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Cris Groenendaal

Birth Place: Erie, PA, USA

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BIO

Cris Groenendaal is a retired American musical theatre actor and opera singer. He has performed in the original Broadway productions of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sunday in the Park with George, The Phantom of the Opera and Passion, as well as appearing in the original cast of the 1996 Broadway revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Jules (Act One)

Bob Greenberg (Act Two)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Miles Gloriosus

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Major Rizzolli

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1990
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Monsieur André

The Phantom [Replacement]

Raoul (Understudy)

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Library of Congress Concert, 1987
Performer

[Regional (US)]
Library of Congress Concert, 1987
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1985
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 1984
Anthony Hope

[Regional (US)]
Houston Grand Opera Production, 1984
Anthony Hope

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Man lying on the bank

Louis

Billy Webster

George (Act I) [Replacement]

George (Act II) [Replacement]

Alex (Understudy)

Soldier (Understudy)

Franz (Understudy)

Dennis (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1983
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Bernard de Quintavalle

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1980
Anthony Hope

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Anthony Hope [Replacement]

Member of The Company

Anthony Hope (Understudy)

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Concert, 1982
Performer

[New York]
New York Concert, 1985
Performer


News


THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT With Cris Groenendaal and Sue Anderson Announced At Music Theatre of CT

Broadway stars will perform at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, CT, featuring selections from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISÉRABLES, and other beloved musicals.
Natasha Yvette Williams Comes to Music Theatre of Connecticut This Month

 Music Theatre of Connecticut will continue its annual summer performance series, MTC’s Hot Summer Nights with An Evening with Broadway’s Natasha Yvette Williams.
David Maiocco Brings The World's Greatest Pianists To Norwalk

Music Theatre of Connecticut continues its annual summer performance series, MTC’s Hot Summer Nights with world-renowned performer, David Maiocco in his brand new show, Classical Laughs!
Frank Mastrone Begins Music Theatre of Connecticut's Hot Summer Nights Cabaret Series in Norwalk

Music Theatre of Connecticut has announced the return of its summer performance series, MTC’s Hot Summer Nights.
Photos/Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Easter Bonnet Competition

The theater community rallied together once again with spirited skits, dynamic dance and brilliant bonnets as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ Easter Bonnet Competition returned April 24 and 25, 2023. The performances celebrated in-theater Red Bucket appeals that raised $3,601,355 for meals and medication, health care and hope for those who need them most.
Photos: The Stars Arrive at Closing Night of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow last night, April 16, 2023, after a 35-year run. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars arriving for the big night here!
LIVE FROM SKYLIGHT RUN Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Carole Demas And Friends

It's time to celebrate, as LIVE FROM SKYLIGHT RUN turns one-year-old with a special concert by founder Carole Demas.
Cris Groenendaal Headlines August 6th LIVE FROM SKYLIGHT RUN

Carole Demas will host Broadway actor Cris Groenendaal on LIVE FROM SKYLIGHT RUN on August 6th
Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!

Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!
UN DÍA COMO HOY: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA se estrenaba en Broadway

Un 26 de enero de 1988, el Majestic Theatre de Nueva York acogía por primera vez THE PHAMTON OF THE OPERA, el musical compuesto por Andew Lloyd Webber y Richard Stilgoe.
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, December 3 with Ana Gasteyer, John Lloyd Young and More!

Today (December 3) in live streaming: John Lloyd Young and Ana Gasteyer visit Backstage Live, Time Stands Still reunion reading, and so much more!
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Beth Leavel, Alice Ripley & More Join I MISS THE MUSIC - BROADWAY SALUTES THE ERIE PLAYHOUSE

Brian Stokes Mitchell is set to host a virtual concert fundraiser for the Erie Playhouse - I Miss the Music - Broadway Salutes the Erie Playhouse. Beth Leavel and Alice Ripley will take part along with a wide range of artists from Hamilton, Frozen, Wicked, Hadestown, Ain't Too Proud, Beautiful, Come From Away, Les Miserables, and more.
Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway!

Desperate Measures is a hilarious new musical that tells the tale of Johnny Blood, a handsome young man whose life is in danger over a saloon brawl. Set in the early 1890's, Johnny must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters including a wily sheriff, an eccentric priest, a authoritarian governor, a saloon girl gone good, and a nun out of the habit- as they all struggle to decide Johnny's fate.  Laws are broken and hearts are won as they try to find justice in a world that often doesn't seem just. Sound familiar?
Ben Crawford Will Be the New Man in the Mask in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Starting Tonight

The longest-running show in Broadway history, and one of the most successful worldwide stage productions of all-time, PHANTOM will welcome Broadway's Ben Crawford when he takes over the iconic title role beginning tonight, April 16, 2018 at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).
Breaking: Ben Crawford Will Be the New Man in the Mask in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today a new leading man for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince. The longest-running show in Broadway history, and one of the most successful worldwide stage productions of all-time, PHANTOM will welcome Broadway's Ben Crawford when he takes over the iconic title role beginning Monday, April 16, 2018 at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).
Peter Joback to Don the Mask for PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's 30th Anniversary on Broadway

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today final principal casting for the 30th Anniversary of the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince. One of the most successful stage productions of all-time, the musical will welcome back international stage star and Platinum-selling Swedish recording artist Peter J back to lead the 30th Anniversary.
Peter Joback to Don the Mask for PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's 30th Anniversary on Broadway

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today final principal casting for the 30th Anniversary of the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince. One of the most successful stage productions of all-time, the musical will welcome back international stage star and Platinum-selling Swedish recording artist Peter J back to lead the 30th Anniversary.
28 Años del estreno en Broadway de EL FANTASMA DE LA OPERA

Musicales en el Mundo "EL FANTASMA DE LA OPERA" 28 AÑOS.
Kevin Gray Tribute CD FOREVER ALWAYS Available at BC/EFA's BROADWAY FLEA MARKET

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the recently released Kevin Gray tribute album FOREVER ALWAYS will be available at BC/EFA's 2015 BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION. Stop by the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA table on 44th Street by The Majestic on Sunday, September 27.
Photo Flash: The Making of Kevin Gray Tribute CD FOREVER ALWAYS - Behind the Scenes with Dodie Pettit & Friends

Below, BroadwayWorld has some behind-the-scenes photos of the making of FOREVER ALWAYS. Plus, click here to read Pati Buehler's interview with Dodie about the project!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Cris Groenendaal been in?

Cris Groenendaal has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Cris Groenendaal been in?

Cris Groenendaal has not appeared in the West End.

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