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David Rockwell

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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BIO

Broadway: She Loves Me (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards), On the Twentieth Century (Tony nom.), You Can't Take It With You (Tony nom.), Kinky Boots (Tony nom.), Lucky Guy (Tony nom.), Hairspray (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle noms.). Off Broadway: the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park. Founder and president of Rockwell Group, the architecture firm which renovated The Hayes Theater for Second Stage. Honors: AIANY President's Award, Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, Presidential Design Award.

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Productions

BOOP! The MusicalBOOP! The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Set Design
A Beautiful NoiseA Beautiful Noise
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Scenic Designer
DoubtDoubt
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
Lionel Bart's Oliver!Lionel Bart's Oliver!
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Designer
Into the WoodsInto the Woods
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Scenic Design
A Beautiful NoiseA Beautiful Noise
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Into the WoodsInto the Woods
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Take Me OutTake Me Out
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Tootsie (Non-Equity)Tootsie (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Original Scenic Designer[Replacement]
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[West End, 2021]
Scenic Design
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[US Tour, 2020]
Scenic Design
A Bright Room Called DayA Bright Room Called Day
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Design
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[West End, 2019]
Scenic Design
TootsieTootsie
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sets
FalsettosFalsettos
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Set Designer
My Very Own British InvasionMy Very Own British Invasion
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Scenic Designer
The Hard ProblemThe Hard Problem
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Design
The NapThe Nap
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Design
TootsieTootsie
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Design
Half TimeHalf Time
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Scenic Designer
Lobby HeroLobby Hero
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Scenic Design
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Set Design
As You Like ItAs You Like It
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
The Terms of My SurrenderThe Terms of My Surrender
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[New York, 2016]
Set Designer
FalsettosFalsettos
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
She Loves MeShe Loves Me
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Set Design
Gotta DanceGotta Dance
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Set Designer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Desgin
SylviaSylvia
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[West End, 2015]
Scenic Designer
On the Twentieth CenturyOn the Twentieth Century
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
Side ShowSide Show
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Set Designer
You Can't Take It with YouYou Can't Take It with You
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Set Design
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Scenic Design
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
Lucky GuyLucky Guy
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
Dead AccountsDead Accounts
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Scenic Designer
HarveyHarvey
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
The Normal HeartThe Normal Heart
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Set Designer
The Normal HeartThe Normal Heart
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Catch Me If You CanCatch Me If You Can
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
A Free Man Of ColorA Free Man Of Color
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
Elf - The MusicalElf - The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[West End, 2010]
Scenic Designer
HairsprayHairspray
 
[West End, 2007]
Scenic Designer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
All Shook Up
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Hairspray
 
[Las Vegas, 2006]
Scenic Designer
All Shook UpAll Shook Up
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Scenic Designer
Hairspray
 
[Toronto, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Omnium Gatherum
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Hairspray
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Scenic Designer
HairsprayHairspray
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
The Rocky Horror Show
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer

Movies

Presumed Guilty
[ 1991 ] Dillon Bradley Rockwell
Eyes of the Beholder
[ 1992 ] G Station Attendant
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
[ 2004 ] Elsie's Cameraman
Frogtown
[ 2011 ] Craig

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design

David Rockwell, She Loves Me


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Set Design for a Musical

David Rockwell, She Loves Me


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)

David Rockwell, She Loves Me


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Rockwell, She Loves Me

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design

David Rockwell, On the Twentieth Century

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Rockwell, On the Twentieth Century

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

David Rockwell, You Can't Take it with You

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Rockwell, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

David Rockwell, Lucky Guy


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2011 - Hewes Design Award

David Rockwell, The Normal Heart

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Set Design

David Rockwell, Hairspray

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

David Rockwell, Legally Blonde


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical

David Rockwell, Hairspray

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Design

David Rockwell , Hairspray

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Scenic Design

David Rockwell, Hairspray


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

David Rockwel, The Rocky Horror Show

Videos

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News


Andrea McArdle to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in May Photo
Andrea McArdle to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

Andrea McArdle will return to the Beechman stage for two nights only this spring. Learn more about the original Annie on Broadway and about the upcoming performances here!
Photos: Behind the Scenes at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Re-Opening Renaissance Gala Photo
Photos: Behind the Scenes at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Re-Opening Renaissance Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 17, 2025

The Laurie Beechman Theatre just celebrated its reopening at the Renaissance Gala. Special guests included: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, Chip Zien, Matt Doyle, and more. Check out photos here!
Photos: Inside West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre's Star-Studded Gala Reopening Photo
Photos: Inside West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre's Star-Studded Gala Reopening
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 15, 2025

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora held the official Renaissance Gala last night on Monday April 14th, marking the reopening of one of New York City’s most beloved cabaret venues, The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Video: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, and More at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Renai Photo
Video: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, and More at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Renaissance Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

The Laurie Beechman Theatre celebrated its reopening last night, April 14, at the Renaissance Gala. Check out video clips from the evening and learn more here! 
West Bank Café to Launch Partnership with The Al Hirschfeld Foundation Photo
West Bank Café to Launch Partnership with The Al Hirschfeld Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

West Bank Café has revealed their partnership with The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, lining the walls of the 42nd Street restaurant with both originals and limited-edition lithographs of Broadway’s biggest stars. Learn more!
Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and More to Perform at Roundabout Benefit Photo
Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and More to Perform at Roundabout Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company will present a special one-night event Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander, featuring Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and more. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Ariana DeBose, Lorna Luft, and More Join Laurie Beechman Theatre Reopening Event Photo
Ariana DeBose, Lorna Luft, and More Join Laurie Beechman Theatre Reopening Event
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Additional performers including Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Tony Award nominee Andrea McArdle, Lorna Luft, and Nina West, have been added to the lineup for Renaissance Gala.
Review: NEIL DIAMOND: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Shea's Buffalo Theatre Photo
Review: NEIL DIAMOND: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Apr 9, 2025

The trend continues of bringing a musical superstar's life to the Broadway stage in a jukebox bio-musical style. We've had Cher, Tina Turner, Gloria Estefan, Michael Jackson, and now Neil Diamond in THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. The flashy and often heartfelt Broadway tour settled onto the stage of Shea's Buffalo Theatre last night to an enthusiastic ovation.
Matt Doyle Brings BON VOYAGE! to The Beechman Next Month Photo
Matt Doyle Brings BON VOYAGE! to The Beechman Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue its star-studded renaissance with a farewell event you won’t want to miss: Tony Award winner Matt Doyle takes the stage for three performances only in Matt Doyle: Bon Voyage.
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer to Present KRITZER! LIVE AT THE BEECHMAN Photo
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer to Present KRITZER! LIVE AT THE BEECHMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer will headline as the first act of “The Beechman Renaissance” with, Kritzer! Live at The Beechman, for two performances only. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon & Ramin Karimloo Sing in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Reh Photo
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon & Ramin Karimloo Sing in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Rehearsal
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, with a first look at Jinkx Monsoon, Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce, and more performing songs from the show. The new video includes Monsoon singing 'When Frederic was a Little Lad.'
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Extends Through Late July Photo
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Extends Through Late July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

xRoundabout Theatre Company will present a four-week extension of Pirates! The Penzance Musical, starring Ramon Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
How David Rockwell Created BOOP!'s Technicolor World Photo
How David Rockwell Created BOOP!'s Technicolor World
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2025

Tony winner David Rockwell reunites with Mitchell, a frequent collaborator since the 2000 production of The Rocky Horror Show, as the musical's scenic designer. He is telling BroadwayWorld all about how he gave Max Fleischer's iconic cartoons new life on the Broadway stage and brought Betty into the 21st century.
André De Shields, Lillias White and More to Reopen the Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
André De Shields, Lillias White and More to Reopen the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora, producers and owners of the West Bank Café, will present the official Renaissance Gala, marking the reopening of the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
Review: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center Photo
Review: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Mar 20, 2025

What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center?
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP! Photo
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025

BOOP! The Musical begins previews tonight at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre. Watch a video of Jasmine Amy Rogers performing 'Something to Shout About' from the new musical!
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Reverses Course on Gender Policy, Rockwell to Renovate t Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Reverses Course on Gender Policy, Rockwell to Renovate the Laurie Beechman
by Alex Freeman - Mar 10, 2025

We delve into the shifting tides of arts funding, from the NEA's controversial policy changes to the crucial need for increased support in NYC public schools. We also examine the profound impact of political appointments on cultural institutions, as seen in the 'Hamilton' cancellation and the Kennedy Center's board changes. Additionally, we honor the legacy of a theatrical giant with the passing of Athol Fugard.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer Rush and $30 Under 30 Tickets Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer Rush and $30 Under 30 Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Hoping to get your hands on discount tickets to BOOP! The Musical? Look no further! Ahead of tomorrow first preview, the new musical is now offering Digital and Box Office Rush tickets and $30 Under 30 tickets.
David Rockwell Will Renovate the Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
David Rockwell Will Renovate the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Tony Award winner, architect and designer, David Rockwell will lead the renovation of the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The work is set to be completed by Spring 2025. 
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to the Overture Center This Month Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Madison, Wis., premiere at Overture Center. A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became an American rock icon.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Rockwell been nominated for?

Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Normal Heart, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray , Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Hairspray and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show.

What awards has David Rockwell won?

David Rockwell has received multiple accolades for his work in scenic design. He won Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for She Loves Me. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for She Loves Me, as well as the Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for She Loves Me. David won the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for She Loves Me, and he was honored with the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for The Normal Heart. Furthermore, he received the Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray and the Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Rocky Horror Show.

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