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BIO

Broadway: Company with Neil Patrick Harris (Kathy), A Chorus Line (Kristine). Film: Every Little Step, Revenge of the Bridesmaids. Television: "Grey's Anatomy," "The Mentalist," "Private Practice" (recurring) and more. www.chryssiewhitehead.com

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Kristine

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Ensemble [Replacement]

Go-To-Hell-Kitty [Replacement]


Movies

Save the Last Dance
[ 2001 ] Ballet Dancer
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Little Old Lady
Farm Girl in New York
[ 2007 ] Tiffany
Meet Dave
[ 2008 ] A Chorus Line Dancer
RiffRaff
[ 2009 ] May Desmond
Company
[ 2011 ] Kathy
Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] Miss. Coco Blankship
West Side Story
[ 2021 ] Female Social Worker

News


DON'T PITCH IT, DO IT Premieres In NYC With Young International Artists

Monica Kobayashi, an overachiever juggling her role as a ballet dancer, finance consultant, and more, struggles to secure an artist visa while facing immense societal and familial pressure from her more-than-typical Asian parents.
Missoula Children's Theatre to Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY young@Part

MCT’s Next Step Prep Presents will launch the 2024-2025 Youth Series with a‘snap-snappy’ version of The Addams Family young@Part. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BroadwayCon Unveils First Slate of 2024 Panels and Programming

BroadwayCon has revealed 2024 programming and panels! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Previews: IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER: My Work in Progress with Bipolar Disorder at TampaRep

With 'In My Own Little Corner: My Work in Progress with Bipolar Disorder,' Chryssie Whitehead weaves a tapestry of emotions—raw, unfiltered, and achingly honest. Patrons have thanked Whitehead and urged her to continue sharing the vital message of normalizing these honest conversations about mental health.
Broadway's Chryssie Whitehead Will Perform in IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER in Tampa

Tampa Repertory Theatre and New York City based Broadway Arts Community are joining forces to bring veteran Broadway and screen actress Chryssie Whitehead (Chicago, A Chorus Line, West Side Story film, Radio City Rockettes) to Tampa for a one-night-only performance of her autobiographical play with music.
Video: Chryssie Whitehead Talks IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER on CBS News

Chryssie Whitehead will open In My Own Little Corner: My Work In Progress With Bipolar Disorder off-Broadway this month. Chryssie recently chatted with CBS News about the upcoming production. Watch the interview here!
Chryssie Whitehead Will Open New Play About Bipolar Disorder Off-Broadway

Chryssie Whitehead will open In My Own Little Corner: My Work In Progress With Bipolar Disorder off-Broadway next year. The play is a striking and deeply personal, but widely relatable new autobiographical production (with music) that chronicles the actress and her late mother's shared stories of mental health – specifically, Bipolar ll Disorder.
Danny K. Bernstein's WINGS to Receive World Premiere At Drake University

WINGS, a new musical by Danny K. Bernstein (Far From Canterbury, On Your Mark!) will receive its long-awaited premiere at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa this October.
Interview: Ariana DeBose is Living 'Out Loud and on Purpose' in AUTHENTICITY at Lincoln Center

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Oscar winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose as she discusses her upcoming concert Authenticity at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall!
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Wheelock Family Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; at Wheelock Family Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Wheelock Family Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Company Theatre of Norwell's HAIR Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Broadway Pop Up Extends Stay After Four Day Extravaganza

Theatre lovers and Industry Professionals have a little more time to head down to the Underground to experience the Broadway Makers Marketplace as the producers announced today, in true Dreamgirls style; 'I'm Not Going' via their social media accounts.
Broadway Makers Marketplace Extends Through the End of April

The Broadway Makers Marketplace as the producers announced today it will be extending following its 4-day extravaganza. 
Photos: BROADWAY MAKERS MARKETPLACE Celebrates Hanukah

 Thanks to a group of dedicated Broadway fans and members of the Broadway Community, fans have a new place to hang out and shop but you have to go underground for it.
Broadway Makers Marketplace to Host BROADWAY UNDERGROUND Series

Tis the season for a new kind of shopping experience and it just may have landed on the Great White Way just in time for the 2021 holiday season. Thanks to a group of dedicated Broadway fans and members of the Broadway Community, fans have a new place to hang out and shop but you have to go underground for it.
Broadway Pop Up Shop 'For Fans, By Fans' Opens This Weekend

Registration is now open for “Lights Up on Broadway!” a new, holiday shopping experience that is “Popping Up” in the theatre district this weekend thanks to a group of dedicated Broadway Fans, Broadway’s top vendors and several members of the Broadway Makers Alliance.  
Broadway Arts Community Launches Scholarship for BIPOC Students for Summer Roots Program

Broadway Arts Community has just announced a new Spotlight Scholarship, shining a light on BIPOC artists and their voices. This year Summer BAC will have several full tuition scholarships for our Summer Roots in NYC, in addition to some additional financial assistance for any and all artists. If interested in applying, click here.
VIDEO: Casts of FOSSE and CHICAGO Reunite to Tribute Ann Reinking

In December, Broadway lost one of its brightest stars in Ann Reinking, who sadly passed away at the age of 71. Her legacy live on though, as dancers from the Broadway and National touring companies of Fosse and Chicago have reunited to tribute her memory.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Chryssie Whitehead been in?

Chryssie Whitehead has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Chryssie Whitehead been in?

Chryssie Whitehead has not appeared in the West End.

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