New Holiday Musical From Mexodus Co-Creator Nygel D. Robinson to Have World Premiere

Baltimore Center Stage (BCS) will present the world premiere of Charmz: The Other Reindeer, a Motown-inspired holiday musical running November 13-December 27, with an opening night set for November 21.

BCS executive director Ken-Matt Martin is the book writer and director of Charmz, which features original music and lyrics by Mexodus co-creator Nygel D. Robinson. Choreography is by Victor Musoni, with additional choreography by Martin.

The musical follows a young reindeer searching for what makes him special when he doesn’t have Rudolph’s famous red nose or another obvious trait that sets him apart.

Tyrese Shawn Avery stars as Charmz, alongside Davon Fleming as Santa, Avionce Hoyles as Rudolph, Emmanuel Kikoni as Donner, Vaughn Ryan Midder as Blitzen, Becky Mossing as Elley, Tanea Reneé as Prancer, Nigel Richards as Cupid, Tyrell A. Stanley as Dasher, Delaney Thompson as Dancer, Kanysha Williams as Vixen, and Antonio Michael Woodard as Comet.

The creative team also includes Sydney Lynne (scenic designer), Moyenda Kulemeka (costume designer), Simean Carpenter (lighting designer), Jeremiah Davison, Eric Denson, and Chris Lane (sound designers), Larry Peterson (hair/wig designer), John Bronston (music director), John Bronston and Nygel D. Robinson (arrangers), Alan Mendez (music preparation), Luisa Torres (production stage manager), and Makayla Beckles (assistant stage manager).