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David Rockwell

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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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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David Rockwell Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Original Scenic Designer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Scenic Design
 
[US Tour, 2020]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Design
 
[West End, 2019]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sets
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Set Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Design
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Design
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Scenic Design
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Set Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[New York, 2016]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Set Design
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Desgin
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Set Design
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
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[West End, 2010]
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[West End, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
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[Las Vegas, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Scenic Designer
 
[Toronto, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[US Tour, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer

David Rockwell Movies

Presumed Guilty
[ 1991 ] Dillon Bradley Rockwell
Eyes of the Beholder
[ 1992 ] G Station Attendant
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
[ 2004 ] Elsie's Cameraman
Frogtown
[ 2011 ] Craig

David Rockwell Awards and Nominations


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

David Rockwell Videos

David Rockwell News


A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Raises $750,000 For Parkinson's Foundation


​​​​​​​ The producing team behind A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $750,000 in honor of singer, songwriter, and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease.

Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center!


The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Performing Arts Center May 8–9, 2024.

Photos: Exclusive! Go inside Kristin Chenoweth's KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD! for Roundabout Theater Company


On Monday, Roundabout Theatre Company presented Emmy & Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth in KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD, a special benefit concert. BroadwayWorld went inside the star-studded event! Check out photos of Kristin along with some very special guests!

DOUBT: A PARABLE Plays Final Broadway Performance


Roundabout Theatre Company concludes its limited engagement of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable on April 21, 204.

Photos: Joel Grey Celebrates 92nd Birthday at CABARET


On Thursday, April 11, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrated Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre. See photos here!

Photos: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Celebrates Joel Grey's 92nd Birthday!


Last night, the company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre. See photos of the show's Academy and Tony-winning star with the production's stars, Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin. 

Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy


Last night, the company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club wilkommened some very special guests to their immersive nightclub home! Eddie Redmayne currently in previews as the ‘Emcee’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrated Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre.

Review: Transport Back to the '60s with the Lively Musical HAIRSPRAY!


This week, the touring production of HAIRSPRAY presented by Broadway Across Canada made its stop in Vancouver. Playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 2nd the 7th, the musical made an indelible mark in Vancouver theatre as a truly memorable and energetic show. 

Review: PRETTY WOMAN at the Eccles Theater is Appealing


The national tour of PRETTY WOMAN, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is an appealing adaptation of the 1990 film that makes for a romantic, feel-good night out.

DOUBT: A PARABLE Enters Final 3 Weeks of Performances


Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable. You have three weeks left to see the show - learn how to purchase tickets!

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Brings Its Love Story To The BJCC Concert Hall This Spring


Experience the magic of Broadway as PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL comes to the BJCC Concert Hall. Don't miss this iconic show from April 30 to May 5.

Photos: Check Out Additional Photos From PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland Tour


More production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, currently playing at Milton Keynes Theatre until Saturday 30 March 2024, before continuing on tour. Check out the photos here!

Tickets Go On Sale For HAIRSPRAY in Dallas This Week


The Dallas engagement of HAIRSPRAY  will go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play June 18-30 in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Video: Lewberger Sings 'Sweet Caroline' with Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE


Comedy band Lewberger, with bandmates Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, & Hughie Stone Fish, were in for a surprise when they visited A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. Watch as the band is invited on stage to sing 'Sweet Caroline' with the cast during curtain call!

Photos: Go Inside Theatre Communications Group's 2024 Gala


Theatre Communications Group presented its 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories at The Edison Ballroom. The Gala featured performances from PigPen Theatre Co., Nichelle Lewis, Judine Somerville, Tracee Beazer, Jacqueline Arnold and Aisha Jackson. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Aisha Jackson, LaChanze & More to Take Part in 2024 TCG Gala: OUR STORIES


Theatre Communications Group has revealed the performers for the 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories, which will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at The Edison Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: DOUBT Returns To Broadway Starring Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan


The first Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. See what the critics are saying!

Boss Baby Brody Sings 'Sweet Caroline' at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE


Viral dancer and entertainer Boss Baby Brody is the latest of stars to join the cast of A Beautiful Noise on stage! Watch as Brody sings Sweet Caroline!

DOUBT Announces Extension Ahead of Opening Night


Roundabout Theatre Company just announced by popular demand a one-week extension of the new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt.

Video: Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo Sings 'Sweet Caroline' with Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE


Theresa Caputo is best known for the TLC reality television series Long Island Medium, but she's also a massive Neil Diamond fan! Watch as she sings 'Sweet Caroline' with the cast of A Beautiful Noise during curtain call!

David Rockwell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Rockwell been nominated for?

David Rockwell has been nominated for several awards for his scenic design work on various Broadway shows. These nominations 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," Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "She Loves Me," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "She Loves Me," Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "On the Twentieth Century," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "On the Twentieth Century," Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "You Can't Take It with You," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Kinky Boots," Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Lucky Guy," Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for "The Normal Heart," Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for "Hairspray," Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Legally Blonde," Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hairspray," Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Hairspray," Best Scenic Design at the Tony Awards for "Hairspray," and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Rocky Horror Show."

What awards has David Rockwell won?

David Rockwell has won several awards for his scenic design work on Broadway productions. These 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," Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "She Loves Me," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "She Loves Me," and the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for "The Normal Heart." Additionally, he received the Outstanding Set Design - Musical award 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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