David Zinn
Latest News on David Zinn:
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Nov 20, 2024)
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now (Nov 14, 2024)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Nov 20, 2024)
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now (Nov 14, 2024)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
BIO
Recent Broadway: costumes for A Doll's House Part 2 (Tony nomination), set design for Present Laughter and The Humans (Tony award), and sets and costume for Amelie, Fun Home (Tony nomination) and The Last Ship. Other shows include Airline Highway (Tony nomination), Rocky, Other Desert Cities, Good People, In the Next Room... (Tony nomination) and Xanadu. Recent Off-Broadway includes set design for Hamlet (Public Theater), costume design for Othello (NYTW), and set and costume designs for The Flick, and Circle Mirror Transformation, and Dogfight. Also Shakespeare in the Park, Manhattan Theatre Club, Signature, Roundabout, Elevator Repair Service and Target Margin. Around the country his work as been seen at Steppenwolf, Center Theatre Group, ART, La Jolla Playhouse, Berkeley Rep, Yale Rep, Guthrie Theater, Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York City Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Los Angeles Opera and San Francisco Opera.
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Productions
Movies
Straight Time
[ 1978 ] producer
[ 1978 ] producer
The Long Riders
[ 1980 ] producer
[ 1980 ] producer
A Small Circle of Friends
[ 1980 ] producer
[ 1980 ] producer
Tex
[ 1982 ] producer
[ 1982 ] producer
Impulse
[ 1984 ] producer
[ 1984 ] producer
Fandango
[ 1985 ] producer
[ 1985 ] producer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play
David Zinn, Stereophonic
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
David Zinn, Stereophonic
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design
David Zinn, Stereophonic
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Costume Design of a Play
David Zinn, An Enemy of the People
winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
David Zinn, Stereophonic
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
David Zinn, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical
David Zinn, Kimberly Akimbo
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
David Zinn, The Minutes
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Set Design for a Musical
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Set Design
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Costume Design of a Play
David Zinn, A Doll's House, Part 2
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Scenic Design
David Zinn, The Humans
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
David Zinn, The Humans
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design of a Play
David Zinn, Airline Highway
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
David Zinn, Fun Home
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design
David Zinn, The Flick
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Scenic Design
David Zinn, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Costume Design
David Zinn, Other Desert Cities
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design
David Zinn, The Pride
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Costume Design of a Play
David Zinn, In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Costume Design
David Zinn, In the Next Room
Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
David ZinnThe Mystery of Irma Vep
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Scenic Design
David Zinn, Chair
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Scenic Design
David Zinn, The Four of Us
Videos
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2023
VIDEO: Victoria Clark & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Perform 'Anagram' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Dec 27, 2022
FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording Will Be Released Tomorrow; Watch Lea Michele Sing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022
VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, and More in Rehearsal For FUNNY GIRL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022
VIDEO: Watch David Hyde Pierce and Ari'el Stachel in the New Music Video For 'Heart In Your Hands' from THE VISITOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2020
News
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre
Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale This Month For KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Detroit
Broadway In Detroit has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will go on sale this month for the show's upcoming run in March of 2025.
Broadway In Detroit has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will go on sale this month for the show's upcoming run in March of 2025.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January
FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
Interview: Good Guy Cheyenne Jackson Gets to Kiss in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles opening November 17, 2024 (with previews beginning November 12th). Sam Pinkleton directs the cast headlined by Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon as Georges and Albin with Ryan J. Haddad, Shannon Purser, George Salazar, Michael McDonald, Nicole Parker, El Beh, and Shea Diamond.
Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles opening November 17, 2024 (with previews beginning November 12th). Sam Pinkleton directs the cast headlined by Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon as Georges and Albin with Ryan J. Haddad, Shannon Purser, George Salazar, Michael McDonald, Nicole Parker, El Beh, and Shea Diamond.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre
What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre!
What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre!
THE NOTEBOOK Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on Vinyl
The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on special edition blue vinyl is now available for purchase. Find out where you can purchase the vinyl album here!
The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on special edition blue vinyl is now available for purchase. Find out where you can purchase the vinyl album here!
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway
All new photos have been released of the new cast of Stereophonic on Broadway! The production is now extended through January 12, 2025. Check out the photos below!
All new photos have been released of the new cast of Stereophonic on Broadway! The production is now extended through January 12, 2025. Check out the photos below!
Tickets On Sale Now For FUNNY GIRL in Boston
FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season.
FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season.
Reba McEntire Visits THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway
Country superstar Reba McEntire recently visited The Notebook on Broadway! The official Instagram page shared a photo of McEntire with the cast and a caption that read: 'Thank you so much for sharing your love and light with us today.' Take a look at the post here!
Country superstar Reba McEntire recently visited The Notebook on Broadway! The official Instagram page shared a photo of McEntire with the cast and a caption that read: 'Thank you so much for sharing your love and light with us today.' Take a look at the post here!
THE NOTEBOOK to Join National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Initiative
This Friday, November 1, The Notebook The Musical will join more than 1,300 sites around the world to “Light the World in Teal,” bringing awareness to Alzheimer's disease as National Alzheimer's Awareness Month continues throughout November. Learn more about the initiative.
This Friday, November 1, The Notebook The Musical will join more than 1,300 sites around the world to “Light the World in Teal,” bringing awareness to Alzheimer's disease as National Alzheimer's Awareness Month continues throughout November. Learn more about the initiative.
BTU's Designers Initiative to Launch With BEFORE THE CURTAIN RISES Series
Black Theatre United's Designers Initiative will launch with Before the Curtain Rises: The Designers Series, which will premiere Thursday, October 31, 2024 on BTU's YouTube Channel. Learn more about the series and see how to tune in!
Black Theatre United's Designers Initiative will launch with Before the Curtain Rises: The Designers Series, which will premiere Thursday, October 31, 2024 on BTU's YouTube Channel. Learn more about the series and see how to tune in!
A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to American Conservatory Theater
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of A Whynot Christmas Carol, a brand-new take on Charles Dickens’s timeless story of redemption, taking place Tuesday, November 26 through Sunday, December 24 at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater.
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of A Whynot Christmas Carol, a brand-new take on Charles Dickens’s timeless story of redemption, taking place Tuesday, November 26 through Sunday, December 24 at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater.
THE NOTEBOOK to Celebrate 250 Broadway Performances This Weekend
The Notebook, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, will celebrate 250 performances on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
The Notebook, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, will celebrate 250 performances on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Los Angeles Next Week
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the most critically-acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited three-week engagement, from October 15 – November 3, 2024.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the most critically-acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited three-week engagement, from October 15 – November 3, 2024.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway San Diego
'Kimberly Akimbo' brings teenage angst, youthful enthusiasm, and a little bit of ice skating and committing a felony to Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through October 13, 2024.
'Kimberly Akimbo' brings teenage angst, youthful enthusiasm, and a little bit of ice skating and committing a felony to Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through October 13, 2024.
SEX VARIANTS OF 1941: A STUDY OF HOMOSEXUAL PATTERNS Comes to NYU Skirball Next Month
NYU Skirball will present Sex Variants of 1941: A Study of Homosexual Patterns, a world premiere play with music from the award-winning theater company The Civilians, running November 14 – 24 at NYU Skirball.
NYU Skirball will present Sex Variants of 1941: A Study of Homosexual Patterns, a world premiere play with music from the award-winning theater company The Civilians, running November 14 – 24 at NYU Skirball.
Photo/Video: Carolee Carmello Leads KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO. The production stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello as Kimberly, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, and Pierce Wheeler.
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO. The production stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello as Kimberly, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, and Pierce Wheeler.
Review: FUNNY GIRL is Gorgeous at the Eccles Theater
The national tour of FUNNY GIRL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a gorgeous rendition of a timeless classic that runs the gamut of emotion from self-deprecating comedy to heart-wrenching drama to chill-inducing performance.
The national tour of FUNNY GIRL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a gorgeous rendition of a timeless classic that runs the gamut of emotion from self-deprecating comedy to heart-wrenching drama to chill-inducing performance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has David Zinn been nominated for?
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Stereophonic, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Stereophonic, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Minutes, Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Humans, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Airline Highway, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Flick, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises), Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Pride, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for In the Next Room (or the vibrator play), Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Next Room, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Chair and Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Four of Us.
What awards has David Zinn won?
David Zinn has received several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Stereophonic - Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stereophonic - Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Stereophonic - Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants - Outstanding Set Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants - Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical - Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans.
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