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Who Played Chip in On the Town

Chip is a role in On the Town, a musical that opened Off-Broadway in 1997.

On the Town bursts onto the stage with infectious energy, celebrating the carefree spirit of three sailors on a 24-hour shore leave in New York City. Following Gabey, Chip, and Ozzie, the musical captures the electric atmosphere of a bustling wartime metropolis. Yearning for romance and adventure, they set out to explore the city's hidden gems and find love before their leave ends. Packed with iconic songs like "New York, New York" and "Lonely Boy," the show follows their whirlwind escapades. Gabey falls head-over-heels for Ivy, a beautiful cab driver, while Chip seeks a connection with a picture-perfect woman he sees on a billboard. Ozzie, the shy one of the bunch, finds his confidence with a group of anthropological museum workers. With playful dances, witty lyrics, and a lively score, On the Town is a delightful ode to youthful optimism, the magic of New York City, and the fleeting joys of a romantic adventure.

11 actors have played Chip in On the Town.

View full cast of On the Town

Performer Production Opened
Cris Alexander Broadway On the Town 1944
Broadway On the Town 1971
Jess Richards Broadway On the Town 1971
Kurt Ollmann West End On the Town 1992
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Brad Aspel Broadway On the Town 1998
Darren Lee Broadway On the Town 1998
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Broadway On the Town 1998
Adam Garcia West End On the Town 2005
Jeffrey Schechter Los Angeles On the Town 2005
Sean Palmer West End On the Town 2007
Jay Armstrong Johnson Broadway On The Town 2014

Other Roles in On the Town

Role Production Opened
Chip Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Claire DeLoone Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Dance Ensemble Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Diamond Eddie's Girl/Dance Ensemble Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Flossie's Friend/Mannequin/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Flossie/Woman in Carnegie Hall/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Gabey Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Hildy Esterhazy Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Ivy Smith Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Little Old Lady/Mme. Maude P. Dilly/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Lucy Schmeeler/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Mannequin/Diamond Eddie's Girl/Dance Ensemble Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Miss Turnstiles Announcer/Diana Dream/Dolores Dolores/Woman in Carnegie Hall/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Mr. S. Uperman/Master of Ceremonies/Quartet Member/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Ozzie Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Pas de Deux Dancer/Dance Ensemble Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Pas de Deux Dancer/Diamond Eddie's Girl/Dance Ensemble Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Pitkin W. Bridgework Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Policeman/Quartet Member/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Primitive Man/Dance Ensemble Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Primitive Woman/Diamond Eddie's Girl/Dance Ensemble Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Subway Bill Poster/Rajah Bimmy/Quartet Member/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Swing Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Waldo Figment/Quartet Member/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997
Workman/Miss Turnstiles Announcer/People of New York Off-Broadway On the Town 1997

“Chip” Also Appears In

Production Type Year
Beauty and the Beast Broadway 1994
Jerome Robbins' Broadway Broadway 1989

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