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BIO

Christina Anderson is a playwright, tv writer, educator, and creative. Her plays have appeared at The Goodman Theatre, OSF, The Public Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Rep, and other theaters in the United States and Canada. Awards and honors include: 2020 United States Artists Fellow, MacDowell Fellowship, Lily Awards Harper Lee Prize, Herb Alpert Award nomination, Barrymore Nomination, and New Dramatists Residency. Her work has appeared multiple times on the annual Kilroy's List, an industry survey of excellent new works by female playwrights. She is also the winner of the Lucille Lortel Fellowship. Christina’s plays include: How to Catch Creation; The Ripple, The Wave That Carried Me Home; Man In Love; pen/man/ship; The Ashes Under Gait City; and Blacktop Sky. She taught playwriting at Wesleyan University, Rutgers University, SUNY Purchase College, and served as the interim Head of Playwriting at Brown University. Christina worked as a television staff writer on the CBS drama, “Tommy.” Current projects include: producing an album of instrumental hip hop music titled The Montage Flow, and writing her first tv pilot "The Only Isaac."



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Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Book of a Musical

Christina Anderson, Paradise Square

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Review: THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME at Stages Houston
by Jonathan Netek - Mar 8, 2025

Written by Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson and directed by Eboni Bell Darcy, this deeply moving story follows one person’s emotional journey to rediscover their roots, heal old wounds, and find their way back home.
The Acting Company Sets August Wilson and Shakespeare Shows for April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

The Acting Company is bringing two exciting shows to Popejoy Hall in April. First is Two Trains Running, a powerful drama set during the 1960s civil rights movement. Then is The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s classic comedy.
Cast and Creative Team Set for TWO TRAINS RUNNING and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at A.C.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for August Wilson’s Two Trains Running and Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. See who is starring and learn more!
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
Christina Anderson & Mfoniso Udofia to Receive the 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has revealed the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards in the amount of $100,000 each. Learn more!
Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

RUBICON THEATRE has announced a three-play WinterFest as part of the company's 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season. The first two plays in the festival celebrate a new collaboration between RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY and THE ACTING COMPANY (TAC) of New York. 
Play On Shakespeare & The Acting Company Announce Casting for 2025 Repertory Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Play On Shakespeare and The Acting Company announced their 2025 repertory tour featuring Christina Anderson's modern verse translation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING.
Jocelyn Bioh Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Bianca Leigh to Return to the Laurie Beechman with TRANSVESTIGATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

Bianca Leigh returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with her new solo cabaret comedy TRANSVESTIGATION. Learn how to purchase tickets.
OH, MARY! Star Bianca Leigh Will Bring Solo Musical BUSTED to the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Oh, Mary! star Bianca Leigh will return with a special performance of her acclaimed tour-de-force musical comedy, BUSTED: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, August 25 at Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Mandy Patinkin, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Are Coming to The Charleston Gaillard Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

Charleston Gaillard Center has revealed five upcoming theater productions. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Berkeley Rep Announces Participants For 2024 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

Berkeley Rep reveals the participants for the 2024 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, featuring a diverse group of artists and projects aimed at fostering new works in theater.
Modern Verse Translation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS & More Set for The Acting Company's 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

The Acting Company has revealed its 2024-2025 season featuring Play On Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, promising an exciting lineup of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SEVEN METHODS OF KILLING KYLIE JENNER Extends at Obsidian Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

Obsidian Theatre hasextended their Canadian premiere production of seven methods of killing kylie jenner, by the internationally acclaimed and award-winning British playwright and actorJasmine Lee-Jones.  
Interview: Lucie Tiberghien Brings 21st Century Moliere to the LeFrak Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 30, 2024

Moliere in the Park, helmed by Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien, brings accessible theater to Brooklyn. Their production of Moliere’s The Miser runs through May 19 in a limited engagement at Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center. We spoke to Tiberghien about the show and everything that Moliere in the Park is doing.
SEVEN METHODS OF KILLING KYLIE JENNER Makes Canadian Premiere Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

 Following the celebrated Canadian Premiere of THREE SISTERS, co-produced with Soulpepper Theatre, Obsidian Theatre concludes their 23.24 season with another Canadian premiere in May: seven methods of killing kylie jenner, by the internationally acclaimed and award-winning British playwright and actorJasmine Lee-Jones.  
Mandy Gonzalez & More to be Featured in The Hylton Performing Arts Center 2024"25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024

The Hylton Performing Arts Center has revealed its 2024–25 season of performances. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Reimagined PRIVATE LIVES And More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

The 2024/25 season line-up has been announced at the American Conservatory Theater.
Photos: First Look at THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME at Theatre NOVA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

Theatre NOVA will present the Michigan Premiere of “the ripple, the wave that carried me home” by Christina Anderson. Check out all new photos here!
Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg"ATCA New Play Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Christina Anderson written?

Christina Anderson has written 1 shows including Inked Baby (Playwright).

What awards has Christina Anderson been nominated for?

and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square.

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