David Rockwell
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on David Rockwell:
Original Cast of FIVE: THE PARODY MUSICAL to Reunite at The Beechman (Jan 26, 2026)
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording (Jan 22, 2026)
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Dually Rousing and Intimate at the Eccles Theater (Jan 22, 2026)
Original Cast of FIVE: THE PARODY MUSICAL to Reunite at The Beechman (Jan 26, 2026)
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording (Jan 22, 2026)
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Dually Rousing and Intimate at the Eccles Theater (Jan 22, 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
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.
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?
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Runs At Cadillac Palace Theatre Through November 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has returned to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through November 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has returned to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through November 30.
DRAG RACE Winner Onya Nurve Exits KINKY BOOTS National Tour
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025
RuPaul's Drag Race winner Onya Nurve, aka Justin Woody, has exited the upcoming national tour of Kinky Boots. While no specific reason was given, the production revealed that Omari Collins ('Scarlett D. Von'Du') will be taking over the role of Lola.
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025
RuPaul's Drag Race winner Onya Nurve, aka Justin Woody, has exited the upcoming national tour of Kinky Boots. While no specific reason was given, the production revealed that Omari Collins ('Scarlett D. Von'Du') will be taking over the role of Lola.
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 numerous awards for his outstanding work in scenic design. His accolades include Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for She Loves Me, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for She Loves Me, and Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for She Loves Me. He also won Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for She Loves Me. Additionally, Rockwell received the Hewes Design Award from The Hewes Awards for The Normal Heart, 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.
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