#97 - Maria-Christina Oliveras

About this episode

Maria-Christina Oliveras discusses her career and current role on Broadway.

Maria-Christina Oliveras is currently starring on Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club’s The Balusters at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. A versatile performer and Drama Desk nominee, her theater credits include Between Riverside and Crazy, Amélie, Machinal, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Hadestown, Cymbeline, Here Lies Love, and more. On screen, she has appeared in Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, and Law & Order: SVU, and she will soon be seen in the upcoming film Vivien & the Florist and Mindy Kaling’s next television series, Not Suitable for Work. This episode was recorded on April 28, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Maria-Christina Oliveras

Topics covered

• Broadway
• Theater
• Performing Arts
• Acting
• Film
• Television

Keywords

• Maria-Christina Oliveras
• Broadway
• The Balusters
• theater
• acting
• film
• television

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network, Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Law & Order: SVU

Books & works: The Balusters, Between Riverside and Crazy, Amélie, Machinal, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Hadestown, Cymbeline, Here Lies Love, Vivien & the Florist, Not Suitable for Work

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