David Shiner
David Shiner is an actor, playwright, creator whose BroadwayWorld credits include Old Hats, Seussical, and Fool Moon. Awards include Outer Critics Circle Awards for Fool Moon (1993).
Date of Birth: September 13, 1953 (72)
Birth Place: USA
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Video: Shaina Taub Talks Tony Win for Best Book/Score of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-16 20:34:17
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for OLD HATS, Starring Bill Irwin and David Shiner, Airing on THIRTEEN's THEATER CLOSE-UP
by BWW News Desk - 2017-06-08 15:57:19
STAGE TUBE: Hilary Chaplain's A LIFE IN HER DAY at United Solo Fest, 10/5 & 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-09-20 10:21:59
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Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Why She Turned Down MATILDA & HOCUS POCUS
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell is opening up about why it was her idea to take on the role of the 'Cat in the Hat' in Seussical on Broadway. She also reveals she turned down playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and starring in Hocus Pocus.
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell is opening up about why it was her idea to take on the role of the 'Cat in the Hat' in Seussical on Broadway. She also reveals she turned down playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and starring in Hocus Pocus.
Interview: Theatre Life with Bill Irwin
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 20, 2026
Today’s subject Bill Irwin is possibly one of the most versatile and flexible performers still working in the performing arts today. He can currently be seen at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in his solo show On Beckett. The show runs through March 15th at STC’s Klein Theatre space.
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 20, 2026
Today’s subject Bill Irwin is possibly one of the most versatile and flexible performers still working in the performing arts today. He can currently be seen at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in his solo show On Beckett. The show runs through March 15th at STC’s Klein Theatre space.
BWW Q&A: Bill Irwin Talks ON BECKETT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Feb 10, 2026
Tony Award-winning actor and master clown Bill Irwin (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Sesame Street) has spent a lifetime captivated by Samuel Beckett. With little more than a funny hat and a podium, Irwin mines the comedy and tragedy of Beckett’s work—including Waiting for Godot, Texts for Nothing, and more—in a nonstop display of jovial verbal and physical comedy that has become Irwin’s signature.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 10, 2026
Tony Award-winning actor and master clown Bill Irwin (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Sesame Street) has spent a lifetime captivated by Samuel Beckett. With little more than a funny hat and a podium, Irwin mines the comedy and tragedy of Beckett’s work—including Waiting for Godot, Texts for Nothing, and more—in a nonstop display of jovial verbal and physical comedy that has become Irwin’s signature.
“Soft Clown” Natasha Mercado Brings Acclaimed Solo Show #1 SON To Montreal Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
Fresh off a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning performer Natasha Mercado is bringing her latest solo show, #1 Son, to the Montreal Fringe Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
Fresh off a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning performer Natasha Mercado is bringing her latest solo show, #1 Son, to the Montreal Fringe Festival.
Dark Comedy Premiere of FUNERAL SHOW at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Emmy Rice - May 11, 2025
Making its debut at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival is Funeral Show - Elena Martinez’s one-woman dark comedy pokes around in the well-known wound of when your parental relationship becomes terminal.
by Emmy Rice - May 11, 2025
Making its debut at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival is Funeral Show - Elena Martinez’s one-woman dark comedy pokes around in the well-known wound of when your parental relationship becomes terminal.
Hollywood Fringe Scholarship Winner EL MAGO LOCO Opens June 5 At The Cat's Crawl
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Making its 2025 debut as a Hollywood Fringe Scholarship Winner is EL MAGO LOCO, a magician who only does what he knows: Latino magic tricks! But what happens when you show up (white, black, Asian-American, Brazilian?) and the audience isn't 100% Latino?
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Making its 2025 debut as a Hollywood Fringe Scholarship Winner is EL MAGO LOCO, a magician who only does what he knows: Latino magic tricks! But what happens when you show up (white, black, Asian-American, Brazilian?) and the audience isn't 100% Latino?
Shaina Taub to be Honored at EdTA's Theatre Education Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025
Shaina Taub— two-time Tony Award winner, Grammy-nominated songwriter, and writer, composer, lyricist, and star of the revolutionary Broadway musical Suffs— will join the 2025 Theatre Education Conference. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025
Shaina Taub— two-time Tony Award winner, Grammy-nominated songwriter, and writer, composer, lyricist, and star of the revolutionary Broadway musical Suffs— will join the 2025 Theatre Education Conference. Learn more!
LAKEPLAY Comes to the Wild Project Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024
The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024
The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.
New Improv Classes for Adults Come to Vivid Stage this Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024
Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering a new season of improv classes for adults this fall.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024
Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering a new season of improv classes for adults this fall.
Video: SUFFS Celebrates Shaina Taub's History Making Tony Wins
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024
On Sunday night, composer Shaina Taub took home the Tony Awards for 'Best Book of a Musical' and 'Best Score' for her outstanding work on Suffs. See the show celebrate their history-making author! Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024
On Sunday night, composer Shaina Taub took home the Tony Awards for 'Best Book of a Musical' and 'Best Score' for her outstanding work on Suffs. See the show celebrate their history-making author! Watch the video!
Hedgerow Theatre Partners With Mauckingbird Theatre Company On Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024
Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024
Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.
Video: Shaina Taub Talks Tony Win for Best Book/Score of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 16, 2024
Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Shaina Taub took home a Tony Award for 'Best Book of a Musical' for her outstanding work on Suffs (currently running at the Music Box Theatre). Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 16, 2024
Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Shaina Taub took home a Tony Award for 'Best Book of a Musical' for her outstanding work on Suffs (currently running at the Music Box Theatre). Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
THE HERRING BARREL REVUE Brings the Marx Brothers' Back To Times Square
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024
Celebrate the centennial of the Marx Brothers' Broadway debut with THE HERRING BARREL REVUE, an evening of Marx-inspired shenanigans in Times Square. This event is the brainchild of Marx Brothers fanatics NOAH DIAMOND, TRAV SD, and JONNY PORKPIE.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024
Celebrate the centennial of the Marx Brothers' Broadway debut with THE HERRING BARREL REVUE, an evening of Marx-inspired shenanigans in Times Square. This event is the brainchild of Marx Brothers fanatics NOAH DIAMOND, TRAV SD, and JONNY PORKPIE.
Hedgerow Theatre Extends Production Of Enda Walsh's THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024
Hedgerow Theatre Company is currently presenting The New Electric Ballroom, a modern classic from the pen of Irish playwright Enda Walsh. Learn more about the extension here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024
Hedgerow Theatre Company is currently presenting The New Electric Ballroom, a modern classic from the pen of Irish playwright Enda Walsh. Learn more about the extension here!
Performances Begin Tonight for REDWOOD World Premiere Starring Idina Menzel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more about this new show, and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more about this new show, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Spring Improv Classes Come to Vivid Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024
Vivid Stage is offering a new season of improv classes for adults this spring. The next session, which includes three different classes, begins on March 5. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024
Vivid Stage is offering a new season of improv classes for adults this spring. The next session, which includes three different classes, begins on March 5. Learn more about the lineup here!
Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!
De'Adre Aziza, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Zachary Noah Piser & More Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Bill Irwin's One-Man Show ON BECKETT Begins Performances at Two River Theater This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023
Don't miss Tony Award-winning actor Bill Irwin's captivating performance in 'On Beckett' at Two River Theater. Experience the beauty of Samuel Beckett's language in this intimate one-man show. Get your tickets now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023
Don't miss Tony Award-winning actor Bill Irwin's captivating performance in 'On Beckett' at Two River Theater. Experience the beauty of Samuel Beckett's language in this intimate one-man show. Get your tickets now!
New Improv Classes Set For the New Year at Vivid Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023
Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering a new season of improv classes for adults this winter. The next session, which includes four different classes, begins on January 9.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023
Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering a new season of improv classes for adults this winter. The next session, which includes four different classes, begins on January 9.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Shiner been in?
David Shiner has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has David Shiner been in?
David Shiner has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has David Shiner been nominated for?
and Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fool Moon .
What awards has David Shiner won?
David Shiner won Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Fool Moon.
How many shows has David Shiner written?
David Shiner has written 3 shows including Cirque du Soleil: Banana Shpeel (Playwright), Cirque du Soleil: Kooza (Creator), Old Hats (Co-Creator).
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