David Rockwell
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording (Apr 7, 2026)
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight (Apr 6, 2026)
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now (Apr 3, 2026)
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
Movies
[ 1991 ] Dillon Bradley Rockwell
[ 1992 ] G Station Attendant
[ 2004 ] Elsie's Cameraman
[ 2011 ] Craig
Awards and Nominations
David Rockwell , BOOP! The Musical
winner
David Rockwell, She Loves Me
winner
David Rockwell, She Loves Me
winner
David Rockwell, She Loves Me
winner
David Rockwell, She Loves Me
David Rockwell, On the Twentieth Century
David Rockwell, On the Twentieth Century
David Rockwell, You Can't Take it with You
David Rockwell, Kinky Boots
David Rockwell, Lucky Guy
winner
David Rockwell, The Normal Heart
David Rockwell, Hairspray
David Rockwell, Legally Blonde
winner
David Rockwell, Hairspray
David Rockwell , Hairspray
David Rockwell, Hairspray
winner
David Rockwel, The Rocky Horror Show
Videos
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
Video: Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara Tease Noël Coward Comedy FALLEN ANGELS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-06 12:45:44
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - 2026-01-09 10:00:20
Video: ART Auctions Canvases For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Stephi Wild - 2025-10-27 10:10:48
Video: Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris Preview Broadway's ART on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-04 15:47:55
Listen: ART Reveals First Preview of Kid Harpoon's Original Music
by Michael Major - 2025-08-22 13:37:50
Video: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'I Am A Pirate King' in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - 2025-07-08 12:35:23
Video: Watch an Early Test For BOOP!'s Color-Changing Act Two Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-07-03 10:49:52
Video: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, and More at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Renaissance Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-15 09:38:11
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - 2025-03-11 10:51:49
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - 2025-02-20 16:26:03
Video: Inside the New York Public Library's Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab
by Robert Diamond - 2024-12-23 17:27:50
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-24 19:19:03
News
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026
Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026
During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to Broadway's Chess, featuring a performance of 'The Arbiter' from the cast of the hit revival. Watch the performance here, led by Bryce Pinkham.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Performances are underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Meet the cast of Fallen Angels here!
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2026
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots. Leading the tour is Omari Collins as Lola, Noah Silverman as Charlie Price, Sophia Gunter as Lauren, Jason Daniel Chacon as Don, Emma Dean as Nicola, and John Anker Bow as George
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 25, 2026
Carversteak, the beloved modern steakhouse in Las Vegas from Carver Road Hospitality, opens in Midtown at 305 W 48th St, New York, NY.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2026
Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque will return to Broadway as “Florence Vassy” alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in the record-breaking new production of CHESS beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele will depart the twice-extended, record-breaking new production of CHESS on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
The producers of the North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, in partnership with Broadway in Victoria, have announced that single tickets go on sale March 27, 2026 at 10AM PDT.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released “Nobody’s Side” from the 2025 Broadway cast recording of CHESS. The production stars Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit at the Imperial Theatre. The full album will be released this spring.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, took the stage for a performance of 'Nobody's Side' from the hit revival. Check out Michele's rendition of the song here.
by Peyton VanDerheyden - Mar 16, 2026
KINKY BOOTS brought the fun to Proctors. This touring production is filled with many high points that captivate the audience. The story follows Charlie Price, who inherits his father’s shoe factory, which is on the brink of financial ruin.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2026
Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
KINKY BOOTS, the award-winning musical, will be staged at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE, from May 8-10, 2026, featuring music by Cyndi Lauper and direction by Jerry Mitchell.
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2026
BOOP! The Musical is holding a virtual open call for its title role for the upcoming national tour. Director Jerry Mitchell took to social media to share information about the open call, sharing a link to submit.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 6, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for all of the action.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026
Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara will soon be back on Broadway in Fallen Angels, the Roundabout Theatre Company production of the classic Noël Coward play. The duo discussed the production during a visit to Good Morning America. Watch it here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 16, 2026
Producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced the Australian cast of the smash-hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi (Drama Desk Awards) for BOOP! The Musical, 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.
David Rockwell has received numerous awards for his work, including: - 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 - Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Normal Heart - Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show.
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