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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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[US Tour, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Set Design
 
[West End, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2022]
Scenic Design
 
[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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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2021]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Toronto, 2019]
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[US Tour, 2019]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[US Tour, 2018]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[West End, 2016]
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[Motion Picture, 2016]
Production Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2015]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[West End, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2008] Cancelled
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2007]
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[New York, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2006]
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[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[New York, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

David Korins, Here Lies Love

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, Here Lies Love

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 KorinsAssistance

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

David Korins, Chinglish


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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


winner
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

Videos

News


BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Arsht in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

The 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series will continue with the Miami premiere of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
HAMILTON Lottery For $10 Tickets At Hult Center Now Live
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

Hult Center has announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance on Tuesday, March 25 in Eugene, OR at the Hult Center.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. 
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON are on sale to the public. This return engagement will again take to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) stage for a two-week run. Learn more here!
BEETLEJUICE is Now Playing in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

BEETLEJUICE is back in Chicago! The Broadway hit will haunt the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement  through March 16, 2025. Learn more here!
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The West End production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extended booking until Saturday 28 March 2026. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present the North American tour of the Tony and Grammy®-winning Best Musical sensation, Dear Evan Hansen for five performances. Tickets range from $50-$110.
BEETLEJUICE Returns To Ensemble Arts Philly This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, Beetlejuice, returning to the Academy of Music by popular demand from July 29 – August 3, 2025.
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Playhouse Square.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To The Ordway In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the Saint Paul engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world Dear Evan Hansen, March 11-16, 2025.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is now on stage at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. What did the critics think? Directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, the production is making its regional premiere through March 16, 2025, in the Kreeger Theater, kicking off the second half of Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif’s inaugural season. 
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
Video: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for The Hobby Center Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

A digital lottery will launch for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Welcomes New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

All new photos have been released of the new cast of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON. Check out the photos here and learn more about where to catch the tour!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN To Return To The Philly Region At Wilmington's Playhouse On Rodney Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

The Grand will present the Wilmington premiere engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to the Lied Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

 The ghost-with-the-most will make his Lincoln debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Only Public Performance of Cut HAMILTON Song
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared the video of the only public performance of a song cut from Hamilton. The post – which was shared for 'HamilTuesday' in honor of 10 years since the musical debuted – features 'Valley Forge' including Christopher Jackson.
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Individual tickets for HAMILTON are on sale now at Wharton Center's Ticket Office, online, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Learn more about the show here!
Elise McCann, Rob Johnson, and More Join BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the Australian premiere of BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL, hitting Melbourne’s Regent Theatre this May. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Dara Homer - Feb 15, 2025

Based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir, The Bedwetter uses brazen humor to explore themes of broken family bonds, depression, and being different.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Korins been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Here Lies Love, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Only Gold, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Misery, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Assistance, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Chinglish, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Chinglish, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Lombardi, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, 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 of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hunting and Gathering, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jack Goes Boating, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Essential Self-Defense, Outstanding Set Design (Kevin Kline Awards) for Ace, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Jack Goes Boating, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Swimming in the Shallows, Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blackbird and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Blackbird.

What awards has David Korins won?

David Korins has won several prestigious awards, including: - 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 in 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 - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Blackbird.

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