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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


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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.' 
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.
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.
Original Cast Members Will Return For SWEPT AWAY on Broadway; Full Cast Revealed!

The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away will star the returning principal cast members from the show’s run at Berkeley Repertory and Arena Stage. Learn more about the full cast here!
New Cast Will Join HADESTOWN in London This Month

New casting has been announced for the West End production of multi award-winning Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London.
HADESTOWN To Be Presented At The Playhouse On Rodney Square in May 2025

The Delaware premiere of HADESTOWN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square starts in May 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Rachel Zegler, Jordan Fisher, John Gallagher Jr. Will Join Darren Criss for Elsie Fest 2024

The full line-up has been announced for Elsie Fest 2024 and we have all of the details!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Neumann been nominated for?

David Neumann has received several nominations for his work, including: - 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 - Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for FUTURITY.

What awards has David Neumann won?

David Neumann has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for his work on Distances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed.

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