Renowned Broadway Designer David Korins Brings Immersive Exhibition to Tucson
David Korins, the mastermind behind iconic Broadway productions such as “Hamilton,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” is set to debut a new exhibition titled “Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway Designs of David Korins” in Tucson, Arizona.
Opening this weekend at the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, the exhibition will run until May 31, 2025, offering visitors an immersive journey through Korins’ extraordinary work.
Invited by the museum’s executive director William Russo, Korins will showcase a selection of his most notable projects, including his work on the Academy Awards, “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Here Lies Love,” and “The Who’s Tommy.”
For this exhibition, Korins has chosen to focus on five musicals: “Hamilton,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Beetlejuice the Musical,” “The Who’s Tommy,” and his latest project, “Here Lies Love.”
Through deep dives with the show’s directors, actors, and writers, Korins emphasizes the collaborative effort that goes into creating a set design. He explains, “There is no such thing as set design by David Korins. When you see ‘set design by David Korins,’ it’s hundreds of people coming together to make thousands of decisions.”
The exhibition will feature original models, sketches, paint elevations, and early concepts that showcase the behind-the-scenes work of transforming scripts into grand Broadway productions.
Among the highlights are Korins’ notes from “Hamilton” and his original sketch for “Dear Evan Hansen,” providing insight into the creative process behind these award-winning productions.
Korins believes that the miniatures on display will inspire audiences by encapsulating important thematic stories within their tiny environments. He states, “These models are tools for communication, and they are tools that we use in the rehearsal rooms to tell some of the most important thematic stories of a generation.”
In addition to the exhibition, Korins will be in residency for several weeks, offering master classes, design workshops, and symposia for the public and design students, further engaging with the community and sharing his passion for the art of set design.
