David Neumann
Latest News on David Neumann:
Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY (Nov 4, 2024)
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway (Oct 30, 2024)
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London (Oct 29, 2024)
Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY (Nov 4, 2024)
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway (Oct 30, 2024)
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London (Oct 29, 2024)
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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The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
Date:
12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
Amber Gray, Andre De Shields, Rachel Clavkin, Anais Mitchell, David Neumann, Eva Noblezada, Afra Hines and Timothy Hughes with cast during Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'Hadestown' at the Walter Kerr Theatre on April 17, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Andre de Shields, Patrick Page, Amber Gray, David Neumann, Anais Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin with the cast during the Broadway Press Performance Preview of "Hadestown" at the Walter Kerr Theatre on March 18, 2019 in New York
Date:
03/18/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Go Way Down and Meet The Cast of HADESTOWN on Broadway!
Choreographer David Neumann, Composer and author Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin during the Broadway Press Performance Preview of "Hadestown" at the Walter Kerr Theatre on March 18, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
03/18/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Go Way Down and Meet The Cast of HADESTOWN on Broadway!
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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
David Neumann, Hadestown
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Choreography
David Neumann, Hadestown
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer
David Neumann, Hadestown
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer
David Neumann, The Total Bent
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Choreographer
David NeumannFUTURITY
Videos
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' at the HADESTOWN West End Launch Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
Video: Get a First Look at The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Talk HADESTOWN During The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023
Photos & Video: HADESTOWN Formally Added to Library of Congress Collection
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell and the Cast of HADESTOWN Celebrate Opening Night in Toronto
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023
Video: Watch HADESTOWN Celebrate 1000th Performance with Curtain Call Song
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2023
News
Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY
In this video, watch as Seth and Scott visit the Longacre Theatre and chat all about the much anticipated new show, Swept Away, which is now in previews on Broadway.
In this video, watch as Seth and Scott visit the Longacre Theatre and chat all about the much anticipated new show, Swept Away, which is now in previews on Broadway.
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway
Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London
New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
SWEPT AWAY Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
Ahead of their first preview, lottery and rush tickets have been announced for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Find out how to get discounted rush and lottery tickets to the Broadway show.
Ahead of their first preview, lottery and rush tickets have been announced for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Find out how to get discounted rush and lottery tickets to the Broadway show.
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY Press Preview
Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Meet the Cast of SWEPT AWAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!
The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!
Watch: SWEPT AWAY Music Video Featuring the Broadway Cast
A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.
A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.
Under the Radar 20th Anniversary Festival Unveils Full Programming
Under the Radar has revealed the lineup of productions for the 20th Anniversary festival, reimagined for the second year as a citywide event, and the largest edition of the festival to date. See full programming and learn how to attend.
Under the Radar has revealed the lineup of productions for the 20th Anniversary festival, reimagined for the second year as a citywide event, and the largest edition of the festival to date. See full programming and learn how to attend.
The Met: Live in HD to Continue with Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season will continue with two-time Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist George Brant’s new opera, Grounded. Learn more about the opera and see how to watch!
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season will continue with two-time Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist George Brant’s new opera, Grounded. Learn more about the opera and see how to watch!
Trevor Dion Nicholas and Rachel Tucker to Join HADESTOWN in London
New cast members will be joining Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Trevor Dion Nicholas will play Hades and Rachel Tucker will play Persephone. Learn more about the cast and production and see how to purchase tickets.
New cast members will be joining Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Trevor Dion Nicholas will play Hades and Rachel Tucker will play Persephone. Learn more about the cast and production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals For SWEPT AWAY
All new photos provide a sneak peek into rehearsals for The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away, which will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29 at the Longacre Theatre. Swept Away’s official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19. Check out the photos here!
All new photos provide a sneak peek into rehearsals for The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away, which will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29 at the Longacre Theatre. Swept Away’s official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19. Check out the photos here!
Review: Girl Meets Drone in Tesori-Brant GROUNDED for Met Opening Night
A match made in heaven? Girl meets boy. Girl meets baby. Girl meets drone. Girl meets court-martial.
A match made in heaven? Girl meets boy. Girl meets baby. Girl meets drone. Girl meets court-martial.
Photos: The Avett Brothers Pose in Front of Longacre Theatre Ahead of SWEPT AWAY Opening
The Avett Brothers recently posed in front of the newly-minted Longacre Theatre, where their musical Swept Away will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29. Check out the photos here!
The Avett Brothers recently posed in front of the newly-minted Longacre Theatre, where their musical Swept Away will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29. Check out the photos here!
HADESTOWN Will Open in Melbourne and Amsterdam Next Year
Productions of Hadestown will open in Amsterdam, Netherlands at the Royal Theater Carré and in Melbourne, Australia at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in Spring 2025.
Productions of Hadestown will open in Amsterdam, Netherlands at the Royal Theater Carré and in Melbourne, Australia at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in Spring 2025.
HADESTOWN Will Premiere in Melbourne Next Year
Seen by three million, streamed by over 350 million and adored by fans all around the world, singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Hadestown will premiere in Melbourne at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2025.
Seen by three million, streamed by over 350 million and adored by fans all around the world, singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Hadestown will premiere in Melbourne at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2025.
Stark Sands is Riding the Wave of SWEPT AWAY
What do you get when you combine the iconic music of the Avett Brothers with the genius of an already Tony-winning creative team? A whale of a tale called Swept Away- and it just so happens to be sailing into Broadway's Longacre Theatre this fall. Stark Sands is telling us all about it in this interview.
What do you get when you combine the iconic music of the Avett Brothers with the genius of an already Tony-winning creative team? A whale of a tale called Swept Away- and it just so happens to be sailing into Broadway's Longacre Theatre this fall. Stark Sands is telling us all about it in this interview.
A HADESTOWN West End Cast Recording is in the Works
The West End production of Hadestown seems to be getting a cast recording soon! A recent post was shared to the production's official Instagram account, teasing the album. The video features comments from fans of the show asking about a cast recording, which ends with the text 'Wait for it. It's coming.'
The West End production of Hadestown seems to be getting a cast recording soon! A recent post was shared to the production's official Instagram account, teasing the album. The video features comments from fans of the show asking about a cast recording, which ends with the text 'Wait for it. It's coming.'
HADESTOWN to Return to San Diego in November
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to San Diego this Fall.
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to San Diego this Fall.
The Metropolitan Opera to Open 2024"25 Season With Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED
The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 season opens with the company premiere of GROUNDED. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 season opens with the company premiere of GROUNDED. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has David Neumann been nominated for?
Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Distances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hadestown, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Total Bent and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for FUTURITY.
What awards has David Neumann won?
David Neumann has received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for his work in Distances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed.
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