Chris Blisset
Latest News on Chris Blisset:
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Apr 26, 2022)
Bill Irwin and Michael Cerveris to Appear as Guests on Savannah Repertory Theatre's ONSTAGEOFF (Aug 19, 2020)
GODSPELL Opens Playhouse Theater Season With Full Company Of Actor-Musicians (Jun 12, 2019)
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Apr 26, 2022)
Bill Irwin and Michael Cerveris to Appear as Guests on Savannah Repertory Theatre's ONSTAGEOFF (Aug 19, 2020)
GODSPELL Opens Playhouse Theater Season With Full Company Of Actor-Musicians (Jun 12, 2019)
BIO
Chris Blisset is an actor, musician, director, composer, and comedian based in New York City. Blisset has spent 21 years on the road doing such.
"Red" has also been seen in: Joe Iconis' Bloodsong of Love (Lead Guitar, Harmonica), Beau (Lyons & Pakchar, NYC workshop), Bull (Guest Star), Killer Couples (Guest Star), RockShow (Composer, Lead).
He directed the music to the first and second national tour of Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story, as well as scores of shows coast-to-coast. Regional favorites: Once (everywhere), Ring of Fire (everywhere), Natasha/Pierre (The Hangar), Ride the Cyclone (The Hangar), Million Dollar Quartet (Saugatuck Center for the Arts),
He has been seen live as musician, music director, and composer with dozens of Broadway stars (including Eric Summers, Lena Hall, Brenda Braxton, Julius Thomas III, Tituss Burgess, Chris Jackson, others.)
Mostly known for shows that utilize actors as on-stage orchestra, he has acted and directed in shows in 45 states.
As a director, Chris Blisset is currently developing the show Miracle Baby with Payton Reilly, Amanda Ryan Paige, and Matt Uremovich.
Photos
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Awards and Nominations
Wilde Award, 'Best Musical Direction', Once, Mason Street Warehouse, 2019
Wilde Award, 'Best Musical', Once, Mason Street Warehouse, 2019 (Associate Director)
Best of Ithaca (Ithaca.com), 'Best Theatrical Performance', Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, 2022
Creative International Film Festival, 'Best Score', Life is Funny, 2016 (Score composed by Chris Blisset and Larry Tobias)
Wilde Award Nomination, 'Best Supporting Actor in a Musical', Once, Mason Street Warehouse, 2019
Irene Ryan Nomination, Prelude to a Kiss, Western Illinois University
Broadway World, 'Best Ensemble', Ride the Cyclone, The Hangar, 2023
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Max Von Essen, Autumn Hurlbert, et al. on LIVING FOR TODAY Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-10-03 14:41:56
STAGE TUBE: Max Von Essen, Autumn Hurlbert, et al. on LIVING FOR TODAY Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-10-03 14:41:56
STAGE TUBE: Max Von Essen, Autumn Hurlbert, et al. on LIVING FOR TODAY Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-10-03 14:41:56
STAGE TUBE: Max Von Essen, Autumn Hurlbert, et al. on LIVING FOR TODAY Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-10-03 14:41:56
STAGE TUBE: Max Von Essen, Autumn Hurlbert, et al. on LIVING FOR TODAY Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-10-03 14:41:56
News
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2022
Back by popular demand! Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” brought together the icons of Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley for one unforgettable night. This absolute blast of a show features over 20 Rock ‘n’ roll hits including: ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ ‘Folsom Prison Blues,’ ‘Down By the Riverside,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ and many more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2022
Back by popular demand! Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” brought together the icons of Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley for one unforgettable night. This absolute blast of a show features over 20 Rock ‘n’ roll hits including: ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ ‘Folsom Prison Blues,’ ‘Down By the Riverside,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ and many more.
Bill Irwin and Michael Cerveris to Appear as Guests on Savannah Repertory Theatre's ONSTAGEOFF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020
SAVANNAH REPERTORY THEATRE, Savannah's Equity theater company, has begun a weekly online talkshow called 'OnStageOff' to help connect Savannah theatrical artists and projects to the national conversation and to bridge the gap between what's now and what's next as the company plans a safe, authorized return to live performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020
SAVANNAH REPERTORY THEATRE, Savannah's Equity theater company, has begun a weekly online talkshow called 'OnStageOff' to help connect Savannah theatrical artists and projects to the national conversation and to bridge the gap between what's now and what's next as the company plans a safe, authorized return to live performance.
GODSPELL Opens Playhouse Theater Season With Full Company Of Actor-Musicians
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2019
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 18 opening of the 72nd summer theater season of live professional theater at Saint Michael's Playhouse.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2019
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 18 opening of the 72nd summer theater season of live professional theater at Saint Michael's Playhouse.
PTC Presents ONCE By Glen Hansard And Markéta Irglová
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2019
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Pioneer Theatre Company presents the romantic, Tony Award-winning musical Once, with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova and book by Enda Walsh. Based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney, the Sundance film-turned-Broadway-hit won eight Tonys, including Best Musical. The touching love ballad, 'Falling Slowly,' also won the Oscar for Best Song. It runs February 15 through March 2, 2019.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2019
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Pioneer Theatre Company presents the romantic, Tony Award-winning musical Once, with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova and book by Enda Walsh. Based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney, the Sundance film-turned-Broadway-hit won eight Tonys, including Best Musical. The touching love ballad, 'Falling Slowly,' also won the Oscar for Best Song. It runs February 15 through March 2, 2019.
Playhouse To Open 2018 Theater Season With Tony Award-Winning Musical ONCE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 19 opening of the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 19 opening of the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
BWW Review: ONCE at Saint Michael's Playhouse
by Stacy Raphael - Jun 22, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin opens the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season of live professional theater with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
by Stacy Raphael - Jun 22, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin opens the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season of live professional theater with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
Photo Flash: Saint Michael's Playhouse Opens 2018 Theater Season with Tony Award-Winning Musical ONCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin announced the opening of the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season of live professional theater with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin announced the opening of the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season of live professional theater with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
Playhouse To Open 2018 Theater Season With Tony Award-Winning Musical ONCE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 19 opening of the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 19 opening of the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
Playhouse To Open 2018 Theater Season With Tony Award-Winning Musical ONCE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 19 opening of the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2018
Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 19 opening of the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name.
BWW Review: ONCE at Actors' Playhouse
by Roger Martin - Mar 20, 2018
The Irish/Czech musical ONCE won eight Tonys. That's reason enough to produce it, but when you add twelve terrific actor/musicians, superb choreography and musical staging on a working Dublin bar, and direction by a master of musicals, you've got the positive delight of ONCE at Actors' Playhouse.
by Roger Martin - Mar 20, 2018
The Irish/Czech musical ONCE won eight Tonys. That's reason enough to produce it, but when you add twelve terrific actor/musicians, superb choreography and musical staging on a working Dublin bar, and direction by a master of musicals, you've got the positive delight of ONCE at Actors' Playhouse.
Photo Flash: ONCE Brings Music to the Actor's Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2018
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the authentic way with a performance of the Irish musical ONCE playing now through March 25, 2018 at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. Set in Dublin, ONCE is the smash-hit musical that has captured hearts around the world with its touching love story, glorious music and irresistible humor.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2018
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the authentic way with a performance of the Irish musical ONCE playing now through March 25, 2018 at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. Set in Dublin, ONCE is the smash-hit musical that has captured hearts around the world with its touching love story, glorious music and irresistible humor.
Photo Flash: First Look At Actors' Playhouse At The Miracle Theatre's Production Of ONCE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2018
Audiences are raving about Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre's South Florida regional premiere production of ONCE. Performances began on Wednesday, February 28 and will run through Sunday, March 25. Get a first look at the show in photos below!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2018
Audiences are raving about Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre's South Florida regional premiere production of ONCE. Performances began on Wednesday, February 28 and will run through Sunday, March 25. Get a first look at the show in photos below!
Eight-Time Tony Award-Winning Musical ONCE Opens This Week At Actors' Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre continues its milestone 30th Anniversary Season with Once, winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, playing February 28 - March 25, 2018. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, the company's production will include members from the original Broadway cast as well as several actors who have performed the show regionally.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre continues its milestone 30th Anniversary Season with Once, winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, playing February 28 - March 25, 2018. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, the company's production will include members from the original Broadway cast as well as several actors who have performed the show regionally.
Actors' Playhouse Announces Complete Cast For Eight-time Tony Award-Winning Musical ONCE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2018
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre continues its milestone 30th Anniversary Season with Once, winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, playing February 28 - March 25, 2018. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, the company's production will include members from the original Broadway cast as well as several actors who have performed the show regionally.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2018
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre continues its milestone 30th Anniversary Season with Once, winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, playing February 28 - March 25, 2018. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, the company's production will include members from the original Broadway cast as well as several actors who have performed the show regionally.
See It More Than Once! FST Extends ONCE Through 1/7
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre is pleased to announce that due to audience demand, the Broadway smash hit Once is extended through January 7. Filled with song, dance, and a highly creative cast, this emotional and captivating production continues to entertain audiences night after night in the Gompertz Theatre. Subscriptions are still available to see four shows for as little as $59. Single tickets range from $56-$59. Subscriptions and single tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre is pleased to announce that due to audience demand, the Broadway smash hit Once is extended through January 7. Filled with song, dance, and a highly creative cast, this emotional and captivating production continues to entertain audiences night after night in the Gompertz Theatre. Subscriptions are still available to see four shows for as little as $59. Single tickets range from $56-$59. Subscriptions and single tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at
BWW Review: ONCE at Florida Studio Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - Nov 13, 2017
Lively Production of Once Wows Sarasota Audiences
by Carolan Trbovich - Nov 13, 2017
Lively Production of Once Wows Sarasota Audiences
Tony-Winning ONCE to Open Florida Studio Theatre's Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off the Mainstage Season with the eight-time Tony Award Winning musical Broadway smash-hit, Once, running in FST's Gompertz Theatre from November 10 through December 31, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off the Mainstage Season with the eight-time Tony Award Winning musical Broadway smash-hit, Once, running in FST's Gompertz Theatre from November 10 through December 31, 2017.
Paul Stancato Named Artistic Director for Timber Lake Playhouse's 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017
Timber Lake Playhouse, located in Mt. Carroll, Ill., the professional, non-profit summer theatre company established in 1961 with a mission of 'providing the best expression of theater arts to the regional community by presenting creative works that entertain and inspire while helping aspiring artists transition to the profession,' has announced today the appointment of award-winning director and choreographer Paul Stancato as Artistic Director for the 2018-19 season.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017
Timber Lake Playhouse, located in Mt. Carroll, Ill., the professional, non-profit summer theatre company established in 1961 with a mission of 'providing the best expression of theater arts to the regional community by presenting creative works that entertain and inspire while helping aspiring artists transition to the profession,' has announced today the appointment of award-winning director and choreographer Paul Stancato as Artistic Director for the 2018-19 season.
Tony-Winning ONCE to Open Florida Studio Theatre's Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off the Mainstage Season with the eight-time Tony Award Winning musical Broadway smash-hit, Once, running in FST's Gompertz Theatre from November 10 through December 31, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off the Mainstage Season with the eight-time Tony Award Winning musical Broadway smash-hit, Once, running in FST's Gompertz Theatre from November 10 through December 31, 2017.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical Returns to Mason Street Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2016
The Great American Trailer Park Musical is returning to Mason Street Warehouse (MSW) Equity Theatre from August 12 through August 28. Back by popular demand, Trailer Park debuted on the MSW stage 10 years ago and is the most requested musical in Mason Street's history. Tickets ($29 - $46) are available online at sc4a.org or by phone at 269-857.2399.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2016
The Great American Trailer Park Musical is returning to Mason Street Warehouse (MSW) Equity Theatre from August 12 through August 28. Back by popular demand, Trailer Park debuted on the MSW stage 10 years ago and is the most requested musical in Mason Street's history. Tickets ($29 - $46) are available online at sc4a.org or by phone at 269-857.2399.
Videos