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David Mirvish

Birth Place: Toronto, ON, CANADA

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BIO

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
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
Hairspray
 
[Toronto, 2004]
Producer
The Drowsy Chaperone
 
[Toronto, 2001]
Producer
Stones in His Pockets
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Producer
Mamma Mia!
 
[Toronto, 2000]
Producer
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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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!
JUST FOR ONE DAY North American Premiere to be Presented at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre Photo
JUST FOR ONE DAY North American Premiere to be Presented at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

David Mirvish will present the North American premiere of Just For One Day, a new musical about the making of Live Aid. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
SIX Sets Final Extension for Run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
SIX Sets Final Extension for Run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s SIX is extended again. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
COME FROM AWAY To Return to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
COME FROM AWAY To Return to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

Come From Away will return home to the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE WIZARD OF Oz Returns To The West End This Summer Photo
THE WIZARD OF Oz Returns To The West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

The Wizard of Oz will conclude its major UK and Ireland tour with a season in London this summer, playing a strictly limited run of 38 performances only from Thursday 15 August – Sunday 8 September 2024 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Joins Mirvish Season Photo
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Joins Mirvish Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

After playing to sold-out houses for a record-breaking 16 weeks at Streetcar Crowsnest,  Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will return July and August 2025 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Mirvish Theatre 2024/25 Season Includes MOULIN ROUGE!, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More Photo
Mirvish Theatre 2024/25 Season Includes MOULIN ROUGE!, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

Mirvish has revealed its 2024-25 Main Subscription Season, which is comprised of seven productions.   Learn more about the full lineup 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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