David Byrne
Date of Birth: May 14, 1952 (74)
Birth Place: Dumbarton, Dunbarstonshire, SCOTLAND
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BIO
Broadway: American Utopia (2019). Byrne works in a variety of mediums. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, he grew up in North America and was educated at art schools in Maryland and Rhode Island. Since leaving the Talking Heads, the band he co-founded in the 1970s, Byrne has released nine solo albums, most recently American Utopia (2018). Byrne has been honored with an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy awards, along with Obie, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and the Theatre World awards for Here Lies Love.
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Jose Llana, Lea Salonga, Arielle Jacobs, Conrad Ricamora, Costume Designer Clint Ramos, Director Alex Timbers, Scenic Designer David Korins, Choreographer Annie-B Parson and Co-Composer, Concept, Lyricist David Byrne, Lead Producers Jose Antonio Vargas, Clint Ramos, Diana DiMenna, Patrick Catullo, Hal Luftig and Kevin Connor and the cast of "Here Lies Love" including Melody Butiu, Jaygee Macapugay, Julia Abueva, Aaron Alcaraz, Kristina Doucette, Jeigh Madjus, Geena Quintos, Shea Renne, Angelo Soriano, Moses Villarama, Jasmine Forsberg, Reanne Acasio, Renée Albulario, Carol Angeli, Nathan Angelo, Roy Flores, Timothy Matthew Flores, Sarah Kay and Aaron "AJ" Mercado
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05/09/2023
From: Photos: Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, Lea Salonga, And The Company Of HERE LIES LOVE Meet The Press!
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Special Citations
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Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Music
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Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music
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Obie Awards - 2013 - Music And Lyrics
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Videos
Video: Watch David Byrne Perform 'When We Are Singing' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-01 16:07:47
Video: Watch 'Just Ask The Flowers' From HERE LIES LOVE at Mark Taper Forum
by Michael Major - 2026-03-19 16:37:50
Video: Watch the First Trailer for Roald Dahl Adaptation THE TWITS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-06 10:15:33
Video: How Broadway's AMERICAN UTOPIA Led David Byrne to Stand-Up Comedy
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-04 11:38:47
Listen: ART Reveals First Preview of Kid Harpoon's Original Music
by Michael Major - 2025-08-22 13:37:50
Video: LIFE AND TRUST Welcomes Andrew Barth Feldman for 100th Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-10-29 23:18:06
News
Luke Armstrong Releases Debut EP BOYS DON'T CRY, Produced by Daniel James
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Luke Armstrong has released his debut EP BOYS DON'T CRY via Paid Vacation Records and Virgin Music Group, produced by GRAMMY-nominated Daniel James and exploring identity, faith, and family amid conflict in Lebanon.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Luke Armstrong has released his debut EP BOYS DON'T CRY via Paid Vacation Records and Virgin Music Group, produced by GRAMMY-nominated Daniel James and exploring identity, faith, and family amid conflict in Lebanon.
New Media Film Festival to Return for 18th Edition in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The festival will hold online programming followed by an in-person event in Los Angeles, continuing its focus on both classic film formats and emerging media like VR, AI, and Web3.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The festival will hold online programming followed by an in-person event in Los Angeles, continuing its focus on both classic film formats and emerging media like VR, AI, and Web3.
PLAYWRIGHTS' PLATFORM to Take Place at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present Playwrights' Platform, a live anthology of new short plays, on its outdoor Meadow Stage and in the Black Box Theater as part of its Annual Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present Playwrights' Platform, a live anthology of new short plays, on its outdoor Meadow Stage and in the Black Box Theater as part of its Annual Festival.
LEENALCHI to Perform at Pioneer Works With World Music Institute
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Seoul-based alt-pop band LEENALCHI will perform at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn as part of World Music Institute's NEXT GEN series, celebrating the release of their debut EP, HERE COMES THAT CROW.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Seoul-based alt-pop band LEENALCHI will perform at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn as part of World Music Institute's NEXT GEN series, celebrating the release of their debut EP, HERE COMES THAT CROW.
MUSIC IS INVISIBLE (PENTIMENTO VOLUME THREE) to Complete Jon Hassell Trilogy
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Ndeya, the label founded by the late Jon Hassell, will release previously unreleased music from the Fourth World pioneer, with the single BLUE BA-YA (EXCERPT) out now.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Ndeya, the label founded by the late Jon Hassell, will release previously unreleased music from the Fourth World pioneer, with the single BLUE BA-YA (EXCERPT) out now.
JO KOY: BLUE IN THE FACE to Premiere on Netflix September 2026
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Jo Koy's sixth stand-up special, JO KOY: BLUE IN THE FACE, filmed before a sold-out crowd in Stockton, California, will premiere globally on Netflix on September 19, 2026.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Jo Koy's sixth stand-up special, JO KOY: BLUE IN THE FACE, filmed before a sold-out crowd in Stockton, California, will premiere globally on Netflix on September 19, 2026.
Luke Armstrong to Release Debut EP BOYS DON'T CRY
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026
Beirut-raised, LA-based artist Luke Armstrong will release his debut EP, produced by Daniel James, exploring identity, masculinity, and family amid conflict in the Middle East.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026
Beirut-raised, LA-based artist Luke Armstrong will release his debut EP, produced by Daniel James, exploring identity, masculinity, and family amid conflict in the Middle East.
Film Review: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA, In Cinemas
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 4, 2026
Directed by Spike Lee, David Byrne’s American Utopia is a filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway stage show, which itself is inspired by the record of the same name. The show ran twice on Broadway, first from 2019 to 2020 and then from 2021 to 2022. As someone who saw American Utopia ten times on Broadway, I was curious as to what the film could bring to a show I already loved, and ended up being very impressed by the results.
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 4, 2026
Directed by Spike Lee, David Byrne’s American Utopia is a filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway stage show, which itself is inspired by the record of the same name. The show ran twice on Broadway, first from 2019 to 2020 and then from 2021 to 2022. As someone who saw American Utopia ten times on Broadway, I was curious as to what the film could bring to a show I already loved, and ended up being very impressed by the results.
OPEN WORKS Festival Reveals Full Programming at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Sheffield Theatres has announced a full lineup for OPEN WORKS, a new festival featuring premieres, staged readings, and industry talks across the Playhouse, Montgomery Theatre, and Montgomery Studio.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Sheffield Theatres has announced a full lineup for OPEN WORKS, a new festival featuring premieres, staged readings, and industry talks across the Playhouse, Montgomery Theatre, and Montgomery Studio.
Interview: 'There's No One Like David': Annie-B Parson on Choreographing DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 30, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Annie-B Parson, the choreographer of American Utopia. We discussed what first drew her to dance and choreography, what it was like to work with David Byrne and the musicians to create a fully choreographed concert and some of her favourite moments from the show.
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 30, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Annie-B Parson, the choreographer of American Utopia. We discussed what first drew her to dance and choreography, what it was like to work with David Byrne and the musicians to create a fully choreographed concert and some of her favourite moments from the show.
Luke Armstrong Shares 'BackBack' Single Ahead of Debut EP 'Boys Don't Cry'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Beirut-raised, LA-based artist Luke Armstrong released 'BackBack,' the final preview from his debut EP 'Boys Don't Cry,' produced by GRAMMY-nominated Daniel James and due via Paid Vacation Records / Virgin Music Group.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Beirut-raised, LA-based artist Luke Armstrong released 'BackBack,' the final preview from his debut EP 'Boys Don't Cry,' produced by GRAMMY-nominated Daniel James and due via Paid Vacation Records / Virgin Music Group.
THEATER OF THE MIND to Host Accessible Performances During Disability Pride Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
Goodman Theatre's Theater of the Mind, created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, will offer relaxed, ASL-interpreted, and audio-described performances in Chicago during Disability Pride Month.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
Goodman Theatre's Theater of the Mind, created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, will offer relaxed, ASL-interpreted, and audio-described performances in Chicago during Disability Pride Month.
Stockard Channing Will Direct KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Latitude Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Stockard Channing makes her directorial debut with Samuel Beckett's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Latitude Festival's 20th edition, starring David Westhead, before the production heads to Edinburgh Fringe.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Stockard Channing makes her directorial debut with Samuel Beckett's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Latitude Festival's 20th edition, starring David Westhead, before the production heads to Edinburgh Fringe.
MEMORIAM to Make London Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Starring Beverley Klein
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Tangram Theatre Company will present the London premiere of MEMORIAM, a new play exploring Holocaust memory and AI ethics, starring 2025 Olivier Award nominee Beverley Klein as the world's last living Holocaust survivor.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Tangram Theatre Company will present the London premiere of MEMORIAM, a new play exploring Holocaust memory and AI ethics, starring 2025 Olivier Award nominee Beverley Klein as the world's last living Holocaust survivor.
Video: Watch the Trailer For GIANT Starring John Lithgow in Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
John Lithgow will reprise his Olivier and Tony Award-winning role as Roald Dahl in the cinema release of GIANT, filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre and screening in 18 countries. Check out the new trailer in the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
John Lithgow will reprise his Olivier and Tony Award-winning role as Roald Dahl in the cinema release of GIANT, filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre and screening in 18 countries. Check out the new trailer in the video here!
Natalie Merchant Sets CABINET OF WONDER Album Collaboration with Chicago Children's Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026
Nonesuch Records is set to release Natalie Merchant’s Cabinet of Wonder, a digital collection of seventeen songs and accompanying videos from the singer-songwriter’s collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Chicago Children’s Theatre (CCT).
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026
Nonesuch Records is set to release Natalie Merchant’s Cabinet of Wonder, a digital collection of seventeen songs and accompanying videos from the singer-songwriter’s collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Chicago Children’s Theatre (CCT).
Angélique Kidjo to Perform at SummerStage in Central Park with World Music Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo will perform at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park as part of SummerStage's 40th Anniversary Season, presented in association with World Music Institute.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo will perform at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park as part of SummerStage's 40th Anniversary Season, presented in association with World Music Institute.
Photos: Lea Salonga Opens Broadway and Vine 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
Broadway and Vine kicked off its 2026 season with a sunset concert by Tony and Olivier Award Winner Lea Salonga on Carneros Resort’s Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley. See photos~
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
Broadway and Vine kicked off its 2026 season with a sunset concert by Tony and Olivier Award Winner Lea Salonga on Carneros Resort’s Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley. See photos~
TSDCA Annual Meeting to Bring Theatre Sound Design Workshops to Chicago and Online
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association will host its annual meeting at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, featuring seminars and workshops for theatre artists, with online streaming also available. All events are open to the public.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association will host its annual meeting at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, featuring seminars and workshops for theatre artists, with online streaming also available. All events are open to the public.
KLEZMER BY CANDLELIGHT to Launch Berkshire Theatre Group's New Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Berkshire Theatre Group announced a new Colonial Candlelight Concert Series at Pittsfield's historic Colonial Theatre, opening with Grammy winner Frank London and Eleanor Reissa performing klezmer music by candlelight.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Berkshire Theatre Group announced a new Colonial Candlelight Concert Series at Pittsfield's historic Colonial Theatre, opening with Grammy winner Frank London and Eleanor Reissa performing klezmer music by candlelight.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Byrne been in?
David Byrne has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has David Byrne been in?
David Byrne has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has David Byrne been nominated for?
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Here Lies Love, Special Citations (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for American Utopia, Outstanding Achievement in Music (Olivier Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love and Music And Lyrics (Obie Awards) for Here Lies Love.
What awards has David Byrne won?
David Byrne received a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for American Utopia.
How many shows has David Byrne written?
David Byrne has written 4 shows including The Catherine Wheel (Composer/Lyricist), Here Lies Love (Lyricist), Joan of Arc: Into the Fire (Book, Music, and Lyrics), American Utopia (Music, Lyrics).
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