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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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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer

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

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Child

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Movement
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreography
 
[West End, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Movement Consultant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer

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

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News


REVIEW: The Gods Are Finally In The House as HADESTOWN Arrives In Sydney
by Jade Kops - Feb 15, 2025

The musical storytelling of the Ancient Greek myths comes to life as Anaïs Mitchell’s HADESTOWN opens in Sydney.  Rachel Chavkin’s (Director) 8-time Tony Award winning musical is recreated for the Theatre Royal with an all-Australian cast.
Desmonda Cathabel, Cedric Neal, and More Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

New casting has been announced for West End production of Hadestown for performances from 11 March 2025. Learn more about the upcoming cast the show here!
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown will be filmed live at the Lyric Theatre across three performances, next month. The production will star the original Broadway cast!
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Original cast members of The National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre. Now, the full cast has been announced. Learn more here!
Photos: The Cast of SWEPT AWAY Takes Final Bows on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024

On December 29, Swept Away played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos from the show's final curtain call here!
SWEPT AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 29, 2024

Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Creative Cauldron Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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!
HADESTOWN Original Broadway Cast Members Will Join London Production
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Original cast members of the National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre beginning in February, 2025. Get the scoop on who is joining the cast and on how to get tickets.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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!
SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2024

Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing. 
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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!
HADESTOWN Begins Performances At Harris Center For The Arts In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

The Tony- and Grammy-winning Best Musical Hadestown will play for six performances at the Harris Center for the Arts from December 12-15.
Video: Highlights from SWEPT AWAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 26, 2024

Swept Away officially opened on Broadway last week and we now have your first look at the cast in action. Watch highlights from the new Broadway show in this video!
Photos: Judd Apatow Visits SWEPT AWAY
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2024

The Longacre Theatre welcomed a very special visitor last week! Director Judd Apatow caught a performance of Swept Away and posed with the cast afterwards. Check out photos from the special visit below.
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024

The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
The Tank Presents TESTING2, Created By Soomi Kim And Laura Peterson
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

The Tank will present Testing2, a new performance piece created by Soomi Kim (Body Through Which The Dream Flows), choreographed by Laura Peterson (Co-Founder, Open Arts Studio, Laura Peterson Choreography) and Kim, and performed by Kim and Peterson. 
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2024

The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!

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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