David Rockwell
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on David Rockwell:
Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More (Feb 19, 2026)
Australian Cast Announced for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL (Feb 16, 2026)
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Orpheum Theatre (Feb 11, 2026)
Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More (Feb 19, 2026)
Australian Cast Announced for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL (Feb 16, 2026)
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Orpheum Theatre (Feb 11, 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
Presumed Guilty
[ 1991 ] Dillon Bradley Rockwell
[ 1991 ] Dillon Bradley Rockwell
Eyes of the Beholder
[ 1992 ] G Station Attendant
[ 1992 ] G Station Attendant
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
[ 2004 ] Elsie's Cameraman
[ 2004 ] Elsie's Cameraman
Frogtown
[ 2011 ] Craig
[ 2011 ] Craig
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi
David Rockwell , BOOP! The Musical
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design
David Rockwell, She Loves Me
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Set Design for a Musical
David Rockwell, She Loves Me
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
David Rockwell, She Loves Me
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
David Rockwell, She Loves Me
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design
David Rockwell, On the Twentieth Century
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
David Rockwell, On the Twentieth Century
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
David Rockwell, You Can't Take it with You
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
David Rockwell, Kinky Boots
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
David Rockwell, Lucky Guy
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2011 - Hewes Design Award
David Rockwell, The Normal Heart
Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Set Design
David Rockwell, Hairspray
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
David Rockwell, Legally Blonde
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical
David Rockwell, Hairspray
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Design
David Rockwell , Hairspray
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Scenic Design
David Rockwell, Hairspray
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
David Rockwel, The Rocky Horror Show
Videos
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
Video: Jerry Mitchell Talks BECOMING NANCY at Birmingham Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-15 11:07:26
Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-04-12 14:54:44
News
Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More
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 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.
Australian Cast Announced for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
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.
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.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Orpheum Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - Feb 11, 2026
What did our critic think of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Orpheum Theatre?
by Christine Swerczek - Feb 11, 2026
What did our critic think of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Orpheum Theatre?
KINKY BOOTS National Tour to Play State Theatre New Jersey
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present the national tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots for four performances on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present the national tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots for four performances on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m.
Review: KINKY BOOTS at Capital One Hall
by David Friscic - Feb 4, 2026
“Get your freak/kink on” and show your tolerance for all---seems to be the message of the eternally popular musical plea for acceptance and inclusivity that constitutes the musical Kinky Boots.
by David Friscic - Feb 4, 2026
“Get your freak/kink on” and show your tolerance for all---seems to be the message of the eternally popular musical plea for acceptance and inclusivity that constitutes the musical Kinky Boots.
Review: REVIEW: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at ASU Gammage
by Herbert Paine - Jan 29, 2026
Titled after Neil Diamond’s 1976 album of the same name, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL aims for something more intimate and riskier than the average jukebox musical. Rather than simply charting a performer’s rise to fame, it presents a man in conversation with his past where he’s both haunted and sustained by the songs he wrote to survive it. The structure is unorthodox and quietly daring.
by Herbert Paine - Jan 29, 2026
Titled after Neil Diamond’s 1976 album of the same name, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL aims for something more intimate and riskier than the average jukebox musical. Rather than simply charting a performer’s rise to fame, it presents a man in conversation with his past where he’s both haunted and sustained by the songs he wrote to survive it. The structure is unorthodox and quietly daring.
Original Cast of FIVE: THE PARODY MUSICAL to Reunite at The Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
The original cast of the 2024 off-Broadway hit musical comedy FIVE: The Musical Parody reunites for the first time in a one-night-only benefit concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, in support of ACLU Minnesota.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
The original cast of the 2024 off-Broadway hit musical comedy FIVE: The Musical Parody reunites for the first time in a one-night-only benefit concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, in support of ACLU Minnesota.
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026
xProducers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026
xProducers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Dually Rousing and Intimate at the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - Jan 22, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is dually rousing and intimate.
by Tyler Hinton - Jan 22, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is dually rousing and intimate.
Mark Consuelos, Christopher Fitzgerald, and More Join FALLEN ANGELS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward. Learn more about the full cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward. Learn more about the full cast here!
CHESS on Broadway Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
A new block of tickets is now on sale for the first-ever Broadway revival CHESS for performances through Sunday, June 14, 2026. Learn more about the show and get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
A new block of tickets is now on sale for the first-ever Broadway revival CHESS for performances through Sunday, June 14, 2026. Learn more about the show and get tickets here!
Photos: New Look At Nick Fradiani and More In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
New production photos have been released for the national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. The tour stars Nick Fradiani and is currently playing in Seattle, with additional cities scheduled nationwide.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
New production photos have been released for the national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. The tour stars Nick Fradiani and is currently playing in Seattle, with additional cities scheduled nationwide.
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2026
Watch a video of Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” and Noah Silverman singing an acoustic version of “Not My Father's Son” from North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, with accompaniment by Callum Murphy on guitar.
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2026
Watch a video of Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” and Noah Silverman singing an acoustic version of “Not My Father's Son” from North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, with accompaniment by Callum Murphy on guitar.
Beechman Theatre to Present Andrea McArdle, Lillias White and More in Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
As 2026 approaches, the Laurie Beechma Theare is launching the “Legends In Residency,” featuring monthly performances in the first half of the year from Broadway’s original Annie Andrea McArdle, Tony winner Lillias White and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
As 2026 approaches, the Laurie Beechma Theare is launching the “Legends In Residency,” featuring monthly performances in the first half of the year from Broadway’s original Annie Andrea McArdle, Tony winner Lillias White and more.
ART Broadway Revival Recoups Investment
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2025
The Broadway revival of ART has reached recoupment during its limited engagement at the Music Box Theatre. The production stars Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris and is directed by Scott Ellis.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2025
The Broadway revival of ART has reached recoupment during its limited engagement at the Music Box Theatre. The production stars Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris and is directed by Scott Ellis.
What Restaurants are Opening in NYC in 2026?
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 13, 2025
There's so much to look forward to in 2026 and we have some news about the restaurants that will be debuting in the new year.
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 13, 2025
There's so much to look forward to in 2026 and we have some news about the restaurants that will be debuting in the new year.
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Australian Premiere Extends; Tickets on Sale for General Public December 11
by Gillian Blum - Dec 8, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio are announced a new release of tickets for the smash-hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 8, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio are announced a new release of tickets for the smash-hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
REVIEW: Taking The Rom Com Hit To Stage, PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Remains Faithful To The Movie
by Jade Kops - Dec 7, 2025
PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL brings Gerry Marshall (Director) and J.F. Lawton’s (screenwriter) unexpected hit romantic comedy to the musical theatre stage.
by Jade Kops - Dec 7, 2025
PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL brings Gerry Marshall (Director) and J.F. Lawton’s (screenwriter) unexpected hit romantic comedy to the musical theatre stage.
Review: KINKY BOOTS at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Nov 29, 2025
What did our critic think of KINKY BOOTS at Broadway San Jose?
by Linda Hodges - Nov 29, 2025
What did our critic think of KINKY BOOTS at Broadway San Jose?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has David Rockwell been nominated for?
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.
What awards has David Rockwell won?
David Rockwell has received several prestigious awards for his work in scenic design. He won Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for She Loves Me. He also earned Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for She Loves Me, as well as Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he received Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for She Loves Me. Rockwell was honored with the Hewes Design Award from The Hewes Awards for The Normal Heart. His achievements also include Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hairspray and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Rocky Horror Show.
Videos