CHRIS McNIFF
ACTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER
RECENTLY:
Chris just played The Monster in "Young Frankenstein" in a co-production at Bay Street Theater and Geva Theater, and was tap dancing in 7" platform boots!
Chris choreographed a staged reading of "Little Women" in the inaugural season of Connecticut Stage Company. It was presented in New Canaan, CT in April, and then at an industry presentation in June at New 42 Studios. The production starred 2-time Tony Nominee Kate Baldwin, as well as Kennedy Caughell.
Chris choreographed for Disney Theatrical Group this year, providing choreography for 3 numbers that are part of a new revue that is being developed. The numbers were fully staged and filmed to be distributed.
Choreography Reel
ABOUT ME
Born right in Manhattan at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital (where his grandfather worked as a doctor) the night of the Superbowl where Miss Whitney Houston sang the National Anthem, Chris grew up in the Connnecticut suburbs of NYC in Westport, CT. He started theatre at an early age, and his grandparents spoiled him and took him to see many Broadway shows growing up.
He pursued theatre in middle and high school, and eventually went on to earn a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. Soon after, he was performing in national tours and at regional theaters all across the country. He most notably was on the National Tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas for four seasons, featuring Randy Skinner's original Broadway choreography.
Chris continues to perform, and he is also a director/choreographer. He has choreographed for Disney Theatrical, Applause NY, Music Theatre of CT, Cape Cod Theatre Company, The Prizery, and more. Chris is also a video editor for Unreel Films and has a 99% escape room record.
