Chris Mrs. Explained
| Chris Miss. |
| Music: | Matthew Stodolak, Katie Kerr |
| Lyrics: | Matthew Stodolak, Katie Kerr |
| Premiere Date: | December 7, 2023 |
| Premiere Location: | Winter Garden Theatre, Toronto |
| Productions: | 2023 Toronto |
Chris Mrs. is a 2023 musical with music, lyrics, and book by Matthew Stodolak and Katie Kerr.[1] The musical is set around Christmas, and is based on Hallmark Channel Christmas-themed films.
Development
In 2020, Matthew Stodolak and Katie Kerr developed the project aiming to make Chris Mrs. a movie. A Kickstarter campaign was created as a fundraiser for the project, with Chilina Kennedy and Danielle Wade performing sample songs.[2]
Production history
Toronto (2023)
The musical had its world premiere at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto, with previews beginning on December 5, 2023, and an official opening night on December 7, later closing on December 31, 2023.[3] The production was directed by Katie Kerr and choreographed by Sarah Vance. The cast included Liam Tobin, AJ Bridel, Danielle Wade, and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane.[4] The production received positive reviews from critics.[1] [5] [6]
Cast and characters
| Role | Workshop[7] | Toronto[8] |
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| 2022 | 2023 |
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| Ben Chris | George Krissa | Liam Tobin |
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| Holly Carmichael | Danielle Wade |
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| Vicki Vandrelle | Julia McLellan | Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane |
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| Claire Chris | AJ Bridel |
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| Cole Jackson | Kolton Stewart | Andrew Broderick |
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| Charlie Chris | Kale Penny |
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| Tim Penner | Henry Firmston |
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| Candace Brown | Sarah Lynn Strange |
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| Nick | Mark Weatherley |
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| Samantha Chris | Finn Cofell | Finn Cofell
Addison Wagman |
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| Samuel Chris | Lucas Way | Lucien Duncan-Reid
Isaac Grates-Myers |
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Musical numbers
Act I
- "Just Another Jingle" – Ben, Vicki, and Company
- "Ready to Try" – Holly, Charlie
- "Dear Santa" – Samuel, Samantha, Claire
- "What You've Missed" – Charlie, Ben, and Company
- "All I Want For Christmas" – Claire, and Company
- "Capture The Moment" – Holly, Samuel, Samantha, and Company
- "A Christmas Song" – Holly, Ben, and Company
- "Vicki's Lament" – Vicki, and Company
Act II
- "Skating By" – Cole, Tim, Claire, and Company
- "Even If It Breaks My Heart" – Holly
- "The Great Snowy Owl" – Ben
- "Vicki's Lament (reprise)" – Vicki
- "What You've Missed (reprise)" – Ben
- "Are You There?" – Ben, Holly, and Company
- "Different This Year" – Ben, Holly, and Company
Notes and References
- Web site: Review: Chris, Mrs, a cozy new Christmas musical, has all the hallmarks of a modest holiday hit in world premiere at Winter Garden Theatre . The Globe and Mail . December 27, 2023 . en-CA . December 8, 2023.
- Web site: Wild . Stephi . Chris, Mrs. Will Have its World Premiere in Toronto . BroadwayWorld . July 20, 2023 . December 28, 2023 . en.
- Web site: A musical inspired by holiday Hallmark movies is coming to Toronto. Here's what to expect from the show . CTV News Toronto . December 27, 2023 . en . December 2, 2023.
- Web site: Canadian Theatre Stars Liam Tobin, Danielle Wade & Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane Announced for the World Premiere of Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical . Newswire . December 27, 2023 . en.
- Web site: Lucas . Ilana . Review: Chris, Mrs. at Winter Garden Theatre . BroadwayWorld . December 27, 2023 . en . December 8, 2023.
- Web site: Fricker . Karen . No panto? No problem! 'Chris, Mrs.,' 'frequently daft, lots of fun,' is this year's go-to family holiday show . Toronto Star . December 27, 2023 . en . December 9, 2023.
- Web site: Meet our incredible cast! . Instagram . 28 December 2023 . 13 December 2022.
- Web site: Canadian Theatre Stars Liam Tobin, Danielle Wade & Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane Announced for the World Premiere of Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical . Newswire . 28 December 2023 . 4 October 2023.
