Residence Pasadena, California Nationality American | Name Anthony Christopher | |
Born June 14, 1952 (age 71) ( 1952-06-14 ) Santa Barbara, California Education California Institute of the Arts Occupation CEO/President and Founder of Landmark Entertainment Group | ||
Tony Christopher, born June 14, 1952, is the CEO and president of Landmark Entertainment Group. Christopher creates, directs, designs, and produces theatrical live entertainment and indoor and outdoor themed entertainment attractions.
Contents
- Early career
- Theme parks and attractions
- Resorts and casinos
- Retail
- Theatre and entertainment
- Awards and honors
- References
Early career
Christopher attended the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he received his B.F.A. in Theatre and Dance in 1974. Upon graduating, Christopher was hired by Robert F. Jani, then vice president of entertainment for Disneyland and Walt Disney World where he was an actor, stage manager and choreographer on "The Kids of the Kingdom" and the "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review" at Walt Disney World’s Pioneer Hall. He was tapped to be the artistic director of the World Showcase Theatre at Epcot. When the theatre was cancelled, he left Disney and returned to Los Angeles. During this period, he went on to perform as an actor, singer and dancer on Broadway and television. In 1980, he co-founded The Landmark Entertainment Group.
Theme parks and attractions
Resorts and casinos
Retail
Theatre and entertainment
For decades Christopher served as an active member of the League of American Theatres and Producers, now known as The Broadway League and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), producing long running Broadway hit, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde "Jekyll and Hyde"," "Sherlock's Last Case". Tony Christopher conceived and wrote with Gary Goddard and Ted King the acclaimed Las Vegas spectacular "EFX!". In 1992, Christopher produced, choreographed, and directed the 20th Anniversary National Tour of Broadway’s "Jesus Christ Superstar". After touring for four years, the production grossed over $140 million and is now known as the most successful Broadway revival of all time.
In television, Christopher co-created and directed several television shows including Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future for Mattel, "Mega Babies" for Fox Family and Skeleton Warriors' for Playmates Toys and CBS.