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Birth Place: Toronto, ON, CANADA

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David Mirvish is a Toronto-based theatrical producer. Mr. Mirvish owns and operates four theatres in Toronto: the Royal Alexandra, the Princess of Wales, the Panasonic and the Canon. Mirvish Productions, a company founded by Mr. Mirvish in 1986, produces live theatre for these and other venues throughout Canada, the United States and England. In 1982, Mr. Mirvish and his father, Ed Mirvish, purchased and refurbished the venerable Old Vic Theatre in London, England, which they operated until 1998.

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Productions

Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Producer
To Kill A MockingbirdTo Kill A Mockingbird
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Producer
Oklahoma!Oklahoma!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
NetworkNetwork
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Torch SongTorch Song
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The Waverly GalleryThe Waverly Gallery
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
CompanyCompany
 
[West End, 2018]
Producer
The Iceman ComethThe Iceman Cometh
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Three Tall WomenThree Tall Women
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Co-Producer
AmelieAmelie
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
Dear Evan HansenDear Evan Hansen
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
An Act of GodAn Act of God
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
SkylightSkylight
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
VioletViolet
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer (In association with)
Lucky GuyLucky Guy
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Dead AccountsDead Accounts
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
SeminarSeminar
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
Private LivesPrivate Lives
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
LoopedLooped
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Associate Producer
Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
MacbethMacbeth
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
Lord of the Rings
 
[Toronto, 2006]
Producer (In Association With)
Hairspray
 
[Toronto, 2004]
Producer
The Drowsy Chaperone
 
[Toronto, 2001]
Producer
Stones in His Pockets
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Producer
Mamma Mia!
 
[Toronto, 2000]
Producer (In Association With)
Two Pianos Four Hands
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Producer
The Good Times Are Killing Me
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Producer
Buddy
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Producer
Into the Woods
 
[West End, 1990]
Producer
Spoils of War
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
The Mikado
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play

David Mirvish, Skylight

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical

David Mirvish, Violet

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

David Mirvish, Lucky Guy

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical

David Mirvish, Guys and Dolls

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Revival of a Play

David Mirvish, Macbeth


winner
Olivier Awards - 1998 - The Society's Special Award

David Mirvish

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Mirvish Theatres in Toronto Will Dim Marquee Lights in Honour of Theatre Producer Pau Photo
Mirvish Theatres in Toronto Will Dim Marquee Lights in Honour of Theatre Producer Paul Elliott
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

Toronto's Mirvish Theatres will dim their marquee lights on January 28 at 8 PM to honor the late Paul Elliott, a prominent UK theatre producer who passed away recently.
Mirvish Productions to Dim the Marquee Lights of its Theatres in Honour of Sir Tom St Photo
Mirvish Productions to Dim the Marquee Lights of its Theatres in Honour of Sir Tom Stoppard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

To honour the life and work of playwright Tom Stoppard, who died at the age of 88, Mirvish Productions will dim the marquee lights of all four of its theatres in Toronto.
All-Canadian Cast Set For Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR at Mirvish Photo
All-Canadian Cast Set For Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR at Mirvish
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025

The all-Canadian cast of Actor-Musicians have been announced for the Canadian professional premiere production of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's acclaimed Broadway musical Bright Star. 
Panoply Theatre Collective To Present CLOWNS READING SHAKESPEARE! Photo
Panoply Theatre Collective To Present CLOWNS READING SHAKESPEARE!
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025

After a successful series of workshop productions in 2023-2024, Clowns Reading Shakespeare is back for a full production with the support of Animating Toronto Parks 2025.
THE LION KING Will Conclude Toronto Run in August Photo
THE LION KING Will Conclude Toronto Run in August
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

Toronto’s production of Disney’s The Lion King – now in its 29th week – will conclude its run on August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Learn more here!
DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Conclude Toronto Run In August Photo
DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Conclude Toronto Run In August
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Toronto's production of Disney's The Lion King – now in its 29th week – will conclude its run on August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. By that date, the show will have played 345 performances to an audience of over 250,000.
COME FROM AWAY Will Close in Toronto in May Following Final Extension Photo
COME FROM AWAY Will Close in Toronto in May Following Final Extension
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

A final extension has been announced for the all-Canadian production of Come From Away. The production will add four more weeks of performances to its current run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
SHUCKED, & JULIET, and More Set For 2025/26 Main Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season Photo
SHUCKED, & JULIET, and More Set For 2025/26 Main Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Mirvish has announced its 2025/26 Main Subscription Season, which is made up of seven productions, all musicals.   Four are Canadian premieres, two are Toronto premieres and one is a brand-new sit-down Canadian production of an international hit. 
Original Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY to Perform 1000th Performance Photo
Original Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY to Perform 1000th Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

The original Canadian production of Come From Away will mark a milestone on January 29, 2025 when it gives its 1000th performance at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is the seventh show in the Mirvish 2024/25 main season. Learn more about the cast here!
Tickets to go on Sale for JUST FOR ONE DAY The Live Aid Musical in October Photo
Tickets to go on Sale for JUST FOR ONE DAY The Live Aid Musical in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

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.
STRAYS To Premiere As Part of New York Shorts International Film Festival Photo
STRAYS To Premiere As Part of New York Shorts International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

The 13th annual New York Shorts International Film Festival will feature nearly 300 short films, including STRAYS, a story about a Pakistani immigrant Uber driver in New York, showing on October 13.
Video: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsals for Disney's THE LION KING in Toronto Photo
Video: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsals for Disney's THE LION KING in Toronto
by Joshua Wright - Sep 11, 2024

Toronto's production of Disney's The Lion King is so huge that it has taken over an entire school during rehearsals. On the first day of rehearsals, watch how the school has been transformed to become a rehearsal hall, and check in on the cast being welcomed by producer David Mirvish, executive producer Anne Quart, and director Anthony Lyn.
Cast Set for FIFTEEN DOGS At The CAA Theatre Photo
Cast Set for FIFTEEN DOGS At The CAA Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

Mirvish Productions has revealed the cast for the stage adaptation of FIFTEEN DOGS, based on André Alexis's novel, running at the CAA Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre Photo
Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

A new Kids Go Free promotion has been launched for The Wizard of Oz this summer. The beloved musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum begins a strictly limited four-week summer season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Thursday 15 August following a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour.
Cast Set For The New Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING Photo
Cast Set For The New Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024

Casting has been announced for the new Toronto production of Disney's The Lion King. 
The 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season Lineup Revealed Photo
The 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season Lineup Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

The return of two local critical and popular hits from previous seasons in major new productions – Britta Johnson's musical LIFE AFTER and Crow's Theatre's Fifteen Dogs; the Canadian premiere of Indigenous playwright Larissa FastHorse's satirical comedy The Thanksgiving Play; and the homecoming of sorts of the hilarious new comedy featuring the songs of Canadian icon Céline Dion, Titanique, make up the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. 
Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Photo
Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer. 
Marquee Lights Of The Princess Of Wales Theatre Will Be Dimmed To Honour Frank Stella Photo
Marquee Lights Of The Princess Of Wales Theatre Will Be Dimmed To Honour Frank Stella's Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

The Princess of Wales Theatre will dim its marquee lights in honor of Frank Stella's work. Learn more about Stella.
Crow's Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup Photo
Crow's Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

Crow's Theatre has announced its 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company's history. Learn more about the season here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Mirvish been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Violet, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Macbeth and The Society's Special Award (Olivier Awards).

What awards has David Mirvish won?

David Mirvish has won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for Skylight and The Society's Special Award at the Olivier Awards.

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