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BIO

Neumann's work has been seen in An Octoroon and Futurity (Soho Rep), Underground Railroad Game (Ars Nova), Hagoromo (Wendy Whelan, Jock Soto) and Home (BAM), The Antipodes (Signature Theatre).


He has been a collaborator and performer with Laurie Anderson, Big Dance Theater, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Doug Elkins. As a director, he has worked on The Object Lesson (NYTW, BAM). Recipient of three Bessie Awards for dance/performance, nominee for two Lucille Lortel and one Helen Hayes Award for choreography.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
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[Off-Broadway]
1989
Belarius

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Child

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Movement
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreography
 
[West End, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Movement Consultant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

David NeumannDistances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreography

David Neumann, Hadestown

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreographer

David Neumann, Hadestown

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Choreography

David Neumann, Hadestown

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer

David Neumann, Hadestown

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer

David Neumann, The Total Bent

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Choreographer

David NeumannFUTURITY

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News


SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date

Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing. 
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
HADESTOWN Begins Performances At Harris Center For The Arts In December

The Tony- and Grammy-winning Best Musical Hadestown will play for six performances at the Harris Center for the Arts from December 12-15.
Video: Highlights from SWEPT AWAY on Broadway

Swept Away officially opened on Broadway last week and we now have your first look at the cast in action. Watch highlights from the show in this video!
Photos: Judd Apatow Visits SWEPT AWAY

The Longacre Theatre welcomed a very special visitor last week! Director Judd Apatow caught a performance of Swept Away and posed with the cast afterwards. Check out photos from the special visit below.
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song

The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
The Tank Presents TESTING2, Created By Soomi Kim And Laura Peterson

The Tank will present Testing2, a new performance piece created by Soomi Kim (Body Through Which The Dream Flows), choreographed by Laura Peterson (Co-Founder, Open Arts Studio, Laura Peterson Choreography) and Kim, and performed by Kim and Peterson. 
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call

Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call

The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers

The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers

All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY

In this video, watch as Seth and Scott visit the Longacre Theatre and chat all about the much anticipated new show, Swept Away, which is now in previews on Broadway.
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway

Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London

New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
SWEPT AWAY Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets

Ahead of their first preview, lottery and rush tickets have been announced for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Find out how to get discounted rush and lottery tickets to the Broadway show.
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More

Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY Press Preview

Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Meet the Cast of SWEPT AWAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!
Watch: SWEPT AWAY Music Video Featuring the Broadway Cast

A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.
Under the Radar 20th Anniversary Festival Unveils Full Programming

Under the Radar has revealed the lineup of productions for the 20th Anniversary festival, reimagined for the second year as a citywide event, and the largest edition of the festival to date. See full programming and learn how to attend.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Neumann been nominated for?

Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Distances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hadestown, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Total Bent and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for FUTURITY.

What awards has David Neumann won?

David Neumann has received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for his work on Distances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed.

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