David Hamilton News

HAMILTON set designer David Korins is giving fans an inside look at the design process for the West End transfer of one of Broadway's biggest smash hits. Watch his Instagram video below to check out the set building process from sketches to the finished product

Piedmont Players Theatre kicks off its new season with an international theatre project celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.

Piedmont Players Theatre kicks off its new season with an international theatre project celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.

Ever wonder what Hamilton would look like on a completely different set? In a recent interview with Variety, Hamilton director Thomas Kail and scenic designer David Korins chatted about how they landed on the final concept for his design.

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith co-bill their popular Christmas tour this holiday season, which will be joined for the second consecutive year by Republic recording artist Jordan Smith, Season 9 winner of NBC's “The Voice.”

You might have seen scenic designer David Korins' work in one of four theatres this spring- the Richard Rodgers, the Bernard B. Jacobs, the Music Box or the Nederlander. It's his design for War Paint which has earned him his second Tony nomination and he's telling us why he thinks this theatre season has been a stellar one. 

Sotheby's recently announced that David Korins, Tony-nominated set designer for Hamilton the musical and the recently-opened Dear Evan Hansen - among his many other accomplishments - will serve as Creative Director for Sotheby's Americana Week. David will design a multi-floor installation in our New York headquarters, responding to the centuries of American history and craftsmanship on view. The Americana Week exhibitions open to the public today 11 January.

Sotheby's has announced that David Korins, Tony-nominated set designer for Hamilton the musical and the recently-opened Dear Evan Hansen - among his many other accomplishments - will serve as Creative Director for Sotheby's Americana Week. David will design a multi-floor installation in our New York headquarters, responding to the centuries of American history and craftsmanship on view. The Americana Week exhibitions open to the public 11 January.

We interrupt your August to get you in the room with the guy who created the Room Where it Happens...it's 'Hamilton' Set Designer David Korins! David and Cory chat about the evolution of his Tony nominated set for the cultural phenomenon and the myriad of ideas, inspirations, and evolutions that led up to the set we see today.

The funny and talented David Alan Grier is currently starring in “The Carmichael Show” on NBC. The actor tells the hosts of TODAY about his emotional experience after seeing HAMILTON on Broadway.

In our new series, Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld will be shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Tony nominees David Korins and Paul Tazewell, who acted as scenic and costume designers for Broadway's smash hit, HAMILTON.

David Korins has left his mark at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Well, really he's left his mark on many Broadway stages, but his work this season for HAMILTON has earned him his very first Tony nomination (Best Scenic Design for a Musical). What were his biggest challenges? Find out below!

Woodford Reserve today unveils its $1,000 Mint Julep Cup available at the Kentucky Derby and benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Now in its 11 th year, the 2016 iteration offers an elevated Derby experience curated by Master Distiller Chris Morris, in partnership with acclaimed menswear designer Hamilton Shirts and New York mixologist Julie Renee Williams.

?The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are delighted to announce the Pops' 2015-2016 season at Cincinnati Music Hall, the fifth under the direction of Mr. Russell. The season, presented by PNC along with the Pops Artist Series Sponsor, The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, features exciting guest artist debuts, alongside the return of the best genres and artists that have built the Pops into an American icon.

HAMILTON scenic designer David Korins has been posting photos of the show from the time the cast first set foot onto the stage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, and he just keeps 'em coming. This week's roundup includes some great performance shots of HAMILTON star/writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Chris Jackson, and more! Check out the new pics below!

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?The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are delighted to announce the Pops' 2015-2016 season at Cincinnati Music Hall, the fifth under the direction of Mr. Russell. The season, presented by PNC along with the Pops Artist Series Sponsor, The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, features exciting guest artist debuts, alongside the return of the best genres and artists that have built the Pops into an American icon.

Following its critically acclaimed hit Stupid f**king Bird, Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased continue its 2014/15 season with ANTIGONICK, a re-imagining of the Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophokles, freely translated by Anne Carson, and directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green. ANTIGONICK will play March 1 - April 5, 2015 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, January 12, 2015 at ?www.victorygardens.org, by calling (773) 871-3000 or in person at the Victory Gardens Box Office. The press opening is Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 pm.

Two of Christian music's most award-winning, chart-topping artists are making preparations for an exclusive holiday weekend run of performances. Longtime friends Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith will join forces on three exclusive holiday shows this year — in Dallas (Dec. 12), Minneapolis (Dec. 13), and a special Dec. 15 performance at Atlanta's Fox Theatre. Tickets range from $39.00-150.00 and will be on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 12 at www.FoxTheatre.org, by calling 855-285-8499, or at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office.

The Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award was inaugurated in 1996 and is given to a Canadian artist who demonstrates excellence in the performing arts and is dedicated to advocating and being an ambassador for the arts in Canada. The Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award is presented every two years and is sponsored by the City of Toronto. The recipient is awarded with an official scroll from the City and this year the City has increased the cash prize from $1,000 to $ 1,750.