Chris McCarrell News

The Historic Royal Theatre will bring THE LIGHTNING THIEF to the stage in 2025, performed by the Young Players Second Stage company. Learn more about the production here!

Baldwin Wallace University's nationally recognized Music Theatre program has appointed of Jennifer Hemphill as professor of music theatre and music theatre director. Learn more!

Get a first listen to ‘A New Life’ from Milwaukee Rep's Prelude To A Kiss. Check out the video! Now on stage through October 19th, 2024.

Get a first look at 'Cold Feet' from Milwaukee Rep's Prelude to a Kiss the Musical,where Rita confronts Peter on his (or perhaps really her) nerves on their wedding day. Watch as they discover just how deep their love really is. 

Get a first look at Prelude to a Kiss at Milwaukee Rep. Prelude to a Kiss features  book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

Watch a preview of Prelude to a Kiss at Milwaukee Rep as Caitlin Houlahan (Rita) performs “I Haven’t Slept in Years,” a soaring ballad about the things that keep her character up at night. Prelude to a Kiss features  book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

Go inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

What did our critic think of BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre?

THE VIOLIN, by The Francis Sisters (Kami Nishima and Kara Dudley), will receive a special industry presentation on Wednesday, July 12, 2024, at Open Jar Studios. Learn more!

Watch Hannah Corneau, Caroline Pernick, DeAnne Stewart, and the Ensemble perform 'Never Really There' from the world premiere of Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical in the video here!

All new clips have been released from the world premiere of Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical. The musical features lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, music by Daniel Messé and a book by Craig Lucas. Check out the video here!

Watch Hannah Corneau and Chris McCarrell performing Love in the Age of Anxiety from the world premiere of Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical. The musical has Lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, Music by Daniel Messé and book by Craig Lucas.

Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and some more magical and narrative clarity.

Check out next week's lineup at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre!

 National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.

Get ready for a brand-new musical experience at 54 Below! Talia Suskauer and Chris McCarrell star in NEVER BE KING, an intriguing show that blends Y2K pop-punk with 16th Century choral music. Witness the NYC debut of this unique production that tells the story of Henry of Navarre from two perspectives.

Discover the talented cast for NAMT's 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, including Talia Suskauer, Jelani Remy, Kate Rockwell, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting showcase of new musicals.

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) opens its 62nd season with the Northeast Ohio premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, performing in the company’s intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square now through October 8, 2023. Check out production photos here!

Watch Lea Salonga perform 'Love Who You Love' at Broadway Backwards 2023!