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David Neumann BIO

Neumann's work has been seen in An Octoroon and Futurity (Soho Rep), Underground Railroad Game (Ars Nova), Hagoromo (Wendy Whelan, Jock Soto) and Home (BAM), The Antipodes (Signature Theatre).
He has been a collaborator and performer with Laurie Anderson, Big Dance Theater, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Doug Elkins. As a director, he has worked on The Object Lesson (NYTW, BAM). Recipient of three Bessie Awards for dance/performance, nominee for two Lucille Lortel and one Helen Hayes Award for choreography.

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David Neumann STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
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[Off-Broadway]
1989
Belarius

[Off-Broadway]
1979
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2021]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[West End, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Movement Consultant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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David Neumann Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

David NeumannDistances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreography

David Neumann, Hadestown

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreographer

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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Choreography

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The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer

David Neumann, Hadestown

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer

David Neumann, The Total Bent

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Choreographer

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Video: Raul Esparza Sings 'Heaven's Changing' in Rehearsal For GALILEO


Rehearsals are underway for the new musical Galileo, starring Raul Esparza, at Berkeley Rep. Check out an all new video of the song 'Heaven's Changing'!

Javier Muñoz, Jeremy Kushnier & More Join GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL at Berkeley Rep


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world-premiere musical Galileo: A Rock Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Neal Medlyn's HOLY SATURDAY to be Presented at The Kitchen


The Kitchen will present HOLY SATURDAY, a day-long multi-event performance liturgy created by Neal Medlyn in collaboration with Gillian Walsh and others. Learn more about Holy Saturday here.

Kim Moore's HADESTOWN Lawsuit Partially Dismissed on First Amendment Grounds


The SDNY dismissed Kim Moore’s racial discrimination claims against Hadestown’s producer not because Moore did not allege a plausible claim for discrimination, but because the actions of the Hadestown team were protected by the First Amendment. The Court did not dismiss Moore’s claims of retaliation, so the case will continue.

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company


The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: HADESTOWN in London's West End


Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin has made its long-awaited West End premiere at the Lyric Theatre.

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024�"25 Season


The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: HADESTOWN, Lyric Theatre


Created with director Rachel Chavkin, it’s a story of tragic love and politics, defeat and defiance. An epic anthem for the lovers and the runaways. The actors mostly new to Hadestown, Hades’ underground factory, with only Gloria Onitiri returning as Persephone (rather than a Fate) and Beth Hinton-Lever in the ensemble.

Photos: HADESTOWN in London's West End


All new production photos have been released from the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Check out the photos here!

HADESTOWN Comes to Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts, February 6-11


The FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, presents Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, February 6-11, 2024, as part of the 23/24 Broadway Season in Jacksonville.

HADESTOWN Extends in London to December 2024; Check Out New Rehearsal Photos!


Due to popular demand, the multi award-winning Hadestown, which opens at the Lyric Theatre, London with performances from Saturday 10 February 2024, has already announced its extension in the West End with tickets now available through to 22 December 2024.  Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos here!

SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards


Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.

Raúl Esparza Reveals New Musical GALILEO Has its Sights Set on Broadway, Jordan Roth Involved


Raúl Esparza has revealed that Galileo, the new musical premiering this spring, has its sights set on Broadway.

Broadway Touring Production of HADESTOWN Comes to the Stranahan Theater


 The American Theatre Guild will present HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End


The upcoming West End production of Hadestown has released a video of Gloria Onitiri performing 'Our Lady Of The Underground'! Gloria will be playing the role of Persephone when Hadestown begins performances in London on 10 February at the Lyric Theatre. 

VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' at the HADESTOWN West End Launch Event


An all new video has been released of Anaïs Mitchell singing 'Flowers' at the Hadestown West End launch event. Check out the video here!

Videos: West End Cast of HADESTOWN Performs 'When the Chips are Down' and 'Wedding Song'


Two new videos have been released of the West End cast of Hadestown. The first video features the Fates performing When the Chips are Down and the second is Wedding Song, performed by Grace Hodgett Young and Donal Finn. Check out the videos here!

Video: HADESTOWN West End Cast Performs 'Way Down Hadestown'


Watch a clip of the West End cast of Hadestown performing 'Way Down Hadestown'!

Video: Get a First Look at The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage


Get a first look at footage of The Avett Brothers' Swept Away at Arena Stage!

David Neumann FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Neumann been nominated for?

David Neumann has been nominated for several awards, including a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Distances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hadestown," Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Hadestown," Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Hadestown," and Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortel Awards for "Hadestown," "The Total Bent," and "FUTURITY."

What awards has David Neumann won?

David Neumann has won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Distances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed.

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