David Gallo
Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE's Debbie Allen Celebrates Oscar Honor (Feb 26, 2026)
Video: Debbie Allen Previews Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE (Nov 25, 2025)
Bradley Stryker, Tripp Taylor, and More Join JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE (Nov 24, 2025)
BIO
David Gallo has designed over 30 Broadway production, including Memphis, First Date, The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony Award for Best Scenic Design), The Mountaintop, Reasons to Be Pretty, Xanadu, Company, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Working with August Wilson from 1996 until his death, David designed the premire productions of Wilson's later works, including King Hedley II, Jitney, Gem of the Ocean, and Radio Golf, the latter two of with each garnered him Tony nominations. Other awards: Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Ovation, Obie, LA Drama Critics, Outer Critics Circle, NAACP.
Photos
Guy Davis, David Gallo, Kenny Leon, Jasmine Guy, James A. Williams
L-R, bottom row: Lynn Nottage, third place finalist Tyler Edwards, second place finalist Christian Helem, Hilda Willis, first place finalist Saidah Wade, and Crystal Dickinson
From: Photo Flash: Lynn Nottage, David Gallo et al. with August Wilson Monologue Competition Winners
Productions
Awards and Nominations
David Gallo, Jitney
David Gallo, August Wilson's Jitney
David Gallo, The Mountaintop
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David GalloHigh
David Gallo, A Catered Affair
David Gallo, Radio Golf
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David Gallo, Radio Golf
David Gallo, Radio Golf
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David Gallo, The Drowsy Chaperone
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David Gallo, The Drowsy Chaperone
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David Gallo, The Drowsy Chaperone
David Gallo, Gem of the Ocean
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David Gallo, Wonder Of The World
David Gallo, Wonder of the World
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David Gallo, King Hedley II
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David Gallo, Jitney
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David Gallo, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club)
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David Gallo, Jitney
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David Gallo, Jitney
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David Gallo, The Wild Party
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David Gallo, The Wild Party
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David Gallo, Bunny, Bunny
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David Gallo, Bunny Bunny
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David Gallo, Bunny Bunny
David Gallo, Machinal
Videos
Video: Debbie Allen Previews Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 13:04:46
VIDEO: Go Inside the Student Matinee of JITNEY at the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-20 07:44:08
VIDEO: Lea Salonga Sings 'Not While I'm Around' From SWEENEY TODD
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-02 14:54:10
VIDEO: Lea Salonga, Jett Pangan Preview 'A Little Priest' from SWEENEY TODD
by Oliver Oliveros - 2019-09-25 15:54:28
TV: Watch Highlights of John Larroquette, Will Swenson & More in NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-03-18 12:04:23
VIDEO: Carolee Carmello, Andrea Burns and More in Two River's PAMELA'S FIRST MUSICAL
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-18 17:57:39
VIDEO: Andrea Burns, Carolee Carmello, and the Cast of PAMELA's FIRST MUSICAL Reveal Their First Musicals
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-07 14:19:31
VIDEO: Cindy Lou Grows Up in Highlights from WHO'S HOLIDAY Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - 2017-11-27 16:44:51
VIDEO: Meet Cindy! Lesli Margherita Debuts Her WHO'S HOLIDAY Character in New Promo
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-11-24 10:57:57
Video: Opening Night Gala of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER's Asian Tour
by Robert Diamond - 2015-07-08 20:05:48
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights from MEMPHIS in the West End!
by Stage Tube - 2014-10-21 17:39:40
TV: Memphis Lives in Them! In Rehearsal with the West End Company of MEMPHIS
by TV - On the Road - 2014-10-08 10:20:55
STAGE TUBE: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Star Saul Williams Stops by MORNING JOE
by Stage Tube - 2014-06-30 12:06:59
STAGE TUBE: Saul Williams Talks Playing the Lead in HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME on CBS
by Stage Tube - 2014-06-30 12:02:53
AUDIO: Preview Three Tracks from Broadway's New Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-05-30 13:12:48
STAGE TUBE: Cast & Crew of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME on Bringing Tupac to Broadway at Schomburg Center's Theater Talk Panel
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-05-13 13:09:01
News
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 26, 2026
Tony Award-nominee Debbie Allen was recently honored with an Academy Honorary Award. An event was held to celebrate Allen's honor, featuring cast members from Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and more. Check out photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025
Entertainment icon Debbie Allen, who is directing the forthcoming Broadway revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, recently visited Sherri to talk about her wide-spanning career. During the conversation, she previewed the new Broadway production and the August Wilson play shared how it came together. Watch the interview now.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone which will play Broadway's Barrymore Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
The Off-Broadway production of KOWALSKI, written by Gregg Ostrin and directed by Colin Hanlon, has its sights set on Broadway for an early Fall 2025 run.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Gregg Ostrin’s Kowalski, directed by Colin Hanlon, has extended its Off-Broadway run at The Duke on 42nd Street. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
Kowalski, a new play by Gregg Ostrin, directed by Colin Hanlon, that delves deep into the mind of one of America's most iconic playwrights, Tennessee Williams, as he meets Marlon Brando for the first time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024
Kowalski, a new play by Gregg Ostrin, directed by Colin Hanlon, that delves deep into the mind of one of America’s most iconic playwrights, Tennessee Williams, as he meets Marlon Brando for the first time will get its New York Debut. Learn how to attend.
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 15, 2023
There is no need to stress about planning the last-minute dinner plans because Journey NYC at 27 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010 is here to make your life a lot easier with special 3 course pre-fixe menu.
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 6, 2023
Journey, the chic restaurant and lounge, located on 24th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, has so much to offer you will want to make plans to visit again and again.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023
Craig Bierko, Bebe Neuwirth, Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders, Maulik Pancholy, Noah Ricketts, Sharon Brown, Seth Rudetsky, Erik Bottcher, Julian Elijah Martinez, Kevyn Morrow, and Frank Wood among others, attended Opening Night of Pay the Writer on August 21, 2023. See photos from the opening night celebration!
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 19, 2023
Production photos have been released for Pay the Writer. The world premiere of the new comedy-drama by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O’Dell (Back Roads) stars Ron Canada (Network, Wedding Crashers, “The West Wing”), Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Marcia Cross (“Desperate Housewives,” “Melrose Place”), and Bryan Batt (“Mad Men,” 12 Years a Slave, Jeffrey). Check them out here!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023
Previews for Pay the Writer will begin this Sunday, August 13 at 7:30 PM with a sold-out performance benefiting Writers Guild of America. Due to the overwhelming support shown for the show and WGA, the producers have added two additional benefit performances on Monday, August 14 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, August 20 at 2:00 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023
Learn more about how Broadway star Brenda Braxton joins the production team of 'Pay the Writer' and adds her talent to this captivating show. Find out what her role is and how her involvement enhances the production.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023
Pay the Writer, the world premiere of a new comedy-drama by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O’Dell, will open August 21, 2023 Off-Broadway at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2023
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL' as it takes center stage in Chicago this month. Witness the incredible journey of Lloyd Price's musical career and be enthralled by his iconic hits.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical in Chicago!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023
Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical has announced the cast for the show’s Chicago premiere. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023
Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, will present the Ninth Broadway technical “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center on campus, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase, NY.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2023
JOURNEY, a unique dining entertainment enterprise from Tony Award winning producer Marc Routh, introduces theatrical gastronomy to New York City with an exciting blend of immersive video installations, fine dining, fashion tech, and theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023
Tickets are now on sale for the Chicago premiere of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. See who is starring in the production, and how to purchase tickets!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Set Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jitney, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for August Wilson's Jitney, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Mountaintop, Outstanding Set Design (Kevin Kline Awards) for High, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Catered Affair, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Radio Golf, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Radio Golf, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Radio Golf, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Gem of the Ocean, Noteworthy/Unusual Effects (The Hewes Awards) for Wonder Of The World, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Wonder of the World, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for King Hedley II , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Jitney, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club), Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jitney, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jitney, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Wild Party, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Wild Party, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Bunny, Bunny, Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bunny Bunny , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Bunny Bunny and Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Machinal.
David Gallo has won several prestigious awards for his work in set and scenic design. He received the Outstanding Set Design award at the Kevin Kline Awards for High, and the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for Radio Golf. For The Drowsy Chaperone, he was honored with Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards. Additionally, he won Noteworthy/Unusual Effects at The Hewes Awards for Wonder Of The World. His work on King Hedley II earned him Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Gallo received Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortel Awards for Jitney, along with Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for the same production. For The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club), he won Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards, and Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortel Awards. He also earned Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Bunny, Bunny, along with Best Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortel Awards for Bunny Bunny.
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