Birth Place: Milwaukee, WI, USA
Chip Zien created the central role of the Baker in Sondheim/Lapine's award-winning INTO THE WOODS and also created the role of Mendel in William Finn's highly acclaimed FALSETTOS. Most recently he was seen on B'way in THE BIG KNIFE directed by Douglas Hughes, The Roundabout’s THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, THE COUNTRY GIRL directed by Mike Nichols and as Thenardier in the revival of LES MISÉRABLES. He appeared in Tommy Tune's GRAND HOTEL playing Otto Kringelein, the memorable dancing bookkeeper. Other Broadway credits include, THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, ALL OVER TOWN directed by Dustin Hoffman and THE SUICIDE with Derek Jacobi. Mr. Zien also starred in the La Jolla reworking of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night for HARMONY
From: Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY at Barrington Stage
From: Photo Coverage: Wedding Bells Are Ringing! IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU Takes Opening Night Bows
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at The Public Theater
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at The Public Theater
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at The Public Theater
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at The Public Theater
From: Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Curtain Call!
From: Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Curtain Call!
From: Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Curtain Call!
From: Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Curtain Call!
From: Photo Flash: First Look at INTO THE WOODS in Central Park; Extended Through 9/1!
From: Photo Coverage: THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE Cast Meets the Press!
From: Photo Coverage: THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE Cast Meets the Press!
Chip Zien, Harmony
Chip Zien, Harmony
Chip Zien, Isn't It Romantic
Chip Zien has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.
Chip Zien has not appeared in the West End.
Chip Zien has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Harmony, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Harmony, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Isn't It Romantic.
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