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Chris McCarrell

Birth Place: Cleveland, OH

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BIO

Originated the role of Percy Jackson in the 2017 Off-Broadway production of The Lightning Thief. Broadway: Les Misérables 2014 OBC (Marius). Television: "Peter Pan Live"; (NBC), "The OA"; (Netflix). Works in development: October Sky (Universal Theatrics), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Kevin McCollum), The Louder We Get(NAMT), The World Will Not Contain Us (The New Group), Gilbert in Anne of Green Gables: a new rock musical. Regional: Kansas City Rep, Bucks County Playhouse, The O'Neill Center. Graduate of Baldwin Wallace Conservatory. Love to Mom and Dad always. My teachers CP, Vicky, Leslie, Czarnota.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Percy Jackson
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2017
Percy
Peter Pan Live! Peter Pan Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2014
Nibs
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Laborer
Marius [Replacement]
Joly
Fauchelevent
Marius [Replacement]
Joly
Fauchelevent
Laborer
Marius (Understudy)
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Good Luck with Everything
[ 2020 ] James

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EVITA, RENT, GREASE and More Lead Boston's Hot Summer 2025 Theater Picks Photo
EVITA, RENT, GREASE and More Lead Boston's Hot Summer 2025 Theater Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 1, 2025

Because of its great cultural and intellectual influence, Boston has been known as the Athens of America for centuries. That sobriquet is as true today as ever thanks to the area’s vibrant theater scene featuring pre-Broadway productions and national tours, Tony Award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies presenting everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals and concerts.
Josh Breckenridge, Daniel Quadrino and More to Join TheaterWorksUSA CAUSE FOR APPLAUS Photo
Josh Breckenridge, Daniel Quadrino and More to Join TheaterWorksUSA CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA has revealed the cast for Cause for Applause NYC, a one-night-only fundraising concert taking place in July. See who is starring and learn more here!
TheaterWorksUSA to Host CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE NYC Benefit Concert at Lucille Lortel Thea Photo
TheaterWorksUSA to Host CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE NYC Benefit Concert at Lucille Lortel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA will present Cause for Applause NYC, a one-night-only concert featuring TWUSA alumni and Broadway performers at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Chris McCarrell Joins RENT at The Cape Playhouse Photo
Chris McCarrell Joins RENT at The Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

The Cape Playhouse will continue its summer season on June 25 with the groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT about the timeless struggles and aspirations of young artists searching for love and purpose.
YP2S to Present THE LIGHTNING THIEF in January Photo
YP2S to Present THE LIGHTNING THIEF in January
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024

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 Appoints Jennifer Hemphill as Professor of Music Theatre Photo
Baldwin Wallace University Appoints Jennifer Hemphill as Professor of Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

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!
Video: 'A New Life' from Mulwaukee Rep's PRELUDE TO A KISS Photo
Video: 'A New Life' from Mulwaukee Rep's PRELUDE TO A KISS
by Joshua Wright - Oct 11, 2024

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.
Video: First Listen to 'Cold Feet' from PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep Photo
Video: First Listen to 'Cold Feet' from PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Sep 30, 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. 
Video: Chris McCarrell, Caitlin Houlahan, Karen Ziemba & More in PRELUDE TO A KISS at Photo
Video: Chris McCarrell, Caitlin Houlahan, Karen Ziemba & More in PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Sep 18, 2024

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.
Video: Caitlin Houlahan Sings from PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep Photo
Video: Caitlin Houlahan Sings from PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Sep 17, 2024

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.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep Photo
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Aug 26, 2024

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.
Cast And Creative Team Announced For PRELUDE TO A KISS A MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep Photo
Cast And Creative Team Announced For PRELUDE TO A KISS A MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2024

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.
Review: BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre Photo
Review: BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre
by Roy Berko - Jun 25, 2024

What did our critic think of BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre?
Nicholas Barasch & More to Lead THE VIOLIN Industry Reading Photo
Nicholas Barasch & More to Lead THE VIOLIN Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

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!
Video: Watch a Clip of 'Never Really There' from PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Watch a Clip of 'Never Really There' from PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024

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!
Video: First Look at PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL at South Coast Repertory Theater Photo
Video: First Look at PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL at South Coast Repertory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

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!
Video: 'Love in the Age of Anxiety' from PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: 'Love in the Age of Anxiety' from PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL
by Joshua Wright - Apr 23, 2024

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.
Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musica Photo
Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musical
by Michael Quintos - Apr 23, 2024

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.
Marilyn Maye, Sean McDermott, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week Photo
Marilyn Maye, Sean McDermott, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2023

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 Reveals Complete Casting For the 35th Annual FE Photo
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Complete Casting For the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

 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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Chris McCarrell been in?

Chris McCarrell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Chris McCarrell been in?

Chris McCarrell has not appeared in the West End.

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