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BIO

Broadway: Between Riverside and Crazy, Amélie, Machinal, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson; Persephone in the national tour of Hadestown. Off-Broadway: Cymbeline (Drama Desk Award nomination); world premieres of Here Lies Love (The Public Theater), A Woman Among Women, Pretty Filthy, Parable of the Sower (Public), Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Music (St. Ann’s Warehouse/HBO Max). Regional: world premieres of Kiss My Aztec! (Berkeley Rep, La Jolla, Hartford Stage), Soft Power (Center Theater Group/Curran); Amélie (Center Theater Group/Berkeley Rep); El Huracán (Yale Rep), January Joiner (Long Wharf). Other credits include Romeo and Juliet (Public), Macbeth/As You Like It (HVSF), Zorba! (City Center Encores!), Williamstown, Baltimore Center Stage, Huntington, Denver Center. Dedicated to new work, Maria-Christina has developed countless plays and musicals with Lincoln Center, MTC, NYTW, Signature, O’Neill, Atlantic, New Dramatists (Charles Bowden Award), among others. Selected Film/Television: St. Vincent, Manhattan Nocturne, “Blue Bloods,” “NCIS: NOLA,” “The Blacklist,” “Law & Order: SVU.”

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2026
Luz Baccay ()

[Off-Broadway]
2025


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Church Lady [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere Los Angeles Production, 2018
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Gina


[Los Angeles]
Center Theatre Group Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2016
Performer


[Los Angeles]
Berkley Rep World Premiere Production, 2015
Suzanne


[New York]
Encores Concert Revival, 2015
Ensemble


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway, 2015
Shy Love/Carrie/Blondie/Holly Donovan/Others


[Off-Broadway]
Return Production, 2014
Ensemble/Soloist/Interviewer


[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Woman in Tenement, Bar/Nurse/Court Reporter


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2013
Ensemble


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Performer (Swing)

Additional Credits


  • Persephone in Broadway National Tour of HADESTOWN 

  • Tolima in world premiere of KISS MY AZTEC! at Berkeley Rep

  • Featured Vocalist in world premiere of Taylor Mac's 24 Hour History of Music at St. Ann's Warehouse


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play

Maria-Christina Oliveras, Cymbeline

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Photos: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More in THE BALUSTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos for the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, now in previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!
Up on the Marquee: THE BALUSTERS Arrives on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 27, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club will soon present the world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee here.
Photos: THE BALUSTERS In Rehearsal Starring Anika Noni Rose, Marylouise Burke and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club has released rehearsal photos for The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Kenny Leon, the production will begin previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The cast includes Marylouise Burke and Anika Noni Rose.
Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals here.
Video: Meet the Broadway Ensemble at the Heart of THE BALUSTERS
by Luka Vonier - Mar 9, 2026

The Balusters is coming to Broadway! David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club. Watch in this video as the full company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE BALUSTERS Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026

The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters recently met the press. Check out photos and learn more about the production here!
David Hyde Pierce to Play Sir John Gielgud in Vivien Leigh Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2026

Tony Award winner David Hyde Pierce is taking on the role of iconic theater artist John Gielgud in Vivien & The Florist, a new indie film centering on stage and screen actress Vivien Leigh.
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will replace previously announced Renée Elise Goldsberry in the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters.
Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora & More Featured in CRAZY RICH ASIANS Musical Reading
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2025

A 29-hour reading for the musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians was held in New York City recently, with several members of the creative team sharing photos from inside. 
Kayli Carter, Michael Esper, Ricardo Chavira, and More Join THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced complete casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Photos: THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens at New World Stages
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 3, 2025

RED BULL THEATER is presenting the Off-Broadway production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger. See photos from opening!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here! Learn more about the awards here!
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!
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!
Matthew Rauch, Andy Grotelueschen, and More to Star in THE JEW OF MALTA at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe, directed by Jesse Berger. See who is starring and learn more!
Maggie Siff Joins GOODBYE, MY FANCY At Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Maggie Siff will lead the cast for Classic Stage Company's Goodbye, My Fancy, the final reading in The Rediscovery Readings series, which features plays by female playwrights who shaped American theater. Learn more!
Photos: CYMBELINE At National Asian American Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

The World Premiere of Andrea Thome’s modern verse translation of one of Shakespeare’s most compelling plays, Cymbeline, presented by NAATCO, the National Asian American Theatre Co.,  in partnership with Play On Shakespeare, will celebrate Opening Night tomorrow, Thursday January 23rd at 7pm. See photos from the production.
Performances Begin Tomorrow for NAATCO's All-Asian American World Premiere of CYMBELINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Performances begin tomorrow for the World Premiere of Andrea Thome’s modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, presented by NAATCO. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Maria-Christina Oliveras been in?

Maria-Christina Oliveras has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Maria-Christina Oliveras been in?

Maria-Christina Oliveras has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Maria-Christina Oliveras been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cymbeline.

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