Director
An American theatre director of uncommon emotional intelligence, David Cromer has redefined contemporary stagecraft through intimate, psychologically acute productions that have earned him a Tony Award and a MacArthur Fellowship.
Defining moments and milestones
David Cromer's unconventional trajectory—from high school dropout to MacArthur Fellow—charts a singular path through American theatre. After years teaching acting and directing at Columbia College Chicago and Act One Studio, he made his professional directorial debut in 2005 with *Orson's Shadow*, establishing himself as a director of psychological precision and emotional depth. His 2018 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for *The Band's Visit* and his 2010 MacArthur Fellowship solidified his standing as one of the most innovative and humanistic voices in contemporary theatre.
Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for *The Band's Visit* (2018)
Columbia College Chicago (attended, did not complete)
Recordings featuring David Cromer in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.