Gordon Davidson
Latest News on Gordon Davidson:
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June (May 28, 2025)
REEFER MADNESS & More Win 2024 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards (Apr 8, 2025)
THE DELICATE TEARS OF THE WANING MOON to be Presented at Latino Theater Company (Mar 25, 2025)
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June (May 28, 2025)
REEFER MADNESS & More Win 2024 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards (Apr 8, 2025)
THE DELICATE TEARS OF THE WANING MOON to be Presented at Latino Theater Company (Mar 25, 2025)
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From left, CTG Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson and Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne talk during the reception for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Novemb
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
From left, CTG Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson and Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne pose during the reception for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Novemb
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Play
Gordon Davidson, Radio Golf
winner
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play
Gordon Davidson, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Play
Gordon Davidson, Two Trains Running
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Play
Gordon Davidson, The Piano Lesson
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Gordon Davidson, Children of a Lesser God
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Direction of a Play
Gordon Davidson, Children of a Lesser God
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Director
Gordon Davidson, The Shadow Box
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Direction of a Play
Gordon Davidson, The Shadow Box
winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Play
Gordon Davidson , The Trial of the Catonsville Nine
winner
Obie Awards - 1971 - Direction
Gordon DavidsonThe Trial of the Catonsville 9
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Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Director
Gordon Davidson, In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Videos
News
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025.
REEFER MADNESS & More Win 2024 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the winners of its 2024 Theatre Season Awards, with a live reception set for April 21 at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the winners of its 2024 Theatre Season Awards, with a live reception set for April 21 at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica.
THE DELICATE TEARS OF THE WANING MOON to be Presented at Latino Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
Latino Theater Company will bring Chicago’s Water People Theater back to Los Angeles for a three-week run of The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon following the show’s success as part of last season’s Encuentro theater festival. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
Latino Theater Company will bring Chicago’s Water People Theater back to Los Angeles for a three-week run of The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon following the show’s success as part of last season’s Encuentro theater festival. Learn more!
THE LAST PLAY BY RICKERBY HINDS is Coming to Latino Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The world premiere of The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds will be presented at The Los Angeles Theatre Center in downtown Los Angeles. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The world premiere of The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds will be presented at The Los Angeles Theatre Center in downtown Los Angeles. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
JUST LIKE US to Open Latino Theater Company 40th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
Latino Theater Company will open its 40th Anniversary Season with the professional West Coast premiere of Just Like Us. Learn more and see how to attend performances!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
Latino Theater Company will open its 40th Anniversary Season with the professional West Coast premiere of Just Like Us. Learn more and see how to attend performances!
Playwrights’ Arena Honors Artists At Play, Beatrice Casagrán, John P. Flynn, And Stephen Sachs At Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025
Playwrights' Arena will honor ARTISTS AT PLAY, JOHN P. FLYNN, STEPHEN SACHS with the Lee Melville Award for outstanding contributions to the Los Angeles theater community, and BEATRICE CASAGRÁN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025
Playwrights' Arena will honor ARTISTS AT PLAY, JOHN P. FLYNN, STEPHEN SACHS with the Lee Melville Award for outstanding contributions to the Los Angeles theater community, and BEATRICE CASAGRÁN
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
Latino Theater Company Reveals 2025 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
L.A.'s Latino Theater Company will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2025 with an upcoming season of events. The new season will include six plays, three in the spring and three in the fall. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
L.A.'s Latino Theater Company will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2025 with an upcoming season of events. The new season will include six plays, three in the spring and three in the fall. Learn more here!
José Luis Valenzuela Awarded SDCF Gordon Davidson Award for Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service in the American Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that director José Luis Valenzuela has received its 2024 Gordon Davidson Award. Named in honor of the founding artistic director of Los Angeles’s Center Theatre Group .
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that director José Luis Valenzuela has received its 2024 Gordon Davidson Award. Named in honor of the founding artistic director of Los Angeles’s Center Theatre Group .
Tony-Winner Christopher Ashley To Receive Prestigious 'Mr. Abbott' Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Liz Diamond as New SDCF Board President
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024
Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024
Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.
Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Awards Ceremony to Take Place in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024
Join in celebrating the best in stage direction and choreography at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards Ceremony on May 6, 2024. Recognizing excellence in the performing arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024
Join in celebrating the best in stage direction and choreography at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards Ceremony on May 6, 2024. Recognizing excellence in the performing arts.
Bill Pullman & Raymond Lee to Star In Taper Legacy Reading Of THE TRIAL OF THE CATONSVILLE NINE
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
Center Theatre Group has announced “The Trial of the Catonsville Nine,” featuring Bill Pullman (Independence Day, The Sinner, Oleanna, The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?), and Raymond Lee (Quantom Leap, Kevin Can F*** Himself, Vietgone, Tokyo Fish Story), as the first in a series of Taper Legacy Readings on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
Center Theatre Group has announced “The Trial of the Catonsville Nine,” featuring Bill Pullman (Independence Day, The Sinner, Oleanna, The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?), and Raymond Lee (Quantom Leap, Kevin Can F*** Himself, Vietgone, Tokyo Fish Story), as the first in a series of Taper Legacy Readings on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2023 Award Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the award recipients for 2023. See who the winners are and learn more about the awards!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the award recipients for 2023. See who the winners are and learn more about the awards!
Anne Bogart to be Honored by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024
Director and theatre visionary Anne Bogart will receive Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2023 Gordon Davidson Award. Learn more about Board and about the award!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024
Director and theatre visionary Anne Bogart will receive Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2023 Gordon Davidson Award. Learn more about Board and about the award!
Ophelia's Jump Announces Productions For Its 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2024
Ophelia's Jump announces productions for its 2024 season. Get ready for an exciting lineup of shows!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2024
Ophelia's Jump announces productions for its 2024 season. Get ready for an exciting lineup of shows!
Bartlett Sher, Saheem Ali, Bonnie Milligan & More to Join Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023
Saheem Ali, Bonnie Milligan, Bartlett Sher, and more are coming together to support the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation in a fundraising event. Learn more about this exciting benefit featuring prominent directors and choreographers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023
Saheem Ali, Bonnie Milligan, Bartlett Sher, and more are coming together to support the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation in a fundraising event. Learn more about this exciting benefit featuring prominent directors and choreographers.
Will Nunziata Joins TRY IT LIKE THIS Fundraiser for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023
Director Will Nunziata will join the lineup for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 54 Below in New York City. Get more information about the event here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023
Director Will Nunziata will join the lineup for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 54 Below in New York City. Get more information about the event here!
Tickets to A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL at the Ahmanson Theatre on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023
Get your tickets now for A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL at the Ahmanson Theatre. Find out the dates and venue information for this holiday musical adaptation of the beloved movie. Don't miss out on this festive production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023
Get your tickets now for A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL at the Ahmanson Theatre. Find out the dates and venue information for this holiday musical adaptation of the beloved movie. Don't miss out on this festive production!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Gordon Davidson been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for Radio Golf, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Two Trains Running, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Piano Lesson, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Children of a Lesser God, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Children of a Lesser God, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Shadow Box, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Shadow Box, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Trial of the Catonsville Nine, Direction (Obie Awards) for The Trial of the Catonsville 9 and Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
What awards has Gordon Davidson won?
Gordon Davidson has won several prestigious awards, including the Tony Award for Best Play for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. He received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Director for The Shadow Box. Davidson also earned the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for The Trial of the Catonsville Nine. Additionally, he was honored with an Obie Award for Direction for The Trial of the Catonsville Nine and received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director for In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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