Christina Watanabe
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Christina Watanabe:
The 2026 ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - The Rep Leads All Companies with 38 Nods (Feb 3, 2026)
Daniel Bravo Hernandez, Keith Contreras and More to Star in SPREAD at INTAR Theatre (Jan 13, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
The 2026 ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - The Rep Leads All Companies with 38 Nods (Feb 3, 2026)
Daniel Bravo Hernandez, Keith Contreras and More to Star in SPREAD at INTAR Theatre (Jan 13, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
BIO
Christina is an award-winning designer and educator for theatre, dance, music, and events. Select NYC: Lincoln Center, The Public, WP Theatre, INTAR, EST, Primary Stages, Cherry Lane, 59E59, HERE, New Ohio, Theatre Row, Bushwick Starr. Regional: The Rep St. Louis, TheatreWorks Hartford, Pioneer Theatre Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Trinity Rep, Virginia Stage Company, Charlottesville Opera, Palm Beach Dramaworks, White Heron Theatre Company, Florida Rep, Bristol Valley Theatre. TV: Colin Quinn (co-design). USITT Gateway Mentor. Knights of Illumination winner. MFA: NYU. Member USA 829.
Photos
Karla Puno Garcia, Jaclyn Mercer, Hannah Ryan, Anne Lambert, Susan Lambert Hatem; Middle Row (left to right) Diane Phelan, Ellie Handel, Becky Abramovitz, Vanessa Leuck, April Armstrong, Cindi Rush, Emma Wilk; Back Row (left to right) Mark Coffin, Sarah Dacey Charles, Christina Watanabe, Zach Fifer, James Penca, Stephen Stout, Abigail Ludrof, Imran Sheikh, Ross Alden
Date:
10/23/2019
From: Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of The Off-Broadway Premiere of CONFIDENCE (AND THE SPEECH)
Susan Lambert Hatem, Christina Watanabe, Hannah Ryan, Emma Wilk, Jaclyn Mercer, Becky Abramovitz; Front Row (left to right) Anne Lambert, Karla Puno Garcia, Diane Phelan, Ellie Handel, Cindi Rush, Vanessa Leuck
Date:
10/23/2019
From: Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of The Off-Broadway Premiere of CONFIDENCE (AND THE SPEECH)
Romy Nordlinger (Actress/Board Member/Networking Committee Co-Chair), Panelists: Carrie Robbins (Costume Designer/LPTW Member), Jo Bonney (Theatre Director), Rachel Hauck (Set Designer), Elisheba Ittoop (Sound Designer), Christina Watanabe (Lighting Desig
Date:
10/03/2014
From: Photo Flash: League of Professional Theatre Women Hosts Networking Mondays Panel
Panelists: Carrie Robbins (Costume Designer/LPTW Member), Jo Bonney (Theatre Director), Rachel Hauck (Set Designer), Elisheba Ittoop (Sound Designer), Christina Watanabe (Lighting Designer), Shigeko Suga (Movement/Choreographer)
Date:
10/03/2014
From: Photo Flash: League of Professional Theatre Women Hosts Networking Mondays Panel
Panelists: Carrie Robbins (Costume Designer/LPTW Member), Jo Bonney (Theatre Director), Rachel Hauck (Set Designer), Elisheba Ittoop (Sound Designer), Christina Watanabe (Lighting Designer), Shigeko Suga (Movement/Choreographer)
Date:
10/03/2014
From: Photo Flash: League of Professional Theatre Women Hosts Networking Mondays Panel
Productions
Videos
Video: 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' from HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-10 12:19:22
Video: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'Before The Parade Passes By' from HELLO, DOLLY!
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-31 15:55:22
Video: Preview SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Michael Major - 2025-03-26 13:54:50
Video: Watch a First Look at SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
by Michael Major - 2025-03-03 12:56:38
News
The 2026 ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - The Rep Leads All Companies with 38 Nods
by James Lindhorst - Feb 3, 2026
The St. Louis Theatre Circle has announced their nominations for their annual awards to be distributed on March 23, 2026, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. 172 theatre artists have been nominated in 34 categories honoring the best in St. Louis Theater in 2025. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis leads all companies with a record-breaking 38 nominations for their productions of Athena, Clyde’s, Emma, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Brothers Size, and The Cottage. Emma is the most nominated comedy of the season with 11 nominations.
by James Lindhorst - Feb 3, 2026
The St. Louis Theatre Circle has announced their nominations for their annual awards to be distributed on March 23, 2026, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. 172 theatre artists have been nominated in 34 categories honoring the best in St. Louis Theater in 2025. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis leads all companies with a record-breaking 38 nominations for their productions of Athena, Clyde’s, Emma, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Brothers Size, and The Cottage. Emma is the most nominated comedy of the season with 11 nominations.
Daniel Bravo Hernandez, Keith Contreras and More to Star in SPREAD at INTAR Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the World Premiere of Spread by 2025 Bruntwood Prize International Award winner Jesús I. Valles and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the World Premiere of Spread by 2025 Bruntwood Prize International Award winner Jesús I. Valles and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; THE SECOND HURRICANE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; GALA Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; THE SECOND HURRICANE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' from HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025
See Nova Y. Payton and the cast of HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center perform 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes.' The production will run through January 4, 2026. The two-time Helen Hayes Award-winner stars as the meddling matchmaker Dolly Levi in a production directed by Kevin S. McAllister, choreographed by Eamon Foley, and music direction by Christopher Youstra.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025
See Nova Y. Payton and the cast of HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center perform 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes.' The production will run through January 4, 2026. The two-time Helen Hayes Award-winner stars as the meddling matchmaker Dolly Levi in a production directed by Kevin S. McAllister, choreographed by Eamon Foley, and music direction by Christopher Youstra.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Riverside Theatre To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach will stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder from January 9 through February 1, 2026 on the Stark Stage. Directed by Hunter Foster, the production will feature Jake Levy as Monty and Dan DeLuca as the entire D’Ysquith family.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach will stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder from January 9 through February 1, 2026 on the Stark Stage. Directed by Hunter Foster, the production will feature Jake Levy as Monty and Dan DeLuca as the entire D’Ysquith family.
Video: Watch the Trailer For HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2025
Watch a video of Nova Y. Payton and an all-star cast in HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center, running through January 4. The two-time Helen Hayes Award-winner stars as the meddling matchmaker Dolly Levi.
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2025
Watch a video of Nova Y. Payton and an all-star cast in HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center, running through January 4. The two-time Helen Hayes Award-winner stars as the meddling matchmaker Dolly Levi.
Video: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'Before The Parade Passes By' from HELLO, DOLLY!
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2025
Watch Nova Y. Payton, who plays Dolly Gallagher Levi in Olney Theater's Hello, Dolly!, performs a special cabaret version of the Act I-closing number 'Before The Parade Passes By.'
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2025
Watch Nova Y. Payton, who plays Dolly Gallagher Levi in Olney Theater's Hello, Dolly!, performs a special cabaret version of the Act I-closing number 'Before The Parade Passes By.'
Nova Y. Payton And Moses Villarama To Star In HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Olney Theatre Center will present Hello, Dolly! in the Roberts Mainstage this fall and winter. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Olney Theatre Center will present Hello, Dolly! in the Roberts Mainstage this fall and winter. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
SPREAD World Premiere and More Set for INTAR Theatre '25-26 Fall/Winter Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
International Arts Relations has revealed programming for the fall and winter of its 2025-2026 60th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
International Arts Relations has revealed programming for the fall and winter of its 2025-2026 60th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the programming here!
BWW Q&A: Louis Reyes McWilliams Talks SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURE'S OF ROBIN HOOD at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Apr 2, 2025
Louis Reyes McWilliams, who plays Robin Hood, is an actor, writer, and director based in Los Angeles. Born in New Jersey, Louis grew up in California and Massachusetts before attending Stanford University, where he attained a BA in Theater & Performance Studies and Political Science. He went on to earn his MFA from the Brown University/Trinity Rep Program in Acting & Directing.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 2, 2025
Louis Reyes McWilliams, who plays Robin Hood, is an actor, writer, and director based in Los Angeles. Born in New Jersey, Louis grew up in California and Massachusetts before attending Stanford University, where he attained a BA in Theater & Performance Studies and Political Science. He went on to earn his MFA from the Brown University/Trinity Rep Program in Acting & Directing.
Video: Preview SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2025
Join the rebellion with Robin Hood and his Merry Men in “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood”, on stage NOW! Be part of the action and watch a video preview above!
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2025
Join the rebellion with Robin Hood and his Merry Men in “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood”, on stage NOW! Be part of the action and watch a video preview above!
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