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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

 
[US Tour, 2026]
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2026]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
Scenic Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Set Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Scenic Designer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Toronto, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Scenic Design
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Set Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Scenic Designer
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Production Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2015]
Set Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Design
 
[West End, 2014]
Set Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Production Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008] Cancelled
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[New York, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[New York, 2005]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

David Korins, Here Lies Love

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, Here Lies Love

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, Only Gold


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, War Paint

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)

David Korins, Misery

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

David Korins, Hamilton

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design

David Korins, Hamilton

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, Here Lies Love

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

David Korins, Here Lies Love

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

David KorinsAssistance

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

David Korins, Chinglish


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2012 - Hewes Design Award

David Korins, Chinglish

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

David Korins, Lombardi


winner
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, When the Rain Stops Falling

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David KorinsWhy Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

David Korins, Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them


winner
Obie Awards - 2009 - Design

David Korins Sustained excellence of set design


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Scenic Design

David Korins, Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

David Korins, Hunting and Gathering

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

David Korins, Jack Goes Boating

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

David Korins, Essential Self-Defense


winner
Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

David KorinsAce

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, Jack Goes Boating

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Korins, Swimming in the Shallows


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Set Designs - Play

David KorinsBlackbird


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2004 - Scenic Design

David KorinsBlackbird

Videos

News


HAMILTON Edition Monopoly Board Game is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

An all new Hamilton version of the iconic board game MONOPOLY has been released from The Op Games and Hasbro. This special edition of the game honors one of the most celebrated Broadway musicals of all time while marking its 10th anniversary.
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'My Shot' For 'Hamilten' Music Video
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2025

The Broadway cast of Hamilton took to the streets of New York City for a special 10th-anniversary performance of “My Shot.” Led by Trey Curtis in the title role, the video features the current stars of the Broadway production performing the hit song.
RAGTIME 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released digitally on January 9, 2026.
Concord Theatricals Secures HAMILTON Global Licensing Rights; Teen Edition Expected in 2028
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

Concord Theatricals will take on exclusive worldwide secondary stage licensing rights for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON, expanding the reach of the landmark musical to theaters around the globe.
Tickets on Sale For HAMILTON in Chicago This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Broadway In Chicago announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12 online or in person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.
The Museum of Broadway to Launch THE ROCKETTES 100TH ANNIVERSARY: A CENTURY OF SISTERHOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Rockettes: The exhibit, entitled The Rockettes 100th Anniversary: A Century of Sisterhood.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE National Tour is Coming to Stifel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

MRS. DOUBTFIRE 2nd North American tour is coming to Stifel Theatre. The critically acclaimed production features Craig Allen Smith in the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire (everyone's favorite Scottish nanny).
RAGTIME Extends on Broadway Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has extended performances by popular demand through June 14, 2026.
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Nov 6, 2025

What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at National Arts Centre?
Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Bat Boy: The Musical is now running at New York City Center, featuring several brand-new songs and revised book by the original creators. See what the critics are saying here...
Tickets Now on Sale For BEETLEJUICE in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

Beetlejuice The Musical is ready to haunt the West End. Beetlejuice crosses the pond next year, where it will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE Begins Performances at The Covey Center for the Arts in December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The Covey Center for the Arts has announced that MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the smash hit musical comedy based on the beloved movie, will be coming to Provo from Dec. 4-6. Tickets are on sale now. 
Tickets to BEETLEJUICE at the Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale at The Raymond F. Kravis Center this week. Learn more!
MRS. DOUBTFIRE Comes to the State Theatre New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Mrs. Doubtfire, the smash hit musical comedy is coming to New Brunswick. State Theatre New Jersey will present Mrs. Doubtfire – The New Musical Comedy this weekend.
Dates Set For BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning in May 2026. Now, the dates have been set for the upcoming run.
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for New York City Center's upcoming production of Bat Boy! Watch videos of the cast rehearsing 'Hold Me, Bat Boy,' as well as Kerry Butler and Gabi Currubba singing 'Three Bedroom House.'
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Oct 17, 2025

Por fin llega a los teatros una de las adaptaciones más esperadas. EL GRAN SHOWMAN aterrizará en el Hipódromo de Bristol (Reino Unido) el 15 de marzo de 2026 con una espectacular producción que durará hasta el 10 de mayo.
Review Roundup: RAGTIME Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025

The curtain has risen on Ragtime, now running at Lincoln Center Theater on Broadway. Read all the reviews to see what the critics had to say about the new revival, directed by Lear deBessonet.
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025

Rehearsals have officially begin for teh New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Muscial. Watch in this video as Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy) and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) perform 'Mine, All Mine', which has been added since the London production.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Surprises Grand Central With Piano Performance for 'Dear New York' Exhibit
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda gave commuters an impromptu concert at Grand Central. Watch a video of Miranda playing some of his greatest hits on the piano, including songs from Hamilton and Encanto.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Korins been nominated for?

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.

What awards has David Korins won?

David Korins has won several prestigious awards for his scenic design work. He received the Outstanding Scenic Design award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Beetlejuice. He earned the Hewes Design Award from The Hewes Awards for Chinglish, as well as Scenic Design from The Hewes Awards for Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, and again for Blackbird. Korins won Outstanding Scenic Design from The Lortels for When the Rain Stops Falling. He was honored with Outstanding Set Design of a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, and also received Outstanding Set Designs - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Blackbird. Additionally, he was recognized for sustained excellence of set design with a Design award from the Obie Awards. His work on Ace earned him the Outstanding Set Design award from the Kevin Kline Awards.

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