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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]
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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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[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]
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]
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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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[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, 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, 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


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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


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


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.
Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton Center on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Individual tickets for HAMILTON at the Wharton Center  will go on sale Monday, February 17, 2025, at Wharton Center's Ticket Office, online, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
HAMILTON to Launch Lottery for Memphis Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

​The Orpheum Theatre Group will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets, which will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in February. Learn more ad see how to purchase tickets.
HAMILTON to Return to Portland at Keller Auditorium in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

HAMILTON is coming back to Portland’s Keller Auditorium. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, the hit musical is the winner of 11 Tony Awards. We have all of the details on the show's return here!
Video: Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen Discuss THE BEDWETTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. See what stars Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen have to say about the production in the video here!
Jimmy Fallon to Make Broadway Debut in ALL IN Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

“The Tonight Show” host, producer and New York City icon, Jimmy Fallon, will make Broadway debut tonight as he joins the all-star cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn more about the production.
Review: BEETLEJUICE The Musical Delivers a Deadly Good Time in Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - Jan 26, 2025

2025 has kicked off on a high note for Vancouver's theatre scene. Among the many shows debuting this month is one that perfectly captures the essence of chaos, featuring a quirky plot, catchy songs, and eccentric characters. BEETLEJUICE The Musical made its debut in Vancouver, BC on January 21 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Running until January 26, the show based off of the 1988 Beetlejuice film by Tim Burton, brings audiences into a new era of musical theatre.
HAMILTON Launches #HAM4HAM Lottery for Seattle Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. Learn how to enter.
HAMILTON Returns To San Diego In May 2025; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 23 at 10 AM online, or in person at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office. Tickets will be available for performances May 6-18.
Video: Watch BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sing 'Dead Mom'
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2025

Watch a video of Karis Oka singing 'Dead Mom' from Beetlejuice at the Australian Open! Oka will star in the Melbourne production as Lydia Deetz, opposite the musical's composer, Eddie Perfect, who will play the title role.

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 from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Beetlejuice. He received the Hewes Design Award from The Hewes Awards for Chinglish. Korins was honored with Outstanding Scenic Design from The Lortels for When the Rain Stops Falling and Outstanding Set Design of a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them. He also received the Design award from the Obie Awards for Sustained Excellence of Set Design. Additionally, he won Scenic Design from The Hewes Awards for Why Torture Is Wrong and the People Who Love Them, Outstanding Set Design from the Kevin Kline Awards for Ace, Outstanding Set Designs - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Blackbird, and Scenic Design from The Hewes Awards for Blackbird.

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