David Byrne
Broadway: American Utopia (2019). Byrne works in a variety of mediums.
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
News
Celia Rowlson-Hall Named Inaugural Artist-In-Residence at Kaatsbaan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park appointed multidisciplinary artist Celia Rowlson-Hall as its first Artist-In-Residence. The Emmy-nominated choreographer and filmmaker will develop projects across dance, film, and storytelling at the cultural institution.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park appointed multidisciplinary artist Celia Rowlson-Hall as its first Artist-In-Residence. The Emmy-nominated choreographer and filmmaker will develop projects across dance, film, and storytelling at the cultural institution.
Jack Wolfe Joins MANHATTAN FOR THE HOLIDAYS Benefit Concert
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Jack Wolfe will perform at the Rufus & Martha Wainwright benefit concert at Town Hall, featuring Cyndi Lauper, Alice Phoebe Lou, and family members. Proceeds support Folk Cancer: The Kate McGarrigle Project.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Jack Wolfe will perform at the Rufus & Martha Wainwright benefit concert at Town Hall, featuring Cyndi Lauper, Alice Phoebe Lou, and family members. Proceeds support Folk Cancer: The Kate McGarrigle Project.
Richard Thompson to Perform HIPPIES, THUGS AND HEROES TOUR at Boulder Theater
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Folk rock guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson will perform at Boulder Theater with Clayton Linthicum and Quinn Bachand.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Folk rock guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson will perform at Boulder Theater with Clayton Linthicum and Quinn Bachand.
David Byrne Explains How He Wrote a Song About Elon Musk
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
David Byrne discussed writing a song for the documentary Musk by studying Elon Musk's quotes, plus his book Sleeping Beauties, during a visit to LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
David Byrne discussed writing a song for the documentary Musk by studying Elon Musk's quotes, plus his book Sleeping Beauties, during a visit to LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS.
Goodman Theatre Launches $30 Million Fundraising Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
Walter Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins launch The Goodman, For Good—a $30 million campaign to secure Chicago's flagship not-for-profit theater for future generations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
Walter Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins launch The Goodman, For Good—a $30 million campaign to secure Chicago's flagship not-for-profit theater for future generations.
David Byrne Releases WHO IS THE SKY? Deluxe Edition
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
David Byrne released a deluxe digital edition of WHO IS THE SKY? featuring four bonus tracks, including new single My Madness, an orchestral pop song that explores reconciliation with one's own personality.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
David Byrne released a deluxe digital edition of WHO IS THE SKY? featuring four bonus tracks, including new single My Madness, an orchestral pop song that explores reconciliation with one's own personality.
JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN to Expand Real Life Anniversary Tour Through May 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026
Joan As Police Woman announced new European tour dates and released 'Save Me' featuring Iggy Pop from her REAL LIFE EVOLUTION album. The tour runs November 2026 through May 2027 across the UK, Europe, and additional cities including Barcelona, Rome, and Katowice.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026
Joan As Police Woman announced new European tour dates and released 'Save Me' featuring Iggy Pop from her REAL LIFE EVOLUTION album. The tour runs November 2026 through May 2027 across the UK, Europe, and additional cities including Barcelona, Rome, and Katowice.
Oli Julian Scores WAR S. 1 Soundtrack for HBO Series
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Lakeshore Records released the original series soundtrack for WAR S. 1, featuring composer Oli Julian's score for the legal drama starring Archie Renaux, Dominic West, and Sienna Miller, now airing on HBO and HBO Max.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Lakeshore Records released the original series soundtrack for WAR S. 1, featuring composer Oli Julian's score for the legal drama starring Archie Renaux, Dominic West, and Sienna Miller, now airing on HBO and HBO Max.
Photos: EL TEN ELEVEN & TALL TALL TREES to Play Martyrs'
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
EL TEN ELEVEN, an instrumental post-rock duo, will perform at Martyrs' with support from Tall Tall Trees. The venue will host multiple acts across several dates.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
EL TEN ELEVEN, an instrumental post-rock duo, will perform at Martyrs' with support from Tall Tall Trees. The venue will host multiple acts across several dates.
PRIMETIME Soundtrack Features Phoebe Bridgers' New Song
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
A24 Music released the PRIMETIME soundtrack featuring Phoebe Bridgers' end title song 'On Video' and 24 original score tracks by composer Ari Balouzian, coinciding with the film's theatrical release.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
A24 Music released the PRIMETIME soundtrack featuring Phoebe Bridgers' end title song 'On Video' and 24 original score tracks by composer Ari Balouzian, coinciding with the film's theatrical release.
TURN IT UP! Auction to Benefit Housing Works With Memorabilia
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
Housing Works' second annual music and art auction features rare memorabilia, photography, and handwritten lyrics from artists including Joan Baez, Ringo Starr, David Byrne, and Matt Berninger of THE NATIONAL.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
Housing Works' second annual music and art auction features rare memorabilia, photography, and handwritten lyrics from artists including Joan Baez, Ringo Starr, David Byrne, and Matt Berninger of THE NATIONAL.
Debbie Allen and Savion Glover Among 2026 Dance Hall of Fame Inductees
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
The Dance Hall of Fame announced its second class of honorees, including Debbie Allen, George Balanchine, Toni Basil, Katherine Dunham, Savion Glover, Mandy Moore, the Nicholas Brothers, and WEST SIDE STORY legends George Chakiris, Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
The Dance Hall of Fame announced its second class of honorees, including Debbie Allen, George Balanchine, Toni Basil, Katherine Dunham, Savion Glover, Mandy Moore, the Nicholas Brothers, and WEST SIDE STORY legends George Chakiris, Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn.
Iggy Pop Joins JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN on 'Save Me' Reimagining
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026
Iggy Pop and JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN collaborate on a reimagined version of 'Save Me' from her anniversary album REAL LIFE EVOLUTION, which reinterprets her 2006 debut with contributions from various artists.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026
Iggy Pop and JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN collaborate on a reimagined version of 'Save Me' from her anniversary album REAL LIFE EVOLUTION, which reinterprets her 2006 debut with contributions from various artists.
UN-SILENT NIGHT and More Set for the Holiday Season at The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will host five seasonal performances in November and December, including interactive sing-alongs, jazz celebrations, and rockin' holiday concerts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will host five seasonal performances in November and December, including interactive sing-alongs, jazz celebrations, and rockin' holiday concerts.
Goodman Theatre's Centennial Season Draws Record 300,000 Patrons
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Chicago's Goodman Theatre completed its 100th anniversary season with 300,000 attendees across 4,000 performances and events, including 290 sold-out shows and 100 free community theater acts reaching all 50 Chicago wards.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Chicago's Goodman Theatre completed its 100th anniversary season with 300,000 attendees across 4,000 performances and events, including 290 sold-out shows and 100 free community theater acts reaching all 50 Chicago wards.
Talking Heads to Launch Exclusive SiriusXM Pop-Up Channel
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
TALKING HEADS will launch an exclusive pop-up channel on SiriusXM featuring the band's catalog and curated guest DJ sets. All four band members will make a rare live appearance for a Front Row Q&A event at SiriusXM's New York City studios.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
TALKING HEADS will launch an exclusive pop-up channel on SiriusXM featuring the band's catalog and curated guest DJ sets. All four band members will make a rare live appearance for a Front Row Q&A event at SiriusXM's New York City studios.
Hackney Empire to Launch 125th Anniversary With Open House Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
The East London theatre marks its landmark birthday with a special open house weekend, a new exhibition on 125 years of cultural history, and an ambitious season featuring TALAWA's 40th anniversary gala, KURUPT FM, and new opera YASUKE.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
The East London theatre marks its landmark birthday with a special open house weekend, a new exhibition on 125 years of cultural history, and an ambitious season featuring TALAWA's 40th anniversary gala, KURUPT FM, and new opera YASUKE.
Photos: SAKAMOTO ON SCREEN, PORTRAITS OF AN ARTIST to Open at Metrograph
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Metrograph will present a four-film retrospective featuring the US premiere of RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: DIARIES and a restored 1985 film, timed to a new English-language publication of Sakamoto's autobiography.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Metrograph will present a four-film retrospective featuring the US premiere of RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: DIARIES and a restored 1985 film, timed to a new English-language publication of Sakamoto's autobiography.
Tyler Jordan Wesley, Ashlyn Maddox and More to Lead SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Revival; Full Principal Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
Complete principal casting has been announced for the Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening at Studio Seaview, directed by Danya Taymor and beginning performances November 27, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
Complete principal casting has been announced for the Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening at Studio Seaview, directed by Danya Taymor and beginning performances November 27, 2026.
PRIMETIME Soundtrack Features Phoebe Bridgers' New Song
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026
PRIMETIME's soundtrack drops September 25th with Phoebe Bridgers' 'On Video' and 24 original score tracks by composer Ari Balouzian. Listen to the full tracklist.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026
PRIMETIME's soundtrack drops September 25th with Phoebe Bridgers' 'On Video' and 24 original score tracks by composer Ari Balouzian. Listen to the full tracklist.
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 has won several prestigious theatrical awards. He received a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for American Utopia. Additionally, he won an Obie Award for Music and Lyrics for Here Lies Love.
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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