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Christopher Fitzgerald

Birth Place: Bryn Mawr, PA

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Broadway: Waitress (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, Tony nomination), An Act of God, The Merchant of Venice, Finian's Rainbow (Drama Desk Award, Tony and Outer Critics Circle nominations), Young Frankenstein (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations), original cast of Wicked, Amour, (Drama Desk nomination), Chicago. Off-Broadway: The Winter's Tale (Public), Gutenberg! The Musical! (Actors' Playhouse), Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme (Lincoln Center), Saturday Night (Second Stage, Drama Desk nomination), Wise Guys (New York Theatre Workshop), Corpus Christi (Manhattan Theatre Club), Fully Committed (Cherry Lane Theatre), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Public), Stairway to Paradise, Babes in Arms and Broadway Bash (City Center Encores!), the title role in Barnum at the Chichester Festival (UK), and 13 seasons with the Williamstown Theatre Festival. TV: "Almost There" (DirecTV), "The Good Wife" (CBS), "Elementary" (CBS), "Twins" (series regular, WB), "Next Caller" (NBC), "The Electric Company" (PBS). Film: Opposite Kristin Wiig and Annette Bening in Girl Most Likely, Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant, Personal Velocity, and Dedication. MFA American Conservatory Theater.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Patsy

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
David

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Ogie

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[New York]
MasterVoices One Night Production, 2017
Alan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ogie

Ogie [Replacement]

Ogie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Michael

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Production, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Launcelot Gobbo

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Og

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Igor

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2007
Comic #2

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Bud Davenport

[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Terk

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Boq

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Corporal Billy Jester

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Newsvendor

Bertrand

Advocate

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Bobby

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Ensemble

Reporter

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Gus Fielding

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Thomas et al.

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Bartley

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
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

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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News


New Legacy Website Announced For Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman

Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.
Interview: Ted Sperling Helms a Lavish Concert Revival of STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall

MasterVoices opens its 2024-25 season on 10/29 with Strike Up the Band, a rarely revived Gershwin work. With its soaring melodies, infectious syncopation, and lyrics that both provoke and delight, this lavish production will feature dancers and the 120-person MasterVoices chorus. Read a conversation with Ted Sperling about the new revision.
Photos: Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee & More in FIORELLO! at Classic Stage

Classic Stage Company presented a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott and Jerome Weidman. See photos here!
Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee, and Krysta Rodriguez Join FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Company

Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for the one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott
Victoria Clark, Claybourne Elder and More Join STRIKE UP THE BAND With MasterVoices At Carnegie Hall

MasterVoices announced a performance of the Gershwins' political musical satire STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall on October 29, featuring music by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.
Christopher Fitzgerald to Lead the Cast of FIORELLO! Benefit Performance at CSC

Classic Stage Company will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Usher Jim Barry Passes Away at 69

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway usher Jim Barry, who died yesterday, August 18, 2024, at 69 years old. 
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances
Sara Bareilles To Give Special Concert To Benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival

Sara Bareilles will perform a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. The event also marks the return of WTF Cabaret, featuring various artists and hosts.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Alex Edelman Added Show And More

Williamstown Theatre Festival reveals casting and creative teams for three new productions and announces the extension of Alex Edelman's stand-up set.
Gavin Creel & Alex Edelman to Join Williamstown Theatre Festival This Summer

Special programming has been revealed for the summer season featuring 2024 Special Tony Award winner Alex Edelman and Tony Award and Olivier Award winner Gavin Creel. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Go Inside WATER FOR ELEPHANTS' Tony Party

See photos from Water for Elephants' Tony party!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
Lineup Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival's WTF IS NEXT Featuring Adam Kantor, Britton & The Sting and More

The lineup has been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's “WTF IS NEXT,” Lear more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Trailer for Filmed WAITRESS Musical; Coming to Cinemas Next Month

The filmed version of Waitress the Musical hits UK cinemas next month. Get a sneak peek of the production with a new trailer!
Jeremy O. Harris Will Be Creative Director of Williamstown Theatre Festival's Creative Collective

It was announced today Jeremy O. Harris will be the inaugural Creative Director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Creative Collective, a new artistic leadership model that will ensure boundary-breaking and diverse programming, create new opportunities for emerging artists, and foster shared ownership of the creative vision for the Festival. 
Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month

The filmed version of Waitress will be released in UK cinemas next month! The musical, starring Sara Bareilles as Jenna, will be screened across the country on 20 June 2024.
Photos: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre

On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Some of Nathan's fondest friends and colleagues turned out for the event, including former co-stars Faith Prince and Krysta Rodriguez, along with Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and more! See photos from inside the event here!
BWW Feature: Signature Theatre Honors Nathan Lane At Sondheim Award Gala 2024

The versatile and mega-talented performer Nathan Lane was awarded the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award on Monday, April 29th and the unique sardonic humor and sophisticated sensibility was evident throughout the performances of those who paid tribute to his remarkable career. Lane’s authenticity and natural charisma bounced off the walls of the Anthem building ---where the Gala was held.

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?

Christopher Fitzgerald has received several nominations for his performances in various productions. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Waitress, as well as for the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. He also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Waitress. Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Finian's Rainbow, and for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Finian's Rainbow. Fitzgerald earned another nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Finian's Rainbow. His work in Young Frankenstein garnered him nominations for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at both the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama Desk Awards, as well as for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein. Furthermore, he received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for both Amour and Saturday Night.

What awards has Christopher Fitzgerald won?

Christopher Fitzgerald has won the following awards: - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Waitress - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Waitress - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Finian's Rainbow - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Saturday Night.

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