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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Chicago, 2013]
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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

News


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?
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.
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).
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!
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'.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

Grant Gustin will play his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 16, 2024

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2024

On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Review: LA BOHEME at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 3, 2024

You'll fall in love with Puccini yet again. Opera Theatre of St. Louis continues their forty-ninth season with a superb production of Puccini’s masterpiece, La Bohème—his most beloved work.  The occasional sprinkle of very light rain seemed to refresh rather than deter those dining on the lovely grounds.  Again the theatre was packed to the rafters with eager opera lovers.  They were not disappointed.
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is now available in streaming and digital formats. A physical CD will be available later this summer.

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 has won the Set Design award at the Obie Awards for Adding Machine.

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