Person · Actor

Eisa Davis

A multitalented artist and Obie Award winner, Eisa Davis blends the worlds of theater, music, and film as she brings her powerful voice and visionary storytelling to a groundbreaking new project.

Born

May 5, 1971

From

Berkeley, California, USA

Also:
Actress
Producer
Writer

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Decades active

In short · Acting since 1999, 4 decades active, 17 credits.

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Now & next

Jul 3
In the news
Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Warriors' to Debut on Broadway
“A musical adaptation of 'Warriors' by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis will begin previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in March 2027. The musical is based on the 1979 film and 1965 novel of the same name. Casting has not yet been announced, and the show will be directed by Jenny Koons with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler.”
Jun 24
In the news
Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Warriors' Musical to Debut on Broadway
“Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical adaptation of Walter Hill's 1979 film 'The Warriors' is set to debut on Broadway in the spring of 2027. Co-written with Eisa Davis, the gender-swapped version reimagines the story with female gang members navigating 1970s New York. The project has been in development since 2023 and includes a concept album featuring notable artists like Lauryn Hill and Marc Anthony. The musical will be directed by Jenny Koons and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, with music, book, and lyrics by Miranda and Davis. While casting details remain undisclosed, some original 'Hamilton' cast members contributed to the concept album.”