Christopher Massimine

Christopher Massimine Steps Down From Pioneer Theater Company

Christopher Massimine will step down from the Pioneer Theater Company following reports that he embellished and exaggerated on his resume, in various interviews, and press releases about his accomplishments.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', HELLO, DOLLY! and More Announced for Pioneer Theatre Company 2021-2022 Season

Moving forward after the most unconventional season in its 59-year history, Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) welcomes back professional actors, designers, directors, musicians, and stage crew eager for the 2021-2022 season.

Pioneer Theatre Company Revises Spring Theatre Plans

Pioneer Theatre Company announces that productions which had been pushed to February 2021, in response to the global pandemic, will again be delayed due to the continuing infection rate and current vaccine projections.

LET IT SNOW: PTC Announces Perfectly Pandemic Productions

Starting December 1 and running through December 31, Pioneer Theatre Company, will produce a free series of events as a 'thank you' to the community.

Pioneer Theatre Company Presents LET IT SHOW: PTC'S PERFECTLY PANDEMIC PRODUCTIONS

Starting December 1 and running through December 31, Pioneer Theatre Company, will produce a free series of events as a 'thank you' to the community. Let It Show: PTC's Perfectly Pandemic Productions will include specially-designed Winter Holiday themed window displays, which can be enjoyed at SIMMONS PIONEER MEMORIAL THEATRE.

Pioneer Theatre Company Launches Virtual Holiday Bazaar

Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), together in a partnership administered by-and-through the Pioneer Theatre Guild, turns attention towards generating some Holiday spirit. Through the creation of the “Holiday Scene Shoppe,” an online bazaar, PTC will be crafting gifts, games, and festive facemasks, just in time for your seasonal shopping.

Pioneer Theatre Guild Introduces New Theatre-Sourced Product Line

Pioneer Theatre Guild (PTG), a volunteer association supporting Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), is continuing to help PTC find unique ways to keep its professional theatre staff on the payroll during the pandemic.

Pioneer Theatre Company Introduces The Costume Collection Of Masks

Beginning this week, Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) introduces The Costume Collection, a new artisan mask line that offers unique, special edition masks made from the costumes of PTC's most memorable plays and musicals.

New Play Reading Series Tackles Gender Identity And Family Acceptance at Pioneer Theatre Company

Pioneer Theatre Company begins its eighth season of the Play-by-Play New Play Reading Series with a reading of The Anatomy of Love a play in development by New York-based playwright Ted Malawer. The readings will take place at the Dumke Auditorium of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. There will be a talkback directly after the 2:00 p.m. matinee.

PTC Now Accepting Non-Perishable And Canned Goods For The Utah Food Bank This Holiday Season

Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) is asking its patrons of The Play That Goes Wrong to bring canned and non-perishable food items to support Utah Food Bank. Continuing a 9-year history of giving, Pioneer Theatre Company is partnering up with Utah Food Bank this year to support those who are food insecure and need assistance this holiday season.

Pioneer Theatre Company Presents THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Theatre-lovers are invited to the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society's production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, via the Broadway and London hit comedy, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. It opens at PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY (PTC) on December 6, 2019 and through December 21, 2019. Tickets for this production can be purchased by calling 801-581-6961 or visiting pioneertheatre.org.

Photo Flash: Pioneer Theatre Company Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS In Concert

Pioneer Theatre Company presents a Concert Production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based on the wildly popular 1988 MGM comedy that was a hit film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine. The principal cast includes Broadway actors BRENT BARRETT as Lawrence Jameson, MATTHEW HYDZIK as Freddy Benson; and KATE FAHRNER as Christine Colgate.

National Performing Arts Action Association Names Christopher Massimine 2019 Humanitarian of the Year

Today the NPAAA announced that Christopher Massimine is the recipient of the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Pioneer Theater Company Announces Full Cast For DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

The complete cast, including visiting cast with Broadway credentials and returning local actors, has been announced for Pioneer Theatre Company's Concert Production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is based on the wildly popular 1988 MGM comedy that was a hit film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine. The concert-style production runs just three performances, over October 18 & 19, 2019, and is an add-on to PTC's 2019-2020 season.

Initial Cast Announced for PTC's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

A partial cast list has been revealed for Pioneer Theatre Company's Concert Production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based on the wildly popular 1988 MGM comedy that was a hit film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine. The principal cast includes Broadway actors BRENT BARRETT as Lawrence Jameson, MATTHEW HYDZIK as Freddy Benson; and KATE FAHRNER as Christine Colgate.

Photo/Video: Get A First Look At The Broadway-Bound CAGNEY at Pioneer Theatre Company

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Broadway-bound production of Cagney, based on the life of Academy Award® winner James Cagney, launches Pioneer Theatre Company's (Artistic Director, Karen Azenberg & Managing Director, Chris Massimine) season this Fall. Opening Friday, September 20, the limited engagement runs  through October 5. Tickets are available as part of a season subscription package by calling (801) 581-6961 or by visiting pioneertheatre.org.

CAGNEY Announces Cast for Pre-Broadway Run In Salt Lake City

The Broadway-hopeful production of Cagney, based on the life of 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' star Academy Award winner James Cagney, has completed its casting and returns to the stage, opening Pioneer Theatre Company's (PTC) season this fall.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the 2019 Lucille Lortel Awards!

The 2019 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out last night to recipients in 19 categories, with one special award and three honorary awards also bestowed. The Lortel Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball Center hosted by Drama Desk Award-nominated writer and performer of The New One, Mike Birbiglia. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League by special arrangement with the Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation. Additional support is provided by TDF.

Pre-Broadway CAGNEY and More Set For Pioneer Theatre Company's 2019-2020 Season

Pioneer Theatre Company has announced its 2019-2020 season, which will include a pre-Broadway run of new musical Cagney.

Pioneer Theatre Company Announces New Managing Director following 10-month National search

Following a ten-month national search, Pioneer Theatre Company announced today that Christopher Massimine will join the company on July 1, 2019 as the theatre's managing director.