2023 musical by Matthew Stodolak, Katie Kerr
Chris, Mrs. Production artwork
Music Matthew Stodolak, Katie Kerr Lyrics Matthew Stodolak, Katie Kerr Premiere December 7, 2023: 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] 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
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] AJ Bridel , Danielle Wade , and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane.[ 4] [ 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
Samuel Chris
Lucas Way
Lucien Duncan-Reid
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
Cast recording
A studio cast recording was released digitally on December 6, 2024.[ 9] Adam Jacobs , Danielle Wade , Samantha Pauly , AJ Bridel , and Danny Burstein .
Title Performer(s) 1. "Overture" Ensemble 0:52 2. "Just Another Jingle" Adam Jacobs , Samantha Pauly , Sarah Strange, Finn Cofell, Isaac Grates-Myers6:15 3. "Ready To Try" Danielle Wade , Kale Penny3:47 4. "Dear Santa" Cofell, Grates-Myers, AJ Bridel 3:55 5. "What You Missed" Penny, Jacobs, Kolton Stewart, Henry Firmston, Bridel, Cofell, Grates-Myers 3:44 6. "All I Want For Christmas" Bridel 3:36 7. "Capture The Moment" Wade, Cofell, Grates-Myers, Danny Burstein , Strange 3:19 8. "A Christmas Song" Wade, Jacobs, Strange 5:07 9. "Vicki's Lament" Pauly 2:56 10. "Skating By" Stewart, Firmston, Bridel 4:14 11. "Even If It Breaks My Heart" Wade 3:37 12. "The Great Snowy Owl" Jacobs, Cofell, Grates-Myers 4:18 13. "Santa Dear" Burstein, Strange 1:44 14. "Vicki's Reprise" Pauly 1:13 15. "What You Missed (reprise)" Jacobs 1:03 16. "Are You There?" Jacobs, Wade, Bridel, Cofell, Grates-Myers, Firmston, Matthew Stodolak 3:08 17. "Different This Year" Jacobs, Wade, Penny, Bridel, Firmston, Cofell, Grates-Myers, Strange 3:04 Total length: 55:59
References
^ a b "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 8, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023 .^ Wild, Stephi (July 20, 2023). "Chris, Mrs. Will Have its World Premiere in Toronto" . BroadwayWorld . Retrieved December 28, 2023 . ^ "A musical inspired by holiday Hallmark movies is coming to Toronto. Here's what to expect from the show" . CTV News Toronto . December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023 .^ "Canadian Theatre Stars Liam Tobin, Danielle Wade & Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane Announced for the World Premiere of Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical" . Newswire . Retrieved December 27, 2023 .^ Lucas, Ilana (December 8, 2023). "Review: Chris, Mrs. at Winter Garden Theatre" . BroadwayWorld . Retrieved December 27, 2023 . ^ Fricker, Karen (December 9, 2023). "No panto? No problem! 'Chris, Mrs.,' 'frequently daft, lots of fun,' is this year's go-to family holiday show" . Toronto Star . Retrieved December 27, 2023 . ^ "Meet our incredible cast!" . Instagram . 13 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2023 .^ "Canadian Theatre Stars Liam Tobin, Danielle Wade & Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane Announced for the World Premiere of Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical" . Newswire . 4 October 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023 .^ Sharpe, Josh (6 December 2024). "Chris, Mrs Musical Studio Album Now Available to Stream" . BroadwayWorld . Retrieved 12 December 2024 .
