Chris McCarrell

Chris McCarrell (born January 9, 1991) is an American theater and television actor and singer. He is best known for portraying Marius Pontmercy in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables and originating the titular character in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. McCarrell grew up in Aurora, Ohio, and attended University School, an all boys private high school in Hunting Valley. He decided to pursue a career in musical theater after attending a party for the retiring headmaster, where alumni in the performing arts performed. McCarrell then attended Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. His notable credits include the Off-Broadway premiere, 2019 tour, and Broadway production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.