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Broadway debut in How I Learned to Drive. Select NY theater: BLKS (MCC), Henry IV (Shakespeare Center LA; with Tom Hanks), The Winter’s Tale (The Public), An Octoroon (Soho Rep; Obie Award), Whorl Inside A Loop (Second Stage Theater), On The Grounds of Belonging (The Public), Little Children Dream ... (read complete bio)

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Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Premiere, 2022
Male Greek Chorus
  [Off-Broadway]
2021
Performer
  [Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Mobile Unit, 2017
Florizel
  [Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Flavius
Messala
Ligarius
  [Off-Broadway]
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater production, 2016
Tate
  [Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway, 2015
Jeffrey
  [Off-Broadway]
Soho Rep Production, 2014
Performer
  [Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2012
Performer

Chris Myers Biography

Broadway debut in How I Learned to Drive. Select NY theater: BLKS (MCC), Henry IV (Shakespeare Center LA; with Tom Hanks), The Winter’s Tale (The Public), An Octoroon (Soho Rep; Obie Award), Whorl Inside A Loop (Second Stage Theater), On The Grounds of Belonging (The Public), Little Children Dream of God (Roundabout Underground), Julius Caesar (The Public/Shakespeare in the Park), War (Lincoln Center/LCT3), Brownsville Song (Lincoln Center/LCT3), Honky (UrbanStages), Phoebe In Winter (Clubbed Thumb). Selected Regional: Fences (McCarter/Long Wharf; Dir: Phylica Rashad), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare Theatre DC), The Golden Dragon (Studio Theatre DC). TV: “Merry Happy Whatever” (Netflix), “The Resident” (FOX), “Sneaky Pete” (Amazon), “The Good Fight” (CBS), “She’s Gotta Have It” (Netflix—Dir: Spike Lee), “The Breaks” (VH1), “The Break with Michelle Wolf” (Netflix). Chris has also written and produced two short films, Post-Emma and The Interruption, along with a half-hour comedy about gentrification called GUAP. His work and more can be found at chrismyersinc.com. Instagram/Twitter: @chrismyersinc

Chris Myers Awards and Nominations

 
Obie Awards - 2014 - Performance Gold Star
Chris MyersAn Octoroon

Chris Myers News

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards Photo Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 24, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards; The Everett Theatre  Photo 12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards; The Everett Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards;  at The Everett The Photo Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards; at The Everett Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Kelli O'Hara, Denée Benton, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Featured in Audible Theater Photo Kelli O'Hara, Denée Benton, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Featured in Audible Theater Originals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

Audible Inc. has announced a new slate of four Audible Theater titles. In addition to presenting thrilling live performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village, audio plays are a staple of Audible Theater's programming, which continues to deliver the theater experience to millions of listeners around the world.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards; The Everett The Photo Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards; The Everett Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA Begins Final Week of Performances Photo MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA Begins Final Week of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club’s New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin is in its final week of performances at New York City Center – Stage I. The production opened on Wednesday, November 2, and will conclude as scheduled this Sunday, November 27.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Thea Photo Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin and directed by Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody, with music by The Bengsons. Check out photos from opening night here!

Video: Watch the Music Video For 'I Was Too Late' From MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS Photo Video: Watch the Music Video For 'I Was Too Late' From MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA, Opening Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin  and directed by Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody, with music by The Bengsons, opens tonight at New York City Center – Stage I.

Video: Chris Myers Talks MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA Photo Video: Chris Myers Talks MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 2, 2022

Chris Myers stars in the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin. The production opens Wednesday, November 2 at New York City Center - Stage I. Chris sat down with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat all about Augustin's play. Watch here!

Video: Get a First Look at WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Theatre Club Photo Video: Get a First Look at WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Theatre Club
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 24, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by Jeff Augustin and directed by Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody, with music by The Bengsons. The production will open Wednesday, November 2 at New York City Center – Stage I. See footage from the production here!

Chris Myers Videos

Video: Chris Myers Talks MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA Videoplay
Video: Chris Myers Talks MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA

by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 2, 2022

Chris Myers stars in the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin. The production opens Wednesday, November 2 at New York City Center - Stage I. Chris sat down with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat all about Augustin's play. Watch here!

Video: Get a First Look at WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Theatre Club Videoplay
Video: Get a First Look at WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Theatre Club

by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 24, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by Jeff Augustin and directed by Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody, with music by The Bengsons. The production will open Wednesday, November 2 at New York City Center – Stage I. See footage from the production here!

VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Talks Her HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Pre-Show Ritual on LATE NI Videoplay
VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Talks Her HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Pre-Show Ritual on LATE NIGHT

by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2022

Mary Louise Parker sat down with Seth Meyers on Late Night last night to discuss her current Broadway run in How I Learned to Drive. During the interview, Parker discussed her secret pre-show ritual that she uses to prepare for every performance.

VIDEO: David Morse Discusses Returning to His HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Role 25 Years La Videoplay
VIDEO: David Morse Discusses Returning to His HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Role 25 Years Later on GMA

by Michael Major - Apr 25, 2022

David Morse appeared on Good Morning America to discuss returning to his role in How I Learned to Drive 25 years after doing the play Off-Broadway. This Broadway premiere of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece How I Learned to Drive reunites the two original stars, Morse and Tony-winner Mary-Louise Parker.

VIDEO: Inside Opening Night of HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Videoplay
VIDEO: Inside Opening Night of HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE

by Opening Night - Apr 20, 2022

Just last night, Manhattan Theatre Club celebrated opening night of the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

VIDEO: Mo Rocca & Douglas Carter Beane Discuss FAIRYCAKES on CBS SUNDAY MORNING Videoplay
VIDEO: Mo Rocca & Douglas Carter Beane Discuss FAIRYCAKES on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2021

Mo Rocca appeared on CBS Sunday Morning with Douglas Carter Beane to discuss the new Off-Broadway play Fairycakes. Rocca stars in the new play, written and directed by Beane. Watch the new interview now!

BWW TV: Meet the Company of MCC's BLKS! Videoplay
BWW TV: Meet the Company of MCC's BLKS!

by TV - Press Previews - Mar 29, 2019

MCC Theater will soon present the New York Premiere production of BLKS, written by Aziza Barnes, and directed by Robert O'Hara. The cast will feature Marie Botha, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Alfie Fuller, Paige Gilbert, Chris Myers and Coral Peña. The creative team for BLKS includes scenic design by Clint Ramos, costume design by Dede Ayite, lighting design by Alex Jainchill, sound design by Palmer Hefferan, and casting by Telsey + Company/Adam Caldwell,CSA, William Cantler, CSA, Karyn Casl, CSA. The Production Stage Manager is Brett Anders.

Oskar Eustis Delivers Statement Before Tonight's Performance of JULIUS CAESAR
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2017

Following news that two major sponsors, Delta Air Lines and Bank of America had pulled financial support for The Public Theater in response to their Donald Trump-Themed Shakespeare in the Park production of JULIUS CAESAR, the Public Theater has released a statement.

Delta Sponsored 2012 Guthrie Theater Season Which Featured Obama Inspired Julius Caesar
by Alan Henry - Jun 12, 2017

On Sunday night, Delta Air Lines announced that they were ending their four-year-old sponsorship agreement with the Public Theater over their current Shakespeare in the Park production of JULIUS CAESAR. The play, which is set to open at Central Park's Delacorte Theatre on Monday, depicts the Roman dictator in a way that calls to mind President Donald Trump. 

UPDATE: Delta and Bank of America Pull Public Theater Sponsorship Following Trump-Themed JULIUS CAESAR
by Matt Tamanini - Jun 11, 2017

On Sunday night, Delta Air Lines announced that they were ending their four-year-old sponsorship agreement with the Public Theater over their current Shakespeare in the Park production of JULIUS CAESAR. The play, which is set to open at Central Park's Delacorte Theatre on Monday, depicts the Roman dictator in a way that calls to mind President Donald Trump. 


Chris Myers Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chris Myers next theatre project?
Chris Myers's next show will be How I Learned to Drive which opens on 4/19/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Chris Myers been in?
Chris Myers has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Chris Myers been in?
Chris Myers has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Chris Myers been nominated for?
Performance (Obie Awards) for An Octoroon .

What awards has Chris Myers won?
Performance (Obie Awards) for An Octoroon.


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