Christopher McGovern
Credits include: TENDERLOIN Musical Director/Pianist (York Theatre Company, 2014) LOVE, LINDA (Off Broadway, 2014) Musical Director/Pianist TWO BY TWO (Off Broadway, 2013) Musical Director/Pianist IONESCOPADE (Off Broadway, 2012) Musical Director/Pianist NEXT TO NORMAL (Arizona Theatre Company, 2012) Musical Director/Pianist ROADSIDE (York, Mufti, 2012) Musical Director/Pianist STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER (York, Mufti, 2011) Musical Director/Pianist JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN (LA Premiere, El Portal Theatre, 2011) Musical Director, Pianist RENT (Westchester Broadway Theatre, 2010) Musical Director/Pianist {title of show} (Arizona Theatre Co. , 2010) Larry/Musical Director/Pianist SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (Florida Stage, 2010) Arranger/Musical Director/Pianist HAIR (Arizona Theatre Company, 2009) Musical Director/Keyboards PAJAMA GAME (Arizona Theatre Company, 2008) Musical Director/Pianist Writing BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS Libretto/Dance Music/Arrangements/COmposer/Lyricist CAGNEY Composer/Lyricist DR.
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BIO
Credits include:
TENDERLOIN
Musical Director/Pianist (York Theatre Company, 2014)
LOVE, LINDA (Off Broadway, 2014)
Musical Director/Pianist
TWO BY TWO (Off Broadway, 2013)
Musical Director/Pianist
IONESCOPADE (Off Broadway, 2012)
Musical Director/Pianist
NEXT TO NORMAL (Arizona Theatre Company, 2012)
Musical Director/Pianist
ROADSIDE (York, Mufti, 2012)
Musical Director/Pianist
STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER (York, Mufti, 2011)
Musical Director/Pianist
JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN (LA Premiere, El Portal Theatre, 2011)
Musical Director, Pianist
RENT (Westchester Broadway Theatre, 2010)
Musical Director/Pianist
{title of show} (Arizona Theatre Co., 2010)
Larry/Musical Director/Pianist
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (Florida Stage, 2010)
Arranger/Musical Director/Pianist
HAIR (Arizona Theatre Company, 2009)
Musical Director/Keyboards
PAJAMA GAME (Arizona Theatre Company, 2008)
Musical Director/Pianist
Writing
BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS
Libretto/Dance Music/Arrangements/COmposer/Lyricist
CAGNEY
Composer/Lyricist
DR. RADIO
Composer/Lyricist
A VISIT TO ROSWELL
Librettist/Composer/Lyricist
Recordings
LIVE (Susan Egan)
LML, 2008
Musical Director/Pianist
WINTER TRACKS (Susan Egan)
LML, 2006
Producer/Musical Director/Pianist
COFFEE HOUSE (Susan Egan)
LML, 2005
Producer/Musical Director/Pianist
LEAVING HOME (Rebecca Luker)
PS Classics
Producer/Musical Director/Pianist
MEN IN MY LIFE (Alison Fraser)
Original Cast Records, 2000
Photos
Christopher McGovern, Erika Henningsen, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Gordon Stanley, Stephen Mo Hanan, Ben Cherry, J. Bernard Calloway, Peter Land, Dewey Caddell, Michael Montel, Lenny Wolpe, Kristopher Thompson-Bolden
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of DEAR WORLD at York Theatre Company, Starring Tyne Daly
The Company (Left to Right): Matt Perri, David Carpenter, Riki Kane Larimer, Sue Gilad, John Pinckard , Robert Creighton, Jeremy Benton, Christopher McGovern, James Morgan, Bill Castellino, Danette Holden, Josh Walden, Ellen Zolezzi, Bruce Sabath, Andrew
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast & Creative Team of CAGNEY at York Theatre Company
Andrew Levine (York Executive Director), James Morgan, Justyn Wade (Assistant Stage Manager), Christopher McGovern, Sheldon Harnick, Margery Gray Harnick and Greg Santos (Assistant Director) join the cast- Jennifer Cody, Katie Rose Clarke, Mark Jacoby, Ji
From: Photo Coverage: York Theatre's TENDERLOIN Celebrates Opening Night
Sheldon Harnick, Margery Gray Harnick, Carl Andress, Christopher McGovern and Greg Santos (Assistant Director) join the cast- Jennifer Cody, Katie Rose Clarke, Mark Jacoby, Jillian Louis, Michael McCormick, Marcy McGuigan, Diane Phelan, Wayne Pretlow, J
From: Photo Coverage: York Theatre's TENDERLOIN Celebrates Opening Night
The company: (front row L to R) Christopher McGovern, Debra Walton, Jennifer Cody, Sheldon Harnick, Katie Rose Clarke, Jillian Louis, Carl Andress, Diane Phelan, Michael McCormick; (back row L to R) Jay Russell, Kendal Sparks, Marcy McGuigan, Wayne Pre
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre's TENDERLOIN
Productions
Writing
Composer
Videos
Video: Watch Highlights from CAGNEY THE MUSICAL at Bay Street Theater
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-02 16:24:54
Video: Robert Creighton Gives an Inside Look Into CAGNEY THE MUSICAL at Bay Street Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-06-18 15:35:50
Photo/Video: Get A First Look At The Broadway-Bound CAGNEY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - 2019-09-19 16:54:57
BWW Audio: 'King of Voice-Overs' Joe Sirola Records TV Spot for Off-Broadway's CAGNEY
by BWW News Desk - 2017-01-12 14:12:41
TV: Go Inside Rehearsal with the Cast of York Theatre Company's CAGNEY!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-05-16 12:00:01
News
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2026
CAGNEY THE MUSICAL is drawing strong reviews at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, with Robert Creighton starring as James Cagney and Grammy winner Melissa Manchester as Ma Cagney.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2026
CAGNEY THE MUSICAL is now on stage at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, with Robert Creighton starring as Hollywood legend James Cagney through July 26. Watch in this video.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Bay Street Theater announced a Pay What You Can performance for CAGNEY THE MUSICAL, starring Robert Creighton and Melissa Manchester, available day-of and in-person only at the Sag Harbor box office.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
Bay Street Theater is presenting Cagney The Musical, the high-energy musical celebration of Hollywood legend James Cagney, on the Mainstage in Sag Harbor. Get a sneak peek inside the production from star Robert Creighton.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Bay Street Theater announced Robert Creighton and Grammy winner Melissa Manchester will lead the cast of CAGNEY THE MUSICAL in Sag Harbor, with Creighton reprising his role as James Cagney in the musical he co-created.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Melissa Manchester will join the cast of CAGNEY THE MUSICAL at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY, playing the role of Ma Cagney in the 2026 Summer Mainstage Season.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Bay Street Theater has announced its lineup for the 2026 Summer Mainstage Season, featuring a series of compelling productions set to captivate audiences in Sag Harbor.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has received a generous gift of $50,000 from director and choreographer Lynnette Barkley to establish the Lynnette Barkley Fund. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 10 at SONY Hall in New York City broke fundraising records, surpassing $559,000 – and donations continue to climb. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has added talent who will perform in the star-studded lineup for the 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, on Monday, March 10, at SONY Hall in New York City. Learn how to attend.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
The stars of Broadway will perform show tunes in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! in March at SONY Hall. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024
This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 18 at SONY Hall in New York City, shattered fundraising records with $516,00 in donations and continuing to climb.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Broadway stars will take center stage in 14th Anniversary Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's 13th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! has raised over $465,000 and counting.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023
Broadway celebrities will perform their favorite show tunes at the 13th Annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, on Monday, March 6, at Sony Hall in New York City. See who will perform, how to purchase tickets and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022
The acclaimed touring/streaming solo show Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice stars Kimberly Faye Greenberg (Danny & Sylvia, One Night With Fanny Brice), and is back to livestream for one performance on October 29th at 3pm ET on Stellar.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! raised a record $475,000 in a new hybrid format on April 29. The sold-out gala at New York City’s Edison Ballroom, live streamed for the first time, is the single largest fundraiser in the Foundation’s history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022
Derrick Davis (The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Carousel, Film's A Christmas Story, Can a Song Save Your Life), Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin, Wicked, Between the Lines, and In the Heights) and Telly Leung (Aladdin, Rent, TV's Glee, and Allegiance) will join the star-studded cast featuring previously announced performers.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022
Arielle Jacobs and Telly Leung have been added to the lineup for the 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, an unforgettable evening of entertainment featuring some of Broadway's hottest stars.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022
Tony Award-winning actress and comedienne Julie Halston (Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, Tootsie) will emcee the 12th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, an unforgettable evening of entertainment featuring some of Broadway's hottest stars. This year's hybrid event will take place live at New York City's Edison Ballroom and virtually on Friday evening, April 29, 2022. The event is the single largest fundraiser for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Christopher McGovern has written 3 shows including Lizzie Borden (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Backwards in High Heels (Composer/Lyricist), Cagney (Music and Lyrics).
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