Christopher Youstra
Latest News on Christopher Youstra:
Video: Watch the Trailer For HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre (Nov 19, 2025)
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center (Nov 19, 2025)
Video: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'Before The Parade Passes By' from HELLO, DOLLY! (Oct 31, 2025)
Video: Watch the Trailer For HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre (Nov 19, 2025)
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center (Nov 19, 2025)
Video: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'Before The Parade Passes By' from HELLO, DOLLY! (Oct 31, 2025)
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Musical Direction, HAYES Production
Christopher YoustraHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Christopher YoustraThe Color Purple
Videos
Video: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'Before The Parade Passes By' from HELLO, DOLLY!
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-31 15:55:22
Video: MALINDA & David Socolar Sing 'She Used to Be Mine' From WAITRESS at Olney Theatre Center
by Michael Major - 2025-03-05 13:56:23
Video: Natalie Weiss Performs 'So Far Away' From BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - 2024-06-27 07:17:04
VIDEO: Nova Y. Payton, Natascia Diaz & Karen Vincent in THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Olney Theatre Center
by Alan Henry - 2023-05-17 16:18:09
VIDEO: Cinco Paul and Bekah Brunstetter in Conversation On A.D. 16
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-11 10:01:17
VIDEO: Creatives of A.D. 16 at Olney Theatre Center Discuss the Show's Themes
by Stephi Wild - 2022-02-04 10:35:55
News
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.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - Nov 19, 2025
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
by Ken Kemp - Nov 19, 2025
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
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!
Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Olney Theatre Center
by Itai Yasur - Aug 16, 2025
Olney Theatre marks 30th anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's debut musical with a powerful concert staging. See what our critic had to say.
by Itai Yasur - Aug 16, 2025
Olney Theatre marks 30th anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's debut musical with a powerful concert staging. See what our critic had to say.
Caroline Bowman And Florrie Bagel To Star In SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD At Olney Outdoors
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Broadway veterans Caroline Bowman and Florrie Bagel will lead a two-night concert presentation of Songs for a New World at Olney Theatre Center, running August 14 and 15 as part of the Olney Outdoors series.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Broadway veterans Caroline Bowman and Florrie Bagel will lead a two-night concert presentation of Songs for a New World at Olney Theatre Center, running August 14 and 15 as part of the Olney Outdoors series.
Jeffrey Cornelius, Lauryn Adams and Bradley Adam Stein to Lead SENIOR CLASS at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025
Olney Theatre Center will present the world premiere of Senior Class, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage this spring and summer. See who is starring in the production and learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025
Olney Theatre Center will present the world premiere of Senior Class, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage this spring and summer. See who is starring in the production and learn more.
Video: MALINDA & David Socolar Sing 'She Used to Be Mine' From WAITRESS at Olney Theatre Center
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2025
Inspired by the Olney Theatre's production of 'Waitress,' watch stars MALINDA (Jenna) and David Socolar (Dr. Pomatter), perform this video of the show's 11-o'clock number, 'She Used to Be Mine' accompanied by the Waitress band.
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2025
Inspired by the Olney Theatre's production of 'Waitress,' watch stars MALINDA (Jenna) and David Socolar (Dr. Pomatter), perform this video of the show's 11-o'clock number, 'She Used to Be Mine' accompanied by the Waitress band.
Review: WAITRESS at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - Feb 18, 2025
From the moment MALINDA appears on stage as Jenna in Waitress at Olney Theatre Center, it's clear that this is a role she was born to play. She lights up the stage, her beautiful singing voice and sublime acting leading a stellar & impressive cast.
by Ken Kemp - Feb 18, 2025
From the moment MALINDA appears on stage as Jenna in Waitress at Olney Theatre Center, it's clear that this is a role she was born to play. She lights up the stage, her beautiful singing voice and sublime acting leading a stellar & impressive cast.
WAITRESS Extended at Olney Theatre Through Early April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Olney Theatre Center’s production of Sara Bareilles’ beloved musical Waitress in the Roberts Mainstage has extended its run. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Olney Theatre Center’s production of Sara Bareilles’ beloved musical Waitress in the Roberts Mainstage has extended its run. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Malinda Will Headline WAITRESS at Olney Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025
Olney Theatre Center's production of Sara Bareilles' beloved musical Waitress in the Roberts Mainstage will reunite star MALINDA in the lead role of Jenna, and director/choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025
Olney Theatre Center's production of Sara Bareilles' beloved musical Waitress in the Roberts Mainstage will reunite star MALINDA in the lead role of Jenna, and director/choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Creative Cauldron Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
THE FORD'S THEATRE LEGACY COMMISSIONS: A FIRST LOOK to Take Place in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024
Ford's Theatre will present The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, designed to serve as an artistic incubator for stories about unsung heroes responsible for changing the course of civil rights and equality in American life. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024
Ford's Theatre will present The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, designed to serve as an artistic incubator for stories about unsung heroes responsible for changing the course of civil rights and equality in American life. Learn more!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: DISNEY FROZEN at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - Nov 5, 2024
A Broadway quality show that is perfect for introducing young children to the magic of live theatre. There's magic in the air, as Olney Theatre Center kicks off the holiday musical season with a production of Disney's Frozen that is nothing short of spectacular.
by Ken Kemp - Nov 5, 2024
A Broadway quality show that is perfect for introducing young children to the magic of live theatre. There's magic in the air, as Olney Theatre Center kicks off the holiday musical season with a production of Disney's Frozen that is nothing short of spectacular.
Olney Theatre Center to Present Regional Premiere of FROZEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
Olney Theatre Center is one of the handful of regional theatres chosen by Disney to create their own, original production of Frozen. The production will be directed by Alan Muraoka. Learn more about FROZEN.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
Olney Theatre Center is one of the handful of regional theatres chosen by Disney to create their own, original production of Frozen. The production will be directed by Alan Muraoka. Learn more about FROZEN.
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - Jul 10, 2024
The fascinating story of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century, flawless presented by a sublimely talented cast.
by Ken Kemp - Jul 10, 2024
The fascinating story of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century, flawless presented by a sublimely talented cast.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Christopher Youstra been nominated for?
Outstanding Musical Direction, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Color Purple.
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