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BIO

Boston Stage Company credits include leading roles in The Game, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Importance of Being Earnest, Ring Round the Moon, Private Lives, Carousel, A Streetcar Named Desire, Absurd Person Singular, The Crucible, Much Ado About Nothing, and His Girl Friday. At BSC he has directed The Other Place, The Whipping Man, Shining City and Mark St. Germain's Period Piece/Collyer Brothers and Camping with Henry and Tom. Innvar was seen last year on the screen in the acclaimed film The Post. Recent TV credits include The Sinner, The Blacklist: Redemption and Chicago Fire. His Broadway credits include: Victor/Victoria, Les Miserables, The Three Penny Opera, 110 in the Shade, The People in the Picture, The Snow Geese and The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Off Broadway credits include the title role in Floyd Collins at Playwrights Horizons, recorded on Nonesuch Records, NYSF's King Lear at the Delacorte, Atlantic Theatre, Vineyard, Transport Group, Red Bull, MTC and Lincoln Center. His most recent acting work was playing Banquo in Dan Sullivan's Macbeth at Berkeley Rep opposite Conleth Hill and Frances McDormand. Other regional work at Steppenwolf, Guthrie, Yale Rep, Long Wharf, Wilma and more. He is an aflliated artist with The Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC. His latest play Turtles was published in a compilation of short plays for teens by Applause Books in June of 2017.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Sheriff Heck Tate [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Kurt

[Regional (US)]
Barrington Stage Company Production, 2017
Nat

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway, 2015
Piero [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Albany

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Theodore Gaesling

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Detective

[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2011
Chaim Bradovsky

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2011
Sir Arthur Clarington

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Revival, 2010
Larry

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
File

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Tiger Brown

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Goldberg/Bartender

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Kehoe

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Roger Delli-Bovi

Roger Delli-Bovi

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Carter

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Floyd Collins

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Choreographer

Ensemble/Other Roles

King Marchan (Understudy)

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1994
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1994
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Javert [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
El Gallo [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Christopher InnvarThe Taming of the Shrew

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News


Úna Clancy Joins THE DEAD, 1904 at Irish Rep

The Dead, 1904, the immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, has announced a change in casting. Estelle Parsons has departed the production due to personal conflicts.  “Aunt Kate” will be played by Irish actress Úna Clancy.
Kate Baldwin and Christopher Innvar Join Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904

The full cast has been revealed for Irish Repertory Theatre's return of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, “The Dead,” adapted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lortel Theatre Unveils Fall 2024 Lineup Featuring FEAST! & More

Lortel Theatre announced its Fall 2024 lineup featuring Michael Emerson, Jennifer Van Dyck, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside The Barrington Stage Co. 30th Anniversary Celebration

Go inside Barrington Stage Company's The Best of Times, A 30th Anniversary Celebration with new photos.
Review: BOEING BOEING at Barrington Stage Company

At a time when headlines are ominous, dew points are uncomfortable if not oppressive, and very little is what it appears to be on the surface, a lighthearted romp, fraught with silliness and laughter seems very appropriate. BOEING BOEING continues on the Boyd-Quinson Stage at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield through August 3
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Barrington Stage's BOEING BOEING

Go inside rehearsals for Boeing Boeing at Barrington Stage in this all-new video. Marc Camoletti's hilarious 1960 French farce, Boeing Boeing, translated by Beverley Cross & Francis Evans, won a new generation of fans with a critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway production in 2008.
Casts Set for BOEING BOEING, NEXT TO NORMAL, A TENDER THING & FORGIVENESS at Barrington Stage

Barrington Stage Company has revealed the casts for BOEING BOEING, NEXT TO NORMAL, A TENDER THING, and FORGIVENESS. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Berkshire Comedy Festival Finds New Home at Barrington Stage Company

Barrington Stage Company will be the new home of the Berkshire Comedy Festival. Learn more about the festival.
NEXT TO NORMAL, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and More Set For Barrington Stage Company's 2024 Season

Barrington Stage Company will celebrate its 30th anniversary season with two major musical revivals, a world premiere play, two regional premiere plays and a comedy featuring three of BSC’s most beloved associate artists. Learn more about the season lineup here!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA

La Femme Theatre Productions just celebrated opening night of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece, The Night of the Iguana. Check out photos from the big night!
Review Roundup: Tennessee Williams' THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, Starring Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and More!

An all new production of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece The Night of the Iguana, directed by Tony Award nominee Emily Mann, has officially opened Off-Broadway! Read the reviews for The Night of the Iguana here!
Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria & More to Star in THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at La Femme Theatre Productions

La Femme Theatre Productions has revealed the full cast of Tennessee Williams's 'The Night of the Iguana' directed by Emily Mann.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Barrington Stage Company & Williamstown Theatre Festival's NEW BRAIN

Barrington Stage Company (BSC) in association with Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) presented William Finn’s 1998 musical A NEW BRAIN on Barrington’s Boyd-Quinson mainstage. Check out the opening night photos and after party below.
Video: Watch the Trailer for FAITH HEALER at Barrington Stage Company

Get a sneak peek of FAITH HEALER at Barrington Stage Company with the official trailer. Experience the mesmerizing performance and captivating story of this theatrical masterpiece. Don't miss your chance to see FAITH HEALER, running at Barrington Stage Company.
Review: FAITH HEALER at Barrington Stage Company

Friel harnesses the power of story telling common to both that culture and contemporary theater to weave a tightly woven tapestry with such depth, richness, and color it could easily be compared to the work of the great impressionist painters. Under Boyd’s direction, Innvar, Dold, and Egolf show themselves to be consummate professionals.
Photos: First Look at FAITH HEALER at Barrington Stage Company

Barrington Stage Company Founding Artistic Director Julianne Boyd's new production of Faith Healer by the great Irish playwright, Brian Friel (Dancing at Lughnasa, Translations) opened last night, Saturday, August 5. The production will play through Sunday, August 27 on the St. Germain Stage at the Blatt Center for Performing Arts. Check out photos from the production here!
Photos: First Look at BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Barrington Stage Company

Pearl Cleage’s Blues for an Alabama Sky, directed by Candis C. Jones (The Public Theater: shadow/land; Studio Theater: Clyde’s) is currently running at Barrington Stage Company. The production plays through August 5, 2023 on BSC’s Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street). Check out photos from the production here!
Playwright Sanaz Toossi & More to Star in ENGLISH at Barrington Stage Company

Discover the star-studded cast lined up for the highly anticipated production of ENGLISH at Barrington Stage Company. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the talent and brilliance in this must-see performance.
Brandon Alvión, Tsilala Brock & More to Star in BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Barrington Stage Company

The full cast and creative team has been set for Pearl Cleage’s Blues for an Alabama Sky at Barrington Stage Company, directed by Candis C. Jones.
Cast Revealed For TINY FATHER From Chautauqua Theater Company And Barrington Stage Company

Chautauqua Theater Company and Barrington Stage Company have announced full casting for their co-world premiere production of tiny father, a new play by Mike Lew (Teenage Dick) and directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christopher Innvar been in?

Christopher Innvar has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Christopher Innvar been in?

Christopher Innvar has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Christopher Innvar been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Taming of the Shrew .

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