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David Ayers

Birth Place: Worthington, OH, USA

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David Ayers is an American actor, born in 1978 in Worthington, Ohio, USA. Ayers made his Broadway debut as an ensemble member in the musical Mamma Mia! He was later the first to play the role of Fyedka in the revival of Fiddler on the Roof in 2004. In early 2005, Ayers joined the cast of the hit musical Wicked, in which he performed for a year in the role of Fiyero to mixed reviews. He ended his run on January 8, 2006 and was replaced by Derrick Williams. His other theatre credits include Hot Mikado, A New Brain, The Sound of Music, Honk!, and Hair. On television, he has had appearances on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Guiding Light.

Ayers holds a degree in music from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

Ayers currently resides in Boulder, Colorado with his fiancee, Angela Gaylor. The two have formed a Musical Theater/Acting studio called Broadway in Boulder through Parlando School of the Arts.

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David Ayers STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Little Shubert Theatre Revival, 2013
Robert

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Buffalo Bill [Replacement]

[New York]
New York Production, 2005
Tom Jones

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Fyedka

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Ensemble [Replacement]

Sky (Understudy) [Replacement]


David Ayers Movies

Texas Frightmare Massacre
[ 2010 ] Todd Head

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RLJE Films Nabs the Psychological Thriller SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL Starring Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman


Directed by Yuval Adler (Bethlehem, The Operative), SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL is the feature screenwriting debut of Luke Paradise.  It stars Nicolas Cage (Mandy, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) and Joel Kinnaman (The Suicide Squad 1 & 2, Silent Night).

THE DIRTY DOZEN Remake in the Works from David Ayers


Variety reports that David Ayer will helm and write a remake of classic film 'The Dirty Dozen.'

Will Beall, David Ayer Drama to be Developed at Fox


Will Beall and David Ayers new drama is set to be developed at Fox, according to Variety. Beall is writing and Ayers is directing the drama, titled 'Deputy.'

Spaghetti Warehouse to Celebrate Veterans' Day With Special Three-Day Coupon Offer Friday November 11th Through Sunday November 13th


For three days beginning Friday November 11th through Sunday November 13th Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurants Inc. is honoring our nation's veterans and active duty military personnel with a special "buy one entree, get one free" coupon offer and is encouraging its guests to"invite a veteran or soldier to lunch or dinner".

Review Roundup: Brad Pitt Stars in Acton-Drama FURY


Action war-drama FURY hits theaters today, October 17th!

VIDEO: First Trailer for David Ayer's FURY, Starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf & More


Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for FURY, written directed by David Ayer and starring Brad Pitt - check it out below!

VIDEO: First Look - Brad Pitt Stars in David Ayer's Action Drama FURY


Columbia Pictures has released the trailer for writer/director David Ayer's FURY, opening in theaters on November 14.

Photo Flash: Laura Benanti, Jenn Colella & More Take the Stage for Broadway Artists Alliance's Season Kick-Off Concert


Broadway Artists Alliance, a New York City-based musical theatre training program, kicked off their 10th season with a star-studded concert as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday night. Performers, as well as instructors and alumni sang their all-time favorite show tunes. The cast included Laura Benanti (left, by Seth Walters), Jenn Colella, Andrea Burns, David Ayers, and Heather Parcells, who were joined by BAA Alumni Liz Byrne, Emma Howard, Kyle Taylor Parker, Ruby Rakos, Emerson Steele, Bethany Tesarck, and Clay Thomson. Proceeds from this event will benefit the BAA scholarship fund, which provides $10,000 in scholarships each year.

Laura Benanti, Jenn Colella & More Sing for Broadway Artists Alliance Tonight at Birdland


Broadway Artists Alliance, a New York City-based musical theatre training program for ages 8-21, wull kick off their 10th season at Birdland tonight. Performers will sing their all-time favorite show tunes, and will include instructors, alumni, and staff

Broadway Sings their Favorites with Eden Espinosa & Jenn Colella, Steve Kuhn & More Set for Birdland, 4/28-5/4


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for April 28 - May 4, featuring the Steve Kuhn Trio, Broadway Sings Their Favorites - Celebrating the Tenth Season of Broadway Artists Alliance, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Regina Carter's SOUTHERN COMFORT CD Release, Jane Monheit With The MSM Big Band, & More To Be Featured in Birdland Jazz Club's April 2014 Lineup


Birdland Jazz Club is thrilled to announce their outstanding line-up of amazing talent for the month of April 2014. Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 15-21


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a sneak peek into rehearsals of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, new character portraits from ALADDIN, and a look at the Broadway-bound LES MISERABLES!

Photo Flash: MALPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT at York Theater Company


The York Theatre Company continues the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series Celebrating Sheldon Harnick with Malpractice Make Perfect with Book, Music and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night for MALPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT


Over the weekend, the York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) continued the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series Celebrating Sheldon Harnick with Malpractice Makes Perfect with Book, Music and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. The show featured direction by David Glenn Armstrong, music direction by Amanda Morton, and casting by Geoff Josselson. Check out photos from opening night below!

York Theatre Company's MALPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Begins Performances Tonight


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) continues the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series Celebrating Sheldon Harnick with Malpractice Make Perfect with Book, Music and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. The creative team includes direction by David Glenn Armstrong, music direction by Amanda Morton, and casting by Geoff Josselson.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York's MALPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Robin de Jesus, David Ayers, Christina Bianco & More


The York Theatre Company continues the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series with Malpractice Make Perfect with Book, Music and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a nine-member cast features David Ayers, Christina Bianco, Tony Award-winner Cady Huffman, Tony Award-nominee Robin de Jesus, Tony Award-nominee Megan Lawrence, Tony Award-nominee Brad Oscar, Robb Sapp), Conrad John Schuck, and Nick Wyman. Meet the performers below!

Robin de Jesus, David Ayers, Christina Bianco & More Set for York's MALPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, 2/14-16


The York Theatre Company continues the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series Celebrating Sheldon Harnick with Malpractice Make Perfect with Book, Music and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. The creative team includes direction by David Glenn Armstrong, music direction by Amanda Morton, and casting by Geoff Josselson.

10 Years of Oz: A WICKED Anniversary Countdown- Fiyero Flashback!


On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate WICKED's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party, on October 30th at 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld will be counting down to the milestone with daily flashbacks of Wicked's biggest events, most memorable cast members, and best performances. In today's installment, we remember the actors that have taken on the role of Oz's resident bad boy- Fiyero!

In Performance: LADY DAY's Dee Dee Bridgewater Sings 'Foggy Day in London Town'


In today's New York Times Arts Beat 'In Performance' video, jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater who portrays Billie Holiday in the new musical "Lady Day," sings "A Foggy Day in London Town,"

BWW TV: Dee Dee Bridgewater Talks LADY DAY on Opening Night!


The new Billie Holiday musical Lady Day starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater, opened last week at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical makes its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du GymnaseMarie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier 'Best Actress in a Musical' Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there on opening night to chat with Bridgewater about the show, and you can check out what she had to say below!

David Ayers FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Ayers been in?

David Ayers has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has David Ayers been in?

David Ayers has not appeared in the West End.

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