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BIO

Davie Bowie was a leading figure in the music industry and is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, with his music and stagecraft having a significant impact on popular music. During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide, made him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum album certifications, eleven gold and eight silver, and released eleven number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Rolling Stone placed him among its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and named him the "Greatest Rock Star Ever" following his death in 2016.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1979
John Merrick [Replacement]

Productions

 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]

Writing

Book, Music, Lyrics
Original Music

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

David Bowie, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

David BowieSpongeBob SquarePants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

David Bowie, Lazarus

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

David Bowie, Lazarus

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

David Bowie, Lazarus

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News


Dean Wareham & Britta & Sonic Boom Collaborate on Holiday Album

A trio composed of indie music’s foundational members - Dean & Britta & Sonic Boom -have announced the forthcoming album A Peace of Us—an LP composed of diverse holiday tunes filtered through their musical imaginations. Listen to a song from the album now!
LABYRINTH IN CONCERT Comes to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Due to popular demand, the North American tour of“Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” will be extended into 2025 with the addition of more than 35 cities.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Comes to Long Beach Playhouse

Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the landmark musical by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask. In this gender-bending musical, transgender punk rocker from East Germany, Hedwig tours the U.S. with her band, The Angry Inch. The musical explores Hedwig's journey to fame, the origins of love, and her own identity.
'Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert' Extends North American Tour Through Spring 2025

Black Ink Presents, a division of Terrapin Station Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, has announced that due to popular demand, the North American tour of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” will be extended into 2025 with the addition of more than 35 cities.
Interview: Craig Winberry of THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL at Southern Theatre

There’s no phone booth, no Bat Cave for Craig Winberry. Winberry, who plays the title character in the latter stages of his career in the show, THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL, says one doesn’t just don razor stubble and tinted sunglasses to become one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
Video: Bob Geldof, Luke Sheppard, and Jamie Wilson Talk Live Aid Musical JUST FOR ONE DAY

Bob Geldof, director Luke Sheppard, and producer Jamie Wilson all came to Toronto to promote Just For One Day, a new musical about the seminal 1985 mega-concert, Live Aid. See video footage from the press conference here! 
Tickets to go on Sale for JUST FOR ONE DAY The Live Aid Musical in October

Tickets will go on sale for JUST FOR ONE DAY The Live Aid Musical in October. The musical celebrates the iconic 1985 Live Aid concert, bringing its historic performances and humanitarian spirit to the stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE SARAH MCGUINNESS STORY Extends Through December At Etcetera Theatre

THE SARAH MCGUINNESS STORY has extended its run until December.
Daisy the Great Share New Single Ahead of EP Release This Friday

NYC indie trailblazers, Daisy the Great return with their new single “All The People,” the first release from the band since 2023, and the lead track from their new EP Spectacle: Daisy the Great vs. Tony Visconti, out this Friday.
Moss Cultural Arts Center to Present CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: PINK FLOYD's 'THE WALL' in October

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will present an extraordinary live performance of Pink Floyd's seminal album, The Wall, from the acclaimed Classic Albums Live band, on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024, at 8 p.m.
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Are the Next Stars of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Cinco Paul Teases Martin Short's Role in Canceled Third Season of SCHMIGADOON!

Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has once again shared what fans could have expected from the third season of the canceled musical series. In a new post on X, Paul revealed that Season 3 would have featured Martin Short channeling David Bowie from Jim Henson's Labyrinth.
Courtney Cutchins To Release Genre-bending Album 'Grunge To Grace'

Courtney Cutchins has announced her debut album Grunge to Grace, featuring jazz interpretations of Soundgarden and Nirvana songs. The album includes six originals and three re-imagined grunge anthems.
JUST FOR ONE DAY The Live Aid Musical Will Open in the West End Next May

JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical will transfer to the West End, beginning performances at The Shaftesbury Theatre on Thursday 15 May 2025, before a Special Gala Performance on Sunday 13 July, exactly 40 years after the iconic concerts were staged in London and Philadelphia.
Video: Katy Perry Performs Medley of Hits at the VMAs

Last night at the VMA's, global sensation Katy Perry received MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award and performed a show-stopping, career-spanning medley of her biggest hits LIVE. Songs included in the medley were 'Roar,' 'ET,' 'I Kissed A Girl,' 'I'm His, He's Mine' ft. Doechii and more. Watch it now!
THE ANDROIDS NEW SOUL World Premiere Now Playing at Bug Theater

The Android’s New Soul, a sci-fi rock musical 50 years in the making, will debut at the Bug Theater in Denver. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Punchdrunk's VIOLA'S ROOM Will Launch VIOLA'S ROOM: A CHRISTMAS TALE

Punchdrunk, the internationally-acclaimed company that pioneered the breakthrough of immersive theatre in the UK, has announced the final extension of Viola's Room, which will conclude its run at Punchdrunk's Woolwich home on 23 December.
Review: Everything Is on the Menu at Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY at 54 Below

Every second Sunday at 1 pm, singer/actor/comedian triple threat Lea DeLaria invites you to celebrate the “Gay high holiday” of brunch at 54 Below with her new show, Brunch Is Gay. DeLaria is a wonderful host: brash, laugh-out-loud funny and wickedly charming. The 9/8 show featured guest Lilli Cooper. It returns 10/13 with Jackie Hoffman.
May Pang to Showcase Photos of John Lennon At Exhibition At Cove Street Arts

May Pang's candid photos of John Lennon from his 'Lost Weekend' era will be showcased at a free exhibition at Cove Street Arts in Portland, ME. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Bowie been in?

David Bowie has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has David Bowie been in?

David Bowie has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Bowie been nominated for?

Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants; Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants; Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus; Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus; Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus.

What awards has David Bowie won?

David Bowie won the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

How many shows has David Bowie written?

David Bowie has written 2 shows including Lazarus (Book, Music, Lyrics), The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).

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