Ken Davenport
Broadway: Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), The Play That Goes Wrong, Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), The Visit (Tony nomination), Mothers and Sons (Tony nomination), The Bridges of Madison County (National Tour), Allegiance, Chinglish, Oleanna starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles, Speed-the-Plow, Will Ferrell's You're Welcome America (Tony nomination), Blithe Spirit (Broadway, West End and National Tour), and 13. Off-Broadway: Daddy Long Legs, Altar Boyz (Co-Conceiver), My First Time (Author), The Awesome 80s Prom (Creator), and Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage (Author).
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BIO
Broadway: Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), The Play That Goes Wrong, Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), The Visit (Tony nomination), Mothers and Sons (Tony nomination), The Bridges of Madison County (National Tour), Allegiance, Chinglish, Oleanna starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles, Speed-the-Plow, Will Ferrell's You're Welcome America (Tony nomination), Blithe Spirit (Broadway, West End and National Tour), and 13.
Off-Broadway: Daddy Long Legs, Altar Boyz (Co-Conceiver), My First Time (Author), The Awesome 80s Prom (Creator), and Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage (Author). Ken's productions have been produced internationally in over 25 countries.
Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group.
Ken's unique style has garnered him two front page articles in the NY Times, features on MSNBC, Rock Center, Fox News, BBC, and a mention in Jay Leno’s monologue on "The Tonight Show." Ken was named one of Crain's "40 Under Forty," and is one of the co-founders of TEDxBroadway. Other projects include: smartphone app Did He Like It, Broadway board game Be A Broadway Star. His blog, TheProducersPerspective.com, has been featured in Vanity Fair, New York Magazine, The Gothamist and more.
Upcoming projects include his original musical Gettin' The Band Back Together (Broadway 2018), and revivals of The Great White Hope and Mass Appeal, as well as the movie, Band Dorks.
For more information, visit his blog or www.KenDavenport.com.
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Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
Ken Davenport, Spring Awakening
Ken Davenport, The Visit
Ken Davenport, Mothers and Sons
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Ken Davenport, Kinky Boots
Ken Davenport, You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush
Videos
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - 2026-01-09 10:00:20
Listen: JOY THE MUSICAL Concept Album Sets Release; Hear the First Song
by Michael Major - 2025-01-07 10:14:22
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-25 09:09:24
Video: Watch Barry Manilow Talk HARMONY on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-29 13:55:07
Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for HARMONY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-09-06 17:45:58
Video: Watch the Cast of HARMONY Wish Barry Manilow a Happy Birthday
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-18 10:10:11
News
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2026
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY will continue to haunt Broadway for eight additional weeks due to popular demand. Written by Levi Holloway, and directed by Felix Barrett, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY will now play at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre through February 28, 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026
Broadway performer Kimberly Faye Greenberg will release an interactive children's book introducing young readers ages 7–12 to vaudeville history through the stories of two characters discovering their local theater's entertainment past.
by Alex Freeman - Oct 5, 2026
Oracle's $10M brings Nashville Symphony back, the NLRB files a complaint over Equity bargaining at Casa Bonita, the Kennedy Center Honors head to an arena, and leadership moves at Lookingglass, Sarasota Opera and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL announced its full cast for the relaunched North American tour, beginning performances at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas in November 2026. Jesse Labelle returns as Neil Diamond – Then, joined by Stuart Metcalf as Neil Diamond – Now and an ensemble cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
Ken Davenport's production company announced the promotion of Morgan Cavendish to chief operating officer and three new hires as the company develops upcoming musicals including THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION and SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE THE MUSICAL.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Jesse Labelle, an award-winning singer-songwriter who has toured with Elton John and Garth Brooks, will star as Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL's North American tour, launching November 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play the Citizens Opera House in Boston from March 23 to April 4, 2027, as part of a multi-year North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Samantha Marie Ware, Amber Iman, Ephraim Sykes and more will perform selections from The Ten, a new musical from Emily Phillips, Future Cut and Nambi E. Kelley, at two private industry presentations directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 20, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to Titaníque, which concludes its run at the St. James Theatre, following 20 previews and 185 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to Dolly: A True Original Musical, which begins performances on December 7, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will make its Lowcountry premiere at North Charleston Performing Arts Center December 8-13. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 14 at 10 AM.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Trevor Braun departs THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG after his final performance September 3 at New World Stages; Adam Langdon takes over as Dennis beginning September 14.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026
Titanique on Broadway hosted a special Fan Night, which featured guest cameos from Patti LuPone and Scott Hoying, plus the former 'Celines' who reunited for a special performance. Check out the videos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play the Tennessee Performing Arts Center January 5-10 as part of a multi-year North American tour, with tickets going on sale August 28.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026
Next week, beginning August 24, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Rent original stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026
Titanique on Broadway will host a special Fan Night. 'TI-STAN-IQUE FAN NIGHT” will feature surprise guest appearances, a giveaway-prize-a-palooza, a sing-along extravaganza, and a special performance for fans dressed in their Titanique best.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
Larry Kaufman's parody cabaret SING US A SONG, MR. PARODY MAN will play 54 Below, starring Jasmine Forsberg with Ben Jones, Patrick Pevehouse, and KT Thomas.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL go on sale Aug. 7 for its Austin premiere at Bass Concert Hall, running Nov. 3-8, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Russell Daniels and Terrence Williams, Jr., who appeared in the off-Broadway production of Titanique, will join the Broadway cast of the musical next month. Learn more here!
by Michael Gioia - Jul 19, 2026
Theater camps like Stagedoor Manor and French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts have some incredibly famous alumni. BroadwayWorld looks at a handful of former campers who eventually made their way to Broadway.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2026
Just last night, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang. As BroadwayWorld reported, Jake James (Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards) and Samia Posadas (The Monte Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ken Davenport has written 5 shows including The Awesome 80s Prom (Conceiver), Altar Boyz (Conceiver), My First Time (Playwright), Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage (Playwright), Gettin' the Band Back Together (Book).
Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Visit, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Mothers and Sons, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots and Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush.
Ken Davenport has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Kinky Boots.
