Juan Castano
Latest News on Juan Castano:
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List (Jun 1, 2025)
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 30, 2025)
DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Final Time Off-Broadway (Apr 11, 2025)
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List (Jun 1, 2025)
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 30, 2025)
DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Final Time Off-Broadway (Apr 11, 2025)
BIO
Before starring in What/if and Tales of the City, Juan closed his stand-out performance as "Cristofer" in MCC's production of Transfers by Lucy Thurber off-Broadway, for which he received a Lucille Lortel Award for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play." Transfers was the latest in a non-stop stream of NY theatre, including starring roles in A Parallelogram at 2nd Stage (directed by Michael Greif) and the Public's Oedipus El Rey as "Oedipus." For his achievements in theater, Juan was also honored with the Drama Desk's highly coveted Sam Norkin Award given for off-Broadway excellence. The most recent recipients of this award include Danai Gurira and Lila Neugebauer. In 2022, Juan led Matthew Lopez's Tony Award winning play The Inheritance at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Sam Norkin Award
Juan Castano
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award
Juan Castano, Oedipus El Rey
Videos
Video: Watch Matthew López's RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Trailer Starring Uma Thurman, Sharon D Clark & More
by Michael Major - 2023-07-06 11:16:05
VIDEO: Lupita Nyong'o Practiced Kissing Over Zoom for Virtual ROMEO Y JULIETA Production
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-17 11:04:01
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for WHAT/IF Starring Renee Zellweger
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-13 12:47:05
VIDEO: Renée Zellweger Stars in the Netflix Original Series WHAT/IF
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-04-23 10:35:15
TV: Watch Highlights from OEDIPUS EL REY at The Public Theater
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-10-24 11:32:58
News
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025
Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball Check out the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025
Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball Check out the full list here!
DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Final Time Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025
Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, has announced a final extension of its sold-out, limited engagement. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025
Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, has announced a final extension of its sold-out, limited engagement. Learn more here!
Review Roundup: Ken Urban’s DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025
Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, is now playing off-Broadway. Read the reviews and learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025
Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, is now playing off-Broadway. Read the reviews and learn more about the production here!
Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, will extend its sold-out, limited engagement. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, will extend its sold-out, limited engagement. Learn more about the show here!
Juan Castano, Julia Chan, and Ryan Spahn Will Lead Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, is set to premiere at a new downtown venue, East Village Basement next month.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, is set to premiere at a new downtown venue, East Village Basement next month.
RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Is the #1 Movie Worldwide on Prime Video
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
Tony winner Matthew López's Red, White & Royal Blue is the #1 movie worldwide on Prime Video and already among Prime Video’s top three most-watched romantic comedies (movies) of all time. The cast includes Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Sharon D Clarke, Clifton Collins Jr., Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, with Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman.
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
Tony winner Matthew López's Red, White & Royal Blue is the #1 movie worldwide on Prime Video and already among Prime Video’s top three most-watched romantic comedies (movies) of all time. The cast includes Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Sharon D Clarke, Clifton Collins Jr., Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, with Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman.
Video: Get a Sneak Peek at New Clip From RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2023
Get a first look at an exciting new clip from RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE. Don't miss this sneak peek of the highly anticipated film that everyone is talking about. Watch the video now and get a taste of what's in store.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2023
Get a first look at an exciting new clip from RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE. Don't miss this sneak peek of the highly anticipated film that everyone is talking about. Watch the video now and get a taste of what's in store.
Review Roundup: Danny Tejera's TOROS at Second Stage Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2023
Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night of TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. This limited engagement runs through August 13 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater on Broadway at 76th Street. Toros was presented as a part of the Judith Champion New Voices Reading Series in 2022.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2023
Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night of TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. This limited engagement runs through August 13 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater on Broadway at 76th Street. Toros was presented as a part of the Judith Champion New Voices Reading Series in 2022.
LET'S CALL HER PATTY, PREJUDICE & PRIDE and More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for August
by Team BWW - Aug 1, 2023
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this August is a world premiere comedy, a gender bent musical adaptation of a Jane Austen novel, and more.
by Team BWW - Aug 1, 2023
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this August is a world premiere comedy, a gender bent musical adaptation of a Jane Austen novel, and more.
Video: Watch Matthew López's RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Trailer Starring Uma Thurman, Sharon D Clark & More
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2023
Based on Casey McQuiston’s novel, Red, White & Royal Blue marks the feature film co-writing and directing debut of Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance). The film stars Sharon D Clarke, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Clifton Collins Jr., Rachel Hilson, with Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2023
Based on Casey McQuiston’s novel, Red, White & Royal Blue marks the feature film co-writing and directing debut of Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance). The film stars Sharon D Clarke, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Clifton Collins Jr., Rachel Hilson, with Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman. Watch the video now!
Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look at Matthew López's RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Film
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2023
Red, White & Royal Blue marks the feature film writing and directing debut of Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance, Some Like It Hot). Based on Casey McQuiston’s critically acclaimed New York Times best seller, the film features Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Uma Thurman, and more. Check out the photos now!
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2023
Red, White & Royal Blue marks the feature film writing and directing debut of Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance, Some Like It Hot). Based on Casey McQuiston’s critically acclaimed New York Times best seller, the film features Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Uma Thurman, and more. Check out the photos now!
2023 Second Stage Theater Uptown Series to Present TOROS By Danny Tejera This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023
Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023
Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.
Alison Pill, Reed Birney, Marsha Mason & More to Star in Audible Theater Originals This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023
Audible Inc., has announced a new slate of four Audible Theater titles scheduled for release on March 23. See the lineup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023
Audible Inc., has announced a new slate of four Audible Theater titles scheduled for release on March 23. See the lineup!
Review: THE INHERITANCE PARTS 1 & 2 at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Oct 21, 2022
THE INHERITANCE is designed to make an audience feel quite a few different kinds of emotions: sadness certainly over lives lost and squandered; seething bitterness over a country adrift; humor over the many creative ways in which smart people cope and endure; and perhaps even a strong inclination to read or stream E.M. Forster’s HOWARDS END.
by Evan Henerson - Oct 21, 2022
THE INHERITANCE is designed to make an audience feel quite a few different kinds of emotions: sadness certainly over lives lost and squandered; seething bitterness over a country adrift; humor over the many creative ways in which smart people cope and endure; and perhaps even a strong inclination to read or stream E.M. Forster’s HOWARDS END.
Video: Watch the Trailer for THE INHERITANCE at Geffen Playhouse Starring Adam Kantor & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022
The Inheritance is now playing at Geffen Playhouse. In contemporary Manhattan, Eric and Toby are 30-somethings who seem to be very much in love and thriving. But on the cusp of their engagement, they meet an older man haunted by the past, and a younger man hungry for a future. Watch the trailer here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022
The Inheritance is now playing at Geffen Playhouse. In contemporary Manhattan, Eric and Toby are 30-somethings who seem to be very much in love and thriving. But on the cusp of their engagement, they meet an older man haunted by the past, and a younger man hungry for a future. Watch the trailer here!
Photos: First Look at Adam Kantor, Bradley James Tejeda, Tantoo Cardinal, Tuc Watkins, and More in THE INHERITANCE at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022
The Inheritance is now playing at Geffen Playhouse. Check out all new photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022
The Inheritance is now playing at Geffen Playhouse. Check out all new photos here!
Interview: With One Life to Live Tuc Watkins Makes the Most of His INHERITANCE
by Gil Kaan - Oct 12, 2022
The Geffen Playhouse west coast premieres the Stephen Daldry production of four-time Tony Award winner The Heritance October 16, 2022 (already in previews). Mike Donahue directs the all-out cast of Bill Brochtrup, Tantoo Cardinal, Juan Castano, Jay Donnell, Israel Erron Ford, August Gray Gall, Adam Kantor, Eddie Lopez, Kasey Mahaffy, Miguel Pinzon, Avi Roque, Bradley James Tejeda and Tuc Watkins. Tuc carved out some time from his rehearsals to chat about this Matthew López production, as well as, some of his career highlights.
by Gil Kaan - Oct 12, 2022
The Geffen Playhouse west coast premieres the Stephen Daldry production of four-time Tony Award winner The Heritance October 16, 2022 (already in previews). Mike Donahue directs the all-out cast of Bill Brochtrup, Tantoo Cardinal, Juan Castano, Jay Donnell, Israel Erron Ford, August Gray Gall, Adam Kantor, Eddie Lopez, Kasey Mahaffy, Miguel Pinzon, Avi Roque, Bradley James Tejeda and Tuc Watkins. Tuc carved out some time from his rehearsals to chat about this Matthew López production, as well as, some of his career highlights.
Nic Ashe, Bill Brochtrup, Tantoo Cardinal and More Will Lead THE INHERITANCE at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2022
Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Stephen Daldry production of four-time Tony Award winner The Inheritance, written by Matthew López and directed by Mike Donahue.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2022
Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Stephen Daldry production of four-time Tony Award winner The Inheritance, written by Matthew López and directed by Mike Donahue.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Juan Castano been nominated for?
Sam Norkin Award (Drama Desk Awards) and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Oedipus El Rey.
What awards has Juan Castano won?
Juan Castano has won the Sam Norkin Award from the Drama Desk Awards.
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