Christopher Youstra
Christopher Youstra is a musical director whose BroadwayWorld credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Musical Direction, HAYES Production
Christopher Youstra, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Musical Direction, Resident Production
Christopher Youstra, The Color Purple
Videos
Video: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Trailer Arrives for Olney Theatre Center Run
by Michael Major - 2026-07-15 12:39:24
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: 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
LES MISÉRABLES to Open at Olney Theatre Center with Broadway Cast
by Rachel Stone - Sep 26, 2026
Olney Theatre Center will produce LES MISÉRABLES with Tony-nominated director Stephen Brackett and a cast including Broadway veterans Trent Saunders and Kevin S. McAllister. The production marks the first regional staging of the musical in a decade.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 26, 2026
Olney Theatre Center will produce LES MISÉRABLES with Tony-nominated director Stephen Brackett and a cast including Broadway veterans Trent Saunders and Kevin S. McAllister. The production marks the first regional staging of the musical in a decade.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Olney Theatre Center
by Jake Bridges - Sep 25, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Olney Theatre Center? Traditionally, I would start with some kind of introduction that would quickly preview Olney Theatre Center’s regional premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT. I’d like to do something different and start by pulling focus to the fact that this is the long-standing theatre’s first production in the “radically renovated” Bernard Family Theatre.
by Jake Bridges - Sep 25, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Olney Theatre Center? Traditionally, I would start with some kind of introduction that would quickly preview Olney Theatre Center’s regional premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT. I’d like to do something different and start by pulling focus to the fact that this is the long-standing theatre’s first production in the “radically renovated” Bernard Family Theatre.
Cast Set For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Olney Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026
Olney Theatre Center will present the regional premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT from September 18 through November 8, 2026, starring Jacob Tischler, Tavis Kordell, Edward Juvier and Montria Walker.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026
Olney Theatre Center will present the regional premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT from September 18 through November 8, 2026, starring Jacob Tischler, Tavis Kordell, Edward Juvier and Montria Walker.
Video: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Trailer Arrives for Olney Theatre Center Run
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2026
A trailer video for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is now available from Olney Theatre Center, where the Tony Award-winning musical is running through August 23.
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2026
A trailer video for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is now available from Olney Theatre Center, where the Tony Award-winning musical is running through August 23.
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre Center
by Itai Yasur - Jul 7, 2026
Love and Murder are served summer-stock style in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre Center. See what our critic had to say.
by Itai Yasur - Jul 7, 2026
Love and Murder are served summer-stock style in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre Center. See what our critic had to say.
SOME LIKE IT HOT to Open Olney Theatre Center's Newly Renovated Bernard Family Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
Olney Theatre Center announced SOME LIKE IT HOT will replace LA CAGE AUX FOLLES as the opening production in its newly renovated Bernard Family Theatre, marking the show's first regional theatre production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
Olney Theatre Center announced SOME LIKE IT HOT will replace LA CAGE AUX FOLLES as the opening production in its newly renovated Bernard Family Theatre, marking the show's first regional theatre production.
Cast Set for A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Olney Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
The cast has been revealed for Olney Theatre Center’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, which will run in the Roberts Mainstage, directed by Eleanor Holdridge.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
The cast has been revealed for Olney Theatre Center’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, which will run in the Roberts Mainstage, directed by Eleanor Holdridge.
LES MISERABLES, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and More Set for Olney Theatre 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2026
Olney Theatre Center has revealed its 2026-27 season featuring a production of La Cage aux Folles directed by Artistic Director Jason Loewith, Les Misérables, directed by Stephen Brackett and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2026
Olney Theatre Center has revealed its 2026-27 season featuring a production of La Cage aux Folles directed by Artistic Director Jason Loewith, Les Misérables, directed by Stephen Brackett and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 11, 2025- MARJORIE PRIME Opens On Broadway and More
by - Dec 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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.
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 21, 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 21, 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.
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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