Chris, Mrs.
Chris, Mrs. is a 2023 musical with music, lyrics, and book by Matthew Stodolak and Katie Kerr. The musical is set around Christmas, and is based on Hallmark Channel Christmas-themed films.
Development
In 2020, Matthew Stodolak and Katie Kerr developed the project aiming to make Chris Mrs. a movie. A Kickstarter campaign was created as a fundraiser for the project, with Chilina Kennedy and Danielle Wade performing sample songs.Production history
Toronto (2023)
The musical had its world premiere at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto, with previews beginning on December 5, 2023, and an official opening night on December 7, later closing on December 31, 2023. The production was directed by Katie Kerr and choreographed by Sarah Vance. The cast included Liam Tobin, AJ Bridel, Danielle Wade, and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane. The production received positive reviews from critics.Musical numbers
Act I- "Just Another Jingle" – Ben, Vicki, and Company
- "Ready to Try" – Holly, Charlie
- "Dear Santa" – Samuel, Samantha, Claire
- "What You've Missed" – Charlie, Ben, and Company
- "All I Want For Christmas" – Claire, and Company
- "Capture The Moment" – Holly, Samuel, Samantha, and Company
- "A Christmas Song" – Holly, Ben, and Company
- "Vicki's Lament" – Vicki, and Company
- "Skating By" – Cole, Tim, Claire, and Company
- "Even If It Breaks My Heart" – Holly
- "The Great Snowy Owl" – Ben
- "Vicki's Lament " – Vicki
- "What You've Missed " – Ben
- "Are You There?" – Ben, Holly, and Company
- "Different This Year" – Ben, Holly, and Company