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David Korins BIO

Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire, Beetlejuice (Tony nom, Drama Desk award), Hamilton (Tony nom), War Paint (Tony nom), Dear Evan Hansen, Bandstand, Misery, Motown, Vanya and Sonia, Bring It On, The Pee-Wee Herman Show, Lombardi, and Passing Strange. TV: "91st Annual Academy Awards," "Grease: Live!" (Emmy award). Concert: Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Andrea Boccelli. Extensive Off-Broadway/regional theatre, hospitality, and experience design. Dad: Stella and Vivian.

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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2023]
Set Design
 
[West End, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Toronto, 2019]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Motion Picture, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2015]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
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David Korins Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, Only Gold


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, War Paint

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)

David Korins, Misery

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, Hamilton

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design

David Korins, Hamilton

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, Here Lies Love

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

David Korins, Here Lies Love

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

David Korins, Chinglish

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

David KorinsAssistance


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The Hewes Awards - 2012 - Hewes Design Award

David Korins, Chinglish

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

David Korins, Lombardi


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The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, When the Rain Stops Falling

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David KorinsWhy Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them


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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

David Korins, Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them


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Obie Awards - 2009 - Design

David Korins Sustained excellence of set design


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The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Scenic Design

David Korins, Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

David Korins, Hunting and Gathering

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

David Korins, Jack Goes Boating

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

David Korins, Essential Self-Defense


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Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

David KorinsAce

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, Jack Goes Boating

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, Swimming in the Shallows


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Set Designs - Play

David KorinsBlackbird


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The Hewes Awards - 2004 - Scenic Design

David KorinsBlackbird

David Korins Videos

David Korins News


Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Parallel Paths with David Korins


He talks about how collaborative the world of design can be, and how much pressure there is to make shows as successful as possible. We talk about his road to design, and how his upbringing brought him to the arts. David also shares his experience working in the world of TV/Film, having designed for The Oscars, and serving as a creative director for many incredible artists like Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. And on top of it all, David is so lovely to chat with.

Tony Awards Administration Committee Determines Eligibility for THE NOTEBOOK, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS & More


The Tony Awards Administration Committee met yesterday to confirm the eligibility status of eight Broadway productions for the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about what the committee determined, and learn about the Tony Awards.

Video: David Korins Unpacks His Three-Show Season


Today we are talking scenic design with David Korins who seems to have designed every blockbuster show on Broadway. This season, he lent his creativity to Tommy and Here Lies Love. In the past seasons, he has designed everything from Hamilton, Beetlejuice, and Dear Evan Hansen to the Academy Awards, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Bruno Mars performances, and even the set of Watch What Happens Live!

New Cast Members to Join MRS. DOUBTFIRE in the West End


Rehearsals have begun for new cast members who will be joining Mrs. Doubtfire on stage, as the hit family musical enters its second year in the West End. Learn who is joining the cast and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: TONY BENNETT: A LIFE WELL LIVED Exhibition Open Ahead of Auction


Julien’s Auctions opened today its exhibition of Tony Bennett: A Life Well Lived, featuring exceptional highlights of their two-day auction event honoring the music and art of the twenty-time GRAMMY Award-Winning maestro, artist and beloved New Yorker. See the photos below!

BEETLEJUICE to Play 7 Performances at Popejoy Hall in May


BEETLEJUICE will make his Albuquerque debut May 7, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE IS A COMEDIC GEM, WITH A REFLECTIVE LENS at STRAZ CENTER


Mrs. Doubtfire, a new musical based on the 1993 hit family film of the same name, is actually based on the 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. The stage musical in all its purposes features music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell. The National Tour is currently onstage in the Carol Morsani Hall, at Tampa’s Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Previews: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Dazzles at Straz Center


Directed by Jerry Zaks with music supervision, arrangements, and orchestration by Ethan Popp, we watched in awe as Daniel, an out-of-work man-child actor, magically transforms into the lovable Mrs. Doubtfire, a spry geriatric Scottish woman with some help from two friends. He does this to be hired by his ex-wife as a nanny after losing custody of his children in the divorce. And we have to give a round of applause for his real-life leading lady, Lakis, who dazzles as the believable, underappreciated, exasperated ex-wife.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway


Check out photos from opening night of The Who's Tommy on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: THE WHO'S TOMMY Returns To Broadway!


The Pinball Wizard has returned to conquer Broadway! The revival of the iconic rock n'roll spectacle The Who's Tommy has opened at the Nederlander Theatre in a new production from original Tony Award-winning creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Read the reviews!

HAMILTON Extends Booking in the West End Until 29 March 2025


HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extedned booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. The Christmas performance schedule is also announced.

Video: West End Cast of HAMILTON Shows Off Their Moves to Beyoncé's 'TEXAS HOLD 'EM'


The cast of Hamilton in the West End knows how to get down! Watch a clip of the company showing off their moves to Beyoncé's 'TEXAS HOLD 'EM'.

HAMILTON Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early September 2024


Hamilton has released a new block of tickets through September 1, 2024. 

THE WHO'S TOMMY to Offer $40 Tickets Through Digital Lottery


The Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY is launching a digital lottery! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Broadway Dallas


Join your friendly neighborhood demon, Beetlejuice, for a few hours of hilarity and horror. Broadway’s BEETLEJUICE is at Music Hall at Fair Park February 20-March 3.

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Get A First Look At BEETLEJUICE in Brazil


Get a first look at the Brazil company of Beetlejuice performing The Whole Being Dead Thing in an all-new video. Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a demon with a thing for stripes.

HAMILTON To Return To Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall


That tickets are on sale now for HAMILTON, returning to Bass Hall in a limited engagement this summer.

BEETLEJUICE Adds Additional Performance At Popejoy Hall


It’s showtime! Popejoy Presents Broadway in New Mexico announced today that an additional performance on Tuesday May 7, 2024 has been added to the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy.

David Korins FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Korins been nominated for?

David Korins has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding scenic design work, including nominations for Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Only Gold," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Beetlejuice" and "War Paint," and Outstanding Scenic Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for productions like "Beetlejuice," "Misery," and "Here Lies Love." He has also received nominations for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for shows such as "Hamilton," "Chinglish," and "Lombardi," as well as recognition at The Lortels and The Hewes Awards for his exceptional set designs in various plays and musicals. Additionally, Korins has been honored with awards like the Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Set Design and the Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding Set Design.

What awards has David Korins won?

David Korins has won the following awards: Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beetlejuice, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Chinglish, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained excellence of set design, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, Outstanding Set Design (Kevin Kline Awards) for Ace, Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blackbird, and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Blackbird.

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