Maria-Christina Oliveras is an actor and singer. Dedicated to new works, her career is distinguished by a number of world premieres, including most recently, Kiss My Aztec, a new musical by John Leguizamo, Tony Taccone, Ben Velez and David Kamp. On Broadway, Maria-Christina originated the role of Gina in Amelie, and also appeared in Machinal and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Off-Broadway credits include Romeo and Juliet (The Public), Zorba (City Center/Encores) and the world premieres of Here Lies Love by David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim (The Public; cast album) Pretty Filthy by Bess Wohl and Michael Friedman (The Civilians; cast album), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (The Public), Taylor Mac’s 24 Hour History of Music (St. Ann’s Warehouse), among others. Selected regional world premieres include Soft Power by Jeanine Tesori and David Henry Hwang (Center Theater Group), and El Huracan by Charise Castro Smith (Yale Rep). Other: Berkeley Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, Clubbed Thumb, Williamstown, Long Wharf, Huntington, Baltimore Centerstage, Denver Center, Sundance, O’Neill Center, ACT, Vassar/Powerhouse, the Lark, New Dramatists, The Civilians, Westport Country Playhouse. Film/Television credits include St. Vincent, Manhattan Night, “The Blacklist,” “Madame Secretary,” and “NCIS: NOLA.” She received her B.A. from Yale University, and her M.F.A. in Acting from the National Theatre Conservatory. Upcoming projects include her solo-cabaret debut this August at Feinstein’s/54 Below. www.mariachristinaoliveras.com
