David Grindrod
David Grindrod
BFA in Musical Theatre, Minor in Dance, Pace University
He/Him
AEA
David Grindrod is a New York City based director, choreographer, performer, and educator. His professional career began when he played Mark on the National Tour of A Chorus Line under the direction of Tony Award recipient Baayork Lee. He later reprised his role at New York City Center in a production helmed by two-time Tony Award winner Bob Avian.
Recognizing his dedication to preserving the legacy of A Chorus Line, Lee appointed David as her associate for the show’s China premiere, where he helped re-stage Michael Bennett’s original choreography and direction. Most recently, David served again as Lee’s associate, to bring A Chorus Line back to Broadway for its 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Shubert Theatre.
David continues to collaborate with Baayork Lee on productions across the country, including at City Springs Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and Starlight Kansas City. Together, they have brought new life to beloved classics such as Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, and Cats.
As a director, David’s work has been seen at regional theaters nationwide, including Starlight Kansas City (Newsies), Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (Holiday Inn, 42nd Street, and Hairspray), and Music Theatre Kansas City (Billy Elliot).
As a choreographer, David earned back-to-back Outstanding Choreography honors from the New Hampshire Theatre Alliance Awards for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Guys and Dolls at Weathervane Theatre. He also choreographed The Light in the Piazza, directed by Tony Award winner Victoria Clark at Sheen Center.
On stage, David has appeared in the national tour of Beauty and the Beast, the Japan tour of A Chorus Line, and performed at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
David is a graduate of Pace University’s Musical Theatre program, with a minor in Dance. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of musical theatre artists through his work with MTCA.
