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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Set Design

Christopher Barreca, Rocky


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Christopher Barreca, Rocky


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Christopher Barreca, Rocky

Videos

News


BWW Interview: John Gould Rubin Directing Creative Cohort Joe Morton as KING LEAR

Next up at The Wallis, a radical reinvention of Shakespeare’s King Lear, starring Joe Morton in the titular role opens May 14, 2022 (with previews beginning May 10th). John Gould Rubin directs the cast which also includes Mark Harelik, River Gallo, Zach Solomon, Brie Eley, Emily Swallow, Rafael Jordan, Miguel Perez, Stanley Jackson, and Danielle Thorpe. John was most gracious to carve out some time of his full creative schedule to answer a few of my queries.
Joe Morton Stars in the Wallis Center's Radical Reinvention of Shakespeare's KING LEAR

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents a radical reinvention of Shakespeare's KING LEAR, starring Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award winner Joe Morton (ABC's “Scandal,” the legendary Brother from Another Planet, Netflix's “The Politician,” Justice League) and directed by John Gould Rubin, opening Saturday, May 14 and running through Sunday, June 5, 2022, with previews May 10 through 13, in The Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater.
Design Educators to Join Episode 45 of the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable

Episode 45 of the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable will feature some of the top design educators in the country.  The discussion will focus on how they adapted to teaching during the pandemic, what inspired them to become teachers, and why they are passionate about what they do.
Guests Announced for Episode 30 of 4Wall Sunday Roundtable

Episode 30 of 4Wall Entertainment's Sunday Roundtable features some of the top designers and design educators in the country. 
David Byrne's JOAN OF ARC: INTO THE FIRE Begins Tonight at The Public Theater

The Public Theater presents JOAN OF ARC: INTO THE FIRE, with book, music, and lyrics by David Byrne.
Mare Winningham Joins David Byrne's JOAN OF ARC: INTO THE FIRE at The Public Theater

The Public Theater announced today that Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham and Dimitri Joseph Moise join the previously announced cast of the world premiere musical Joan of Arc: Into the Fire.
Jo Lampert to Star in David Byrne's JOAN OF ARC: INTO THE FIRE at The Public; Cast Set!

The Public Theater has announced casting for JOAN OF ARC: INTO THE FIRE, with book, music, and lyrics by David Byrne.
A.C.T. Opens 2015-16 Season with BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Tonight

American Conservatory Theater kicks off the 2015-16 season with Stephen Adly Guirgis's (The Motherf*cker with the Hat, Jesus Hopped the A Train) outrageous new dark comedy, Between Riverside and Crazy (tonight, September 2-27, 2015). 
A.C.T. to Open 2015-16 Season with BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, 9/2-27

American Conservatory Theater kicks off the 2015-16 season with Stephen Adly Guirgis's (The Motherf*cker with the Hat, Jesus Hopped the A Train) outrageous new dark comedy, Between Riverside and Crazy (September 2-27, 2015). 
STAGE TUBE: Orfeh and Andy Karl Tribute ROCKY in New Song

Rocky star Andy Karl and his wife Orfeh just released a new mash-up song called 'No Time for Pain (A Tribute to Rocky Broadway)' with a photographic flashback on the run of Rocky, which just closed on Broadway. This video features the Rocky instrumental theme, with vocal talents from Orfeh and Andy Karl.
BWW Flashback: ROCKY Pulls Its Final Punches on Broadway Today

Broadway's new ROCKY musical plays its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre today, August 17th, after 28 previews and 188 regular performances. ROCKY received its world premiere in fall 2012 in Hamburg, Germany, where it continues to play to packed houses. The musical opened on Broadway on March, 13, 2014. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back to the show's beginnings on the Great White Way!
Breaking News: ROCKY to Close on Broadway in August

This Just In... The Broadway musical of Rocky has been knocked out by a declining box office and will play its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on Sunday, August 17th after 28 previews and 188 regular performances. Stage Entertainment is currently exploring future productions across the U.S. as well as internationally.
BWW Awards Update 5/29 - Voting Ends TOMORROW!

Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/29 with just 0 days to go in voting!
BWW Awards Update 5/24 - 5 Days to Go!

Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/24 with just 5 days to go in voting!
BWW Awards Update 5/23 - 6 Days to Go!

Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/23 with just 6 days to go in voting!
BWW Awards Update 5/22 - 7 Days to Go; Ties in MAJOR Categories!

Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/22 with just 7 days to go in voting!
BWW Awards Update 5/21 - LES MIS Moves in Front for Revival; IF/THEN Trailing for Musical

Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/21 with just 8 days to go in voting!
BWW Awards Update - Under 2 Weeks to Go; Tight Races Between HEDWIG & LES MIZ, IF/THEN vs. GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE & More!

Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/17 with just 12 days to go in voting!
Tickets to ROCKY on Broadway Now Available Through March 2015!

Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone just announced a new block of tickets are now on sale the new musical, ROCKY. Tickets are now available through March 29, 2015 and can be purchased at the Winter Garden box office (1634 Broadway), by visiting Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. Please visit ROCKYBROADWAY.com for more information.
BWW Awards Update 5/2 - 27 Days to Go; Radcliffe, LES MIS, Idina, Audra, WICKED and IF/THEN Off to Early Leads!

Voting opened on April 30 and runs through May 30, 2014 for the 12th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/2 with just 27 days to go in voting!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Chris Barreca been nominated for?

Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rocky and Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rocky.

What awards has Chris Barreca won?

Chris Barreca has won several awards for his work in set design. He received the Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Rocky. He also won the Outstanding Set Design for a Play or Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, again for Rocky. Additionally, he was honored with the Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for his work on Rocky.

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