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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1953
Performer


[Broadway]
1949
Father Benton


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1947
Front of Horse

Heart

Front of Horse

Heart

[Broadway]
1947
Orderly


[Broadway]
1946
Ensemble


[Broadway]
1946


[Broadway]
1946
Performer


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Director

Will Davis, Men On Boats


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play, HAYES Production

Will DavisColossal

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Rattlestick Theater Will Be Renamed For Terrence McNally
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The Rattlestick Theater building, located at 224 Waverly Place, will be renamed The Terrence McNally Theater after the late Tony Award-winning playwright. Learn more here!
Hunter College Partners With Breaking The Binary Theatre For Public Master Class Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Provincetown Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Nathan Lee Graham to Headline Rattlestick Theater's 3rd Annual RATCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Rattlestick Theater has revealed details for the third annual Ratcracker, Rattlestick’s utterly delightful, utterly ridiculous holiday party and fundraiser.
Rattlestick Theater Reveals Newest Slate of Waverly Performance Studio Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Rattlestick Theater has revealed the newest slate of artists whose work will be supported via the Waverly Performance Studio, a nimble new programming model that provides artists with process-driven development spaces tailored to their needs.
Wild Project Unveils October and November Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

wild project has revealed their diverse slate of programming for October and November. All events take place at wild project. Learn more and see how to attend!
Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications For Cycle Four
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Rattlestick Theater, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions have announced the opening of submissions for Cycle 4 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.
Rattlestick Theater Reveals 2025-2026 Resident Artists and Mentors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

Rattlestick Theater has revealed its resident artists for the 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the resident artists here and learn more about the program!
Williamstown Theatre Festival Kicks Off 71st Season with CAMINO REAL, NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

Williamstown Theatre Festival returns July 17–August 3 for its 71st season, featuring Pamela Anderson in Camino Real, new work by Jeremy O. Harris, a world premiere on ice, and late-night comedy from Julio Torres and Sydnee Washington.
The Tony Awards Reveal 2025-2026 Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Learn more about the Tony Awards here!
Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2025/26 2050 Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the individuals selected for the 2025/26 Season 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellowships. Learn more about the artists here!
Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Cycle 3 Fellows Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

The Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Cycle 3 Fellows have been revealed. Learn more bout the New Works Incubator and about the selected playwrights here.
PRIDE PLAYS 2025 Announces Casting For New York Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025

Initial casting has been announced for Pride Plays 2025 in New York. Partnering with longtime collaborator Rattlestick Theater (Will Davis, Artistic Director; Maegan Morris, Managing Director), Pride Plays 2025 in New York will take place on Monday June 23, 2025, at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street). Tickets are free and open to the public and will be available by visiting prideplays.com.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Additional Casting, Creatives, and Programming for 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting, creative team members, and programming for its 71st season (W71), running Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, August 3. Weekend passes and single tickets are available now.
Palace Theater To Host VOICES OF FREEDOM: A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

On Thursday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m., join the Palace Theater for a powerful and inspiring Juneteenth Celebration presented in collaboration with City Youth Theater/City Stage Company and 3D Music Academy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Will Davis been in?

Will Davis has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Will Davis been in?

Will Davis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Will Davis been nominated for?

Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Men On Boats and Outstanding Director of a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Colossal.

What awards has Will Davis won?

Outstanding Director of a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Colossal.

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