David Payne

Pre-Broadway STAGE MOTHER and UNLOCK'D and More Set for Phoenix Theatre Company 107th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present its 107th season starting August 24, 2026, featuring five Tony-winning musicals and two pre-Broadway shows across three stages.

Review: EPHRAIM SLAUGHTER: FREEDOM'S WITNESS at Sankofa And Gamut
by Andrea Stephenson - Feb 15, 2026

Ephraim Slaughter: Freedom’s Witness a beautifully written script, and this production of the work presented by Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group is one you do not want to miss.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; THE PRODUCERS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Open Stage Of Harrisburg Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Starring Daniel Payne Plays Broadway Playhouse In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS starring Daniel Payne is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse. The one-man production explores C.S. Lewis’s reflections on Christmas, faith, and friendship, including his relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien.

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; THE PRODUCERS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Open Stage Of Harrisburg Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; THE FULL MONTY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Interview: David Payne Talks CHURCHILL
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 6, 2025

Winston Churchill was one of the 20th century’s towering political figures – a British statesman, military officer, and prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War II in 1940–45, and again in 1951–55, who spent over six decades as a member of the British parliament.

Winston Churchill Comes To Life On Stage At The Eisemann Center This November
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025

The Eisemann Center, in partnership with Emery Entertainment, Inc., will present Churchill, a powerful one-man show written by and starring veteran British actor David Payne. Performances will run November 7–9, 2025 in the Bank of America Theatre.

Review: THE BOYS NEXT DOOR at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - Jul 12, 2025

Every actor brings their character to life in a nuanced and sensitive way, giving the audience a glimpse into the thoughts, feelings, desires, frustrations, and fears of this diverse group of characters.

Review: CHURCHILL at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Feb 10, 2025

By allowing Churchill’s reflections – his triumphs and regrets alike - to take center stage, David Payne delivers a performance that is complex, compelling, and deeply human. CHURCHILL - at The Phoenix Theatre Company - is a theatrical experience that lingers long after the final applause.

Daniel Payne to Star in CHURCHILL at the Aronoff Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Acclaimed actor Daniel Payne will star in Churchill at the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater for three performances only in March. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.

CHURCHILL Starring David Payne to be Presented at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

In this often funny, sometimes touching and always engaging one-man-show... veteran British actor, David Payne will bring Churchill to life onstage at The Phoenix Theatre Company.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, MEAN GIRLS And More Come To Playhouse Square In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this May, spanning comedy, dance, music, and theatrical performances and more. 

David Payne Brings CHURCHILL to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Spend an evening with Sir Winston Churchill as British actor David Payne brings the iconic leader to life in a captivating one-man show. Overture Center, with Emery Entertainment, Inc., presents CHURCHILL on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in The Playhouse theater. 

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Starring David Payne Coming To The Eisemann Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

Experience the magic of CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS, starring David Payne, at the Eisemann Center from December 19-22.

FUNNY GIRL, & JULIET, and More Set For Overture Center's 20th Anniversary Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

Overture Center has revealed its 20th Anniversary 2024/25 season. Broadway at Overture welcomes back audience-favorite “Wicked,” also celebrating its 20th anniversary year, and includes the Wisconsin premieres of “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.”

New Musical Theatre Writers Begin Key Development Programme At Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has welcomed 15 musical theatre writers and creatives to their new Musical Theatre Writers Group programme. 

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS is Coming To Overture This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

Experience the holiday spirit with 'Christmas with C.S. Lewis' at Overture Center from November 24-26. David Payne portrays C.S. Lewis in this captivating performance.