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Christopher Fitzgerald

Also Credited As: Christopher Cantwell Fitzgerald

Birth Place: Bryn Mawr, PA

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BIO

Christopher Fitzgerald was nominated for the Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical Waitress, for which won both the Drama Desk Award and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He was previously nominated for Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Young Frankenstein, and Tony and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work in Finian's Rainbow, for which he won the Drama Desk Award. He also received Drama Desk Award nominations for his work in Amour and Saturday Night. Other Broadway performances include the recent revivals of Spamalot and Company, An Act of God, Chicago and the original cast of Wicked.  On film he starred in the Lionsgate feature Girl Most Likely opposite Kristin Wiig and Annette Bening. His recent credits include “Godless” (Netflix), “Happy!” (Syfy), “Let Them All Talk” (HBOMax), and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maise”l (Amazon).

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STAGE CREDITS

Spamalot Spamalot
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Patsy
Company Company
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
David
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Ogie
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
Babes in Toyland Babes in Toyland
[New York]
MasterVoices One Night Production, 2017
Alan
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ogie [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
An Act of God An Act of God
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Michael
The Winter's Tale The Winter's Tale
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Production, 2014
Performer
The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Launcelot Gobbo
Finian's Rainbow Finian's Rainbow
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Og
Young Frankenstein Young Frankenstein
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Igor
Stairway to Paradise
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2007
Comic #2
Gutenberg! The Musical!
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Bud Davenport
Tarzan
[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Terk
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Boq
Little Mary Sunshine
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Corporal Billy Jester
Amour
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Newsvendor
Bertrand
Advocate
Newsvendor
Bertrand
Advocate
Saturday Night
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Bobby
Fully Committed
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Wise Guys
[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Reporter
Ensemble
Reporter
Babes in Arms
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Gus Fielding
Corpus Christi
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Thomas et al.
The Cripple of Inishmaan
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Bartley
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Amos Hart [Replacement]
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Amos Hart [Replacement]

Movies

Boiler Room
[ 2000 ] Kid
Personal Velocity
[ 2002 ] Greg
Wicked
[ 2003 ] Boq
Dedication
[ 2007 ] Robin Chris Fitzgerald
Revolutionary Road
[ 2008 ] Party Guest
Girl Most Likely
[ 2012 ] Ralph Duncan
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
[ 2015 ] Curtis
Let Them All Talk
[ 2020 ] Eddie

TV Shows

Happy!
Sonny Shine
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Bobby
Twins
Neil
Elsbeth
Dirk Dashers
Alice's Wonderland Bakery
Multiple
Elsbeth
Dirk Dashers
Alice's Wonderland Bakery
Thistle

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Waitress


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Waitress

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Waitress

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Finian's Rainbow

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Finian's Rainbow


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Finian's Rainbow

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Young Frankenstein

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Young Frankenstein


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Amour


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Christopher Fitzgerald, Saturday Night

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Santino Fontana, Bonnie Milligan and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Concert Photo
Santino Fontana, Bonnie Milligan and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed additional details of the one-night-only, benefit performance of The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading Photo
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

RED BULL THEATER has revealed further details of the 2025-’26 season, kicking off with the world premiere of Richard II. Learn more about the season here!
Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage Photo
Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Jun 29, 2025

Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug. 10 at the Garden Theatre.
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL To Debut On 4K UHD for 50th Anniversary Photo
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL To Debut On 4K UHD for 50th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2025

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the classic comedy film Monty Python and the Holy Grail will make its debut on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray as part of a special limited edition Steelbook release, hitting shelves on August 26.
SCHMIGADOON! Musical Gets NYC Reading Photo
SCHMIGADOON! Musical Gets NYC Reading
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025

BroadwayWorld has the scoop on Broadway Video and No Guarantees Productions presenting a New York City reading of Schmigadoon! We have all of the details here including who was in the cast and what to expect next!
Chris Perfetti, Beth Leavel and More to Star in WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL Industry Readin Photo
Chris Perfetti, Beth Leavel and More to Star in WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Matthew Lombardo’s new backstage comedy, When Playwrights Kill, will have two private industry readings starring SAG Award winner Chris Perfetti and more. Learn more about the show!
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH Photo
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
Photos: City Center Encores! URINETOWN Final Curtain Call Photo
Photos: City Center Encores! URINETOWN Final Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2025

Urinetown played its final performance this week as part of The New York City Center Encores! season. See photos from the production's final curtain call here! 
Review: WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, National Theatre At Home Photo
Review: WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, National Theatre At Home
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Feb 17, 2025

Sara Bareilles writes the songs and sings them in a production brought to the screen for the first time
Video: Rainn Wilson Sings 'Don't Be the Bunny' in URINETOWN at New York City Center Photo
Video: Rainn Wilson Sings 'Don't Be the Bunny' in URINETOWN at New York City Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 13, 2025

Watch Rainn Wilson (as Caldwell B. Cladwell), best known by audiences as Dwight Schrute from The Office, perform 'Don't Be The Bunny' from New York City Center's Encores production of URINETOWN. The production is now on stage through February 16th, 2025.
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
Video: New Clips from URINETOWN with Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and More Photo
Video: New Clips from URINETOWN with Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and More
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025

What is Urinetown? Urinetown is now! Check out more scenes from Urinetown at New York City Center Encores!, including 'Mr. Cladwell,' 'Follow Your Heart,' and 'Privelege to Pee' in this video and see why Urinetown is making waves.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores! Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 7, 2025

Performances are now underway for Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.
Review Roundup: URINETOWN Opens at New York City Center Encores! Photo
Review Roundup: URINETOWN Opens at New York City Center Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2025

The New York City Center Encores! season kicks off with Urinetown, which stars Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and more. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.
Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center Photo
Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Get a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown! Check out new production photos featuring Jordan Fisher (Bobby Strong), Keala Settle (Penelope Pennywise), Rainn Wilson (Caldwell B. Cladwell), and more. 
Video: URINETOWN Takes the Stage At City Center Photo
Video: URINETOWN Takes the Stage At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Get a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle,, Rainn Wilson and more. The video features highlights from the starry production.
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Sing 'Run, Freedom, Run!' in URINETOWN at Encores! Photo
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Sing 'Run, Freedom, Run!' in URINETOWN at Encores!
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2025

Watch a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. The video features Fisher singing 'Run, Freedom, Run,' along with a montage of the cast in action.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 4, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 4, 2025
by - Feb 4, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Character Breakdown: URINETOWN Cast Unpacks Their Roles Photo
Character Breakdown: URINETOWN Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Feb 3, 2025

Rehearsals are now underway for Urinetown, which includes a star-studded cast featuring Jordan Fisher, Stephanie Styles, Rainn Wilson, Keala Settle, Christopher Fitzgerald, Greg Hildreth and more. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
Video: In Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores! Photo
Video: In Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores!
by Joey Mervis - Jan 29, 2025

Watch in this video as we take you inside rehearsals with the cast and creative team of Urinetown at Encores! as they give a special sneak peek of 'Follow Your Heart' and 'Privilege to Pee.' 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christopher Fitzgerald been in?

Christopher Fitzgerald has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Christopher Fitzgerald been in?

Christopher Fitzgerald has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Christopher Fitzgerald been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Waitress, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Waitress, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Waitress, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Finian's Rainbow, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Finian's Rainbow, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Finian's Rainbow , Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Young Frankenstein, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Young Frankenstein, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour and Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Saturday Night.

What awards has Christopher Fitzgerald won?

Christopher Fitzgerald has won several awards for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. He received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performances in Waitress, Finian's Rainbow, Amour, and Saturday Night. Additionally, he won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for Waitress.

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