Douglas Lyons
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BIO
Douglas Lyons is an actor, writer, director, composer, and playwright. Writing - TV: Fraggle Rock (Apple TV). Theater: Polkadots (Off Broadway Alliance Winner Best Family Show, Atlantic Theater Company), Sunshine (Long Wharf Theatre), Pete(Her)Pan (Pace New Musicals), Five Points (world premiere Theater Latte Da), Fatigue with Jodi Piccoult, We The People (TheatreworksUSA) and The Hamlet Remix. Acting - Broadway: Beautiful (Original Cast) and The Book of Mormon. Tours: Rent, Dreamgirls and The Book of Mormon 1st National. Douglas is the founder of The Next Wave Initiative, a scholarship program dedicated to supporting the future of Black Theater artists.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble, Ensemble [Replacement]
Productions
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Playwright
Original Concept, Music & Lyrics
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Douglas Lyons, Beau the Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Lyrics
Douglas Lyons, Beau the Musical
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Douglas Lyon, Beau the Musical
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Douglas Lyons, Beau the Musical
Videos
Exclusive: Matt Rodin Sings 'Runnin' From BEAU THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-24 16:14:57
Video: Douglas Lyons & Biko Eisen-Martin Take a Bite Out of TABLE 17
by Robert Bannon - 2024-08-23 14:00:20
Video: Courtnee Carter and Douglas Lyons From PARADE Perform at the Future of Everything Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-03 09:32:18
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- That's the That on That with Douglas Lyons
by Jayke Workman - 2023-03-19 12:00:20
News
BEAU: THE MUSICAL to Release Two Singles in August & Full Album This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
Joy Machine Records will release two new singles from the upcoming album Beau: The Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) in August, with a full album due this fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
Joy Machine Records will release two new singles from the upcoming album Beau: The Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) in August, with a full album due this fall.
Full Cast And Creative Team Set for TABLE 17 At Kiln Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
Kiln Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Douglas Lyons' hit play and romantic comedy Table 17, directed by 2026 Tony Award-winner Zhailon Levingston.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
Kiln Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Douglas Lyons' hit play and romantic comedy Table 17, directed by 2026 Tony Award-winner Zhailon Levingston.
JOKES ON HER Nonprofit to Launch, Backing Women's Comedy With $5K Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Playwright Sandy Rustin has established Jokes on Her, a nonprofit supporting women writing comedy for the stage through an annual cash prize and industry reading in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Playwright Sandy Rustin has established Jokes on Her, a nonprofit supporting women writing comedy for the stage through an annual cash prize and industry reading in New York City.
Jade L. Jones, Don Randle and More to Star in CHICKEN & BISCUITS at The SigPro Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
In September, Significant Productions will present Chicken & Biscuits - by Douglas Lyons - as the first production of the 11 Season at The SigPro Studio.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
In September, Significant Productions will present Chicken & Biscuits - by Douglas Lyons - as the first production of the 11 Season at The SigPro Studio.
Joy Behar to Make Provincetown Town Hall Debut with Judy Gold
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Emmy Award-winning THE VIEW co-host Joy Behar will make her Provincetown Town Hall debut alongside comedian Judy Gold in a fundraising evening benefiting Sandy Hook Promise.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Emmy Award-winning THE VIEW co-host Joy Behar will make her Provincetown Town Hall debut alongside comedian Judy Gold in a fundraising evening benefiting Sandy Hook Promise.
Michael Urie, Naturi Naughton-Lewis, & More to Guest Star in FAMOUSLY YOU Variety Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 13, 2026
Broadway alums Michael Urie, Rachel Dratch, and Naturi Naughton-Lewis are among the guest stars appearing in Famously You, a new original streaming series coming to Roku in July.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 13, 2026
Broadway alums Michael Urie, Rachel Dratch, and Naturi Naughton-Lewis are among the guest stars appearing in Famously You, a new original streaming series coming to Roku in July.
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Lead Out Front Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2026
Out Front Theatre Company, Georgia's only LGBTQIA+ professional theatre, revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring Atlanta and Georgia premieres including the Britney Spears-powered musical Once Upon a One More Time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2026
Out Front Theatre Company, Georgia's only LGBTQIA+ professional theatre, revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring Atlanta and Georgia premieres including the Britney Spears-powered musical Once Upon a One More Time.
THE HOMEFRONT, UPSTAGED and More Set for Forestburgh Playhouse The Works-In The Woods Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Forestburgh Playhouse will present the return of its In The Works~In The Woods Festival. Now approaching its sixth season, the festival has established itself as an incubator for new theatrical works.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Forestburgh Playhouse will present the return of its In The Works~In The Woods Festival. Now approaching its sixth season, the festival has established itself as an incubator for new theatrical works.
Lillias White and More to Star in MOTHER. DAUGHTER. FATHER. SON. at Adirondack Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Adirondack Theatre Festival revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Douglas Lyons' Mother. Daughter. Father. Son., with Tony winner Lillias White.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Adirondack Theatre Festival revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Douglas Lyons' Mother. Daughter. Father. Son., with Tony winner Lillias White.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
Interview: Andrew Cekala of THE OUTSIDERS at Proctors
by Jared West - May 27, 2026
Prior to their stop here at Proctor’s in Schenectady, I had the opportunity to connect with Andrew Cekala, currently playing the role of Bob in the national tour of THE OUTSIDERS.
by Jared West - May 27, 2026
Prior to their stop here at Proctor’s in Schenectady, I had the opportunity to connect with Andrew Cekala, currently playing the role of Bob in the national tour of THE OUTSIDERS.
Review: BEAU THE MUSICAL Packs the Green Room 42 With POP UP CONCERT
by Stephen Mosher - May 27, 2026
It was all art and all heart when the creators of BEAU celebrated a slew of Drama Desk noms in a (sort of) impromptu reunion concert.
by Stephen Mosher - May 27, 2026
It was all art and all heart when the creators of BEAU celebrated a slew of Drama Desk noms in a (sort of) impromptu reunion concert.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
BEAU THE MUSICAL to Release Off-Broadway Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
Beau The Musical will release an Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording led by Drama Desk Award nominee Matt Rodin. The album will be produced by Grammy Award Winner Ian Kage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
Beau The Musical will release an Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording led by Drama Desk Award nominee Matt Rodin. The album will be produced by Grammy Award Winner Ian Kage.
Interview: Douglas Lyons of DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 13, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Moments before the world premiere of “Don’t Touch My Hair” at the Unicorn Theatre, playwright Douglas Lyons sits relaxed, thoughtful and unmistakably energized. The new play, opening May 8, 2026, marks the latest chapter in what he calls the “Deep Breath Trilogy,” a body of work dedicated to centering Black women not only in struggle, but in joy.
by Alan Portner - May 13, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Moments before the world premiere of “Don’t Touch My Hair” at the Unicorn Theatre, playwright Douglas Lyons sits relaxed, thoughtful and unmistakably energized. The new play, opening May 8, 2026, marks the latest chapter in what he calls the “Deep Breath Trilogy,” a body of work dedicated to centering Black women not only in struggle, but in joy.
THURGOOD, OSLO, and More Set For Portland Playhouse Season 19
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Portland Playhouse announced its 19th season, featuring five productions including THURGOOD, TABLE 17, OSLO, SIMPLY SIMONE, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, exploring justice, identity, love, and second chances.
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Portland Playhouse announced its 19th season, featuring five productions including THURGOOD, TABLE 17, OSLO, SIMPLY SIMONE, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, exploring justice, identity, love, and second chances.
Photos: BEAU THE MUSICAL Hosts Pop-Up Concert at The Green Room 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 12, 2026
Beau The Musical hosted a pop-up concert at The Green Room 42 to celebrate the music of the production and its recent Drama Desk Award nominations. Check out photos from the event here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 12, 2026
Beau The Musical hosted a pop-up concert at The Green Room 42 to celebrate the music of the production and its recent Drama Desk Award nominations. Check out photos from the event here!
Review: DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 11, 2026
It is not often that Kansas City audiences get the chance to see the “World Premiere” engagement of a new comedy from an award-winning Broadway performer and playwright. This month Unicorn Theatre presents “Don’t Touch My Hair,” by Douglas Lyons.
by Alan Portner - May 11, 2026
It is not often that Kansas City audiences get the chance to see the “World Premiere” engagement of a new comedy from an award-winning Broadway performer and playwright. This month Unicorn Theatre presents “Don’t Touch My Hair,” by Douglas Lyons.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Douglas Lyons been in?
Douglas Lyons has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Douglas Lyons been in?
Douglas Lyons has not appeared in the West End.
How many shows has Douglas Lyons written?
Douglas Lyons has written 3 shows including Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (Original Concept, Music & Lyrics), Chicken and Biscuits (Playwright), Table 17 (Playwright).
What awards has Douglas Lyons been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Beau the Musical, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Beau the Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beau the Musical and Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beau the Musical.
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