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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2011
Thorney

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Morton

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2000
O'Malley/Lucian Rock

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Edvard Lunt

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Bolingbroke

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Gloucester (later King Richard III)

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Beggar/Rabbi Shimshin

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
De Flores

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Dr. Miklos Nyiszli

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Erenhart

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Mihai/Dog/Bulldozer/Driver/Wayne

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Mihai/Dog/Bulldozer Driver

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Lear's Fool

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Bijan

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Young Beggar (Messiah)

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Ratcliffe

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Poor Man

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Peter

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Victor/Verezzi (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Vince

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Vince

[Off-Broadway]
1975
Osvald Alving

[Off-Broadway]
1974
Agitator


Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 1994 - Performance

Christopher McCann, The Lights

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Supporting Actor - Play

Christopher McCann, The Lights

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PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: BURIED CHILD by Sam Shepard

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Sam Shepard. Today's play, Buried Child.
Craig Baldwin, Justin Blanchard and More to Star in Red Bull Theater's Online Reading of THE WITCH OF EDMONTON

Red Bull Theater today announced the next event of its special FREE programming to provide an opportunity for its community of artists and theater lovers to gather in the virtual space during this unprecedented time of COVID-19: Thomas Dekker, John Ford & William Rowley's The Witch of Edmonton.
Full Casting Announced For STRICTLY MUSICALS 3

The cast has been announced for the latest musical theatre production by local theatre company DarlingtonOS.
Darlington Operatic Society Announces Cast of JEKYLL & HYDE

Directed and choreographed by Joanne Hand (Top Hat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, West Side Story) alongside Musical Director Steven Hood (Chitty Chity Bang Bang, Strictly Musicals 2), Jekyll & Hyde will run at Darlington Hippodrome later this year.
DarlingtonOS Announces Casting For TOP HAT

Top Hat, winner of three Olivier Awards, for 'Best New Musical', 'Best Choreography' and 'Best Costume Design' from a total of seven nominations and winner of the Evening Standard Award for 'Best Night Out', is coming to Darlington Hippodrome presented by local amateur theatre company DarlingtonOS from Wednesday 3 to Saturday 13 April, 2019.
Full Cast Announced For DarlingtonOS's CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

A full cast of 34 adult performers has been announced for a local community production of the much-loved family musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which flies into Darlington Hippodrome from 24 October to 3 November produced by Darlington Operatic Society (DarlingtonOS).
Casting Announced for CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Darlington Operatic Society

A full cast of 34 adult performers has been announced for a local community production of the much-loved family musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which flies into Darlington Hippodrome from 24 October to 3 November produced by Darlington Operatic Society (DarlingtonOS).
Photo Flash: First Look at Manoel Felciano, Christian Coulson & More in Red Bull Theater's THE CHANGELING

Opening Night is Set for January 10th for the Red Bull Theater (Jesse Berger, Artistic Director) Off-Broadway production: Thomas Middleton and William Rowley's The Changeling. 
A FEW GOOD MEN and More Set for Reel 13's June 2015 Lineup on THIRTEEN

Rob Reiner's 1992 legal drama A Few Good Men makes its Reel 13 debut on THIRTEEN in June.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 22-28, 2014

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a look ar opening night of LES MIS, a peek into a recent workshop led by Jonathan Gorff, coverage of of KING LEAR starring Michael Pennington, and more!
Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Pennington and More in KING LEAR at Theater for a New Audience

Michael Pennington, two-time Olivier Award nominee, an artist of international stature and one of England's greatest classical actors, will play the title role in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear directed by Arin Arbus. For the second production in Theatre for a New Audience's inaugural season at its first permanent home, the new Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place in Brooklyn, Mr. Pennington leads a company of 22 actors. King Lear began previews on March 14 and will open tomorrow, Thursday, March 27, running through May 4. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with TFANA's KING LEAR, Michael Pennington

KING LEARMichael Pennington, two-time Olivier Award nominee, an artist of international stature and one of England's greatest classical actors, will play the title role in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear directed by Arin Arbus. For the second production in Theatre for a New Audience's inaugural season at its first permanent home, the new Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place in Brooklyn, Mr. Pennington leads a company of 22 actors. King Lear begins previews tomorrow, March 14 for an opening March 27 and a run through May 4. Click below for two interviews with Pennington!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Michael Pennington and More in KING LEAR at Theater for a New Audience

Michael Pennington, two-time Olivier Award nominee, an artist of international stature and one of England's greatest classical actors, will play the title role in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear directed by Arin Arbus. For the second production in Theatre for a New Audience's inaugural season at its first permanent home, the new Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place in Brooklyn, Mr. Pennington leads a company of 22 actors. King Lear begins previews tomorrow, March 14 for an opening March 27 and a run through May 4. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in rehearsal below!
Michael Pennington to Star in KING LEAR at Theatre for a New Audience, Begin. 3/14

Michael Pennington, two-time Olivier Award nominee, an artist of international stature and one of England's greatest classical actors, will play the title role in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear directed by Arin Arbus. For the second production in Theatre for a New Audience's inaugural season at its first permanent home, the new Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place in Brooklyn, Mr. Pennington leads a company of 22 actors. King Lear begins previews March 14 for an opening March 27 and a run through May 4.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Group/ Tectonic Theatre's ONE ARM

The New Group and Tectonic Theater Project proudly present One Arm, set to play May 19 - July 2 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement marking a New York premiere. Based on a short story and unproduced screenplay by Tennessee Williams, One Arm is adapted for the stage and directed by Moisés Kaufman. Official Opening Night is slated for Thursday, June 9 at 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row.
The New Group & Tectonic Theater Project Present ONE ARM May 19- July 2

The New Group and Tectonic Theater Project proudly present One Arm, set to play May 19 - July 2 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement marking a New York premiere.
The New Group & Tectonic Theater Project Present ONE ARM May 19- July 2

The New Group and Tectonic Theater Project proudly present One Arm, set to play May 19 - July 2 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement marking a New York premiere.
Red Bull Theater's WITCH OF EDMONTON Closes 2/20

Final few performances held for The Witch Of Edmonton, show closes Sunday
Red Bull Theater Extends THE WITCH OF EDMONTON Thru 2/20

Red Bull Theater (Jesse Berger, Artistic Director) announces that The Witch of Edmonton, directed by Mr. Berger, which begins a limited engagement January 25th at Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues) will extend its acclaimed run until February 20th.
Red Bull Theater's WITCH OF EDMONTON Closes 2/20

Final few performances held for The Witch Of Edmonton, show closes Sunday

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Christopher McCann been nominated for?

Performance (Obie Awards) for The Lights and Outstanding Supporting Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lights.

What awards has Christopher McCann won?

Christopher McCann has won the Obie Award for Performance for his work in The Lights.

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