Takeshi Kata
Latest News on Takeshi Kata:
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks (Jan 9, 2026)
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway (Jan 8, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; THE WULFEATER Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks (Jan 9, 2026)
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway (Jan 8, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; THE WULFEATER Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Takeshi Kata, Water for Elephants
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Play
Takeshi Kata, Clyde's
The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Earl girls award for outstanding set design
Takeshi KataSkin of Our Teeth
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
Takeshi Kata, Adding Machine
winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Set Design
Takeshi Kata, Adding Machine
Videos
Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-08 06:54:54
Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-10-15 21:23:27
VIDEO: Watch a New Commercial for PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Now Open on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-01-13 15:43:38
Video: Get a First Look at PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-09 11:17:56
Video: Songwriting Team For Broadway's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Performs 'Anywhere'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-27 10:04:30
VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-02-01 11:46:12
Cast Recording of Signature Theatre's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND to Be Released May 8
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-15 16:50:50
TV: Director Chay Yew Discusses The Importance of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-01-16 18:06:28
VIDEO: Current Broadway Star Derren Brown Performs on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-14 14:47:32
TV: Watch Scenes from GLORIA's Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatre
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-01-19 16:45:03
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Michael Weston, Jeannie Berlin and More in CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Stage Tube - 2012-12-14 08:16:50
STAGE TUBE: Felicity Huffman, Ed Begley, Jr. and More Talk Opening Night of NOVEMBER at the Taper
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-18 11:38:08
STAGE TUBE: Highlights of Ed Begley Jr, Felicity Huffman and More in Center Theatre/Mark Taper's NOVEMBER
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-17 13:37:39
STAGE TUBE: Ed Begley, Jr. in CTG's NOVEMBER Campaign Promo for 'Charles Smith'!
by Stage Tube - 2012-09-28 20:51:11
News
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an additional two weeks.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an additional two weeks.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; THE WULFEATER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 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 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; Diversionary Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 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 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 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 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; THE WULFEATER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 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 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The National Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Dec 12, 2025
The biggest issues with the musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' is that it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to be, and the choreographic and performance talent in this tour would be better served by stronger material.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Dec 12, 2025
The biggest issues with the musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' is that it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to be, and the choreographic and performance talent in this tour would be better served by stronger material.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; Diversionary Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 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 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Tickets Now on Sale for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Tickets are now on sale to the North American tour of the musical based on the bestselling novel, Water for Elephants, coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for eight performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Tickets are now on sale to the North American tour of the musical based on the bestselling novel, Water for Elephants, coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for eight performances.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 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 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Kicks Off the 25-26 Broadway in Wichita Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of the hit Broadway musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel, this engagement will kick off the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of the hit Broadway musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel, this engagement will kick off the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour To Play The Bushnell In June 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play The Bushnell in Hartford from June 2–7, 2026. The production, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play The Bushnell in Hartford from June 2–7, 2026. The production, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
Caroline Aaron, Noah Galvin and More to Star in THE RESERVOIR at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The cast has been revealed for the Off-Broadway debut of The Reservoir, written by Jake Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The cast has been revealed for the Off-Broadway debut of The Reservoir, written by Jake Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes To Columbus June, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025
The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025
The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Now on Sale at Proctors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to Proctors as part of the Broadway Series. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to Proctors as part of the Broadway Series. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes to Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall in January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
Water for Elephants opens the 2025–2026 Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series in Lubbock, TX, January 16–18, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m..
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
Water for Elephants opens the 2025–2026 Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series in Lubbock, TX, January 16–18, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m..
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at PPAC to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025
The North American tour of the hit Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to PPAC in December. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025
The North American tour of the hit Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to PPAC in December. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Takeshi Kata been nominated for?
Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Water for Elephants, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Clyde's, Earl girls award for outstanding set design (The Barrymore Awards) for Skin of Our Teeth, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Adding Machine and Set Design (Obie Awards) for Adding Machine.
What awards has Takeshi Kata won?
Takeshi Kata won the Obie Award for Set Design for Adding Machine.
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