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David Staller

Birth Place: Glencoe, IL, USA

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BIO

Staller is an American theatre director and actor. He is the founding artistic director of the Off-Broadway theatre company, Gingold Theatrical Group.

As an actor, Staller's appearances on Broadway include Cabaret, where he originated the role of Ernst Ludwig in the 1987 revival, Evita, and Hello, Dolly!

Staller has made over 50 appearances Off-Broadway, including performances in Gas Light, for which he received a Drama League Citation for Distinguished Performer, Mrs. Warren's Profession, The Bald Soprano, and Hay Fever.

Staller became the first person to direct all of George Bernard Shaw's 65 plays, including his last unfinished work, Why She Would Not, wherein Staller commissioned writers Israel Horovitz, David Cote, Michael Feingold, Jeremy McCarter and Robert Simonson to write their own endings to the piece.

Staller has directed six off-Broadway play by George Bernard Shaw for Gingold Theatrical Group: Caesar and Cleopatra (2019), Heartbreak House (2018), Widowers' Houses (2016), Major Barbara (2014), You Can Never Tell (2013) and Man and Superman (2012). All productions have been filmed by the New York Public Library of Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

In 2006, Staller founded Gingold Theatrical Group, a New York based theater company that presents works based on George Bernard Shaw's humanitarian precepts. They present monthly script-in-hand performances at New York City’s Symphony Space, produce off-Broadway productions, and partner with several New York educational programs.

Staller has directed performances of all of Bernard Shaw’s 65 plays.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
2005
Mr. Praed


[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005
Governor


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Lord Darlington




[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Narrator

[Off-Broadway]
2004

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2004

[Off-Broadway]
2004

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals Tonight! Concert, 2003
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Musicals Tonight! Concert, 2002


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Arthur Harnham




[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1990
Performer


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1987
Ernst Ludwig


[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1985
Billy Bolton


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Person of Argentina


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1975
Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles

Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[New York, 2017] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Adaptation

David Staller, The Devil's Disciple

News


Photos: PROJECT SHAW Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 24, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group presented The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, the fourth presentation in the 20th Anniversary Season of Project Shaw. See photos here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here! Learn more about the awards here!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
Photos: Project Shaw Hosts THE CHALK GARDEN Reading at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 20, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group hosted a special one-time-only staged reading of Enid Bagnold’s The Chalk Garden, starring Charles Busch, this week at The Players. Check out photos here.
Charles Busch to Star in THE CHALK GARDEN Reading at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group will present a special one-time-only staged reading of Enid Bagnold’s The Chalk Garden. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Project Shaw Presents SAINT JOAN at The Theatre at the Museum of Arts and Design
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 14, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group recently presented a one-night-only presentation of Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan at The Theatre at the Museum of Arts and Design. Go inside the event with new photos below.
Veanne Cox and More to Star in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Project Shaw Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group has revealed the cast and creative team for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Learn more and see how to attend the reading!
New Venue Set for Gingold Theatrical Group's SAINT JOAN Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group has revealed new venue for its upcoming one-night-only presentation of Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan. Learn more and see how to attend!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!
Photos: Noel Coward's HAY FEVER at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 15, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group presented Nöel Coward’s Hay Fever, the second presentation of the 20th Season of Project Shaw, a series of plays presented monthly offering George Bernard Shaw’s activist humanitarianism. Check out photos here!
Photos: THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA Presented at Project Shaw
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 18, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group is currently presenting the 20th season of Project Shaw. See photos from its presentation of The Doctor's Dilemma here and learn more about the 20th season of Project Shaw.
Charles Busch, Jennifer Cody, Annie Golden and More to Star in HAY FEVER at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group has revealed the cast for Nöel Coward’s Hay Fever, the second presentation of the 20th Season of Project Shaw. See who is starring and learn more!
Nadia Brown, Judy Gold, Robert Cuccioli And More To Lead THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA At The Players
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group has announced casting for The Doctor's Dilemma, the first presentation of the 20th Season of Project Shaw, a series of plays presented monthly offering George Bernard Shaw's activist humanitarianism.
Gingold Theatrical Group Announces 20th Season Of PROJECT SHAW
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group has announced the 20th season of Project Shaw. Marking a triumphant return to its original home, Project Shaw will be hosted at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003), beginning Monday March 17, 2025, at 7PM. Additional events are scheduled for April 14, May 12, and June 23, 2025.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 
Gingold Theatrical Group Will Host A SCINTILLATING SHAW PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society have announced a Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's The Devil's Disciple.
Photos: THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 4, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group is now presenting The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by David Staller, The Devil's Disciple will play in Theatre Two at Theatre Row through November 23, 2024. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 4, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group is now presenting The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by David Staller, The Devil's Disciple will play in Theatre Two at Theatre Row through November 23, 2024. Check out photos of the cast arriving at opening night here!
Photos: Gingold Theatre Group Presents THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

Check out photos from the Gingold Theatrical Group production of The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by David Staller. 
Photos: Gingold Theatrical Group Gala Honors Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 25, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group recently held its 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing. Check out photos from inside the event here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Staller been in?

David Staller has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has David Staller been in?

David Staller has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Staller been nominated for?

and Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for The Devil's Disciple.

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