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Takeshi Kata Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Scenic Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[Chicago, 2013]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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Takeshi Kata 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

Takeshi Kata Videos

Takeshi Kata News


Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1

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

See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards

It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards

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

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!
Review: LA BOHEME at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis

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

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.
Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards

The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.
Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Releases 'The Road Don't Make You Young'

Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording has released its third single – “The Road Don’t Make You Young'. Listen here!
Broadway By Design: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

we continue with the creatives from Water for Elephants- Scenic Designer Takeshi Kata, Lighting Designer Bradley King, Projection Designer David Bengali, Sound Designer Walter Trarbach, and Costume Designer David Israel Reynoso.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show

The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.
2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!

The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to the First Two Songs!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Water for Elephants will be released on Friday, May 17. The first two singles, “Wild” and “Silver Stars,” are available today, Friday, April 26.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Releases New Block of Tickets Through February 2025

A new block of tickets is now on sale for the new Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway By Design: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. We continue with the creatives from one of the most acclaimed new plays of the year, Prayer for the French Republic- Scenic Designer Takeshi Kata, and Lighting Designer Amith Chandrashaker.
Spiritus/Virgil's Dance is Coming to Merrimack Repertory Theatre in May

After The Porch on Windy Hill plays its final tune, Spiritus/Virgil’s Dance will make its way to Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s Nancy L. Donahue Stage at Liberty Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Album Will Be Recorded Next Week; Released on Ghostlight Records

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced plans for an original cast recording of the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Learn more here!
Photos: First Look at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway

All new photos have been released from the new Broadway musical, Water For Elephants, now playing at the Imperial Theatre! Check out the photos of the cast in action here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series With the Creative Team

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launchig their Tent Talkback Series with members of the creative team following selected Saturday matinees at the Imperial Theatre. Learn more about the series!
Review: Kate Hamill's THE SCARLET LETTER at Two River Theater Captivates with the Timeless Theme of Womanly Strength

Two River Theater is presenting the stunning world premiere of 'The Scarlet Letter' skillfully reimagined by Kate Hamill, the renowned contemporary American playwright.

Takeshi Kata FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Takeshi Kata been nominated for?

Takeshi Kata has been nominated for several awards, including Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Water for Elephants," Outstanding Scenic Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Clyde's," the Earl Girls Award for Outstanding Set Design at The Barrymore Awards for "Skin of Our Teeth," Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Adding Machine," and Set Design at the Obie Awards for "Adding Machine."

What awards has Takeshi Kata won?

Takeshi Kata has won the Obie Awards for Set Design for the show Adding Machine.

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