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BIO

Khris Davis made his NY stage debut as the star of Marco Ramirez's The Royale at Lincoln Center Theatre. Loosely based on the life of heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson, Davis' performance earned him the 2017 Clive Barnes Award for Theater, 2016 Obie "Performance Award," 2016 Theatre World Award and 2016 Drama Desk Award. He was also nominated for the 2016 Drama League Awards and was featured among Vogue Magazine's "Stars to Watch in 2016." Davis is among the original cast of The Public Theater's production of Sweat by Lynn Nottage. He made his Broadway debut in Sweat in 2017.

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STAGE CREDITS

Twelfth Night Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2025
Orsino
Good Bones Good Bones
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Earl
Death of a Salesman Death of a Salesman
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Biff Loman
Fireflies Fireflies
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2018
Charles
Sweat Sweat
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Chris
Sweat Sweat
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at the Public Theater, 2016
The Royale The Royale
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Jay

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Khris Davis, The Royale

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Video: Behind the Scenes of the Renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park Photo
Video: Behind the Scenes of the Renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2025

In a new video, viewers are invited backstage at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to Free Shakespeare in the Park. Check out the video, which dives into the history of the space and the approach to the recent updates.
Video: Peter Dinklage and Sandra Oh Star in New Clip From PBS' TWELFTH NIGHT Photo
Video: Peter Dinklage and Sandra Oh Star in New Clip From PBS' TWELFTH NIGHT
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

Check out a clip from the Shakespeare in the Park production of Twelfth Night, which features Malvolio (Peter Dinklage) as he attempts to woo Olivia (Sandra Oh) with a winning smile.
Video: TWELFTH NIGHT Cast Celebrates Opening Night in the Park Photo
Video: TWELFTH NIGHT Cast Celebrates Opening Night in the Park
by Joey Mervis - Aug 27, 2025

Just last week, the Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. Watch in this video as the whole company celebrates the big night!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
Photos: TWELFTH NIGHT Cast Celebrates Opening Night in the Park Photo
Photos: TWELFTH NIGHT Cast Celebrates Opening Night in the Park
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025

Just last night, the Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. Check out photos of the cast in action here and photos from the red carpet here!
Review Roundup: Star-Studded TWELFTH NIGHT Opens at Shakespeare in the Park Photo
Review Roundup: Star-Studded TWELFTH NIGHT Opens at Shakespeare in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially repoened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Read reviews for this star-studded production!
Photos: First Look at Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT Photo
Photos: First Look at Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially repoens this summer with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. Check out photos of the cast in action here
Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Recalls HAMILTON Lyric Fail on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE Photo
Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Recalls HAMILTON Lyric Fail on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

During a recent visit to The Tonight Show, the Tony Award winner recalled the moment when he incorrectly guessed a famous Hamilton lyric on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune- right alongside original Hamilton cast member Renée Elise Goldsberry. Watch the interview!
Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2025 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for August 2025! See the list of BroadwayWorld's top shows here!
Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT Begins Next Week Photo
Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT Begins Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

At long last, The Public Theater will begin performances for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of TWELFTH NIGHT. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Sandra Oh Praises TWELFTH NIGHT Cast, Recites Shakespeare on LATE NIGHT Photo
Video: Sandra Oh Praises TWELFTH NIGHT Cast, Recites Shakespeare on LATE NIGHT
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2025

Sandra Oh, currently in rehearsals for Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park, recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the star-studded production. Watch the full interview, where she talks about her previous Shakespeare experiences, the difficulty of improvisation, and recites her most difficult line in the show.
Video: Lupita Nyong'o on Breaking Character During TWELFTH NIGHT Rehearsals Photo
Video: Lupita Nyong'o on Breaking Character During TWELFTH NIGHT Rehearsals
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025

Lupita Nyong'o recently visited The Tonight Show to discuss the new production of Shakespeare in the Park's Twelfth Night alongside Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson. During the interview, she talked about ongoing rehearsals for the play, working alongside her brother, and more. Watch it now.
Video: Sandra Oh Talks 'Joyous' Production of Shakespeare In The Park's TWELFTH NIGHT Photo
Video: Sandra Oh Talks 'Joyous' Production of Shakespeare In The Park's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025

Emmy-winner Sandra Oh is busy at work for rehearsals of Twelfth Night, the Shakespeare in the Park production opening next month. 'It's fantastic,' teased Oh on a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Watch the full interview with the performer now!
Video: Peter Dinklage Discusses Challenges of Live Shakespeare Photo
Video: Peter Dinklage Discusses Challenges of Live Shakespeare
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2025

Amid rehearsals for Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park, Peter Dinklage visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new production, along with his role in the new series Dexter: Resurrection. Watch the interview!
Photos: In Rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT, with Peter Dinklag Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT, with Peter Dinklage, Lupita Nyong'o and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2025

The Delacorte Theatre officially repoens next month with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT, which is now in rehearsals at The Public Theater. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.
Summer 2025 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors Photo
Summer 2025 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 22, 2025

There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2025 in New York City will bring with it plenty of new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June, July, and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!
GODDESS Extends Through Early June at The Public Theater Photo
GODDESS Extends Through Early June at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

The Public Theater has extended the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public Photo
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 31, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 31, 2025
by - Jan 31, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lupita Nyong’o's Brother Junior Will Join Her in Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH Photo
Lupita Nyong’o's Brother Junior Will Join Her in Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast and the production dates ahead of this summer’s production of TWELFTH NIGHT. See who is staring and learn how to attend.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Khris Davis been in?

Khris Davis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Khris Davis been in?

Khris Davis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Khris Davis been nominated for?

and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Royale.

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