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Chris Henry (Artistic Director) is an award-winning theatre director and writer based in New York City. She is the Artistic Director of Royal Family Productions. DIRECTING CREDITS WITH ROYAL FAMILY: Anne of Green Gables: Part I, Brass Heart the musical, thoughts of a COLORED MAN on a day when the sun set too early, MM2000, Rock and Roll Refugee, LOVE/SICK, Four Last Things, Dedalus Lounge, Safe Home. WRITING PROJECTS: Anne of Green Gables: Part 1 (based on the novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery), Louie, Red, and the Jazzman (in collaboration with Wycliffe Gordon), Nobody Suspects a Butterfly (originally a feature film treatment Henry wrote for Ross Greenburg, Former President of HBO Sports), Rock and Roll Refugee (in collaboration with Genya Ravan), MM2000 (in collaboration with Shane W. Evans) and Opal Ann Meets the Fabulous Kit Katt, A Play with Musical Fantasies (in collaboration with Summer Hyde and Daniel A. Weiss). NYC DIRECTING HIGHLIGHTS: Joe (Cherry Lane Mentor Project), Trans-Euro Express (Irish Arts Center), Art of War (Madison Square Garden), Sharpen Your Blade (“Time Out” Critic’s Pick), Fishbowl (New York Magazine Critic’s pick), Suicide Society (Winner Best Director). ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE: The Actor’s Nightmare, Grace of I, Dog Named Becky, One Hundred Women, Electric Roses, Sure Thing. ROYAL FAMILY PRODUCTIONS: Over the past ten seasons, Henry has produced over 550 performances, created 1,900 employment opportunities for artists, been twice nominated for the Zelda Fichlander award from the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and won the New England Theater Conference Regional Directors Award. Under the creative vision of Chris Henry, Royal Family has created and produced work both in New York and abroad, including full productions of Rock and Roll Refugee, LOVE/SICK, Four Last Things, Dedalus Lounge, Safe Home, Romeo/Juliet and 3D Hamlet: A Lost Generation (in association with The Irish Arts Center), and Anthony Rapp’s Without You in partnership with London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, which went to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Japan, Korea, and finished in London’s West End. Royal Family has also produced full workshop productions of Diary of a Tap Dancer, V. 4 (conceived and choreographed by Ayodele Casel and directed by Torya Beard), Anne of Green Gables: Part I, Brass Heart the musical, thoughts of a COLORED MAN on a day when the sun set too early (choreographed by Taye Diggs and Jenny Parsinen), MM2000, The Water Dream (produced in association with NYMF), Born Blue, Nobody Suspects a Butterfly, and Louie, Red, and the Jazzman.

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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway


Last night, David Adjmi’s Stereophonic, opened on Broadway at the Golden Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy


New York Theatre Workshop hosted its 2024 Gala, honoring theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. The evening’s program was hosted by Nicole Ari Parker, directed by Kevin Cahoon, and feature musical direction by Rick Hip-Flores.

Kathleen Chalfant, Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Melissa Leo, Mary Testa And More Are Part WOMEN ON FIRE: FAIR IS FOUL


Outer Critics' Circle award-nominated Royal Family Productions, a non-profit theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, will present a workshop run of a brand new chapter of the WOMEN ON FIRE series, subtitled Fair is Foul.

Photos: SPAIN, Starring Marin Ireland and Andrew Burnap, Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway


Check out opening night red carpet photos of Second Stage Theater's production of Spain, starring Marin Ireland, Andrew Burnap, and more!

Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed


Explore the photos from the star-studded opening night party of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE. Featuring Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, and more, this exclusive collection takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated production.

Photos: Inside Royal Family Production's Sweet Sixteen Kick-Off Gala


Go inside Royal Family Production’s Sweet Sixteen Kick-Off gala, where they previewed their upcoming productions for their sixteenth season. The event was held October 2nd at their Times Square location with Kathleen Chalfant (Tony nominee, Angels in America) as host for the evening. Check out photos here!

Liam Tobin, Danielle Wade, and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane Join World Premiere Of CHRIS, MRS. in Toronto


The cast and creative team has been revealed for the world premiere of Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Anthony Rapp to Bring WITHOUT YOU to S.F.'s Curran Theater


Don't miss Anthony Rapp's captivating performance of 'Without You' at S.F.'s Curran Theater. Catch this limited-time engagement filled with emotion and raw talent. Book your tickets now!

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Celebrates 100 Performances at New World Stages


Last night, the cast and crew of Anthony Rapp's Without You celebrated its 100 performances at New World Stages at Restaurant Row's Hold Fast, where producer Lisa Dozier toasted the team and presented Daniel A Weiss (orchestrator and music director), Stephen Maler (director), Anthony Rapp, and Royal Family Productions Mark Falconer with a signed print created by renowned artist Justin. Squigs” Robertson.

Adriane Lenox & Petralina Rae Lambert Join the Cast of WOMEN OF FIRE; HELL FROZE OVER


Royal Family Production will present a benefit workshop of a brand new chapter of WOMEN ON FIRE: HELL FROZE OVER, written and co-directed by Royal Family’s artistic director Chris Henry.

Kathleen Chalfant, Mary Testa, Constance Shulman & More to Star in WOMEN OF FIRE; HELL FROZE OVER Benefit Workshop


Royal Family Productions will present a benefit workshop of a brand new chapter of WOMEN ON FIRE: HELL FROZE OVER starring Kathleen Chalfant, Mary Testa, Constance Shulman and more.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Extends at New World Stages


Anthony Rapp's solo musical Without You will extend its run at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

Mint Theater to Stream Archival Recordings of PHILIP GOES FORTH & DAYS TO COME


Mint Theater Company will present the on-demand streaming of two archival recordings in honor of Mint's latest production at NY City Center Stage II, the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman.

Video: Jenn Colella Joins Anthony Rapp on Stage at WITHOUT YOU to Perform 'Take Me Or Leave Me' From RENT


Jenn Colella made a special guest appearance at Anthony Rapp's show, Without You, for a surprise performance of Take Me Or Leave Me from Rent! Check out the performance in the video here!

Photos: Anthony Rapp & Friends Celebrate Opening Night of WITHOUT YOU


Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opened just last night, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!

Review Roundup: Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens At New World Stages


Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens tonight, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. Read the reviews!

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens Tonight at New World Stages


Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU to Offer Digital Lottery & Daily In Person Rush


Anthony Rapp’s Without You is offering rush and lottery tickets at an accessible price point for every public performance at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

Chris Henry FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Chris Henry written?

Chris Henry has written 2 shows including Anne of Green Gables Part 1 (Adaptation), Women on Fire: Stories from the Frontlines (Writer).

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