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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

News

NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL – THE 70S is Coming to Rock Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026

Ruth Eckerd Hall will present a concert celebrating 1970s rock, featuring songs from Elton John, Billy Joel, The Eagles, Queen and other artists of the era, with tickets going on sale this week.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Center Stage Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Jul 24, 2026

On Thursday, July 23rd, I had the pleasure of experiencing another phenomenally-performed show at Center Stage Theatre, in Shelton, CT, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. Directors Rob Esposito and Katie Sedlock combine their talents with the rest of the crew and this amazing young cast to give the audience yet another first-rate performance! The special effects are spectacular! Images creating an under-the-sea feel are projected on the back stage wall. It looks so real when the images shake in accordance with the tremors and accompanying sound effects. The cast furthermore sells these special effects by acting in accordance with them.
May Pang to Showcase Candid John Lennon Photos at Lawrence Gallery in Lake Oswego
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

May Pang, John Lennon's companion during his 18-month 'Lost Weekend' era, will appear at the Lawrence Gallery in Lake Oswego for a three-day exhibition of her private photographs of Lennon, including never-before-seen images.
May Pang to Showcase Candid John Lennon Photos at Gunnar Nordstrom Fine Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

May Pang, John Lennon's companion during his 18-month 'Lost Weekend' era, will appear at La Petite Galerie at Gunnar Nordstrom Fine Arts in Kirkland, WA, to exhibit and sell rare candid photographs of Lennon, including never-before-seen images.
Luke Armstrong Shares 'BackBack' Single Ahead of Debut EP 'Boys Don't Cry'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Beirut-raised, LA-based artist Luke Armstrong released 'BackBack,' the final preview from his debut EP 'Boys Don't Cry,' produced by GRAMMY-nominated Daniel James and due via Paid Vacation Records / Virgin Music Group.
GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES to Return to Cinemas Worldwide
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment will present the 1991 Giants Stadium concert in select cinemas worldwide, featuring the full June 17 show with bonus content and an introduction by Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux.
Chicago Tap Theatre's Mark Yonally to Receive Hoofer Award from American Tap Dance Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

Chicago Tap Theatre Founder and Artistic Director Mark Yonally has been selected to receive the 2026 Hoofer Award from the American Tap Dance Foundation, to be presented at the Tap City Awards in New York City.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL to Open ThinkTank Theatre's Season at freeFall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

ThinkTank Theatre will open its 26/27 season with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in collaboration with freeFall Theatre's Tandem Series, featuring a cast of area favorites and Young Artists' Ensemble members.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL To Be Presented By North Star Theater Company
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 18, 2026

North Star Theater Company has announced that they will bring the colorful world of Bikini Bottom to the stage with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical at Wallkill Valley Regional High School.
SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL to Open at Wilson Center with FSCJ Student Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026

Florida State College at Jacksonville's High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience will present The Spongebob Musical at the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, marking the program's 20th year.
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL to Open at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL announced a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, bringing the story of the iconic 1985 charity concert to the stage. Learn more here!
JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Adds More Dates to UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026

Jamie Wilson Productions announced additional venues for the JUST FOR ONE DAY UK tour, which opens at Curve in Leicester before visiting cities including Belfast, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Wolverhampton.
MAMMA MIA!, WICKED FOR GOOD & More Set for MOONLIGHT FLICKS at Chester's Grosvenor Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Storyhouse will present MOONLIGHT FLICKS, an open-air cinema series at Chester's Grosvenor Park, screening titles including MAMMA MIA!, MOULIN ROUGE!, LEGALLY BLONDE, and WICKED FOR GOOD this summer.
BEYOND THE STARDUST to Open at The Flea With Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

The Flea announced the cast of BEYOND THE STARDUST, an immersive nightlife show conceived by Niegel Smith and The Illustrious Blacks, featuring aerialists, vocalists, and dancers in an Afro-disco-space-punk production.
May Pang to Showcase Candid John Lennon Photos at Lawrence Gallery in Lake Oswego
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

May Pang, John Lennon's companion during his 18-month 'Lost Weekend' era, will exhibit rare, candid photographs of Lennon at The Lawrence Gallery in Lake Oswego, OR, with Pang in attendance all weekend.
May Pang to Showcase Candid John Lennon Photos at Kirkland, WA Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

May Pang, John Lennon's companion during his 18-month 'Lost Weekend' era, will appear at La Petite Galerie at Gunnar Nordstrom Fine Arts in Kirkland, WA, where her candid Lennon photographs will be on display and available for purchase.
Josh Conway Sets Debut Solo 'The Plum Tour' in Support of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2026

Producer, songwriter, and artist Josh Conway, co-founder of Grammy-nominated band The Marías, will embark on his first solo tour: the plum tour. General on-sale begins Thursday, July 2 at 10am local time.
François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Will Lead THREE DAYS OF RAIN Broadway Revival
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026

Yvonne Strahovski, David Corenswet & François Arnaud will star in Three Days of Rain on Broadway in February 2027, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.
Suzanne Vega Adds East Coast Tour Dates to 'Flying With Angels Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026

Singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega has added a new run of East Coast dates to her Flying With Angels Tour. Vega will be joined on stage by her longtime collaborator and guitarist Gerry Leonard, along with cellist Stephanie Winters.
May Pang to Showcase Candid John Lennon Photos at Missoula's L.A. Design
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

'The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang' exhibition will provide fans an opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light, through the lens of someone who knew him intimately during one of the most creative periods of his life at L.A. Design.

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 and 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. He also received a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Fame". Additionally, Bowie was posthumously awarded the Best Alternative Music Album at the Grammy Awards for his album Blackstar. His contributions to music and theater have left a lasting legacy.

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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