Christopher Ashley
Latest News on Christopher Ashley:
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Extended for Two Weeks at NYTW (Apr 16, 2024)
FUNNY GIRL, LIFE OF PI & More Set for 24-25 Broadway In Pittsburgh Season (Apr 15, 2024)
COME FROM AWAY Returns To Los Angeles To Make Its Hollywood Pantages Theatre Premiere (Apr 12, 2024)
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Extended for Two Weeks at NYTW (Apr 16, 2024)
FUNNY GIRL, LIFE OF PI & More Set for 24-25 Broadway In Pittsburgh Season (Apr 15, 2024)
COME FROM AWAY Returns To Los Angeles To Make Its Hollywood Pantages Theatre Premiere (Apr 12, 2024)
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Christopher Ashley won the Tony Award for his direction of the stage production of Come From Away on Broadway, and serves as the Artistic Director of the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, CA. Other film credits include Diana: The Musical on Netflix, the feature films Jeffrey and Lucky Stiff, and the American Playhouse production of Blown Sideways Through Life for PBS. At La Jolla Playhouse, Mr. Ashley directed the world-premiere productions of Come From Away, Diana: The Musical, Escape to Margaritaville, Memphis, The Darrell Hammond Project, Hollywood and Chasing the Song. Other select Playhouse credits include Freaky Friday, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Glengarry Glen Ross. In addition to Come From Away, other Broadway credits include; Diana: The Musical; Escape to Margaritaville, Xanadu, Leap of Faith (Drama Desk Award nomination); Memphis (Tony, Outer Critics Circle nominations); All Shook Up, The Rocky Horror Show(Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Award nominations). Mr. Ashley directed productions of Come From Away in London, Toronto, Australia and on national tour. Other tours include Escape to Margaritaville, Memphis, Xanadu, All Shook Up and Seussical: The Musical. Additional New York stage credits: Blown Sideways Through Life, Jeffrey (Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards), The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Valhalla (Lucille Lortel nomination – Outstanding Direction), Regrets Only, Wonder of the World, Communicating Doors, Bunny Bunny, The Night Hank Williams Died, and Fires in the Mirror (Lucille Lortel Award), among others. Mr. Ashley is the recipient of the Princess Grace Award, the Drama League Director Fellowship and an NEA/TCG Director Fellowship.
Christopher Ashley Photos
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: Christopher Ashley poses at a Meet & Greet for the new cast and creative team of the new musical "Diana" on Broadway at The Lotte New York Palace on January 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas)
Date:
01/31/2020
From: Photo Flash: Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf and More at the DIANA Meet and Greet
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: Christopher Ashley poses at a Meet & Greet for the new cast and creative team of the new musical "Diana" on Broadway at The Lotte New York Palace on January 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas)
Date:
01/31/2020
From: Photo Flash: Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf and More at the DIANA Meet and Greet
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: Christopher Ashley and Kelly Devine pose at a Meet & Greet for the new cast and creative team of the new musical "Diana" on Broadway at The Lotte New York Palace on January 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas)
Date:
01/31/2020
From: Photo Flash: Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf and More at the DIANA Meet and Greet
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Cast members in La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Disney’s Freaky Friday, book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Brian Yorkey, directed by Christopher Ashley, running January 31 – March 12 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre; photo by Jim
Date:
02/02/2017
From: Photo Flash: Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton in FREAKY FRIDAY the Musical at La Jolla Playhouse
Tomita; Moderator Linda Oku; Artistic Directors Christopher Ashley/La Jolla Playhouse, Michael Ritchie/Center Theatre Group, Tim Dang/East West Players, Marc Masterson/South Coast Repertory, Sheldon Epps/Pasadena Playhouse
Date:
10/23/2012
From: Photo Flash: Sandra Oh, Tamlyn Tomita and More at East West Players' Race Politics Forum
Christopher Ashley Productions
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Christopher Ashley Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, Come From Away
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, Come From Away
winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, Come From Away
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, Leap of Faith
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, Memphis
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, Memphis
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, Xanadu
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Director
Christopher Ashley, Valhalla
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Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Christopher AshleySweeney Todd
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, The Rocky Horror Show
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Direction of a Musical
Christopher Ashley, The Rocky Horror Show
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Christopher Ashley, The Rocky Horror Show
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Christopher Ashley , Das Barbecu
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Christopher Ashley, Das Barbecii
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Director - Play
Christopher Ashley, Jeffrey
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Obie Awards - 1993 - Direction
Christopher Ashley, Jeffrey
winner
The Lortels - 1993 - Outstanding Director
Christopher AshleyFires in the Mirror and Jeffrey
Christopher Ashley Videos
Photos & Video: Get a First Look at COME FROM AWAY 2023-24 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023
VIDEO: Watch a Chat with Ralph B. Peña, Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
VIDEO: Watch a Chat with James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant & Co-Fight Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
Video: Watch Clips from Joe Iconis's HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Welcome to the Rock' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2022
WATCH: La Jolla Playhouse Presents The Bengsons' SOVEREIGNTY HYMNS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2022
LISTEN: Eden Espinosa Sings 'Woman Is' From the Original Cast Recording of LEMPICKA
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of BHANGIN' IT at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022
VIDEO: TUTS Presents Talkback With COME FROM AWAY Cast, Diane and Nick Marson & Captain Beverley Bass
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Willemijn Verkaik & More in Rehearsals for Dutch COME FROM AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2021
Christopher Ashley News
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Extended for Two Weeks at NYTW
New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project will present a two-week extension for Here There Are Blueberries. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FUNNY GIRL, LIFE OF PI & More Set for 24-25 Broadway In Pittsburgh Season
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has unveiled the 2024-2025 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
COME FROM AWAY Returns To Los Angeles To Make Its Hollywood Pantages Theatre Premiere
Experience the heartwarming musical COME FROM AWAY as it makes its premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Don't miss this Broadway sensation's return to LA.
Heartwarming Tale COME FROM AWAY Lands at The Smith Center in Las Vegas
The remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small Newfoundland town that welcomed them is set to land in Las Vegas.
THE OUTSIDERS Will Release Cast Recording Next Month; Listen to New Track 'Soda's Letter'
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Outsiders - A New Musical will be released next month! Learn how to preorder the album here!
COME FROM AWAY To Make Wilmington Debut At The Playhouse On Rodney Square
The heartwarming Broadway musical, COME FROM AWAY will make its Wilmington, DE debut at The Playhouse on Rodney Square this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Matthew Broderick & More to be Featured in Shakespeare Theatre Company 24/25 Season
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the lineup of its upcoming 24/25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
COME FROM AWAY To Return to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre
Come From Away will return home to the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
DIANA THE MUSICAL Returns to The Stage at Frederick's Way Off Broadway
For the first time since the show premiered on Broadway in 2021, the musical Diana has returned to the stage. This time in a brand new staging at Frederick's Way Off Broadway as part of the theatre's 30th Anniversary Season.
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka. Meet the cast of Lempicka here!
THE OUTSIDERS Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies
Ahead of its first preview on Broadway this weekend, The Outsiders has announced its Digital Lottery and in person Rush ticketing policies. Find out how to get discounted tickets to The Outsiders on Broadway!
BEETLEJUICE, SIX, and More Set For Calgary's 2024-25 Broadway Season
The 2024-25 season has been announced for Broadway in Calgary, kicking off this September with Come From Away and continuing with seven shows through 2025. Learn more about the season here!
Starlight Theatre Announces Broadway 3-Show Packages
Discover the exciting Broadway 3-Show Packages announced by Starlight Theatre.
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Initial Programming for 2024 WOW Festival
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed initial programming for the 2024 WOW Festival of immersive and site-inspired work. Learn about the shows!
Video: Matt Gould Teases Lempicka's Plot in 90 Seconds
Get ready to laugh! Matt Gould, the Book Writer & Lyricist for LEMPICKA, hilariously dissects the plot of the latest Broadway musical!
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 30th Season Continues With DIANA THE MUSICAL
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season will continue this spring with the regional theatre premiere of Diana – The Musical.
COME FROM AWAY Is On Sale Now At Playhouse Square
COME FROM AWAY, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning 'must-see musical' (NPR), is now on sale! Don't miss your chance to experience this incredible show.
Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA Members Authorize Strike, Boston Theaters Fight for Survival
AEA members voted to authorize a strike against the Broadway League of the development agreement - while this doesn’t mean the union will call a strike, it does give them another bargaining chip in their ongoing negotiations with the League. Regionally, we have a lot of stories of announced retirements and new leaders stepping into roles.
New Details of Chad Kimball Lawsuit Revealed; Shubert Bartender Lawsuit Expands
Every once and a while I like to do litigation updates because one of my pet peeves is how the media sometimes reports when a case is filed and then drop it. One such case is Chad Kimball’s lawsuit related to his departure from Come From Away. Another is the one bartenders at Shubert Organization theaters brought against the theater chain and others.
Christopher Ashley FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Christopher Ashley written?
Christopher Ashley has written 1 shows including Buzzsaw Berkeley (Conceiver).
What awards has Christopher Ashley been nominated for?
Christopher Ashley has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Come From Away," "Leap of Faith," "Memphis," and "Xanadu." He was also nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Come From Away," "Memphis," and "The Rocky Horror Show." Additionally, he received nominations for Outstanding Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Come From Away," "Memphis," and "The Rocky Horror Show." Other nominations include Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Valhalla" and "Fires in the Mirror," Outstanding Director, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Sweeney Todd," and Direction at the Obie Awards for "Jeffrey." Ashley also received nominations for Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Rocky Horror Show," "Das Barbecu," and "Das Barbecii," as well as Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Jeffrey."
What awards has Christopher Ashley won?
Christopher Ashley has won several awards for his work in Broadway. He received the Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Come From Away," the Best Direction of a Musical Tony Award for the same show. Ashley also won the Outstanding Director, Resident Musical Helen Hayes Award for "Sweeney Todd," Outstanding Director - Musical Drama Desk Award for "The Rocky Horror Show," Direction Obie Award for "Jeffrey," and Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Fires in the Mirror" and "Jeffrey."
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