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Chris Blisset is an actor, musician, director, composer and comedian based in New York City.
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.
He is one of the composers of the musical Basquiat.
He co-wrote, arranged and played Broadway star Felicia Finley's album Great Mood for a Tuesday. He has been seen live as musician, music director and composer with dozens of other 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.
He can be seen doing stand-up comedy on youtube and live.

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LIVE AT LEEDS �" A ONE NIGHT STAND OF MUSIC FROM CHRIS “RED” BLISSET Announced At Chenango River Theatre


Singer/Musician/Actor (and local audience favorite) Chris “Red” Blisset, who has starred in and directed a number of the musical hits Chenango River Theatre has produced over the years (Almost Heaven-Songs of John Denver, Ring of Fire-The Music of Johnny Cash, Pump Boys & Dinettes) will perform for one evening featuring the music of one of the UK's greatest rock bands – The Who.  

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Lively Production of Once Wows Sarasota Audiences

Tony-Winning ONCE to Open Florida Studio Theatre's Winter Season


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


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


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.

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