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Charles Greenberg began his professional
composing career in 1975, writing music for an adaptation of Augustin Daily’s, Under the Gaslight. In 1976, he made his Off-Broadway debut at Circle Repertory, musical directing and writing incidental music for the original production of A.R. Gurney's Who Killed Richard Cory?

In 1996, he began a rich, collaborative experience with Barbara Zinn Krieger, librettist, lyricist and artistic director for Making BooKs Sing. Their most recent production, Sky Boys: The Making of the Empire State, struck a responsive chord with both audiences and critics.

Little Kit -- a family opera – was developed through the Eugene O'Neil Foundation and subsequently produced by The Vineyard Theatre and Tribeca Performing Arts Center (1997 & 1999). This was followed by The Butterfly (2008), and the critically acclaimed, Jose Limon: The Making Of An Artist (2009). All three works are available from the world-renowned music publisher, Boosey and Hawkes.

Other original scores include a musical adaptation of Ivan Turgenev's A Month in the Country, and many instrumental chamber works for unusual ensembles.


His theatre music has been produced at Vineyard Theatre, Circle Repertory, Westbeth Theatre, Symphony Space, the Lincoln Center Summer Festival and the Emelin Theatre in Westchester.

As a pianist, he has performed on WNYC and lectured on early American popular piano music, playing works by L.M. Gottschalk, S. Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton. Mr. Greenberg is probably best known in New Jersey for his 25 year association with the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Perryville, NJ, where he has arranged, musical directed and programmed dozens of original music reviews of popular American music including turn-of-the-century, jazz, rock and funk. He also helped develop the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Orchestra, which has recorded several CDs of his musical arrangements.

A piano student of the late, great Jan Gorbaty, Mr. Greenberg holds an MA in music composition from the Aaron Copland School of Music formerly the music department of Queens College, where he studied privately with - the recently departed and brilliant composer and scholar - George Perle.

He is a member of ASCAP, where he has participated in the ASCAP Theatre Workshop.

Charles Greenberg STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Piano Player


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New York City Children's Theater to Present World Premiere of PINOCCHIO at Theatre Row


New York City Children’s Theater will present the world premiere of PINOCCHIO, a dance/theater production at Theatre Row. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

New York City Children's Theater's Holiday Tradition MY FIRST NUTCRACKER to Return To Theatre Row


New York City Children’s Theater presents My First Nutcracker, an interactive adaptation of the holiday classic. Join Clara-Marie on her brave and imaginative journey. Suitable for ages 3-8. Visit nycchildrenstheater.org for more info.

Photo Flash: Inside NYC Children's Theater's 2019 Gala


This past Tuesday, April 23rd New York City Children's Theater hosted their Annual Gala at The Edison Ballroom, 240 W. 47th Street, New York City.

New York City Children's Theater Announces Its 22nd Season


In its 22nd season, New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) will premiere three theater productions for families that celebrate the power of imagination.

New York City Children's Theater to Remix YOUNG CHARLES DICKENS with Diverse Cast


Young Charles Dickens, with Book & Lyrics by Barbara Zinn Krieger and Music by Charles Greenberg, will be directed by Josh Penzell and presented by New York City Children's Theater, December 2nd - 18th, 2016.

New York City Children's Theater to Remix YOUNG CHARLES DICKENS with Diverse Cast


Young Charles Dickens, with Book & Lyrics by Barbara Zinn Krieger and Music by Charles Greenberg, will be directed by Josh Penzell and presented by New York City Children's Theater, December 2nd - 18th, 2016.

New York City Children's Theater Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season


New York City Children's Theater kicked off its 20th anniversary with the sold out, critically acclaimed musical Wringer, which the New York Times called 'fun from beginning to end' with 'a clever script, catchy tunes, and fine performances.' The celebration continues with four productions in the 2016-17 season and the expansion of the company's membership program, NYCCT's latest effort in bringing affordable, high-quality theater to kids and their families.

Photo Flash: Barbara Zinn Krieger, Kathleen Chalfant and More Attend NYC Children's Theater's 2016 Gala


This past Monday, April 11th, at Manhattan Penthouse, two-hundred supporters of the arts, culture and enriching the lives of children came to celebrate one of Off-Broadway's great creators - Barbara Zinn Krieger - at the New York City Children's Theater Annual Gala. Scroll down for photos from the event!

WANDA'S MONSTER Opens Off-Broadway at Vineyard's Dimson Theatre Tonight


Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, WANDA'S MONSTER A Family Musical will receive a commercial Off-Broadway engagement beginning tonight, July 13 and running through September 8 at The Vineyard's Dimson Theatre (108 East 15th Street), it has been announced by Barbara Zinn Krieger, Artistic Director of Making Books Sing, the non-profit and theatre company that commissioned the musical and presented it to critical acclaim and sold-out houses earlier this season.

WANDA'S MONSTER to Open Off Broadway at Vineyard's Dimson Theatre, 7/13


Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, WANDA'S MONSTER A Family Musical will receive a commercial Off-Broadway engagement beginning July 13 and running through September 8 at The Vineyard's Dimson Theatre (108 East 15th Street), it has been announced by Barbara Zinn Krieger, Artistic Director of Making Books Sing, the non-profit and theatre company that commissioned the musical and presented it to critical acclaim and sold-out houses earlier this season. The official press re-opening night of WANDA'S MONSTER A Family Musical is Sunday July 21, 2013, and is presented Off-Broadway by Making Books Sing and Jamie Cesa.

New Musical WANDA'S MONSTER Begins Performances at Theater 3 Today


Making Books Sing (MBS), the critically acclaimed New York-based nonprofit that promotes children's literacy and social development through professional Theater Productions and arts-in-education programs, presents its second and final production of the 2012-2013 season WANDA'S MONSTER The Musical, with music & lyrics by kindie rock sensation Laurie Berkner ('The Laurie Berkner Band') and book by Barbara Zinn Krieger (THE BUTTERFLY), based on Eileen Spinelli's book 'Wanda's Monster,' from today, April 19 through May 12 at the company's new Off-Broadway home - Theater 3 (311 West 43rd Street) in Manhattan.

New Musical WANDA'S MONSTER to Begin Performances at Theater 3, 4/19


Making Books Sing (MBS), the critically acclaimed New York-based nonprofit that promotes children's literacy and social development through professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs, presents its second and final production of the 2012-2013 season WANDA'S MONSTER The Musical, with music & lyrics by kindie rock sensation Laurie Berkner ('The Laurie Berkner Band') and book by Barbara Zinn Krieger (THE BUTTERFLY), based on Eileen Spinelli's book 'Wanda's Monster,' from April 19 through May 12 at the company's new Off-Broadway home - Theater 3 (311 West 43rd Street) in Manhattan. Official press opening for WANDA'S MONSTER The Musical is set for April 21st.

Cat Greenleaf Hosts Making Books Sing 2013 Gala Tonight


The worlds of art and entertainment join forces to celebrate the third Making Books Sing Gala - Salute to Song.

Cat Greenleaf to Host Making Books Sing's 2013 Gala, 2/25


The worlds of art and entertainment join forces to celebrate the third Making Books Sing Gala - Salute to Song.

BWW's Top New Jersey Theatre Stories of 2012


BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of New Jersey in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Making Books Sing Opens THE BUTTERFLY, 4/15


Making Books Sing (MBS), the New York-based non-profit that promotes children's literacy and social development through arts-in-education programs and professional theatre productions, will present the Off-Broadway premiere of the family musical THE BUTTERFLY - with book and lyrics by Barbara Zinn Krieger and music by Charles Greenberg - with previews beginning April 14 prior to an official press opening of April 15 at Theater 3 (311 West 43rd Street) in Manhattan. Brad Malow will direct and music direction is by Tim Rosser.

Photo Flash: Players Guild of Leonia Presents CATS, 3/9-25


The Players Guild of Leonia presents CATS, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Elliot. Directed by Chris Watson. Musical director Charles Greenberg. Choreography by Tabitha Boulding.

Photo Flash: The Players Guild of Leonia Presents CATS


The Players Guild of Leonia presents CATS. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Elliot. Directed by Chris Watson. Musical director Charles Greenberg. Choreography by Tabitha Boulding.

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