Douglas Lyons
Latest News on Douglas Lyons:
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 25, 2025- First Look At CHICAGO's Newest Stars and More (Nov 25, 2025)
Exclusive: Matt Rodin Sings 'Runnin' From BEAU THE MUSICAL (Nov 24, 2025)
Review: TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse (Nov 16, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 25, 2025- First Look At CHICAGO's Newest Stars and More (Nov 25, 2025)
Exclusive: Matt Rodin Sings 'Runnin' From BEAU THE MUSICAL (Nov 24, 2025)
Review: TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse (Nov 16, 2025)
BIO
Douglas Lyons is an actor, writer, director, composer, and playwright. Writing - TV: Fraggle Rock (Apple TV). Theater: Polkadots (Off Broadway Alliance Winner Best Family Show, Atlantic Theater Company), Sunshine (Long Wharf Theatre), Pete(Her)Pan (Pace New Musicals), Five Points (world premiere Theater Latte Da), Fatigue with Jodi Piccoult, We The People (TheatreworksUSA) and The Hamlet Remix. Acting - Broadway: Beautiful (Original Cast) and The Book of Mormon. Tours: Rent, Dreamgirls and The Book of Mormon 1st National. Douglas is the founder of The Next Wave Initiative, a scholarship program dedicated to supporting the future of Black Theater artists.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble
[Replacement]
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Original Concept, Music & Lyrics
Playwright
Videos
Exclusive Video: Matt Rodin Performs 'Runnin'' From BEAU THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-24 16:14:57
Video: Douglas Lyons & Biko Eisen-Martin Take a Bite Out of TABLE 17
by Robert Bannon - 2024-08-23 14:00:20
Video: Courtnee Carter and Douglas Lyons From PARADE Perform at the Future of Everything Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-03 09:32:18
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- That's the That on That with Douglas Lyons
by Jayke Workman - 2023-03-19 12:00:20
Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE
by Show Highlights - 2022-11-02 12:21:42
Video: Richard Ridge Chats With PARADE Stars Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and More
by Sneak Peek - 2022-10-26 23:45:12
VIDEO: Norm Lewis Shouts Out Broadway Debuts at CHICKEN & BISCUITS First Preview
by Stephi Wild - 2021-09-24 09:29:50
VIDEO: Jeb Brown Sings 'By Your Side' for BEAU QUARANTINED CONCERTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-03-30 14:39:15
BWW Flashback: Celebrate BEAUTIFUL's Anniversary By Looking Back At Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2020-01-12 16:18:18
VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Honors Mothers With Tribute Video
by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-11 09:28:07
Video: Get A First Look At The World Premiere Musical FIVE POINTS
by Alan Henry - 2018-04-11 14:14:44
VIDEO: Watch Joshua Carter Perform Emotional 'Gliding' from RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - 2017-10-27 12:57:50
VIDEO: Douglas Lyons and Danyel Fulton Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' from RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - 2017-10-24 15:52:52
VIDEO: Watch The Cast of RAGTIME At 5th Avenue Theatre In Action!
by BWW Intern - 2017-10-23 14:50:52
News
Exclusive: Matt Rodin Sings 'Runnin' From BEAU THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive look at Matt Rodin performing 'Runnin'' from Beau The Musical, now playing at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre. Beau The Musical is conceived and written by Douglas Lyons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive look at Matt Rodin performing 'Runnin'' from Beau The Musical, now playing at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre. Beau The Musical is conceived and written by Douglas Lyons.
Review: TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Nov 16, 2025
The fervor of a given audience – kind of its own character in this play - probably helps distract from the fact that, its sweet vibes aside, there’s not a lot of there in Lyons’ play. It’s a good time, but it’s light as a spritz of air freshener.
by Evan Henerson - Nov 16, 2025
The fervor of a given audience – kind of its own character in this play - probably helps distract from the fact that, its sweet vibes aside, there’s not a lot of there in Lyons’ play. It’s a good time, but it’s light as a spritz of air freshener.
BEAU THE MUSICAL Off-Broadawy to Launch $35 Rush Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Beau The Musical will launch an in-person ticket rush policy, now available at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Beau The Musical will launch an in-person ticket rush policy, now available at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre.
BEAU THE MUSICAL Extends for Four Additional Weeks Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Beau The Musical will extend for an additional four weeks at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre. Beau The Musical is conceived and written by Douglas Lyons, with music by Ethan D. Pakchar and Douglas Lyons, and lyrics by Douglas Lyons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Beau The Musical will extend for an additional four weeks at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre. Beau The Musical is conceived and written by Douglas Lyons, with music by Ethan D. Pakchar and Douglas Lyons, and lyrics by Douglas Lyons.
Video: Douglas Lyons and Zhailon Levingston Talk TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Watch Douglas Lyons and Zhailon Levingston discuss the production of Lyons' Table 17 at Geffen Playhouse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Watch Douglas Lyons and Zhailon Levingston discuss the production of Lyons' Table 17 at Geffen Playhouse.
Michael Urie Joins Norm Lewis for Chicken & Biscuits Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Join Norm Lewis and Michael Urie in a special reading of Chicken & Biscuits at Queens Theatre on November 24, 2025. Get your tickets now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Join Norm Lewis and Michael Urie in a special reading of Chicken & Biscuits at Queens Theatre on November 24, 2025. Get your tickets now!
Two River Unveils THE MONSTERS Events and Access Services
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
Two River Theater’s performances of the World Premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) will present related events.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
Two River Theater’s performances of the World Premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) will present related events.
THE MONSTERS: A SIBLING LOVE STORY Comes to Two River Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters), will have its world premiere at Two River Theater (TRT).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters), will have its world premiere at Two River Theater (TRT).
Photo: BEAU THE MUSICAL Now in Performances at St. Luke's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Beau The Musical is now in performances at its new home at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre. Check out a photo of the company here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Beau The Musical is now in performances at its new home at The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre. Check out a photo of the company here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Creative Team Set for THE MONSTERS: A SIBLING LOVE STORY at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Two River Theater will begin rehearsals this week for its world premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Two River Theater will begin rehearsals this week for its world premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. Learn more!
A BEAUTIFUL MIND Musical Joins DISCOVERING BROADWAY Incubator Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
The new musical A Beautiful Mind will be the seventh musical to participate in the Discovering Broadway incubator program. Learn more about the musical and the program here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
The new musical A Beautiful Mind will be the seventh musical to participate in the Discovering Broadway incubator program. Learn more about the musical and the program here.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
BEAU THE MUSICAL Reveals Complete Cast and Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
Beau The Musical has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the production’s upcoming transfer to St. Luke’s Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
Beau The Musical has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the production’s upcoming transfer to St. Luke’s Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Douglas Lyons been in?
Douglas Lyons has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Douglas Lyons been in?
Douglas Lyons has not appeared in the West End.
How many shows has Douglas Lyons written?
Douglas Lyons has written 3 shows including Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (Original Concept, Music & Lyrics), Chicken and Biscuits (Playwright), Table 17 (Playwright).
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