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you will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.

  ~~COLETTE

Looking Back on 2007

 

 PICTURES by Deborah Lopez

 

CHRISTIANNE'S ON MYSPACE

CHRISTIANNE AS CINDERELLA--OUT OF THE ASHES RISING

CURRENTLY

Tiz is writing.  Check out  MUSINGS for recent scribbles...

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October 7th to 24th

BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS

We’re just moving a couple miles up the road to the Phoenix venue

 

September 10th to October 2nd

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY

Christianne is thrilled to revisit her multiple personalities and the glorious Ginger cast.

By Christopher McGovern and Lynette Barkley

Directed by Scott Schwartz and choreographed by Patti Colombo and Cameron Henderson

Tucson Venue

Trip on over

 

August 23rd

Emma: A new musical
Christianne revives her beloved Mrs. Weston in the industry-only reading of this Paul Gordon gem

slated to play The Old Globe

Directed by Jeff Calhoun

Sorry…closed to the public

 

July 30th to August 7th

THE PENFIELD ARTISTS' RETREAT

Christianne is full of gratitude for the opportunity to continue her work on

T.O.M.B., T.O.M.B. for Stage, T.O.M.B. for Dummies (joking), and THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SLOW BUSINESS.

 

July 20th @ 1 pm

LAW AND ORDER, CI - D.A.W.
Claudia Swann...again...if you missed it the other 102 times.
WGNAmerica

 

July 20th

Notices are in and "God, they're good!"

 

July 16th @ 6 pm

SCENERY

Dressing Room Theater

Tiz  reads Marion in this delicious two-hander with and by the equally delicious Ed Dixon

Sorry…closed to the public

 

June 23rd @ 3 pm

EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN

Peccadillo Theater Company

Christianne can’t wait to participate in the reading of this delicious Albee play

with John Robinstein, Angelica Torn and Michael Hayden
Directed by Dan Wackerman

Theatre at St. Clement’s, 423 West 46th Street, New York, New York

Come gardening, you Ho

 

June 17th  to July 17th

BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
Christianne plays the Beggar Woman in this grizzly Sondheim masterpiece
with Jeff McCarthy as Sweeney and Harriet Harris as Mrs. Lovett
Directed by Julianne Boyd, Musical Direction by Darren Cohen
Don't make me beg...

 

June 1st

BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS
A few review are in...
 Read Me

 

May 28th

ETHEL MERMAN AUDITIONS FOR DREAMGIRLS
Oh...Effie Merman

 

May 4th  to May 30th

ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE
Christianne plays Katharine Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis and Ethel Merman
In this new tuner by Christopher McGovern and Lynnette Barkley
Directed by Scott Schwartz and choreographed by Patti Colombo (and Cameron Henderson)
If you can't catch us here, we'll also be at...
Arizona Theater Company, San Jose Rep and Cleveland Playhouse
5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243 | 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Come see...
 

 

Tuesdays @ 8 pm

THE SANDE SHURIN SHOW - Where Acting and the Arts Meet Transformation
TiZ is at it again...Reviewing as the traffic will allow.
Show rebroadcast Saturay afternoons @ 1 pm ET
Listen to me...

 

April 13t@ 8:20 pm

THE SANDE SHURIN SHOW - Where Acting and the Arts Meet Transformation
TiZ is at it again. Judgina Navritilova..on Broadway's RED
Show rebroadcast April 17th @ 1 pm ET
Listen to me...

 

March 30th  @ 8:45 pm

THE SANDE SHURIN SHOW - Where Acting and the Arts Meet Transformation
Sande and Bruce asked Christianne to be a correspondent-at-large.  She's reviewing.
"All artists in all fields despise all critics all the time."--Adam Gopnik
Show rebroadcast April 3rd @ 1 pm ET
Listen on in!

 

March 27th  @ 1 pm

THE SANDE SHURIN SHOW - Where Acting and the Arts Meet Transformation
Christianne says the word "ass" on Sande and  Bruce's hit radio show on World Talk Radio
with Paul Savas of the Wharehouse Theater, Greeneville, SC
The Subject is Auditioning
Replay

 

March 24th

A  KLINE  REHASH
Christianne receives a sweet shout-out from Judith Newmark of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Who woulda thunk calling your mom from stage would be so newsworthy?
Thanks Judy!

 

March 23rd  @ 8 pm

THE SANDE SHURIN SHOW
Where Acting and the Arts Meet Transformation
Christianne is a guest on Sande Shurin and Bruce Levy's hit radio show on World Talk Radio
The Subject is Auditioning
Listen on in...

 

March 22nd 

DROWSY RUNS AMOK AT THE KLINES
Christianne Tisdale, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, Drowsy Chaperone, Stages St. Louis
with lovely Michael Hamilton (Director and Artistic Director) and lovely Jack Lane (Producer)
Outstanding Actor in a Musical-David Schmittou, Drowsy Chaperone, Stages St. Louis
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical-John Coughlan, Drowsy Chaperone, Stages St. Louis
Outstanding Ensemble-Drowsy Chaperone, Stages St. Louis
and Drowsy ties for Outstanding Musical with Stages St. Louis' production of Guys and Dolls
Read all about it...

 

March 22nd  @ 7 pm

Jon Hamm, Host (Can you say, "Yum?"  I bet you can.)
Christianne is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for The Drowsy Chaperone
Loretto-Hilton Theater. Websters Groves, MO
Plumble

 

March 10th  @ 2 pm

JARADOA RADIO THEATER
Christianne joins the astounding Jaradoa Theater for an afternoon of ridiculous fun in service.
New York Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Astoria
Sorry.  Closed to the Public.

 

March 7th  @ 7 pm

LAW AND ORDER, CI - D.A.W.
 Claudia Swann...again...if you missed it the other 101 times.
(Gotta love a mornin's work that pays more than half a year's rent)
Bravo

 

March 7th  from 1-4 pm

Christianne attends this openspace forum started by Improbable's Phelim McDermott
Actors Movement Studio, 302 West 37th St, 6th Flr.
 

 

February 11th  @ 7 pm

My Photo
T.O.M.B.
A reading of Christianne's new play.
Donna Lynne Champlin directs.@ 122 Studios
Sorry. Industry only.

 

January 27th 

TiZ shoots a scene from this project in development with Jeff Applegate
at Stonehurst Studios
Stay tuned for updates

 

January 20th  @ 3 pm

SANDE SHURIN ACTING STUDIO
Christianne shoots an infomercial for the SandeShurin website with her friend Alfredo Taylor White
Get ready to transform

 

January 18th 

Christianne is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a musical for Drowsy Chaperone.
Woo hoo! Congratulations to Stage St. Louis for their unmatched 27 nominations.
Check it out!

 

January 16th  to 17th 

Christianne attends this openspace forum moderated by Improbable's Phelim McDermott
Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 405 West 59th Street
Join her

 

January 12th  @ 12 pm

Christianne joins this workshop reading.
by Andrew J. Wight and Winston Shaw, directed by Andy Sandberg
Studios 353 - 353 West 48th Street, New York, NY  10036
For more info

 

January 11th 

BroadwayWorld.com's Chris Gibson gives TiZ a "best of" nod for Drowsy Chaperone
Thanks Chris...and Drowsy...the show that keeps on...showing.
Read Me!

 

January 8th  @ 8:40 pm

Broadway Live
with Aisha de Haas and Robert Cuccioli, and Music Director Extraordinaire Barry Levitt
Part of the APAP Line up
New York Suite, 4th Floor, Hilton New York on Sixth Avenue and 54th Street
For more info

 

 

December 27th
Thanks Judy!
Christianne and Ed Juvier win a Judy Award for Best Couple,2009 for The Drowsy Chaperone
Read all about it...

 

December 19th from 9-10 am

The Fezziwigs
Tiz and the Fabulous Fezziwigs sing holiday favorites on CBS2 News...in victorian costume no less.
WCBSTV.com

 

December 14th-16th  @ 7:30 pm and December 16th  @ 2 pm

Town of Oyster Bay Holiday Concerts
Tiz and the Broadway Care-olers sing holidays favorites with the Long Island Pops
The Tilles Center, CW Post, Greenvale, New York
For more info

 

November 22nd  @ 8 pm

Richard Roland and TiZ tear into this sexy two-hander
Two-Hander Productions
for more info

 

November 1st  @ 6 pm

ANYWHERE ANYWHERE
Christianne reads the psychiatrist  in Michael Boyd's adaptation of Tim Barrus' novel
with Rodney Hicks, helmed by Joe Ricci
 Sorry, closed to the public

 

October 20th  from 6 - 8 pm

Sande Shurin's Inaugural STAR POWER book-signing event.
Christianne will be there because she loves Sande and EDITED this powerful tome.
Drama Book Shop, 250 West 40th Street, New York, New York
Learn about Sande

 

October 20th  @ 2:30 pm

JARADOA RADIO THEATER
Christianne joins the astounding Jaradoa Theater for an afternoon of ridiculous fun in service.
Greater Harlem Nursing Home
Sorry.  Closed to the Public.

 

October 13th  @ 9 pm

MUSEUM SCANDALS
Watch Christianne just suck again2 as Lulu
with Laura Banks, Jeff Applegate, Tripp Hanson, Gyongyi Hanson and Jicky Schnee
Directed by Sande Shurin and written by Bruce Levy
part of NewFilmmakers SHORT FILM SLAM: The Return of a Favorite Program
Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue, New York, New York
Scandalize

 

October 11th  @ 5:30 pm

TIMBERLAKE: AMERICAN PULP
Christianne reads Lana in this Doug Sirk-tinged ride by John Alban Coughlan
with John Alban Coughlan and Lori Hammill
Sorry.  Closed to the public

 

October 17th  @ 7:30 pm

Broadway Live
with Terry Burrell and Robert Cuccioli, and Music Director Extraordinaire Barry Levitt
Greater Middletown Concerts Association
MHS Performing Arts Center, Middletown Connecticut
For more info

 

September 14th  to September 18th

Jazz Singer (The) Limited Edition
A reading  of this new piece with Sam Harris as Al Jolson et moi as Texas Guinan
By Sherman Yellen and Will Holt
Directed by Matt Lenz
More info soon

 

September 5th  @ 9:30 pm

BROADWAY LIVE!
with Terry Burrell and Robert Cuccioli, and Music Director Extraordinaire Barry Levitt
Emerald Green
Rock Hill, New York
Sorry.  Closed to the Public

 

August 5th

Peter Filichia's Diary
A DOOZY OF A DROWSY DIARY FROM PETER FILICHIA
 

 

August 2nd

REVIEWS ARE IN!!!
 

 

 

July 17th  to August 16th

Christianne returns to her roots but as the Drowsiest of Drowsies
Stages St. Louis
St. Lou, Part II
 

 

June 22nd  to 30th

Sassing it up as Grace Farrell
with a bunch of kids, a dog, and a bald dude
(to be clearer...Conrad John Schuck as Daddy Warbucks and Beth Leavel as Miss Hannigan)
The Muny--the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre
Meet me in St. Louis

 

June 7th

EMMA reviews

 

May 14th  to 18th

THE HUSH HUSH PROJECT
So secret I don't even know who else is in it.
Waaaaay closed to the public

 

May 9th  @ 3 pm

guysanddolls
TRIFORM'S ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT AND 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Christianne sneezes and wheezes as Miss Adelaide
in this concert version with Steven Stein-Grainger, Meghan Weston, Nicholas Galbraith and Maestro Michael Fennelly
Triform Camphill Community, 20 Triform Road, Hudson New York
Sue Me...

 

May 6th

Nice article about the Muny season

 

April 7th @  2 pm

JARADOA RADIO THEATER
Christianne joins the astounding Jaradoa Theater for an afternoon of ridiculous fun in service.
Fort Tryon Nursing Home

 

April 5th @  6 pm

LAW AND ORDER, CI - D.A.W.
 Claudia Swann...again...if you missed it the other 101 times.
USA
 

April 4th @  2 pm

MUSEUM SCANDALS
Watch Christianne just suck again as Lulu at the GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL
with Laura Banks, Jeff Applegate, Tripp Hanson, Gyongyi Hanson and Jicky Schnee
Directed by Sande Shurin and written by Bruce Levy
The Berkeley Hotel
Asbury Park, NY  07712
Buy Tix

 

March  23rd @  3 pm

LINCOLN AND SON
LUNA STAGE NEW MOON READING SERIES
Christianne plays Mary Todd Lincoln in this reading with dear Patrick Boll
Music by Tom Tierney, Lyrics by Jeffrey Haddow, Book and Direction by John Henry Davis
695 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ
Luna Stage

 

March  16th @  6:30 pm

ONE MORE SHOT
Christianne plays Katya in this industry reading by Anna Elman, directed by Sande Shurin
SSTA Studios
208 West 30th Street, Suite 701, New York, New York
Sorry...by invitation only

 

February  1st

TAKE 5 LITTLE BIT OF LUCK - COMMERCIAL
The cartwheel's gone, but Christianne's not...YAY MAIL CANDY!!!
Choreographed by John Caraffa

 

January  23rd

BETWEEN THE SHEETS
Christianne goes into the studio to record this new piece by composer Peter Ekstrom and Jon Jory
with the wonderful Daniel Jenkins
AudioPaint
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LET'S TALK - CHRISTIANNE'S PSA FOR A PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG-FREE AMERICA

Directed by Zack and J.C., with Mark Delabarre
If this doesn't keep you off drugs...nothing will!!!

 

December  20th

TAKE 5 - LITTLE BIT OF LUCK

Christianne cartwheels her way to whatevah in this commercial choreographed by John Carrafa
Test Your Luck

 

December  19th @  1 pm

LAW AND ORDER, CI - D.A.W.
 Claudia Swann...again...if you missed it the other 100 times.
USA

 

November  29th @  10:30 pm

COMMAND PERFORMANCE
...for the Chinese Minister of Culture
I kid you not...

 

November  29th @  7:30 pm

Christianne sings at the first event of this beautiful new theater
with Mariand Torres, Michael Winther, Chuck Cooper and Craig Rugano
Produced by Tony Stimac and helmed by Jeffrey Stock, with Peter Smith and Gary Wang
Downtown Beijing near 2nd Circle Road
Ni hao

 

November  22nd @  7:45 pm

MUSEUM SCANDALS
Watch Christianne just suck as Lulu at the BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL
with Laura Banks, Jeff Applegate, Tripp Hanson, Gyongyi Hanson and Jicky Schnee
Directed by Sande Shurin and written by Bruce Levy
Shown along with GOODBYE BABY
TRIBECA CINEMAS, 54 Varick Street
See me

 

November  19th

AN ABE LINCOLN PROJECT
Christianne goes into the studio to record Mary Todd Lincoln with dear friends
Music by Tom Tierney, Lyrics by Jeffrey Haddow
LaGuardia College

 

November  11th @  4 pm and 8 pm

Emma: A new musical
INDUSTRY READ
Come One, Come All
ROUNDABOUT REHEARSAL SPACE
115 West 45th Street, !2th Floor, New York, NY  10036
Contact me for tix

 

October  8th  through November  2nd

Emma: A new musical
Transfers to Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis
130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves, Missouri
Make me a match!

 

September  2nd  through October  3rd

EMMA
Here we go!
Starring Lianne Marie Dobbs and Timothy Gulan
Directed by Robert Kelley, Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1593
Meddle with us!

 

August  5th

EMMA
Christianne is thrilled to go into rehearsal as Mrs. Weston for this glorious piece
Directed by Robert Kelley, Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
More Info!

 

August  4th @  6:15 pm

DIVA NITE AT THE FRIAR'S CLUB
Christianne will be performing some her favorites with Paul Chamlin on the ivories.
with Beth Fowler, Christine Andreas, Andrea Burns, Anita Gillette and other great gals!
Friar's only

 

July  23rd @  1 pm

BETWEEN THE SHEETS
A way informal reading of a new piece by composer Peter Ekstrom and Jon Jory
with Daniel Jenkins
Ripley Greer Studios
Sorry...closed to public

 

July  1st

Christianne joins old friends, directors Zack and J.C. (and new friend Mark Delabarre) in the studio
for this new, national p.s.a. 
It's psychedelic!

 

June  27th @  8 pm, June  28th @  2:30 and 8 pm, and June  29th @  2:30 and 7:30 pm

GOODTIME CHARLEY

MUSICALS  IN  MUFTI
Christianne plays Mama Queen Isabella of Bavaria (Mama Rose scans better)
with Matt McGrath, Jenn Colella as Charley and Joan
Directed by Michael Montel, Music Direction by Larry Yurman
The York Theater Company, The Theater at Saint Peter's
619 Lexington Ave, NY NY 10022
Come See

 

May  12th @ 9:30 pm

HOT AS COLE: CELEBRATING YALE IN MUSICAL THEATER
So excited to be a part of this, singing the music of dear friend and great talent, Andrew Gerle
This one-night-only concert event brings together the many generations of Yalies currently shaping the Music Theatre industry, in celebration of Broadway’s past and future from Cole Porter forward.
Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette Street, NYC).  $65
Come See!

 

April  29th @ 6:30 pm

THE SONGBOOK SERIES
Christianne reprises her turn as Lenny in Harper and Yellen's "SAY YES"
in an evening of the music of Sherman Yellen and the late great Wally Harper
with Malcolm Gets and Penny Fuller
The Donnell Library, 20 West 53rd Street    (212) 621-0619
Say Yes!

 

April  29th @ 11 am

DANGEROUS BEAUTY
book by Jeanine Dominy, music by Michele Brourman, and lyrics by Amanda McBroom
Directed by Sheryl Kaller
Christianne is thrilled to join another Team Kaller for a Table Read
Sorry...closed to the public

 

April  15th @ 6:30 pm

SONG AND SPECIAL MATERIALS SHOWCASE
Christianne will sing Nick Levin's haunting  Mac-nominated song ANOTHER CHRISTMAS
Don't vote for the MAC Awards yet!!!
Hear the nominated songs and special material in this live showcase.
Hosted by
TONY AWARD NOMINEE
SHARON MCNIGHT!

Music Box Room @ Broadway Baby Bistro
318 West 53 Street (just west of 8th Ave)
$10 + $15 food/drink minimum
NO COVER FOR MAC MEMBERS
Reservations: rsvp@macnyc.com
(212) 465-2662 ext. 1
GO NICK!

 

April  13th @ 7 pm

Christianne is thrilled to perform and bask in the glory that is Sam Scalamoni
Joined by Broadway's Rob Lorey and Graham Rowat
Come Play!

 

April  7th - 8th @ 8 pm

 TIMELESS DIVAS! ON BROADWAY
 with Terry Burrell and Robert Cuccioli performing the Best of Broadway in Song
Music Direction by Barry Levitt, directed by Shari Upbin
The Crest Theater
51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
Tickets: 561 243-7922

 

March 8th

LEND ME A TENOR
 REVIEWS ARE IN!
Push me!

 

February 22nd - 24th

MUSEUM SCANDALS
Christiannne has a featured role in this smokin' short
Directed by Sande Shurin, written by Bruce Levy.  Produced by Folded Leaf Films

 

February 14th @ 11 a.m

MOM IS NOT MY REAL NAME
Christianne plays Judy in this momalicious table-read
music and lyrcis by Tina de Varone and book by Pam Lobley
with Kaye Walbye, Gabrielle Stravelli, and Julie Foldesi
Sorry...closed to the public

 

January 17th through  February 17th

at the John W. Engeman Theater
with Seth Rudetsky, Celia Tackaberry, Catia Ojeda, Doug Stender, Michelle Ragusa, Neal Benari, and Jim Poulos
Come See Me

 

January 2nd

LEND ME A TENOR
After three days off, Christianne goes into rehearsal as Diana in this comedy classic
She's thrilled to be reunited with BT McNicholl, director of the Goodspeed hit, Very Good Eddie
John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, LI

 

January 1st

A CHRISTMAS CAROL - a few reviews are in
Read Me!!

 

January 1st

catch me at exit 29 I-95 southbound before I leave forever!!

and keeps your eyes peeled for Marcy and Tiz's big adventure.

  

    

 

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