Christopher Kriz
Latest News on Christopher Kriz:
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Opens 2026 With Paul Slade Smith's UNNECESSARY FARCE (Jan 7, 2026)
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The Mac (Dec 10, 2025)
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Reveals HEDDA GABLER Cast And Creative Team (Oct 28, 2025)
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Opens 2026 With Paul Slade Smith's UNNECESSARY FARCE (Jan 7, 2026)
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The Mac (Dec 10, 2025)
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Reveals HEDDA GABLER Cast And Creative Team (Oct 28, 2025)
BIO
Christopher Kriz is an award winning composer and sound designer based in Chicago. Recent credits include Relentless (Goodman Theatre), The Reclamation Of Madison Hemings (Indiana Repertory Theatre), and Freedom Rider (Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Crossroads Theatre). Chicago credits include designs with Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare, Goodman, Court Theatre, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Writers Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Remy Bumppo, Victory Gardens, and many others. Regional design credits include Seattle Repertory Theatre, Indiana Shakespeare, Kansas City Repertory, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montana Shakespeare, Crossroads Theatre, Theatre Squared and many summer seasons at Peninsula Players. A winner of five Joseph Jefferson Awards, Kriz is a proud member of United Scenic Artists 829. To hear more of his work, please visit christopherkriz.com.
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Video: First Look At The World Premiere of SHATTERED GRADIENT From Shattered Globe Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-02-20 21:57:13
STAGE TUBE: Watch a Riveting New Trailer for MONSTER at Steppenwolf for Young Adults
by BWW
News Desk - 2017-02-17 00:30:00
STAGE TUBE: Watch a Riveting New Trailer for MONSTER at Steppenwolf for Young Adults
by Stage Tube - 2017-02-08 11:41:01
TV: Is This Your Card? Watch Highlights from THE MAGIC PLAY at the Goodman
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2016-10-26 17:49:11
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from First Folio Theatre's ROUGH CROSSING, Now Through 3/2
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-02-11 12:42:51
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night at First Folio Theatre's JEEVES TAKES A BOW
by Stage Tube - 2013-02-12 19:12:31
TV: First Look at Derek Gaspar, Sean Parris and Tim Edward Rhoze in Northlight's THE WHIPPING MAN
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2013-01-25 15:58:46
STAGE TUBE: Inside First Folio's THE MADNESS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE: A LOVE STORY
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-12 19:30:32
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with First Folio's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by Stage Tube - 2012-07-27 16:28:54
News
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Opens 2026 With Paul Slade Smith's UNNECESSARY FARCE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith's “Unnecessary Farce” directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, March 1. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith's “Unnecessary Farce” directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, March 1. Learn more here!
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The Mac
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center. Directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, the production will feature a cast of company members and guest artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center. Directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, the production will feature a cast of company members and guest artists.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Reveals HEDDA GABLER Cast And Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will continue its 30th anniversary season with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn from the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey, and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will continue its 30th anniversary season with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn from the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey, and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Remy Bumppo's HEDDA GABLER at Theater Wit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's 30th anniversary season will continue with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn, based on the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's 30th anniversary season will continue with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn, based on the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons.
GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Opens Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by BTE Ensemble Member and Managing Artistic Director Emerita Connie Canaday Howard.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by BTE Ensemble Member and Managing Artistic Director Emerita Connie Canaday Howard.
GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!
Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
BIG WHITE FOG to be Presented at Court Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
Court Theatre will present Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
Court Theatre will present Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Cast Set for MISERY At Peninsula Players Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Peninsula Players Theatre will present the captivating thriller “Misery” by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King. See who is starring and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Peninsula Players Theatre will present the captivating thriller “Misery” by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King. See who is starring and learn more!
INTO THE WOODS, CORONATION, and More Nomination For Non-Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards has announced the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Check out the full list of winners here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards has announced the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Check out the full list of winners here!
The Jeff Awards Reveal 51st Anniversary Non-Equiy Theater Awards Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Learn more about the nominations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Learn more about the nominations.
NATIVE GARDENS Begins At Buffalo Theatre Ensemble In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2024
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble completes its 2024-2025 season with the timely comedy “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías, directed by Steve Scott, Thursday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, March 2. There will be a preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2024
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble completes its 2024-2025 season with the timely comedy “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías, directed by Steve Scott, Thursday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, March 2. There will be a preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.
ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO Enters Final Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024
The world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man is in its final weeks of performances in Chicago at Chopin Theatre. Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago tells the story of cantankerous Chicago columnist Mike Royko. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024
The world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man is in its final weeks of performances in Chicago at Chopin Theatre. Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago tells the story of cantankerous Chicago columnist Mike Royko. Learn more!
LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Northlight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women adapted by Lauren Gunderson from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, directed by Associate Artistic Director Georgette Verdin.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women adapted by Lauren Gunderson from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, directed by Associate Artistic Director Georgette Verdin.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024
Experience the holiday season with BTE's production of THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, running from November 14 to December 15.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024
Experience the holiday season with BTE's production of THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, running from November 14 to December 15.
Photos: Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's DEAR ELIZABETH
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 - 2025 season, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Remy Bumppo Creative Producer Christina Casano, is now playing through November 17, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 - 2025 season, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Remy Bumppo Creative Producer Christina Casano, is now playing through November 17, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. See photos from the production.
ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO to Return to The Chopin Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
A return engagement will be presented for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre. Playing to sold out houses in its original Fall 2024 run, the production returns for a limited time. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
A return engagement will be presented for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre. Playing to sold out houses in its original Fall 2024 run, the production returns for a limited time. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Performances Added to ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024
Additional dates have been added for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024
Additional dates have been added for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
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