Luther Davis
Luther Davis is a bookwriter, source material whose BroadwayWorld credits include Timbuktu! and Leonard Sillman's New Faces of 1952. Awards include Tony Awards for Kismet (1954).
Date of Birth: August 29, 1916
Date of Death: July 29, 2008 (91)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Book of a Musical
Luther Davis, Grand Hotel
Tony Awards - 1978 - Most Innovative Production of a Revival
Luther Davis, Timbuktu!
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Tony Awards - 1954 - Best Musical
Luther Davis, Kismet
Videos
Broadway Rewind: GRAND HOTEL Returns with James Snyder, Brandon Uranowitz and More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-21 18:01:00
TV: GRAND HOTEL is Open for Business! Watch Highlights of James Snyder, Brandon Uranowitz and More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-21 09:39:33
TV: Checking In? Meet the Company and Catch a Sneak Peek of Encores! GRAND HOTEL!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-13 15:03:10
TV: Watch James Snyder, Brandon Uranowitz, Helene Yorke & More Sing from Encores! GRAND HOTEL!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-13 12:43:22
STAGE TUBE: Go Inside GRAND HOTEL Rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-19 16:53:19
STAGE TUBE: Victoria Sierra Previews New GRAND HOTEL Song by Maury Yeston
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-12 17:52:17
News
Additional Performance Added For Jennifer Bassey At 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025
Due to popular demand, 54 Below has announced an additional performance of Emmy Award winner Jennifer Bassey's “From Sexy Soaps to Classy Cabaret”.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025
Due to popular demand, 54 Below has announced an additional performance of Emmy Award winner Jennifer Bassey's “From Sexy Soaps to Classy Cabaret”.
Review: GRAND HOTEL at The Alchemy Theatre At Zach
by Sabrina Wallace - Jun 1, 2025
Grand Hotel is a reminder that even in the most gilded rooms, behind the velvet curtains and crystal chandeliers, the true drama lies in the lives of those passing through—and in what they leave behind. #ATXTheatre #BWW
by Sabrina Wallace - Jun 1, 2025
Grand Hotel is a reminder that even in the most gilded rooms, behind the velvet curtains and crystal chandeliers, the true drama lies in the lives of those passing through—and in what they leave behind. #ATXTheatre #BWW
Interview: Marnie Near and Michael Cooper on GRAND HOTEL at Alchemy Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - May 27, 2025
Step through the revolving door of 1928 Berlin and into a world of glamour, longing, and quiet desperation as Alchemy Theatre brings the rarely staged musical GRAND HOTEL to life at ZACH Theatre’s Whisenhunt Stage.
by Joni Lorraine - May 27, 2025
Step through the revolving door of 1928 Berlin and into a world of glamour, longing, and quiet desperation as Alchemy Theatre brings the rarely staged musical GRAND HOTEL to life at ZACH Theatre’s Whisenhunt Stage.
Tickets Now on Sale for GRAND HOTEL, THE MUSICAL at The Alchemy Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
The Alchemy Theatre's Grand Hotel, The Musical will be performed in the intimate space at The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre beginning in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
The Alchemy Theatre's Grand Hotel, The Musical will be performed in the intimate space at The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre beginning in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Alchemy Theatre Announces Cast of GRAND HOTEL, THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025
The Alchemy Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Grand Hotel, The Musical. Grand Hotel, The Musical will be performed at the Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre from May 30 - June 15, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025
The Alchemy Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Grand Hotel, The Musical. Grand Hotel, The Musical will be performed at the Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre from May 30 - June 15, 2025.
GRAND HOTEL And More Announced for The Alchemy Theatre 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024
The Alchemy Theatre has announced its 2025 season. In spring of 2025, The Alchemy Theatre will present Grand Hotel, The Musical at the Whisenhunt at ZACH.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024
The Alchemy Theatre has announced its 2025 season. In spring of 2025, The Alchemy Theatre will present Grand Hotel, The Musical at the Whisenhunt at ZACH.
Lorna Dallas Joins Original Cast Members in GRAND HOTEL Reunion Concert at 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024
Lorna Dallas joins original cast members for the 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert of GRAND HOTEL at 54 Below, with performances on November 14-16, both in person and livestreamed.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024
Lorna Dallas joins original cast members for the 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert of GRAND HOTEL at 54 Below, with performances on November 14-16, both in person and livestreamed.
Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas Reveals 2023-2024 Season: SECRETS, LIES, AND CHAOS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023
After a momentous 50th anniversary season, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has announced their 2023-2024 season entitled “Secrets, Lies, and Chaos.” The season will begin with a production of the play Tigers Be Still - MainStage's first produced show at their downtown Irving venue, MainStage 222 - and continue with five productions each running for three weekends at Irving Arts Center – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The 39 Steps, Dear Brutus, Grand Hotel, the Musical, and The Children's Hour.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023
After a momentous 50th anniversary season, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has announced their 2023-2024 season entitled “Secrets, Lies, and Chaos.” The season will begin with a production of the play Tigers Be Still - MainStage's first produced show at their downtown Irving venue, MainStage 222 - and continue with five productions each running for three weekends at Irving Arts Center – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The 39 Steps, Dear Brutus, Grand Hotel, the Musical, and The Children's Hour.
Lonny Price Will Direct 'Re-Imagined' KISMET in Santa Barbara
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2021
According to an Equity casting notice, Lonny Price will direct a production of Kismet this October at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, California. With Broadway producer Ken Davenport attached as Executive Producer, the production will be presented in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Symphony and State Street Ballet.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2021
According to an Equity casting notice, Lonny Price will direct a production of Kismet this October at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, California. With Broadway producer Ken Davenport attached as Executive Producer, the production will be presented in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Symphony and State Street Ballet.
Broadway Rewind: GRAND HOTEL Returns with James Snyder, Brandon Uranowitz and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2020
Today we rewind to 2018, when Encores brought Grand Hotel back to the stage. Originally produced under the title At the Grand (1958), with a score by Robert Wrightand George Forrest and book by Luther Davis, the production was revitalized in 1989 by director-choreographer Tommy Tune, with additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, for a Tony Award-winning run on Broadway.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2020
Today we rewind to 2018, when Encores brought Grand Hotel back to the stage. Originally produced under the title At the Grand (1958), with a score by Robert Wrightand George Forrest and book by Luther Davis, the production was revitalized in 1989 by director-choreographer Tommy Tune, with additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, for a Tony Award-winning run on Broadway.
Front Porch Theatricals Reschedules A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE and GRAND HOTEL to 2021
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2020
Front Porch Theatricals has rescheduled its two previously announced summer shows to 2021, due to the health crisis.
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2020
Front Porch Theatricals has rescheduled its two previously announced summer shows to 2021, due to the health crisis.
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: May 16-17- with Tony Shalhoub, Andrew Barth Feldman and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2020
This weekend (May 16-17) in live streaming: 54 Sings Grand Hotel, Chita returns to Stars in the House, and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2020
This weekend (May 16-17) in live streaming: 54 Sings Grand Hotel, Chita returns to Stars in the House, and so much more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, May 15- with CATS, Next on Stage and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2020
Today (May 15) in live streaming: Broadway's Next on Stage continues, ALW streams Cats and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2020
Today (May 15) in live streaming: Broadway's Next on Stage continues, ALW streams Cats and so much more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 14- with Next on Stage, Josh Groban and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2020
Today (May 14) in live streaming: Broadway's Next on Stage premieres, Josh Groban hosts movie night and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2020
Today (May 14) in live streaming: Broadway's Next on Stage premieres, Josh Groban hosts movie night and so much more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, May 13- with Derek Klena, Laura Michelle Kelly, Jennifer Simard and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2020
Today (May 13) in live streaming: Ben Cameron counts down song about Spring, Laura Michelle Kelly sings Rodgers and Hammerstein and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2020
Today (May 13) in live streaming: Ben Cameron counts down song about Spring, Laura Michelle Kelly sings Rodgers and Hammerstein and so much more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, May 12- with James Snyder, Jeanna de Waal, Anika Noni Rose, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2020
Today (May 12) in live streaming: It's the Day of the Show Y'all with Spencer Glass, Ken Davenport chats with James Snyder and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2020
Today (May 12) in live streaming: It's the Day of the Show Y'all with Spencer Glass, Ken Davenport chats with James Snyder and so much more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 11- Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2020
Today (May 11) in live streaming: Join the BroadwayWorld Book club, JRB and Georgia Stitt visit Stars in the House and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2020
Today (May 11) in live streaming: Join the BroadwayWorld Book club, JRB and Georgia Stitt visit Stars in the House and so much more!
WATCH: 54 Sings Grand Hotel on #54BelowAtHome at 6:30pm!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - May 17, 2020
Feinstein's/54 Below continues their #54BelowAtHome series tonight with 54 Sings Grand Hotel: The 25th Anniversary Concert!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - May 17, 2020
Feinstein's/54 Below continues their #54BelowAtHome series tonight with 54 Sings Grand Hotel: The 25th Anniversary Concert!
Laura Bell Bundy, Colton Ryan, Andy Karl, Orfeh and More Featured in Upcoming Feinstein's/54 Below Online Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2020
Feinstein's/54 Below has added shows to #54BelowatHome, a series of streamed performances to provide theater fans everywhere with artistic content from their favorite artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2020
Feinstein's/54 Below has added shows to #54BelowatHome, a series of streamed performances to provide theater fans everywhere with artistic content from their favorite artists.
John Schneider will Join Cast of One-Night-Only Event GRAND HOTEL: A 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019
THE GREEN ROOM 42 a?" the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's a?oeoff-night hotspota?? by The New York Times a?" has announced that John Schneider has been added to the cast of the one-night-only event Grand Hotel: A 30th Anniversary Celebration In Concert to benefit The Actors Fund on Monday, November 11 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019
THE GREEN ROOM 42 a?" the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's a?oeoff-night hotspota?? by The New York Times a?" has announced that John Schneider has been added to the cast of the one-night-only event Grand Hotel: A 30th Anniversary Celebration In Concert to benefit The Actors Fund on Monday, November 11 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Luther Davis written?
Luther Davis has written 5 shows including Kiss Them for Me (Playwright), Kismet (Bookwriter), At the Grand (Bookwriter), Timbuktu! (Source Material), Grand Hotel (Bookwriter).
What awards has Luther Davis been nominated for?
Luther Davis has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for his work on "Grand Hotel". Additionally, he received a nomination for Most Innovative Production of a Revival at the Tony Awards for "Timbuktu!". Lastly, Davis was also nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "Kismet". These nominations highlight his talent and contribution to the Broadway industry.
What awards has Luther Davis won?
Luther Davis has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for his work on "Kismet."
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