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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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David Zinn Movies

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The Long Riders
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A Small Circle of Friends
[ 1980 ] producer
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[ 1984 ] producer
Fandango
[ 1985 ] producer

David Zinn Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play

David Zinn, Stereophonic


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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

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


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants


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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


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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


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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

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Photos: Celebration of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At The Museum of Broadway

One of this season's most well loved plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding is taking center stage at the Museum of Broadway! See photos from the event celebrating Jocelyn Bioh's Tony-nominated play below! 
Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2024 Nominees

The 2024 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 47 awards!
STEREOPHONIC Will Perform at the Tony Awards

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Stereophonic will be performing at the Tony Awards this weekend, despite earlier reports that they would not.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Recoups on Broadway

The revival of Henrik Ibsen’s masterwork An Enemy of the People, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, has recouped its $5.5 million capitalization. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
STEREOPHONIC to Perform on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK Next Week

Tune into Live With Kelly and Mark next week to see a performance from the Tony-nominated play Stereophonic! On Wednesday, June 12, cast members will appear on the daytime talk show to perform from the show. Live with Kelly and Mark is broadcast Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST on ABC. 
Museum of Broadway Adds Costumes From CATS, GIGI, JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, and More

The Museum of Broadway announced the debut of new costumes and accessories on-view now including CATS, Gigi, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, and more!
Video: Watch Will Buter and the Cast of STEREOPHONIC Talk Building the Band

Correspondent Anthony Mason visited the set of Stereophonic for CBS Mornings, where he discussed the Tony-nominated play with composer Will Butler and several cast members from the show. Butler brought Mason into the recording studio featured in the show and recalled the early days of collaborating with playwright David Adjmi before the songs had been written. Watch the full interview!
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

See photos and videos from The Museum of Broadway's celebration of Jaja's African Hair Braiding.
STEREOPHONIC On Broadway Will Extend Through January 5th

Stereophonic, the recipient of 13 Tony Award nominations, announced tonight at a private concert featuring Grammy winner Will Butler, that the production will extend on Broadway through January 5th, 2025.
Video: Juliana Canfield Talks Picking Back Up the Piano for STEREOPHONIC

Juliana Canfield, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the play Stereophonic, appeared on Good Morning America to discuss the show and her first Tony nomination. 'I was totally losing my mind,' she said of her nomination, one of 13 for the production, making it the most nominated play in Tony history. Watch the interview!
Review: Katerina McCrimmon's Star Shines Bright in FUNNY GIRL Revival at Segerstrom Center

This 2022 revival of the 1964 musical is quite enjoyable, not because of its new changes (via director Michael Mayer and Harvey Fierstein's new book) but thanks mostly to its lead star McCrimmon, who is reason enough to see this touring iteration. The show continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (with co-star Melissa Manchester) through June 9.
Michael Urie Joins Sutton Foster in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway

 Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie will star alongside Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway this summer! Tickets are on sale now!
Broadway Classic FUNNY GIRL Heads To Hartford's Bushnell This June!

The beloved Broadway show FUNNY GIRL is set to grace Hartford's Bushnell this June, bringing its iconic story and music to life for theater enthusiasts.
Sutton Foster Will Lead ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Beginning This Summer

 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS will open on Broadway this summer at The Hudson Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster! Foster will lead the Broadway cast, reprising her acclaimed performance as Winnifred the Woebegone.
Video: THE NOTEBOOK's Carson Stewart & Charlie J. Webb Sing 'Ghost'

Ensemble members Carson Stewart & Charlie J. Webb from The Notebook on Broadway performed a stripped-down version of 'Ghosts' by Ingrid Michaelson in the stairwell of the Schoenfeld Theatre.
Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White Will Appear in Conversation at the Museum of Broadway

Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director  Whitney White will engage in a creative conversation moderated by Susan Kelechi Watson (“This is Us”) to discuss their groundbreaking, five-time Tony Award-nominated “Best Play,” Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals

The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Photos: Go Inside the STEREOPHONIC Cast Album Listening Party

On Friday night, May 10th, the cast and creative team of Stereophonic gathered at the Friki Tiki in Midtown to celebrate and listen to the newly released cast album. Check out photos from the event here!

David Zinn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Zinn been nominated for?

David Zinn has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Stereophonic," Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Stereophonic," and Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "An Enemy of the People." He has also received nominations for Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Stereophonic" and "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," as well as Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Kimberly Akimbo." Other nominations include Best Costume Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants," Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants," and Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical." Zinn has also been recognized for his work with nominations such as Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Humans," Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Airline Highway," and Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Fun Home." Additionally, he received nominations for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Flick" and Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for productions like "The Select (The Sun Also Rises)" and "The Pride." Other nominations include Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)" and Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "In the Next Room." Zinn's nominations also extend to Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for productions like "Chair" and "The Four of Us."

What awards has David Zinn won?

David Zinn has won several awards for his work in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. He won the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Scenic Design for "Stereophonic," the BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Costume Design for "SpongeBob SquarePants," the Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Set Design for a Musical for "SpongeBob SquarePants," the Tony Awards for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical," and the Tony Awards for Best Scenic Design of a Play for "The Humans."

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