Douglas Lyons
Latest News on Douglas Lyons:
KEELY AND DU Comes to the Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood in July (Jun 27, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of N/A (Jun 25, 2024)
Cast Announced For RENT In Concert At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park (Jun 24, 2024)
KEELY AND DU Comes to the Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood in July (Jun 27, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of N/A (Jun 25, 2024)
Cast Announced For RENT In Concert At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park (Jun 24, 2024)
Douglas Lyons 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.
Douglas Lyons Photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 10: (L-R) Michael Urie, Cleo King, Devere Rogers, Alana Raquel Bowers, Ebony Marshall-Oliver, Playwright Douglas Lyons, Director Zhailon Levingston, Aigner Mizzelle, NaTasha Yvette Williams and Norm Lewis pose at the opening night party for the new play "Chicken & Biscuits" on Broadway at Elsie Rooftop on October 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Date:
10/11/2021
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for CHICKEN & BISCUITS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 10: (L-R) Michael Urie, Cleo King, Devere Rogers, Alana Raquel Bowers, Ebony Marshall-Oliver, Playwright Douglas Lyons, Director Zhailon Levingston, Aigner Mizzelle, NaTasha Yvette Williams and Norm Lewis pose at the opening night party for the new play "Chicken & Biscuits" on Broadway at Elsie Rooftop on October 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Date:
10/11/2021
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for CHICKEN & BISCUITS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 10: Director Zhailon Levingston and Playwright Douglas Lyons during the opening night curtain call for the new play "Chicken & Biscuits" on Broadway at The Circle in the Square Theatre on October 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Date:
10/11/2021
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for CHICKEN & BISCUITS
Douglas Lyons STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble
Ensemble [Replacement]
Douglas Lyons Productions
Writing
Playwright
Original Concept, Music & Lyrics
Playwright
Douglas Lyons Videos
Video: Courtnee Carter and Douglas Lyons From PARADE Perform at the Future of Everything Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- That's the That on That with Douglas Lyons
by Jayke Workman - Mar 19, 2023
Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE
by Show Highlights - Nov 2, 2022
Video: Richard Ridge Chats With PARADE Stars Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and More
by Sneak Peek - Oct 26, 2022
VIDEO: Norm Lewis Shouts Out Broadway Debuts at CHICKEN & BISCUITS First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021
VIDEO: Jeb Brown Sings 'By Your Side' for BEAU QUARANTINED CONCERTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2020
BWW Flashback: Celebrate BEAUTIFUL's Anniversary By Looking Back At Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 12, 2020
VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Honors Mothers With Tribute Video
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2018
VIDEO: Watch Joshua Carter Perform Emotional 'Gliding' from RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017
VIDEO: Douglas Lyons and Danyel Fulton Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' from RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2017
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal for New Staging of RAGTIME at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017
TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Heartily Welcomes Hartt School Graduates!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2017
Douglas Lyons News
KEELY AND DU Comes to the Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood in July
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company has announced a 30th anniversary production of Keely and Du by Jane Martin, directed by HCLAB associate artistic director Bryan Keith, at the Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood.
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company has announced a 30th anniversary production of Keely and Du by Jane Martin, directed by HCLAB associate artistic director Bryan Keith, at the Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of N/A
The world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa is now open! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
The world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa is now open! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Cast Announced For RENT In Concert At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony has announced casting for the upcoming production of RENT in Concert at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on August 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM.
The San Diego Symphony has announced casting for the upcoming production of RENT in Concert at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on August 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM.
Cast and Creative Teams Set For PRIDE PLAYS 2024
Pride Plays, the initiative launched in 2019 and returning to New York this summer, has announced the cast and creative teams for their Pride Plays 2024 Celebration kickoff event on June 24, 2024.
Pride Plays, the initiative launched in 2019 and returning to New York this summer, has announced the cast and creative teams for their Pride Plays 2024 Celebration kickoff event on June 24, 2024.
Fourth Annual IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS Festival to Take Place at Forestburgh Playhouse in September
The fourth annual In the Works~In the Woods at Forestburgh Playhouse will be held September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The fourth annual In the Works~In the Woods at Forestburgh Playhouse will be held September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: June 17, 2024- Get Tickets to Tony-Winning Shows
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 17, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 17, 2024.
Pride Plays To Return To New York With Three New Play Readings This Month
Pride Plays returns to New York with three new play readings celebrating LGBTQ+ voices. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Pride Plays returns to New York with three new play readings celebrating LGBTQ+ voices. Learn how to purchase tickets.
POTUS, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS & More Set for NextStop Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season
NextStop Theatre Company revealed its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary works, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
NextStop Theatre Company revealed its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary works, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Michael Urie Joins Sutton Foster in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway
Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie will star alongside Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway this summer! Tickets are on sale now!
Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie will star alongside Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway this summer! Tickets are on sale now!
Photos: Theatre Arlington Presents CHICKEN & BISCUITS
Theatre Arlington has released photos of the cast of its upcoming production of 'Chicken & Biscuits'.
Theatre Arlington has released photos of the cast of its upcoming production of 'Chicken & Biscuits'.
Photos: Inside Matt DeAngelis' THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER
On Monday night, Broadway’s Matt DeAngelis (Waitress), who lost his mother, Janice, in 2022 to metastatic breast cancer, gathered his dearest Broadway friends and industry colleagues together for THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER and raised over $52,000 for Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Check out photos here!
On Monday night, Broadway’s Matt DeAngelis (Waitress), who lost his mother, Janice, in 2022 to metastatic breast cancer, gathered his dearest Broadway friends and industry colleagues together for THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER and raised over $52,000 for Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Check out photos here!
EPAC To Present LGBTQ+ Programming Throughout Pride Month
Celebrate Pride Month with Ephrata Performing Art Center's LGBTQ+ programming, featuring two full play productions, staged readings, and educational talkbacks. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Celebrate Pride Month with Ephrata Performing Art Center's LGBTQ+ programming, featuring two full play productions, staged readings, and educational talkbacks. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Two World Premiere Plays & More Set for MCC Theater 2024-2025 Season
MCC Theater has revealed the initial two productions of their 2024-2025 season, as well as the 25th anniversary of Miscast and their annual MCC Youth Company productions. Learn more!
MCC Theater has revealed the initial two productions of their 2024-2025 season, as well as the 25th anniversary of Miscast and their annual MCC Youth Company productions. Learn more!
Submission Now Open for CYCLE 4 of The Next Wave Initiative
Submissions are now open for Cycle 4 of The Next Wave Initiative, the developmental branch of The Directors Company that is committed to amplifying future Black voices in the American theatre.
Submissions are now open for Cycle 4 of The Next Wave Initiative, the developmental branch of The Directors Company that is committed to amplifying future Black voices in the American theatre.
Audra McDonald to Return To Provincetown With Seth Rudetsky in May
Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Little Theatre Of Norfolk To Bring the Laughs with CHICKEN & BISCUITS
Experience the joy and laughter of the Broadway hit CHICKEN & BISCUITS at Little Theatre of Norfolk. This heartwarming comedy explores love, hardships, and family complexities from March 22nd to April 7th.
Experience the joy and laughter of the Broadway hit CHICKEN & BISCUITS at Little Theatre of Norfolk. This heartwarming comedy explores love, hardships, and family complexities from March 22nd to April 7th.
Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald's BREATHE Is Now Available for Licensing
Written as the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, Breathe follows five pairs of characters grappling with the virus’s impact on their lives, families, relationships, society, and health. Ranging from lighthearted to heartbreaking, unbelievable and all-too-real, these vignettes tackle everything from parenting in Covid, to Black Lives Matter protests, to saying goodbye to a spouse via Zoom.
Written as the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, Breathe follows five pairs of characters grappling with the virus’s impact on their lives, families, relationships, society, and health. Ranging from lighthearted to heartbreaking, unbelievable and all-too-real, these vignettes tackle everything from parenting in Covid, to Black Lives Matter protests, to saying goodbye to a spouse via Zoom.
THE E.N.C. Will Receive Premiere Reading at Pearl Studios
The Directors Company have announced today that THE E.N.C , a new play by Matthew Freeman (Silver Spring) will receive a premiere reading on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00pm at Pearl Studios.
The Directors Company have announced today that THE E.N.C , a new play by Matthew Freeman (Silver Spring) will receive a premiere reading on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00pm at Pearl Studios.
The Directors Company Presents A Reading Of THE E.N.C. A New Play By Matthew Freeman
Join The Directors Company for a reading of THE E.N.C., a new play by Matthew Freeman. This darkly comic and timely adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes premieres on March 6, 2024, featuring a star-studded cast and directed by Michael Parva.
Join The Directors Company for a reading of THE E.N.C., a new play by Matthew Freeman. This darkly comic and timely adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes premieres on March 6, 2024, featuring a star-studded cast and directed by Michael Parva.
Cast Announced For Playhouse On Park's Touring Production Of POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL
Playhouse on Park will present their first ever touring production, POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL. Learn more about the cast, get tickets, and more here!
Playhouse on Park will present their first ever touring production, POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL. Learn more about the cast, get tickets, and more here!
Douglas Lyons 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).
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