David Thompson
BornSeptember 29, 1956
Occupation(s)American writer, playwright, producer
Years active1980s–present
SpouseSusan Thompson (married 1982–present)
Children3

David Thompson (born September 29, 1956) is an American writer, playwright, and producer. His notable theater productions include Chicago, The Scottsboro Boys, The Prince of Broadway, and New York, New York.

Thompson was born in La Grange, IL, and attended Lyons Township High School. Thompson is a graduate from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Thompson is a resident of Millburn, New Jersey.

Early years

The son of two school teachers, Thompson was first introduced to theater through his family’s summer theater company, The Troupe (now known as Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre) in Grand Lake, Colorado. Started in the early 1960s by Thompson’s father, David L. Thompson, The Troupe presented musicals and straight shows in repertory. Thompson and his five siblings were involved in all aspects of production.

After graduating from Northwestern University, Thompson lived in Chicago and worked at St. Nicholas Theatre and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. He then moved to New York, where he started his career at Circle Repertory Theater.

Career

BROADWAY AND WEST END:  Librettos for:  

OFF-BROADWAY/ REGIONAL:  Librettos for:

TELEVISION credits for PBS include:

  • 1992: Sondheim – A Celebration at Carnegie Hall  (Writer)
  • 1998: Razzle Dazzle, The Music of Kander and Ebb (Writer)
  • 2018: Harold Prince – the Director’s Life (Co-Producer, Writer)

CONCERT credits at Carnegie Hall include:

  • 1999: My Favorite Broadway/The Leading Ladies (Writer)  
  • 2011: James Taylor’s ‘Perspective Series’ (Producer, Writer)

Awards and nominations

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "David Thompson Biography". BroadwayWorld. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
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