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

[1978]Straight Time producer

[1980]The Long Riders producer

[1980]A Small Circle of Friends producer

[1982]Tex producer

[1984]Impulse producer

[1985]Fandango producer

David Zinn Awards and Nominations

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

David Zinn, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

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 - 2012 - Outstanding Scenic Design

David Zinn, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Costume Design

David Zinn, Other Desert Cities

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Costume Design of a Play

David Zinn, In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)

David Zinn Videos

David Zinn News


Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Cast and Creatives Meet the Press

Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli will star in Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People! The duo, along with members of the creative team, met the press yesterday. Check out photos here!

Full Broadway Cast Set For THE NOTEBOOK

Full casting has been announced for the Broadway company of The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Find out who is joining the new musical here!

Michael Imperioli Will Make Broadway Debut Opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Emmy & SAG Award winner Michael Imperioli will make his Broadway debut opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. We have all the details on when the play will arrive, which theatre it will play, and more!

Review: FUNNY GIRL National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Funny Girl is a semi-biographical musical that follows real-life actress, singer, and comedian Fanny Brice. The story explores her humble beginnings as a struggling stage performer who dreams of making it big with the famed Ziegfeld Follies as well as her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Through it all, Fanny defies the odds and becomes one of the greatest stars of her generation. Following out-of-town tryouts in Boston and Philadelphia, the original production starring Barbra Streisand opened on March 26th, 1964 at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.

Tickets For FUNNY GIRL at Playhouse Square On Sale Tomorrow

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Cleveland for a limited three-week engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets!

STEREOPHONIC Extended for Three Additional Weeks at Playwrights Horizons

Playwrights Horizons will present a three-week final extension of David Adjmi’s Stereophonic, directed by Daniel Aukin with original songs by Oscar nominee and Grammy winner Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Live Stream Final Week of Broadway Run

The League of Live Stream Theater will partner with Manhattan Theatre Club to present the Broadway sensation Jaja's African Hair Braiding via live stream.

Review Roundup: David Adjmi's STEREOPHONIC at Playwrights Horizons

Playwrights Horizons is now presenting David Adjmi's Stereophonic, directed by Daniel Aukin with original songs by Oscar nominee and Grammy winner Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire. The world premiere production runs through November 26 on the Mainstage at Playwrights Horizons. Let's see what the critics are saying!

Joy Woods, Ryan Vasquez & More to Star in THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway

Get the latest updates on the Broadway musical adaptation of 'The Notebook.' Discover the cast, including Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez, and find out the opening date and venue details.

Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed

Explore the photos from the star-studded opening night party of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE. Featuring Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, and more, this exclusive collection takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated production.

Review Roundup: Stephen Sondheim's Final Musical, HERE WE ARE, is Now Open at The Shed!

Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, has officially opened at The Shed. Read the reviews for Here We Are here!

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Blumenthal Performing Arts

They haven't fixed the clunky storytelling or finally used actual Fanny Brice material, but FUNNY GIRL still scores big when it comes equipped with an electrifying lead and a top-notch cast.

Photos: First Look at the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed

Production photos from the final Stephen Sondheim musical, Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Sondheim, have been released, ahead of its Opening Night at The Shed’s Griffin Theater. Check out the photos here!

Playwrights Horizons Extends World Premiere of STEREOPHONIC

Playwrights Horizons will present a one-week extension of Stereophonic, a world premiere production directed by Daniel Aukin with original songs by Will Butler. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the pressures and breakthroughs of an up-and-coming rock band in 1976.

Single Tickets for MOTHER PLAY Starring Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger To Go On Sale Tomorrow

Single tickets for Second Stage Theater's upcoming world premiere of Paula Vogel’s MOTHER PLAY will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 17 at 12pm. 

Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Extends at The Shed

The highly anticipated world premiere production of Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, has been extended by popular demand through January 21, 2024. Find out how to get tickets for the new performances here!

VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater

Watch Kimberly Akimbo cast members Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey show audiences where to eat when they come to see the show on Broadway!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extended Through Late November

Get the latest updates on JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, the hit Broadway show that has been extended. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on stage.

Kimberly Akimbo 2-LP Vinyl Edition to be Released in January

Get ready to experience the acclaimed 'KIMBERLY AKIMBO' Broadway cast album in a brand new way with the upcoming 2-LP vinyl edition. Find out more about this special release and relive the magic of this Tony Award-winning musical.

Photos/Video: First Look at the North American Tour of FUNNY GIRL

Hello, gorgeous! All new photos and video footage have been released from the North American Tour of Funny Girl. Check them out here!

David Zinn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

David Zinn has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Kimberly Akimbo," Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Minutes," and Best Costume Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants." He has also received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, both for "SpongeBob SquarePants." Additionally, he has been nominated for Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Zinn's nominations also include Best Costume Design of a Musical and Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical," Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Doll's House, Part 2," and Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Humans." Other nominations include Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Airline Highway," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Fun Home," Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Flick," and Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "In the Next Room." Zinn has also received nominations at The Lortels for Outstanding Scenic Design for "The Select (The Sun Also Rises)," Outstanding Costume Design for "Other Desert Cities," and Outstanding Scenic Design for "The Pride." Furthermore, he has been nominated for Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)," Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "In the Next Room," and Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Mystery of Irma Vep." Zinn's nominations also include Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for "Chair" and "The Four of Us."

David Zinn has won several awards for his work in the Broadway industry. Some of his notable wins include Best Costume Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants," Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical," and Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Humans."

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