Christopher Chew*

CHRISTOPHER CHEW* (Captain) proudly returns to SpeakEasy having previously appeared
as Bud in The Bridges of Madison County. Other SpeakEasy credits include roles in Next to
Normal; Johnny Guitar (IRNE Award – Best Actor); Kiss of the Spider Woman; and The Wild
Party. Additional regional credits include productions with the Lyric Stage, The Huntington,
Greater Boston Stage Company, Wheelock Family Theatre, Hanover Theatre, North Shore
Music Theatre, and the Boston Pops. Chris received his BFA from the Carnegie Mellon
University School of Drama and his Ed. D. in Educational Leadership from Northeastern
University. (he/him)

Shows

Swept Away

APRIL 24 - MAY 23, 2026

book by

john logan

music & Lyrics by

the avett brothers

Directed by

Jeremy Johnson

Music Directed By

Paul S. Katz

Choreographed By

ILYSE ROBBINS

A storm. A shipwreck. Four survivors. As they fight to stay alive, these New Bedford whalers must confront who they are, what they’ve done, and whether forgiveness is possible. Featuring music from The Avett Brothers, Swept Away is a gripping, …

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