About the artist
Chris McCarrell, born January 9, 1991, in Aurora, Ohio, is an American actor and singer primarily known for his work in musical theater. He first drew wide attention on Broadway for playing Marius Pontmercy in the long-running revival of «Les Misérables».
McCarrell is especially recognized for originating the title role of Percy Jackson in «The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical», a stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s young-adult fantasy novels. The show built a devoted following and produced a cast recording that showcases McCarrell’s pop-leaning, theatrical vocal style across songs built around the story’s coming-of-age narrative.
His body of work sits at the intersection of Broadway and pop-influenced musical theater, with cast recordings that have found an audience beyond traditional theatergoers, particularly among younger listeners drawn to the Percy Jackson source material. McCarrell’s career reflects the growing crossover between stage musicals and mainstream pop songwriting.