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BIO

Recently appeared at The Public in Julius Caesar, Passing Strange, June and Jean in Concert, and solo shows at Joe’s Pub. Her Broadway credits include Passing Strange and Off-Broadway she has appeared in Preludes, The Call, Luck of the Irish, This, Angela's Mixtape. Her television credits include "The Looming Tower," "Rise," "Succession," "House of Cards," "Blindspot," "Hart of Dixie," "Smash," and "The Wire." She is a writer for Netflix's "She's Gotta Have It" and Cirque du Soleil's Crystal. Her albums include Something Else. She has received an Obie for Sustained Excellence and she was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play Bulrusher.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Secret Life of Bees The Secret Life of Bees
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
June
Julius Caesar Julius Caesar
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Decius Brutus
Preludes Preludes
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center World Premiere Production, 2015
Dahl
The Cradle Will Rock The Cradle Will Rock
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer
Luck of the Irish Luck of the Irish
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater LCT3 Production, 2013
Passing Strange Passing Strange
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Mother
Passing Strange
[Off-Broadway]
2007
June and Jean in Concert
[Off-Broadway]
1995
June

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Eisa Davis, The Secret Life of Bees

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Eisa Davis, Kings

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Eisa Davis, Preludes

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Eisa Davis, Luck of the Irish

The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Independence foundation award for outstanding new play

Eisa DavisThe History of Light


winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Performance

Eisa Davis, Passing Strange

The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eisa DavisBulrusher

The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eisa DavisBulrusher

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Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater Photo
Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

American Conservatory Theater announced that Tony Award–winning Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon will depart the Bay Area’s premier nonprofit theater organization at the close of the 2025/26 season.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Begins Casting for NYC Work Session Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Begins Casting for NYC Work Session
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

The WARRIORS are officially gearing up for battle- this time onstage. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s hit concept album is officially moving forward as casting begins for a 2026 NYC developmental workshop.
Rachel Chavkin, Eric Berryman and More to Star in The TEAM's RECONSTRUCTING Photo
Rachel Chavkin, Eric Berryman and More to Star in The TEAM's RECONSTRUCTING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

The Brooklyn-based, internationally-renowned ensemble The TEAM will present the rolling world premiere of its major new work Reconstructing with multiple engagements across the country in the first half of 2026. Learn more!
Ars Nova Unveils 2025-2026 Artists in Residence Photo
Ars Nova Unveils 2025-2026 Artists in Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

Ars Nova has revealed its inaugural Artists in Residence cohort for the 2025–2026 season. Ars Nova’s Artists in Residence Program is for early-career performing artists of all disciplines to explore a project in house. Learn more!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide Photo
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!
HERE Arts Center Reveals Cast and Design Team For Eisa Davis' THE ESSENTIALISN'T Photo
HERE Arts Center Reveals Cast and Design Team For Eisa Davis' THE ESSENTIALISN'T
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

HERE Arts Center have announced the full cast and design team for their World Premiere of The Essentialisn't, a new performance art piece created by Obie Award-winner Eisa Davis.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Visit THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Tonight Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Visit THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Tonight
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2025

On Tuesday, Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda is paying another visit to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The Tony winner has been a frequent guest of the show, appearing in both cameo and official guest appearances since his first appearance in 2015.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 1, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 1, 2025
by - Aug 1, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s WARRIORS Silent Disco Photo
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s WARRIORS Silent Disco
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Last night, Lincoln Center Theater kicked off Lear deBessonet’s programming as Kewsong Lee Artistic Director with a silent disco listening party of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s “Warriors'. See photos here!
World Premiere Of THE ESSENTIALISN'T is Coming to HERE Arts Center Photo
World Premiere Of THE ESSENTIALISN'T is Coming to HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

HERE Arts Center will present the World Premiere of The Essentialisn't, a new performance art piece written and performed by Obie Award-winner Eisa Davis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Listen: Kate Baldwin, Melissa Errico, and More on OUT OF MYSELF " SONGS OF PETER FO Photo
Listen: Kate Baldwin, Melissa Errico, and More on OUT OF MYSELF " SONGS OF PETER FOLEY Album
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

The new album, Out of Myself – Songs of Peter Foley, is available now in streaming and digital formats. Listen to the full album here or find out how to download or stream!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns as Hermes in PERCY JACKSON Season 2 Teaser Photo
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns as Hermes in PERCY JACKSON Season 2 Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025

Disney+ has unveiled the first teaser trailer for Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the young adult series based on the popular books by Rick Riordan.
Exclusive: Max Chernin Performs 'You Captured My Heart' by Peter Foley Photo
Exclusive: Max Chernin Performs 'You Captured My Heart' by Peter Foley
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025

Center Stage Records will release a new album of songs by the composer/lyricist Peter Foley (1967–2021), titled Out of Myself – Songs of Peter Foley. Check out an exclusive video of “You Captured My Heart,” performed by Max Chernin, here!
THE ESSENTIALISN'T World Premiere and More Set for HERE Arts Center 2025-26 Season Photo
THE ESSENTIALISN'T World Premiere and More Set for HERE Arts Center 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

HERE Arts Center has revealed its programming for their 2025-26 season, in addition to transformations to HERE's programming models. Learn more here!
Kate Baldwin, Melissa Errico and More to be Featured on OUT OF MYSELF " SONGS OF PE Photo
Kate Baldwin, Melissa Errico and More to be Featured on OUT OF MYSELF " SONGS OF PETER FOLEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release Out of Myself – Songs of Peter Foley in streaming and digital formats in July. The album will feature Kate Baldwin, Melissa Errrico and more.
Lear deBessonet Begins as Lincoln Center Theater Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Photo
Lear deBessonet Begins as Lincoln Center Theater Kewsong Lee Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has received a generous leadership gift from Board Chair Kewsong Lee and his wife Zita Ezpeleta to fund Lear deBessonet’s Artistic Director role. Learn more!
Vineyard Theatre Sets Two World Premieres for 2025-2026 Season Photo
Vineyard Theatre Sets Two World Premieres for 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Vineyard Theatre has revealed its upcoming 43rd Season, which will include two world premiere productions, with a third winter production to be announced soon. Learn more here!
HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? Photo
HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2025

In honor of Hamilton's upcoming 10th anniversary Tony performance, we're looking back on the careers of the original cast of Hamilton, and checking out everything they have been up to since!
Kerry Washington and Kara Young in THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES and More Set for LCT 25-26 S Photo
Kerry Washington and Kara Young in THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES and More Set for LCT 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 season of productions in the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters. See the full lineup here!
Inside BEYOND: HERE's 31st Annual Gala; $1.5 Million Mellon Foundation Grant Announc Photo
Inside BEYOND: HERE's 31st Annual Gala; $1.5 Million Mellon Foundation Grant Announced 
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

HERE Arts Center celebrated Eisa Davis, Co-creater of WARRIORS, Playwright (Bulrusher) and performer (Passing Strange), as the Avant-Guardian honoree and artist, culture worker, Program Officer at Mellon Foundation, Stephanie Ybarra as the HEREmantitarian honoree. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eisa Davis been in?

Eisa Davis has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Eisa Davis been in?

Eisa Davis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eisa Davis been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Kings, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Preludes, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Luck of the Irish, Independence foundation award for outstanding new play (The Barrymore Awards) for The History of Light, Performance (Obie Awards) for Passing Strange, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Bulrusher and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Bulrusher.

What awards has Eisa Davis won?

Eisa Davis has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Secret Life of Bees. She also received the Performance award from the Obie Awards for Passing Strange.

How many shows has Eisa Davis written?

Eisa Davis has written 2 shows including The 24 Hour Plays 2007 (Playwright), II: Girls :II: Chance :II: Music :II: (Writer).

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