David Korins
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards (Jun 2, 2026)
Final Tickets Will Be Available This Week for Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Run in HAMILTON in London (Jun 2, 2026)
Interview: John Ortiz on Finding Humanity & Hope in DOG DAY AFTERNOON (May 29, 2026)
BIO
Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire, Beetlejuice (Tony nom, Drama Desk award), Hamilton (Tony nom), War Paint (Tony nom), Dear Evan Hansen, Bandstand, Misery, Motown, Vanya and Sonia, Bring It On, The Pee-Wee Herman Show, Lombardi, and Passing Strange. TV: "91st Annual Academy Awards," "Grease: Live!" (Emmy award). Concert: Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Andrea Boccelli. Extensive Off-Broadway/regional theatre, hospitality, and experience design. Dad: Stella and Vivian.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
David Korins, Dog Day Afternoon
David Korins, Here Lies Love
David Korins, Here Lies Love
David Korins, Only Gold
winner
David Korins, Beetlejuice
David Korins, Beetlejuice
David Korins, War Paint
David Korins, Misery
David Korins, Hamilton
David Korins, Hamilton
David Korins, Here Lies Love
David Korins, Here Lies Love
David KorinsAssistance
David Korins, Chinglish
winner
David Korins, Chinglish
David Korins, Lombardi
winner
David Korins, When the Rain Stops Falling
David KorinsWhy Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them
winner
David Korins, Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them
winner
David Korins Sustained excellence of set design
winner
David Korins, Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them
David Korins, Hunting and Gathering
David Korins, Jack Goes Boating
David Korins, Essential Self-Defense
winner
David KorinsAce
David Korins, Jack Goes Boating
David Korins, Swimming in the Shallows
winner
David KorinsBlackbird
winner
David KorinsBlackbird
Videos
Video: Alex Lacamoire and BASURA Pay Tribute To Michael Greif On RENT 30th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-04-29 23:30:20
Video: Go Inside the First Rehearsal For BASURA at Alliance Theatre
by Michael Major - 2026-04-24 15:58:42
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'My Shot' For 'Hamilten' Music Video
by Michael Major - 2025-11-24 11:06:42
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - 2025-10-21 12:00:05
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-16 16:39:23
Lin-Manuel Miranda Surprises Grand Central With Piano Performance for 'Dear New York' Exhibit
by Michael Major - 2025-10-16 11:39:47
Video: Andrew Resnick Unpacks the Music of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-07 15:15:40
Video: Go Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 10:27:25
Video: Michael Park Sings 'Rebellious Children' in MYTHIC at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Michael Major - 2025-09-26 15:47:12
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Phillipa Soo Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-04 10:37:38
BEETLEJUICE Will Celebrate Return to Broadway With '41 Days of October' Events
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-04 09:30:40
Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-11 15:12:08
Video: HAMILTON Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway With Mega-Mix Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-06 23:55:26
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, & The Roots Perform a 'Classroom Instruments' HAMILTON Medley
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-06 10:39:38
News
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Final tickets will be released to purchase this week for Leslie Odom, Jr.’s sold-out run in the London production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace. Learn more here!
by David Clarke - May 29, 2026
As Detective Fucco, John Ortiz brings depth to a character who could be reduced to a stereotype. He discusses the show's timely themes, Stephen Adly Guirgis' adaptation, and the Tony-nominated creative team helping bring the production to life.
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 29, 2026
For musical fans, it's been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. Beetlejuice: The Musical has crossed the pond and landed in London. It's loud, brash, and certainly won't please Tim Burton purists.
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2026
Alliance Theatre has released a sneak peek of Zack Calderon (Nunu), Nathan Diaz (Dani), and Dario Alvarez (José) performing 'I Can Hear the Stars' from BASURA, the world premiere musical now playing through July 12, 2026 on the Coca-Cola Stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Tickets are on sale for The Who's Tommy this week at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace in Cleveland, featuring original creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff's Tony-nominated revival.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The full cast for the UK and Ireland tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE has been announced, with Gabriel Vick leading as Daniel Hillard alongside a company of performers set to visit Birmingham, Newcastle, Dublin, Glasgow, and more cities.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The national touring production of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, based on the 1993 film, is set to play Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall for eight performances as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series.
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026
The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Broadway star Andy Karl will lead the Perth season of BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre, with Jenni Little joining as Barbara Maitland while Elise McCann takes parental leave. Several cast members reprise their roles from Melbourne.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway production BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is set to open at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in Brisbane, led by Broadway star Andy Karl, with Australian performer Jenni Little joining the cast as Barbara Maitland.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Hanover Theatre announced the 2nd North American Tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE will play its Main Stage in Worcester, MA, starring Craig Allen Smith in the title role alongside Melissa Campbell.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Broadway touring production of MRS. DOUBTFIRE will play the Kauffman Center in Kansas City for eight performances as part of the PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
by Jennifer Broski - May 17, 2026
The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Hamilton will welcome five new cast members to its Broadway company. Lauren Mariasoosay will take over the role of Eliza Hamilton, alongside Marcus John as Alexander Hamilton.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
The Museum of Broadway has revealed its next special exhibit will celebrate the Craft of Broadway Puppetry. The exhibit, produced with the American Theater for Puppetry Arts and the Broadway Legacy Foundation, will open to the public in May.
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2026
Awards season has arrived! While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Do any of this season's shows stand a chance at making history? Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Black Theatre United has revealed the designers for this year’s BTU Design Expo, alongside the launch of the new BTU Design Expo App. The 2026 Expo brings together leading theatre designers alongside emerging and early-career artists.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Dog Day Afternoon, Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Here Lies Love, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Only Gold, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Misery, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Assistance, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Chinglish, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Chinglish, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Lombardi, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained excellence of set design, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hunting and Gathering, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jack Goes Boating, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Essential Self-Defense, Outstanding Set Design (Kevin Kline Awards) for Ace, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Jack Goes Boating, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Swimming in the Shallows, Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blackbird and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Blackbird.
David Korins has received numerous awards for his work in scenic design. His accolades include: - Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beetlejuice - Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Chinglish - Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling - Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them - Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence of Set Design - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them - Outstanding Set Design (Kevin Kline Awards) for Ace - Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blackbird - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Blackbird.
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