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David Goldsmith BIO

DAVID GOLDSMITH is a playwright, bookwriter, lyricist, composer and “script doctor.” He is currently represented at the National Theatre of Israel in Tel Aviv with book & lyrics for Masada 1942 (Shuki Levy, music, Moshe Kepten, dir). BROADWAY: Motown The Musical (“script consultant,” book & lyrics), also London’s West End (Shaftesbury Theatre), two US National tours, and a UK tour. WEST END: book & lyrics for Imagine This (New London Theatre and Theatre Royal Plymouth, a filmed production of which aired on PBS and is part of the ShopPBS catalogue, as well as a 2017 revival at the Union Theatre off-West End.) OFF-BROADWAY: Invisible Thread (Story Consultant), 2nd Stage Theatre, Diane Paulus, dir. LOS ANGELES: Having It All (book/lyrics; Ovation nominee, Best Musical, Best Book; also Laguna Playhouse). NEXT: Good Man (book, music & lyrics), Fallout (book, with music and lyrics by Dmitry Koltunov), and Dickens’ Little Dorrit (lyrics, with music by Paul Gordon and book by David & John Caird, directed by Caird). TELEVISION: lyrics for the song “My Once Upon A Time,” from “Descendants 3,” music by John Kavanaugh, performed by Dove Cameron, Disney Channel. Also for Disney, lyrics for all the songs from “A Mickey Mouse Christmas” and “Mickey’s Halloween, A Tale Of Two Witches” (2021), music by Beau Black. David is currently the author/conceiver of the multimedia retrospective Thirty Years of Stephen (The Music Of Stephen Flaherty), to premiere this fall at their mutual alma mater, the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, directed by Marcia Milgrom-Dodge. David lives in Manhattan with his wife, Broadway’s Bryonha Marie.

David Goldsmith Movies

Loser Love
[ 1999 ] Jared
Sally
[ 2000 ] Jack
The Shaggy Dog
[ 2006 ] Man in Elevator
Smokin' Aces
[ 2006 ] Stage Manager
Rush Hour 3
[ 2007 ] Clown
Meet Dave
[ 2008 ] Lieutenant Buttocks
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
[ 2008 ] Limo Driver
Hop
[ 2011 ] Warm-Up Guy
Evidence
[ 2013 ] Lead Cop
Rules Don't Apply
[ 2016 ] Chef

David Goldsmith TV Shows

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Christy Altomare, Liz Callaway & More to Take Part in CCM Concert Honoring Stephen Flaherty at Carnegie Hall


Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-winning Broadway composer, writing partner to book writer/lyricist Lynn Ahrens, will receive a multimedia, multi-ensemble, all-star tribute entitled “The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Honors Alumnus: STEPHEN FLAHERTY AT CARNEGIE HALL!

AMERICAN HORROR STORY's Naomi Grossman to Present AMERICAN WHORE STORY at AMT Theater


Emmy-nominated actress Naomi Grossman presents her new solo show, AMERICAN WHORE STORY, a love letter to American Horror Story fans. Join Grossman on a hilarious journey of self-compromise and triumph.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Complete Casting For the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS


 National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.

Jelani Remy, Talia Suskauer, Kate Rockwell & More to be Featured in NAMT's 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS


Discover the talented cast for NAMT's 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, including Talia Suskauer, Jelani Remy, Kate Rockwell, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting showcase of new musicals.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Directors and Music Directors For the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS


National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the creative teams for the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages. Learn more about the teams here!

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals Lineup For The 2023 Festival Of New Musicals


National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.

JCC Announces Fall Theater Arts: Jewish Plays Project Festival, FALLOUT Concert, A STRANGE LOOP Event & More


The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan has announced the line-up for fall theater arts programs, happening in-person with the Lambert Center for Arts + Ideas in Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Auditorium and at JCC Harlem.

Christy Altomare, Aaron Lazar & More to Star in 30 YEARS OF STEPHEN: THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN FLAHERTY


The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music will present an evening of music and stories, featuring their incredible students and a sampling of CCM's most notable alumni. Join them for a front-row seat to the world premiere of 30 Years of Stephen: The Music of Stephen Flaherty at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 in Corbett Auditorium.

Caitlin Cook Brings DEATH WISH to Feinstein's/54 Below


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Caitlin Cook in Death Wish on April 23 at 9:30pm. Since she was seventeen, Cook has lived by a code: if something scares her, she has to do it. Join this LA-born, NYC-based, Oxford-educated, hyphen-addicted raconteur for a raucous hour of music, comedy, and bathroom stall graffiti art to find out why.

VIDEO: Watch Tom Kitt, David Goldsmith & More Sing Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler at Feinstein's/54 Below!


Just last week, award-winning songwriters Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler ('Taylor the Latte Boy', 'Alto's Lament', Ever After) brought their vivacious, eclectic, romantic, and seriously funny songbook to Feinstein's/54 Below.

Lindsey Alley to Star in BLOOD, SWEAT & MOUSEKETEARS


Laurie Beechman Theatre, presents LINDSEY ALLEY in "BLOOD, SWEAT & MOUSEKETEARS...Now with all NEW Sweat!" on Friday, April 12th & Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 7 p.m. During this memorable evening of booze, belting and belly laughs, former-Mouseketeer Lindsey Alley (who performed alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling and Keri Russell on the Disney Channel's "All New Mickey Mouse Club") takes us on a comedic musical journey...and her hilarious quest for the elusive "Happily Ever After."

Jonah Platt Directs Carrie Manolakos in Reading of IRENA by Megan Cavallari & Kait Kerrigan


Carrie Manolakos stars in the title role of this first-look benefit performance of IRENA, a new musical by Megan Cavallari (The Game, Hot Shoe Shuffle) and Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones, The Bad Years), directed by Jonah Platt (Dog Sees God) at Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills on January 26th (7pm) & 27th (1pm). Proceeds from the event will go toward the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust.1

Photo Coverage: Broadway at Birdland Presents The Marcy & Zina Show


The Marcy & Zina Show and Special Guests were on the stage of Birdland last night and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below!

BWW Review: IMAGINE THIS, Union Theatre


Imagine This is considered and serious in its examination of life in the Warsaw Ghetto, but is ultimately let down by a plodding book and samey songs.

Lauren James Ray, Shaun McCourt and Nick Wyschna to lead London Revival of IMAGINE THIS


The Union Theatre present the first London revival of IMAGINE THIS lead by Lauren James Ray (Wicked, Les Miserables), Shaun McCourt (War Horse, The Railway Children, Joseph) and Nick Wyschna (South Pacific, Mamma Mia).

Former Mouseketeer Lindsey Alley Coming to 54 Below, 9/19


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents LINDSEY ALLEY in "BLOOD, SWEAT & MOUSEKETEARS" on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 9:30 p.m. 

BWW Reviews: High-Energy MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Entertains O.C. with Non-Stop Hits


For nearly three vigorous hours, MOTOWN - THE MUSICAL provides one helluva show. More like a CONCERT rather than your typical book musical, this dazzling, high-octane extravaganza of music and dance is a visual and aural feast that gamely crams in more than 60 hits from the groundbreaking record company's discography. The story---penned by Motown founder Berry Gordy himself---may be its lone weak spot, but there's no denying how fun it is to see and hear this impressive cast of quintuple-threats recreate these greatest hits live on stage. The rousingly entertaining, exuberantly-performed stage spectacular continues at Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Center for the Arts through June 28.

HAVING IT ALL Extends At NoHo Arts Center Thru 5/29


David Elzer &Peter Schneider, producers of the smash-hit, award-winning productions of The Marvelous Wonderettes and Life Could Be A Dream, are thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed, smash-hit, Ovation Recommended, world premiere original musical, HAVING IT ALL, music by John Kavanaugh, book by David Goldsmith & Wendy Perelman, lyrics by David Goldsmith, conceived by Wendy Perelman, with musical direction by Greg Nabours and directed by Richard Israel is EXTENDING through Sunday, May 29 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.

NoHo Arts Center Presents HAVING IT ALL, 3/12-4/24


David Elzer & Peter Schneider, producers of the smash-hit, award-winning productions of The Marvelous Wonderettes and Life Could Be A Dream, present a world premiere musical, HAVING IT ALL, music by John Kavanaugh, book by David Goldsmith & Wendy Perelman, lyrics by David Goldsmith, conceived by Wendy Perelman, with musical direction by Greg Nabours and directed by Richard Israel. HAVING IT ALL will star Lindsey Alley, Kim Huber, Alet Taylor, Shannon Warne and Jennifer Leigh Warren. HAVING IT ALL will begin previews on Saturday, February 26 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, March 12 at 8pm and will run for eight weeks through Sunday, April 24 at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood.

NoHo Arts Center Presents HAVING IT ALL, 3/12-4/24


David Elzer & Peter Schneider, producers of the smash-hit, award-winning productions of The Marvelous Wonderettes and Life Could Be A Dream, present a world premiere musical, HAVING IT ALL, music by John Kavanaugh, book by David Goldsmith & Wendy Perelman, lyrics by David Goldsmith, conceived by Wendy Perelman, with musical direction by Greg Nabours and directed by Richard Israel. HAVING IT ALL will star Lindsey Alley, Kim Huber, Alet Taylor, Shannon Warne and Jennifer Leigh Warren. HAVING IT ALL will begin previews on Saturday, February 26 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, March 12 at 8pm and will run for eight weeks through Sunday, April 24 at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood.

David Goldsmith FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Goldsmith written?

David Goldsmith has written 3 shows including Masada (Lyricist), Having It Almost (Bookwriter), Motown the Musical (Script Consultant).

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