Christine Cecilia Cummins
About Me
“Fruma Sarah (Christine Cummins, fabulous) was terrific. Fruma Sarah is a spectacular part and Cummins kills it. She’s on stage only briefly, but you can’t take your eyes off her. Her entrance, costume and makeup/hair are memorable, perhaps inspired by Margaret Hamilton’s turn as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. I wish Cummins had stepped up just a bit longer at the finale; she deserved more applause and recognition.
- Wendi Kromash, Evanston Roundtable
Known for her “effortless coloratura” and “enchanting stage presence” Christine Cummins is a dynamic performer that is establishing herself in the opera and musical theatre scene across the country.
She recently performed in 4 shows over the course of 1 month in Chicago. These included a wide span of genres from "Sister Genovieffa" in Valkyrie Ensemble's production of Suor Angelica to playing "Lucius" in Shakespeare's controversial play Titus Andronicus at Redtwist Theatre.
Last summer, She made her role debut as “Lady Macbeth” in Verdi's Macbeth with Shakespeare Opera Theatre. She delivered a commanding performance as one of the Bard's most iconic women while executing the difficult music with ease.
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Coming up this season, Christine will return to one of her favorite musicals as "Fruma Sarah" in Fiddler on the Roof at Chicago's own Music Theater Works. Following this, she will make her Salt Marsh Opera debut as "Edith" in The Pirates of Penzance this Fall.
Over her career Christine has been given immense opportunity to perform in all of the different styles and genres that she enjoys. She has sung and played bass guitar with a professional rock band, sang in the acclaimed Houston Chamber Choir, performed with the Houston Grand Opera Chorus, and worked as a voice actor on a variety of projects. Christine currently resides in Chicago.
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