David Korins

Emmy and Drama Desk Award-winning creative director and set designer, David Korins, established his acclaimed career by designing over 25 Broadway shows. His groundbreaking design for Fox’s Grease: Live in 2016 earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special. He has received multiple Tony Award nominations for Best Scenic Design in a Musical for celebrated productions including Hamilton (2016), War Paint (2017), and Beetlejuice (2019), the latter of which also secured him a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical in 2019. Earlier in his career, Korins was honored with a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Scenic Design in 2010, a Drama Desk Award in 2009, and an Obie Award in 2009.

Korins expanded his creative influence into television and major live events, earning further Emmy Award nominations for his work on both the 91st and 94th Academy Awards. Beyond the stage and screen, he has served as creative director for prominent musicians, shaping concert tours and live performances for artists such as Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and Sia. His diverse portfolio also includes the development of immersive exhibitions for esteemed institutions including Sotheby’s, Gagosian Gallery, and the USC Shoah Foundation, demonstrating his ability to craft impactful environments across various media. In recent years, Korins has taken on the pivotal role of Global Creative Director at Lighthouse Immersive, where he leads the conception and execution of large-scale, audience-engaging installations.

David Korins remains an active force in both the creative and corporate spheres, consistently delivering innovative visual experiences and shaping how stories are told through design.