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David Bowie

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.

Date of Birth: January 08, 1947 (79)

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

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Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

David Bowie, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

David Bowie, SpongeBob 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

Videos

News

THE BLOODY BEETROOTS to Release Live at Montreux 2017 Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026

Mercury Studios will release the first-ever live album from THE BLOODY BEETROOTS, capturing the band's Montreux Jazz Festival performance across Blu-ray+CD and Double LP formats.
VAGINA REX & THE GAS OVEN Reading to Launch New Perspectives Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

New Perspectives Theatre Company will present a staged reading of Jane Arden's VAGINA REX & THE GAS OVEN, directed by Liadin Stewart, as part of the ON HER SHOULDERS Reading Series in New York.
Review: Klaus Nomi - Still Hovering Somewhere Between the Opera House and Outer Space
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 2, 2026

Klaus Nomi—born Klaus Sperber in Germany in 1944—was an otherworldly countertenor who materialized on New York’s downtown scene in the late 1970s. He always seemed to be conducting an improbable musical experiment: Could Saint-Saëns, Purcell, electronic pop, cabaret, rock and performance art somehow inhabit the same body? At Peter Danish’s Klaus Nomi Benefit Concert on Sunday, Aug. 30, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the answer was a surprisingly emphatic yes.
Jim James Releases WOWED OUT Album, to Launch Tour Nov. 28 in Louisville
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026

Jim James' fifth solo album, WOWED OUT, is out now. The My Morning Jacket frontman will begin a solo acoustic headline tour November 28 in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
Curtis Stewart to Perform 24 AMERICAN CAPRICES at 92NY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Violinist and composer Curtis Stewart will perform selections from his 24 AMERICAN CAPRICES alongside works from his GRAMMY-nominated album OF LOVE at the 92nd Street Y in New York.
Roger Daltrey to Bring A GREAT NIGHT OUT Tour to The Capitol Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Roger Daltrey will perform his solo tour, A GREAT NIGHT OUT, at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.
LETTER FROM DAVID to Run at Santa Monica Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

Albie Selznick will star in his solo memoir show about pursuing David Bowie, directed by Laura Maccabee, at the Santa Monica Playhouse following its Hollywood Fringe Festival premiere.
Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026

54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
Elephant Stone Releases ASHA Album, Announces Tour to Kick Off Next Month
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Montreal band ELEPHANT STONE released its 10th studio album ASHA and shared the single and video "Parallel and Contrary Motion," with a tour set to begin next month alongside additional EU/UK dates.
Engelbert Humperdinck Releases New Album FAITHFULLY, to Launch Global Tour
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Engelbert Humperdinck, 90, released his new album FAITHFULLY via Cleopatra Records, featuring rock covers and guest artists including Jonathan Cain and Rick Wakeman, ahead of a global tour.
BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD Documentary Set for Blu-ray & DVD Release
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

MVD Entertainment Group announced a Blu-ray and DVD release for the documentary BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD, chronicling the rock artist's career and survival story.
Aly Michalka and Spencer Sutherland to Make Broadway Debuts in & JULIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2026

Music, film, and television star Aly Michalka and singer/songwriter Spencer Sutherland will make their Broadway debuts in & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre this Fall.
THE POWER OF 3 to Release Debut LP, Drops Double Single
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

Orianthi, Cindy Blackman Santana and Rhonda Smith formed THE POWER OF 3 and released the double single "War In The Streets" and "Treat Me Like A Lady" ahead of their self-titled debut album.
Spotlight: Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert live at Keswick Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Aug 26, 2026

Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert live at Keswick Theatre on Friday, September 25th. Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert is heading to Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pennsylvania on Friday, September 25th. Buy tickets now to experience this 40th anniversary celebration of Jim Henson's beloved musical fantasy.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 26, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026

Jim James Shares LOST CHILD Single, Sets Solo Tour Starting Nov. 28
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Jim James released the single and video for "Lost Child" ahead of his solo album WOWED OUT, out Friday, August 28. His acoustic headline tour opens November 28 in Louisville, KY.
Ari Notartomaso Will Lead Ivo Van Hove’s REBEL REBEL in Germany, Featuring Music of David Bowie
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026

Ari Notartomaso will star in REBEL REBEL, Ivo Van Hove's world premiere musical set to David Bowie's music, at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum in Germany.
Roger Daltrey to Bring A GREAT NIGHT OUT Tour to The Capitol Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Roger Daltrey will perform at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, featuring classics, rare tracks, and stories from his decades-long career.
Luke Armstrong Releases Debut EP BOYS DON'T CRY, Produced by Daniel James
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Luke Armstrong has released his debut EP BOYS DON'T CRY via Paid Vacation Records and Virgin Music Group, produced by GRAMMY-nominated Daniel James and exploring identity, faith, and family amid conflict in Lebanon.
World Famous Pets Share "Bleeding In The Dark," Confirm Fall Tour Dates
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Edie Brickell, Matt Chamberlain, Kaveh Rastegar and Mason Stoops released "Bleeding In The Dark," the third single from WORLD FAMOUS PETS' debut album, due September 25, ahead of a fall headline tour with stops in Nashville, Asheville, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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 Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and 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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