After successful runs at the Edinburgh and Hollywood fringe festivals , Chriskirkpatrickmas, a fringe musical based on the band *NSync, has just landed on the heart of London’s West End for the festive season.
Chriskirkpatrickmas – What is the musical about?
“A Christmas Carol meets It’s A Wonderful Life meets… *NSYNC.” – This is how Chriskirkpatrickmas describes their original laugh out loud musical. Featuring 12 original songs, the musical goes back to a Christmas eve on the year 2009, thus promising us a hilarious ride to the 90’s filled with heartfelt nostalgia. The musical also features *NSYNC’s founder Chris Kirkpatrick who has until midnight to make a wish that could change his life forever.
Artists who deserve all the credit for the show
Created by Valen Shore, a songwriter and artist whose work has been featured on Riverdale, Lucifer, and Pretty Little Liars, and award-winning writer, actor and filmmaker Alison Zatta, this punchy piece is produced by Pacey’s Creek and Kobalt, including direction by Riley Rose Critchlow, music direction by Taylor J Williams (Hamilton; Moulin Rouge!) and sound design by Josh Millican (SIX The Musical; The Band’s Visit).
Chriskirkpatrickmas: What is it about?
Although the musical is full of catchy tunes, Chriskirkpatrickmas is not only about that. It’s also one of those musicals which help you grow if you think carefully, which questions who you would be if you let go of the things that shape your identity. How different would your dreams be then? How differently would you choose? The tunes talk about the rise and fall of one of the most successful bands of all time.
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What are they saying about it?
Valen and Alison comment, “It’s a dream come true to be bringing some boy band Christmas magic to London right.” ” We can’t wait to share our updated twist on holiday classics with a whole new audience.”, they said.
The show has opened on 1st December at the Seven Dials Playhouse in Covent Garden. It will go on till 30th December.
