Английская Википедия:Chris Mrs.
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] |
---|---|---|
2022 | 2023 | |
Ben Chris | George Krissa | Liam Tobin |
Holly Carmichael | Danielle Wade | |
Vicki Vandrelle | Julia McLellan | Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane |
Claire Chris | AJ Bridel | |
Cole Jackson | Kolton Stewart | Andrew Broderick |
Charlie Chris | Kale Penny | |
Tim Penner | Henry Firmston | |
Candace Brown | Sarah Lynn Strange | |
Nick | Mark Weatherley | |
Samantha Chris | Finn Cofell | Finn Cofell Addison Wagman |
Samuel Chris | Lucas Way | Lucien Duncan-Reid Isaac Grates-Myers |
Musical numbers
Шаблон:Col-begin Шаблон:Col-2 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
Шаблон:Col-break 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
References