Christopher McGovern
Latest News on Christopher McGovern:
Broadway Belts for PFF! 2024 Raises Record $516,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (Apr 2, 2024)
Julie Halston, Liz Callaway, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! (Jan 17, 2024)
13th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Raises Over $465K (Mar 20, 2023)
Broadway Belts for PFF! 2024 Raises Record $516,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (Apr 2, 2024)
Julie Halston, Liz Callaway, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! (Jan 17, 2024)
13th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Raises Over $465K (Mar 20, 2023)
BIO
Credits include:
TENDERLOIN
Musical Director/Pianist (York Theatre Company, 2014)
LOVE, LINDA (Off Broadway, 2014)
Musical Director/Pianist
TWO BY TWO (Off Broadway, 2013)
Musical Director/Pianist
IONESCOPADE (Off Broadway, 2012)
Musical Director/Pianist
NEXT TO NORMAL (Arizona Theatre Company, 2012)
Musical Director/Pianist
ROADSIDE (York, Mufti, 2012)
Musical Director/Pianist
STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER (York, Mufti, 2011)
Musical Director/Pianist
JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN (LA Premiere, El Portal Theatre, 2011)
Musical Director, Pianist
RENT (Westchester Broadway Theatre, 2010)
Musical Director/Pianist
{title of show} (Arizona Theatre Co., 2010)
Larry/Musical Director/Pianist
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (Florida Stage, 2010)
Arranger/Musical Director/Pianist
HAIR (Arizona Theatre Company, 2009)
Musical Director/Keyboards
PAJAMA GAME (Arizona Theatre Company, 2008)
Musical Director/Pianist
Writing
BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS
Libretto/Dance Music/Arrangements/COmposer/Lyricist
CAGNEY
Composer/Lyricist
DR. RADIO
Composer/Lyricist
A VISIT TO ROSWELL
Librettist/Composer/Lyricist
Recordings
LIVE (Susan Egan)
LML, 2008
Musical Director/Pianist
WINTER TRACKS (Susan Egan)
LML, 2006
Producer/Musical Director/Pianist
COFFEE HOUSE (Susan Egan)
LML, 2005
Producer/Musical Director/Pianist
LEAVING HOME (Rebecca Luker)
PS Classics
Producer/Musical Director/Pianist
MEN IN MY LIFE (Alison Fraser)
Original Cast Records, 2000
Photos
Christopher McGovern, Erika Henningsen, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Gordon Stanley, Stephen Mo Hanan, Ben Cherry, J. Bernard Calloway, Peter Land, Dewey Caddell, Michael Montel, Lenny Wolpe, Kristopher Thompson-Bolden
Date:
02/22/2017
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of DEAR WORLD at York Theatre Company, Starring Tyne Daly
The Company (Left to Right): Matt Perri, David Carpenter, Riki Kane Larimer, Sue Gilad, John Pinckard , Robert Creighton, Jeremy Benton, Christopher McGovern, James Morgan, Bill Castellino, Danette Holden, Josh Walden, Ellen Zolezzi, Bruce Sabath, Andrew
Date:
04/24/2015
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast & Creative Team of CAGNEY at York Theatre Company
Sheldon Harnick, Margery Gray Harnick, Carl Andress, Christopher McGovern and Greg Santos (Assistant Director) join the cast- Jennifer Cody, Katie Rose Clarke, Mark Jacoby, Jillian Louis, Michael McCormick, Marcy McGuigan, Diane Phelan, Wayne Pretlow, J
Date:
03/08/2014
From: Photo Coverage: York Theatre's TENDERLOIN Celebrates Opening Night
Andrew Levine (York Executive Director), James Morgan, Justyn Wade (Assistant Stage Manager), Christopher McGovern, Sheldon Harnick, Margery Gray Harnick and Greg Santos (Assistant Director) join the cast- Jennifer Cody, Katie Rose Clarke, Mark Jacoby, Ji
Date:
03/08/2014
From: Photo Coverage: York Theatre's TENDERLOIN Celebrates Opening Night
The company: (front row L to R) Christopher McGovern, Debra Walton, Jennifer Cody, Sheldon Harnick, Katie Rose Clarke, Jillian Louis, Carl Andress, Diane Phelan, Michael McCormick; (back row L to R) Jay Russell, Kendal Sparks, Marcy McGuigan, Wayne Pre
Date:
03/03/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre's TENDERLOIN
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Productions
Writing
Music and Lyrics
Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Composer
Composer
Videos
Photo/Video: Get A First Look At The Broadway-Bound CAGNEY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - Sep 19, 2019
BWW Audio: 'King of Voice-Overs' Joe Sirola Records TV Spot for Off-Broadway's CAGNEY
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017
TV: Go Inside Rehearsal with the Cast of York Theatre Company's CAGNEY!
by TV - On the Road - May 16, 2015
News
Broadway Belts for PFF! 2024 Raises Record $516,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 18 at SONY Hall in New York City, shattered fundraising records with $516,00 in donations and continuing to climb.
This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 18 at SONY Hall in New York City, shattered fundraising records with $516,00 in donations and continuing to climb.
Julie Halston, Liz Callaway, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
Broadway stars will take center stage in 14th Anniversary Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Broadway stars will take center stage in 14th Anniversary Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
13th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Raises Over $465K
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's 13th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! has raised over $465,000 and counting.
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's 13th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! has raised over $465,000 and counting.
Robert Creighton to be Honored at BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!; Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko & More to Perform
Broadway celebrities will perform their favorite show tunes at the 13th Annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, on Monday, March 6, at Sony Hall in New York City. See who will perform, how to purchase tickets and more.
Broadway celebrities will perform their favorite show tunes at the 13th Annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, on Monday, March 6, at Sony Hall in New York City. See who will perform, how to purchase tickets and more.
FABULOUS FANNY: THE SONGS & STORIES OF FANNY BRICE to Stream for One Night Only On Stellar
The acclaimed touring/streaming solo show Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice stars Kimberly Faye Greenberg (Danny & Sylvia, One Night With Fanny Brice), and is back to livestream for one performance on October 29th at 3pm ET on Stellar.
The acclaimed touring/streaming solo show Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice stars Kimberly Faye Greenberg (Danny & Sylvia, One Night With Fanny Brice), and is back to livestream for one performance on October 29th at 3pm ET on Stellar.
BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Gala Featuring Julie Halston, Telly Leung, Beth Leavel & More Raises Record $475,000
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! raised a record $475,000 in a new hybrid format on April 29. The sold-out gala at New York City’s Edison Ballroom, live streamed for the first time, is the single largest fundraiser in the Foundation’s history.
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! raised a record $475,000 in a new hybrid format on April 29. The sold-out gala at New York City’s Edison Ballroom, live streamed for the first time, is the single largest fundraiser in the Foundation’s history.
Telly Leung, Arielle Jacobs & Derrick Davis Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
Derrick Davis (The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Carousel, Film's A Christmas Story, Can a Song Save Your Life), Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin, Wicked, Between the Lines, and In the Heights) and Telly Leung (Aladdin, Rent, TV's Glee, and Allegiance) will join the star-studded cast featuring previously announced performers.
Derrick Davis (The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Carousel, Film's A Christmas Story, Can a Song Save Your Life), Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin, Wicked, Between the Lines, and In the Heights) and Telly Leung (Aladdin, Rent, TV's Glee, and Allegiance) will join the star-studded cast featuring previously announced performers.
Telly Leung, Arielle Jacobs, and More Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF
Arielle Jacobs and Telly Leung have been added to the lineup for the 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, an unforgettable evening of entertainment featuring some of Broadway's hottest stars.
Arielle Jacobs and Telly Leung have been added to the lineup for the 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, an unforgettable evening of entertainment featuring some of Broadway's hottest stars.
Beth Leavel, Lillias White, and More Announced for BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF
Tony Award-winning actress and comedienne Julie Halston (Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, Tootsie) will emcee the 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, an unforgettable evening of entertainment featuring some of Broadway's hottest stars. This year's hybrid event will take place live at New York City's Edison Ballroom and virtually on Friday evening, April 29, 2022. The event is the single largest fundraiser for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF).
Tony Award-winning actress and comedienne Julie Halston (Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, Tootsie) will emcee the 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, an unforgettable evening of entertainment featuring some of Broadway's hottest stars. This year's hybrid event will take place live at New York City's Edison Ballroom and virtually on Friday evening, April 29, 2022. The event is the single largest fundraiser for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF).
Stream the FABULOUS FANNY: THE SONGS AND STORIES OF FANNY BRICE On Sunday, February 20th
Tune into the acclaimed solo show Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice, starring Kimberly Faye Greenberg (Danny & Sylvia, One Night With Fanny Brice), and take a nostalgic journey through Fanny Brice's life, including her three infamous relationships all from the comfort of your home.
Tune into the acclaimed solo show Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice, starring Kimberly Faye Greenberg (Danny & Sylvia, One Night With Fanny Brice), and take a nostalgic journey through Fanny Brice's life, including her three infamous relationships all from the comfort of your home.
TOP OF THE WORLD - The James Cagney Musical to Have Invitation-Only Workshop
Top Of The World, The James Cagney Musical will arrive in London’s West End in a by-invitation-only workshop presentation December 9 and 10. It is produced by Riki Kane Larimer and Kate Edelman Johnson.
Top Of The World, The James Cagney Musical will arrive in London’s West End in a by-invitation-only workshop presentation December 9 and 10. It is produced by Riki Kane Larimer and Kate Edelman Johnson.
Dates Added for FABULOUS FANNY: THE SONGS & STORIES OF FANNY BRICE
Fabulous Fanny brings the Roaring 20's back with a bang for a live theatre experience right in your own home. Enjoy classic show tunes, good old-fashioned fun, and hilarity, as we travel through time with Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire.
Fabulous Fanny brings the Roaring 20's back with a bang for a live theatre experience right in your own home. Enjoy classic show tunes, good old-fashioned fun, and hilarity, as we travel through time with Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire.
FABULOUS FANNY: THE SONGS & STORIES OF FANNY BRICE Now Available for At-Home Viewing
Fabulous Fanny brings the Roaring 20's back with a bang for a live theatre experience right in your own home. Enjoy classic show tunes, good old-fashioned fun, and hilarity, as we travel through time with Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire.
Fabulous Fanny brings the Roaring 20's back with a bang for a live theatre experience right in your own home. Enjoy classic show tunes, good old-fashioned fun, and hilarity, as we travel through time with Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire.
The 10th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Raised Nearly $400,000
The 10th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! honoring 12-time Tony Award-Winning Broadway producer Daryl Roth and hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston (Tootsie, You Can't Take it With You, Sex and the City) took place at the Edison Ballroom, with over 300 guests in attendance.
The 10th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! honoring 12-time Tony Award-Winning Broadway producer Daryl Roth and hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston (Tootsie, You Can't Take it With You, Sex and the City) took place at the Edison Ballroom, with over 300 guests in attendance.
Photo Flash: Bernadette Peters, Julie Halston, Sierra Boggess, Jason Gotay and More at BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
An annual sold-out event that is an exclusive New York musical theater experience, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! featured Broadway stars performing some of their favorite songs and original pieces to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). The benefit began as a tribute to Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press theater critic, who died suddenly of pulmonary fibrosis in 2010. Julie Halston, a founding partner of the event, is one of the PFF's leading advocates nationwide and shined as the evening's host (Her Broadway credits include Tootsie, Hairspray, Gypsy, and You Can't Take It With You).
An annual sold-out event that is an exclusive New York musical theater experience, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! featured Broadway stars performing some of their favorite songs and original pieces to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). The benefit began as a tribute to Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press theater critic, who died suddenly of pulmonary fibrosis in 2010. Julie Halston, a founding partner of the event, is one of the PFF's leading advocates nationwide and shined as the evening's host (Her Broadway credits include Tootsie, Hairspray, Gypsy, and You Can't Take It With You).
Bernadette Peters, Sierra Boggess and More Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!; Complete Casting Announced
The 10th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! will take place on Monday, February 24 at the Edison Ballroom. Hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston (Tootsie, You Can't Take it With You, Sex and the City) and directed by Carl Andress (The Confession of Lily Dare), this year's gala event will honor multi-award winning Broadway producer Daryl Roth. Tickets can be purchased at BroadwayBeltsforPFF.org
The 10th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! will take place on Monday, February 24 at the Edison Ballroom. Hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston (Tootsie, You Can't Take it With You, Sex and the City) and directed by Carl Andress (The Confession of Lily Dare), this year's gala event will honor multi-award winning Broadway producer Daryl Roth. Tickets can be purchased at BroadwayBeltsforPFF.org
Bernadette Peters, J. Harrison Ghee, Sierra Boggess and Jason Gotay Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
Bernadette Peters (Hello Dolly, Follies, A Little Night Music), J. Harrison Ghee (Kinky Boots, upcoming Mrs. Doubtfire), Jason Gotay (Evita, upcoming Between the Lines), and Sierra Boggess (School of Rock, It Shoulda Been You), will join previously announced performers including New York Yankees legend and Latin Grammy-nominee, Bernie Williams, whose father passed away from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Bernadette Peters (Hello Dolly, Follies, A Little Night Music), J. Harrison Ghee (Kinky Boots, upcoming Mrs. Doubtfire), Jason Gotay (Evita, upcoming Between the Lines), and Sierra Boggess (School of Rock, It Shoulda Been You), will join previously announced performers including New York Yankees legend and Latin Grammy-nominee, Bernie Williams, whose father passed away from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Annaleigh Ashford, Caissie Levy, and More Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
Hosted by the actress/comedienne Julie Halston, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! will hold its special tenth-anniversary fundraiser, featuring an evening of the hottest music and comedy in town to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This year's event will honor 10-time Tony-Award Winning Producer Daryl Roth with the Ralph Howard Legacy Award and will take place on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 pm at the Edison Ballroom (240 W, 47th St.) in New York City.
Hosted by the actress/comedienne Julie Halston, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! will hold its special tenth-anniversary fundraiser, featuring an evening of the hottest music and comedy in town to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This year's event will honor 10-time Tony-Award Winning Producer Daryl Roth with the Ralph Howard Legacy Award and will take place on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 pm at the Edison Ballroom (240 W, 47th St.) in New York City.
Annaleigh Ashford, Caissie Levy and More to Perform at BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Hosted by Julie Halston
Hosted by the actress/comedienne Julie Halston, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! will hold its special tenth-anniversary fundraiser, featuring an evening of the hottest music and comedy in town to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This year's event will honor 10-time Tony-Award Winning Producer Daryl Roth with the Ralph Howard Legacy Award and will take place on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 pm at the Edison Ballroom (240 W, 47th St.) in New York City.
Hosted by the actress/comedienne Julie Halston, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! will hold its special tenth-anniversary fundraiser, featuring an evening of the hottest music and comedy in town to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This year's event will honor 10-time Tony-Award Winning Producer Daryl Roth with the Ralph Howard Legacy Award and will take place on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 pm at the Edison Ballroom (240 W, 47th St.) in New York City.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of CAGNEY at Pioneer Theatre Company?
Cagney recently opened at Salt Lake City's Pioneer Theatre Company. Find out what critics had to say!
Cagney recently opened at Salt Lake City's Pioneer Theatre Company. Find out what critics had to say!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Christopher McGovern written?
Christopher McGovern has written 3 shows including Lizzie Borden (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Backwards in High Heels (Composer/Lyricist), Cagney (Music and Lyrics).
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