Birth Place: Milwaukee, WI, USA
Chip Zien created the central role of the Baker in Sondheim/Lapine's award-winning INTO THE WOODS and also created the role of Mendel in William Finn's highly acclaimed FALSETTOS. Most recently he was seen on B'way in THE BIG KNIFE directed by Douglas Hughes, The Roundabout’s THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, THE COUNTRY GIRL directed by Mike Nichols and as Thenardier in the revival of LES MISÉRABLES. He appeared in Tommy Tune's GRAND HOTEL playing Otto Kringelein, the memorable dancing bookkeeper. Other Broadway credits include, THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, ALL OVER TOWN directed by Dustin Hoffman and THE SUICIDE with Derek Jacobi. Mr. Zien also starred in the La Jolla reworking of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.
On TV, Mr. Zien is currently filming CRIME, a new HBO series and was a regular on THE CAROLINE RHEA SHOW, ALMOST PERFECT (CBS), NOW AND AGAIN (CBS), DEADLINE (NBC), SHELL GAME (CBS) and LOVE, SIDNEY (NBC).
Mr. Zien has recently turned his attention to writing. His new musical, THE HISTORY OF WAR was selected and presented at The New York Musical Theater Festival (NYMF). His one-man show DEATH IN ASHTABULA and a musical revue TRAVELS WITH MY DISCONTENT, showcasing the music of Deborah Abramson, were both developed and performed at The Barrington Stage.
Additionally, Mr. Zien has performed his solo concert at 54 Below to smashing notices.
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night for HARMONY
From: Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY at Barrington Stage
From: Photo Coverage: Wedding Bells Are Ringing! IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU Takes Opening Night Bows
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at The Public Theater
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at The Public Theater
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at The Public Theater
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at The Public Theater
From: Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Curtain Call!
From: Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Curtain Call!
From: Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Curtain Call!
From: Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Curtain Call!
From: Photo Flash: First Look at INTO THE WOODS in Central Park; Extended Through 9/1!
From: Photo Coverage: THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE Cast Meets the Press!
From: Photo Coverage: THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE Cast Meets the Press!
Chip Zien, Harmony
Chip Zien, Harmony
Chip Zien, Isn't It Romantic
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Tony Award winners, Broadway legends and newcomers alike spectacularly shared LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on March 11, 2024. Check out photos from the event here!
The setlist has been revealed for Broadway Backwards! See who is performing.
Only a few seats remain for Broadway Backwards, the star-studded annual evening of reimagined show tunes that share LGBTQ+ love stories. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!
Stars of Broadway and beyond have joined the lineup for this year's Broadway Backwards. Learn more about who is joining the event, set for March 11!
Birdland presented Julie Benko – direct from Broadway’s Funny Girl and Harmony– with her band “Euphonic Gumbo” on Monday, February 12. Check out photos here!
The lineup has been announced for Broadway Backwards, which returns on Monday, March 11, 2024. Find out who will be performing at the event here!
See photos from the events of Harmony's final weekend on Broadway
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Harmony officially concluded its run on Broadway on February 4. Producer Ken Davenport shared a video of the show's final curtain call, which included a speech by Chip Zien. Check out the video here!
Watch Chip Zien perform Rabbi's final monologue from Harmony here!
Purlie Victorious takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances; and Harmony will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 28 previews and 96 regular performances.
See photos of Ben Stiller visiting Harmony on Broadway!
Watch Julie Benko of Harmony on Broadway honor Hannah Szenes, one of the resistance's many heroes, with a musical performance of Szenes's poem 'Éli, ’Éli,' for Holocaust Remembrance Day here!
The stage door alley at the Barrymore Theatre was filled with Broadway’s best last night all to congratulate the cast of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony and star Chip Zien. See photos!
The cast recording for Harmony – the new Broadway musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman – has been released on CD today, Friday, January 26. The album was released on digital and streaming platforms earlier this season.
Get a look at backstage photos of Sierra Boggess at Harmony.
Get an extended look at The Comedian Harmonists in action as the production shares the first two minutes of Harmony on Broadway's epic 15-minute opening number! Check out the video!
Producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief announced that the Broadway production of Harmony will play its final performance at the Barrymore Theatre on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical will have played 96 performances and 24 previews at the time of its closing.
Chip Zien's next show will be Harmony which opens on 11/13/2023 on Broadway.
Chip Zien has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.
Chip Zien has not appeared in the West End.
Chip Zien has been nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Harmony," Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Harmony," and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Isn't It Romantic."
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