Chris Lanceley

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate Fourth Annual 'Shark Week' with $39 Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025

Shark Week is making its annual return to the off-Broadway comedy smash The Play That Goes Wrong! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase discounted tickets here!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Welcome New Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome three new members of the ‘Cornley University Drama Society’. Learn more about the new cast members and about the show here!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Tickets Through Early January, 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong has extended, with tickets now on sale through early 2026. The production continues its run at New World Stages. Learn more about the show here!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 8th Anniversary of New York Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

Tomorrow Wednesday, April 2 marks “Crazy Eights” for The Play That Goes Wrong when the eighth anniversary of the show’s opening night in New York takes place. Learn more about the show here!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extended Again At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another extension with tickets now on sale through August 31. The smash hit continues its run at New World Stages.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Welcome John Rapson This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome John Rapson as Robert for a limited run in February and March at New World Stages. Learn more about The Play That Goes Wrong and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Lupita Nyong'o Visits THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 11, 2024

Lupita Nyong'o recently paid a visit to the off-Broadway production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Following the show, she posed backstage with the cast. Check out photos here!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 7th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 7th anniversary in New York. Learn more about the special performance.

Matt Harrington to Return as Chris Bean & Chris Lanceley to Take Over as Robert in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome back alum Matt Harrington returning to the role of Chris Bean, as Chris Lanceley takes over as Robert tomorrow night at New World Stages. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 8th, 2023
by - Sep 8, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 8, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Words From The Wings: Chris Lanceley of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Shares Pre-Show Rituals and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Chris Lanceley from The Play That Goes Wrong! Chris told us all about his pre-show rituals, backstage routines, and more!

Interview: Chris Lanceley and Henry Shields on Playing Chris Bean on Both Sides of the Pond in the GOES WRONG World
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 15, 2023

BroadwayWorld UK spoke to Chris and Henry about what it is like to be playing the same role in two different shows in New York, only three blocks away from each other. We discussed how they have grown with the role, why Chris Bean may be the most tragic character in the Cornley Drama Society and the differences between British and American audiences.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Through October 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023

Due to popular demand, tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong are now on sale through October 29, 2023.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Off-Broadway Welcomes New Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022

The long running hit, The Play That Goes Wrong has a whole lotta changes going on and is celebrating a few milestones. It plays at New World Stages. Beginning Monday July 25, Chris Lanceley takes over the role of Chris Bean, Chris French goes on as Jonathan, and Russell Mernagh temporarily joins the company in the role of Max until August 22.

Student Blog: “Comedy Comes from Truth and Honesty”
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - Apr 29, 2022

Since theatre has returned to New York City, I have seen many different shows. I’ve been to musicals, plays, and even interactive shows. But nothing can compare to one of the modern classic plays, The Play That Goes Wrong. I’ve been lucky enough to see it twice over the past two months, and even knowing all of the twists and turns, the second performance ended up being just as entertaining, if not more, than the first! Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Chris Lanceley, who plays “Jonathan” in the off-Broadway production of The Play That Goes Wrong at New World Stages.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2021

The Play That Goes Wrong is officially back in performances off Broadway at New World Stages. We've got your first look at the cast in action!

Photos: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates 1234 Performances
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2021

On Friday, The Play That Goes Wrong celebrated its 1,234th Performance in New York on the Tony Award-winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). At the time of performance, The Play That Goes Wrong played 27 previews and 745 performances on Broadway and 9 previews and 453 performances Off-Broadway. Check out photos from the celebration below!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 1,234 Performances in New York This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2021

The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 1,234th Performance in New York on the Tony Award-winning set this Friday, October 29th at 8:00PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). At the time of performance, The Play That Goes Wrong will have played 27 previews and 745 performances on Broadway and 9 previews and 453 performances Off-Broadway.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announces Cast for New York Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

The producers of the international hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have announced the cast for the New York production, which will resume performances on the Tony Award winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Friday, October 15, 2021.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2020

State Theatre New Jersey presents the hilarious Tony Award-winning hit Broadway comedy The Play That Goes Wrong for four performances on Thursday, April 2 at 8pm; Friday, April 3 at 8pm; and Saturday, April 4 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets range from $40-$98.