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BIO

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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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[US Tour, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Set Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Costume Design
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic & Costume Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic & Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[Chicago, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2016]
Scenic Designer
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Costume Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Scenic, Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Costume Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Costume Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Costume Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Set Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
Costumes Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Assistant Costume Designer
 
[Chicago, 2006] Cancelled
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Costume Designer

Movies

Straight Time
[ 1978 ] producer
The Long Riders
[ 1980 ] producer
A Small Circle of Friends
[ 1980 ] producer
Tex
[ 1982 ] producer
Impulse
[ 1984 ] producer
Fandango
[ 1985 ] producer

Awards and Nominations


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

David Zinn, Stereophonic


winner
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


winner
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


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants

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

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
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


winner
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


winner
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

Videos

News


Video: Will Butler and STEREOPHONIC Cast Perform 'Masquerade'

Will Butler and the cast of Broadway's Stereophonic visited The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday to discuss the Tony-Award-winning play and perform 'Masquerade' from the show. Butler explained the show's genesis and introduced the song. Watch the interview and performance now!
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre

Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale This Month For KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Detroit

Broadway In Detroit has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will go on sale this month for the show's upcoming run in March of 2025.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January

FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
Interview: Good Guy Cheyenne Jackson Gets to Kiss in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles opening November 17, 2024 (with previews beginning November 12th). Sam Pinkleton directs the cast headlined by Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon as Georges and Albin with Ryan J. Haddad, Shannon Purser, George Salazar, Michael McDonald, Nicole Parker, El Beh, and Shea Diamond.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre

What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre!
THE NOTEBOOK Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on Vinyl

The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on special edition blue vinyl is now available for purchase. Find out where you can purchase the vinyl album here!
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway

All new photos have been released of the new cast of Stereophonic on Broadway! The production is now extended through January 12, 2025. Check out the photos below!
Tickets On Sale Now For FUNNY GIRL in Boston

FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season. 
Reba McEntire Visits THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway

Country superstar Reba McEntire recently visited The Notebook on Broadway! The official Instagram page shared a photo of McEntire with the cast and a caption that read: 'Thank you so much for sharing your love and light with us today.' Take a look at the post here!
THE NOTEBOOK to Join National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Initiative

This Friday, November 1, The Notebook The Musical will join more than 1,300 sites around the world to “Light the World in Teal,” bringing awareness to Alzheimer's disease as National Alzheimer's Awareness Month continues throughout November. Learn more about the initiative.
BTU's Designers Initiative to Launch With BEFORE THE CURTAIN RISES Series

Black Theatre United's Designers Initiative will launch with Before the Curtain Rises: The Designers Series, which will premiere Thursday, October 31, 2024 on BTU's YouTube Channel. Learn more about the series and see how to tune in!
A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to American Conservatory Theater

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of A Whynot Christmas Carol, a brand-new take on Charles Dickens’s timeless story of redemption, taking place Tuesday, November 26 through Sunday, December 24 at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater.
THE NOTEBOOK to Celebrate 250 Broadway Performances This Weekend

The Notebook, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, will celebrate 250 performances on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Los Angeles Next Week

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the most critically-acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited three-week engagement, from October 15 – November 3, 2024.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway San Diego

'Kimberly Akimbo' brings teenage angst, youthful enthusiasm, and a little bit of ice skating and committing a felony to Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through October 13, 2024.
SEX VARIANTS OF 1941: A STUDY OF HOMOSEXUAL PATTERNS Comes to NYU Skirball Next Month

NYU Skirball will present Sex Variants of 1941: A Study of Homosexual Patterns, a world premiere play with music from the award-winning theater company The Civilians, running November 14 – 24 at NYU Skirball.
Photo/Video: Carolee Carmello Leads KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO. The production stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello as Kimberly, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, and Pierce Wheeler.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Zinn been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Stereophonic, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Stereophonic, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Minutes, Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Humans, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Airline Highway, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Flick, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises), Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Pride, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for In the Next Room (or the vibrator play), Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Next Room, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Chair and Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Four of Us.

What awards has David Zinn won?

David Zinn has received several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Stereophonic - Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stereophonic - Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Stereophonic - Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants - Outstanding Set Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants - Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical - Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans.

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