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SARDINES (a comedy about death)

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Written and Performed by Chris Grace
Directed by Eric Michaud

IN THE BRICKS 2026 FESTIVAL

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A celebrated hit at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sardines explores—with tremendous grace and humanity—the tragic, hilarious, and important questions of our time: Can we enjoy life if we know how it ends? Does making art actually help? And if Rihanna’s song is called “Don’t Stop the Music,” why does the music… stop? Find out in this deliciously authentic, insightful, and laug–h-out-loud show created and performed by actor-comedian Chris Grace (“Superstore,” Dropout’s “Chris Grace: as Scarlett Johansson”).

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Performances will begin at NYTW (83 E. 4th Street) in May 2026.

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2024 Playbill Pick
“His ability to weave comedy with tragedy, and laugh-out-loud one-liners with heartbreaking vulnerability, is special and feels entirely unique.” –Playbill

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WINNER Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence

CAST / CREATIVE

  • Chris Grace

    Writer & Performer

    Chris Grace is delighted to make his NYTW debut. He is best known for playing Jerry on Superstore and for his work with Dropout.tv, where you can see his standup comedy special Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johannson. He is also a contributing writer for Game Changer and recently appeared in Netflix’s The Residence. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband and co-creator Eric Michaud. Follow him on IG/TikTok: @chrisgracecomedy, on Bluesky: @chrisgrace.com, or send him thoughts and food recommendations at public@chrisgrace.com. More info at chrisgrace.live. BFA: UNCSA.

Chris Grace / Writer & Performer

Chris Grace is delighted to make his NYTW debut. He is best known for playing Jerry on Superstore and for his work with Dropout.tv, where you can see his standup comedy special Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johannson. He is also a contributing writer for Game Changer and recently appeared in Netflix’s The Residence. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband and co-creator Eric Michaud. Follow him on IG/TikTok: @chrisgracecomedy, on Bluesky: @chrisgrace.com, or send him thoughts and food recommendations at public@chrisgrace.com. More info at chrisgrace.live. BFA: UNCSA.

Eric Michaud / Director

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