Takeshi Kata
Latest News on Takeshi Kata:
Review: ONE OF THE GOOD ONES at The Old Globe (Jun 2, 2025)
Review: THE NACIREMA SOCIETY at Guthrie Theater (May 5, 2025)
Video: First Look at Guthrie's THE NACIREMA SOCIETY (Apr 29, 2025)
Review: ONE OF THE GOOD ONES at The Old Globe (Jun 2, 2025)
Review: THE NACIREMA SOCIETY at Guthrie Theater (May 5, 2025)
Video: First Look at Guthrie's THE NACIREMA SOCIETY (Apr 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
TV EXCLUSIVE: Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater Talk SOME LOVERS at The Old Globe!
by Audra Stafford - 2011-12-02 09:28:17
News
Review: ONE OF THE GOOD ONES at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 2, 2025
Gloria Calderón Kellett’s “One of the Good Ones,” now onstage at The Old Globe, is like a live taping of your favorite sitcom—complete with fast banter, heartwarming family chaos, and the kind of well-meaning disaster that can only be caused by bringing a piñata to a dinner party.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 2, 2025
Gloria Calderón Kellett’s “One of the Good Ones,” now onstage at The Old Globe, is like a live taping of your favorite sitcom—complete with fast banter, heartwarming family chaos, and the kind of well-meaning disaster that can only be caused by bringing a piñata to a dinner party.
Review: THE NACIREMA SOCIETY at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - May 5, 2025
Even the best laid plans can have their wrinkles and loose ends that may eventually unravel. This is evidenced in the Guthrie Theater’s newest production, The Nacirema Society.
by Joe Sarafolean - May 5, 2025
Even the best laid plans can have their wrinkles and loose ends that may eventually unravel. This is evidenced in the Guthrie Theater’s newest production, The Nacirema Society.
Video: First Look at Guthrie's THE NACIREMA SOCIETY
by Joshua Wright - Apr 29, 2025
Get a first look at The Guthrie Theater's The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years by Pearl Cleage, directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 29, 2025
Get a first look at The Guthrie Theater's The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years by Pearl Cleage, directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.
Review: THE RESERVOIR at Alliance Theatre Embraces the Light Alongside the Shadow
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Apr 24, 2025
Written by Jack Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler, the three-theatre, co-production, world-premiere of THE RESERVOIR arrives on the heels of its presentation as a finalist for the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Apr 24, 2025
Written by Jack Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler, the three-theatre, co-production, world-premiere of THE RESERVOIR arrives on the heels of its presentation as a finalist for the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.
Cast Set for ONE OF THE GOOD ONES at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of One of the Good Ones. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of One of the Good Ones. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE NACIREMA SOCIETY to be Presented at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years by Pearl Cleage. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years by Pearl Cleage. Learn more!
Cast And Creative Team Revealed For Alliance Theatre's THE RESERVOIR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025
Alliance Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming world-premiere co-production, THE RESERVOIR. The RESERVOIR runs on the Herts Stage, March 29 – May 4, 2025. Opening night is Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025
Alliance Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming world-premiere co-production, THE RESERVOIR. The RESERVOIR runs on the Herts Stage, March 29 – May 4, 2025. Opening night is Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
Review: THE RESERVOIR Resonates with Audiences at DCPA Theatre Company
by Jon Bee - Jan 30, 2025
What did our critic think of THE RESERVOIR RESONATES WITH AUDIENCES AT DCPA at DCPA Theatre Company?
by Jon Bee - Jan 30, 2025
What did our critic think of THE RESERVOIR RESONATES WITH AUDIENCES AT DCPA at DCPA Theatre Company?
Cast Set for CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at East West Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025
East West Players has revealed the cast and creative team for the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee's groundbreaking play, CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025
East West Players has revealed the cast and creative team for the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee's groundbreaking play, CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For THE RESERVOIR World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full casting and creative team for the world premiere production of The Reservoir by Jake Brasch (our tempest, How to Draw a Triangle).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full casting and creative team for the world premiere production of The Reservoir by Jake Brasch (our tempest, How to Draw a Triangle).
AMERICAN IDIOT Becomes Highest Grossing Musical at The Mark Taper Forum
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024
AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024
AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!
Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre have joined forces for the all-new production of Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre have joined forces for the all-new production of Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'.
Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024
Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre join together for the all-new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot, directed by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Snehal Desai. Check out new video from the show as the cast performs the hit song,'Holiday' below!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024
Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre join together for the all-new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot, directed by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Snehal Desai. Check out new video from the show as the cast performs the hit song,'Holiday' below!
AMERICAN IDIOT Extends at Center Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre are joining together for the all-new production of Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre are joining together for the all-new production of Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Mason Alexander Park, Daniel Durant, Milo Manheim & More to Star in AMERICAN IDIOT from Deaf West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024
Center Theatre Group is joining Deaf West Theatre to launch a new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024
Center Theatre Group is joining Deaf West Theatre to launch a new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Launch National Tour in 2025
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2024
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will launch its First National Tour in Baltimore, MD at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in the Fall of 2025.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2024
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will launch its First National Tour in Baltimore, MD at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in the Fall of 2025.
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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