Christine Riley

Christine Riley is an Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, where she contributes to the College of Performing Arts. She is a professional Music Director, Vocal Coach, Pianist, and Arranger with extensive experience in both regional and New York City theatre productions.

• Institution: Marymount Manhattan College
• Department: Department of Theatre Arts
• Role: Associate Professor
• Location: Carson Hall, Room 506

She holds a B.M. from Ithaca College and an M.M. from Arizona State University, both in music-related disciplines, supporting her expertise in musical theatre education and performance.

Her research and professional interests focus on musical theatre, particularly music direction, vocal coaching, and foundational music training for performers. She is the author of the book Music Fundamentals for Musical Theatre (Bloomsbury Press, 2020), which serves as a key educational resource in the field.

While no formal academic articles are listed, her professional body of work includes music direction and arrangements for numerous stage productions such as The Who’s Tommy, Rags, Sweet Charity, Cabaret, and new works like A Moment in Time and Caterina’s Son in Florence, Italy. These reflect a strong creative and applied scholarly trajectory in musical theatre practice.

Christine maintains a private vocal coaching studio and is actively involved in training emerging theatre artists. Though no formal list of advisees is provided, her academic and studio roles imply mentorship and pedagogical engagement.

• American Theatre Wing
• Associated Actors and Artistes of America

She has no listed scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text.

Christine Riley is deeply embedded in the New York City theatre community and continues to bridge academic instruction with professional practice, contributing to both educational and artistic advancements in musical theatre.