User:Cdgiordano/Chris Giordano

Chris Giordano is an entertainment industry veteran who has created and produced live theatre, Emmy award winning network television, and feature films for the likes of CBS, ABC, Sony, Endemol, and Radio City Entertainment. Chris is the Head of Concept Development/Creative Producer for the Franco Dragone Entertainment Group.

Early Life Chris grew up in North Whittier, California, the only child of Judith Goff and Joseph Giordano. After attending Bishop Amat Memorial High School, Giordano attended Cal State University, Fullerton, at which time he became acquainted with magician David Copperfield, whose career was in its early stages. Giordano was an early collaborator in Copperfield's not-for-profit program, Project Magic.

Early Career As General Manager and Production Executive for David Copperfield, Giordano was responsible for the celebrated performer’s business including the production of a 500-plus show-per-year annual international touring schedule, as well as multi-Emmy winning network television specials for CBS that included a groundbreaking exchange with the Chinese government in Beijing. Chris served as Executive in Charge of Production for Copperfield's television specials.

Producing Career Chris served as co-writer, director, and producer of Running Subway Production’s multi-media symphonic spectacle Judy Garland in Concert, which launched with the Boston Pops to critical acclaim. As Vice President and Producer for the Creative Development department of Cablevision’s Radio City Entertainment, Chris was responsible for revamping Radio City's Christmas Spectacular tours. It was at this time, while developing a new show for Radio City, that Chris began his relationship with former Cirque du Soleil creator and director, Franco Dragone. Chris served as Executive Vice President and General Manager for Endemol Theatre Productions, the American arm of the international entertainment and media company, where he developed the off-Broadway and European productions of Savion Glover’s “Live Communication” and collaborated on the development of Show Biz City, an innovative multi-media and live entertainment complex in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

In television and film, Giordano's credits include The Dana Carvey Show, Bubbe Meises, Liza Live at Radio City Music Hall, Suits, and Orpheus 7.

Professional Affiliations Chris is a Tony voting member of the League of American Theatres and Producers, member of the Independent Film Project, performing member of the Academy of Magical Arts, and a founding director of the not for profit Occupational Therapy program Project Magic.

Personal Life Chris is married to Joanne Bayer whom he met during the Broadway production of Victor Victoria. They have two children, Julian and Joelle.