre, Glasgow in July


The Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will return to The King's Theatre, Glasgow from 28 July – 4 August. Learn more about the show here!

Crossroads Live Donates £100,000 To Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity


Crossroads Live has announced a major new partnership with the Tick Tock Club, part of Great Ormond Street Hospital, donating £100,000 over the next four years to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is Coming to the Milton Keynes Theatre This Month


Don't miss the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Milton Keynes Theatre. Catch this iconic musical with its 1970s rock score from Mon 30 Oct to Sat 4 Nov. Book your tickets now!

Tina Fey's MEAN GIRLS is Coming to London Next June


Mean Girls will be coming to London from June 2024! The smash hit musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name will debut at the West End’s Savoy Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Carly Mercedes Dyer and More in THE DRIFTERS GIRL Tour


Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced casting for the first-ever UK and Ireland tour of The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed new West End musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them.

THE DRIFTERS GIRL Comes to Milton Keynes in October


Witness the new musical, which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them, which comes to Milton Keynes on its first UK tour! Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Full Cast Revealed For the UK Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR


Full casting has been announced for the UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Find out who is starring in the tour here!

42nd STREET is Coming to Theatre Royal Glasgow in August


The Theatre Royal Glasgow has announced that the UK tour of 42nd STREET is coming to the venue from Monday 21 August to Saturday 26 August 2023.

Emily Williams Announced as Rachel Marron in THE BODYGUARD UK Tour


Producers, Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that multi-platinum Australian recording artist Emily Williams will star as Rachel Marron in the award-winning international smash hit musical The Bodyguard, from Tuesday 12 September 2023 at the Liverpool Empire.

THE TEMPEST Free Performances to be Presented at Red Rocks Community College Outdoor Pavilion


Free, professional Shakespeare in the Park comes to Lakewood, CO through a special partnership with Red Rocks Community College Dept. of Theatre and Dance and North Dakota Shakespeare Festival! Join artists from across the country as they present Shakespeare's classic romance, The Tempest.

EDINBURGH 2023: David Ian Q&A


BWW caught up with David Ian to chat about bringing (Just a) Perfect Gay to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Julian Clary Will Play Herod in UK Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR


 Julian Clary will play the role of Herod for the launch of the UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. 

Ian McIntosh, Shem Omari James, and Hannah Richardson Will Lead the UK Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR


Initial casting has been announced for the UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of and Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

EDINBURGH 2023: All Of BroadwayWorld's Coverage So Far!


While the Edinburgh Festival Fringe doesn't officially kick off until August 4th, we like to get overexcited with coverage early on

Show of the Week: Save up to 44% on 42ND STREET at Sadler's Wells


David Ian and Jonathan Church present the Leicester Curve and Sadler’s Wells production of 42nd Street. Show of the Week: Tickets from £18.

Touring Producers Troika Entertainment Joins Crossroads Live Group


BroadwayWorld has just learned that touring producers TROIKA Entertainment is now part of the Crossroads Live Group, bringing more than 30 years of experience producing, managing, and booking touring productions.

THE DRIFTERS GIRL Extends UK & Ireland Tour Into 2024


Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce extended dates for the first-ever UK and Ireland tour of The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them. 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Will Tour the UK in 2023/2024


Following several acclaimed and sold-out runs in London as well as an extensive tour of North America, the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will embark on a UK tour in 2023/2024.

David Ian FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Ian been nominated for?

David Ian has been nominated for Best Revival of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Grease" and "Gypsy."

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