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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]
Scenic Design
 
[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]
Scenic Design
 
[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]
Scenic Design
 
[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]
Scenic Design
 
[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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[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


winner
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


winner
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


winner
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


Photos: ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Cast Walks the Red Carpet at Gala Night

Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, featuring a rotating cast of star performers. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos here!
ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE to Offer $45 Lottery Tickets

A limited number of $45 tickets will be available for every performance throughout the run via a TodayTix lottery for the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; HAMILTON at Sydney Lyric Theatre Leads Best Musical!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: HAMILTON Wishes Happy Anniversary to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton

Hamilton is celebrating the anniversary of Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, who were married on this day, December 14, in 1780. Watch a tribute in the video, featuring current Broadway cast members Trey Curtis and Morgan Anita Wood here!
Lin-Manuel Miranda Casts Doubt on HAMILTON Movie

Don't expect a Hamilton movie anytime soon. Despite the enormous success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, the creator explains why he is hesitant to bring it to the big screen. 
Photo: ALL IN Begins Previews On Broadway With John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Fred Armisen and More

All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich has released a first-look photo portrait of the star-studded cast and creative team as the curtain will rise for tonight’s first performance.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Australia - Sydney Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
New Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of HAMILTON

New casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland Tour of the multi award-winning HAMILTON. The new cast will have their first performance at Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre on Monday 20 January 2025.
Student Blog: A Love Letter To The Drama Bookshop

Sometimes the motivation for getting work done can be found in finding a good place to get work done. In my case, and that of many theatre students in New York City, that place is the Drama Bookshop.
Tickets to HAMILTON at the Hobby Center to go On Sale This Week

Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the public this week. There will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HAMILTON to Launch #Ham4Ham Lottery in San Francisco

A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Wednesday, November 27 in San Francisco at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre.
HAMILTON Tickets on Sale Next Week For Portland Run

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Portland announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public next week. Find out how to get tickets here!
Tickets to HAMILTON at Bass Hall to go on Sale This Week

Tickets for HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall will go on sale this week. HAMILTON follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Madison Mosley and the Cast of the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE

All new production photos have been released from the North American Tour of Beetlejuice, featuring the cast's new Lydia, Madison Mosley.  Check out the photos here!
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of HAMILTON in London

All new production photos have been released for HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre, where its currently booking until 27 September 2025. Check out the photos here!
Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center

Walton Arts Center, 495 W Dickson St, in Fayetteville, brought the excitement again, this time with BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL, which ran from October 22-27. I would say his name three times just to see the show again! Directed by Alex Timbers, the thrilling blend of dark humor, incredible music and spooky charm had us smiling through the whole production! We loved it! 
HAMILTON to Return to San Francisco in November

HAMILTON is coming back to SanFrancisco! The hit show will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited six-week engagement beginning in November. Check out details on how to get tickets and more.
Tickets to BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Indianapolis on Sale Tomorrow

Single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, at Clowes Memorial Hall will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre

Go inside the HAMILTON orchestra pit at Denver's Buell Theatre in the video here!
BEETLEJUICE To Play the Ed Mirvish Theatre This July

BEETLEJUICE is set to haunt Toronto with performances beginning this July! Learn more about the production and how to get tickets.

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 received several prestigious awards for his work, 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 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 - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Blackbird.

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