Christopher Jackson to Release Single Glide October 16
The track from That Parenting Musical features vocals from Broadway star Christopher Jackson.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Children’s Music
Broadway actor Christopher Jackson is set to release the single Glide on October 16. The song serves as the first look at the upcoming studio cast album for That Parenting Musical.
Why it matters
Creators Graham and Kristina Fuller developed the show based on their own experiences as parents of a newborn and a toddler. The music captures the daily realities and challenges of early parenthood.
The production team includes producers Ian Kagey and Dan Graeber, with the latter also providing orchestrations for the project.
The players
Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson is a prominent stage and screen actor best known for his Tony-nominated performance as George Washington in the Broadway musical Hamilton.
Graham and Kristina Fuller
Graham and Kristina Fuller are the creators and songwriters behind That Parenting Musical.
Joy Machine Records
Joy Machine Records is the production entity handling the release of the studio cast album.
The details
The album features performances by Kara Lindsay, Bonnie Milligan, Max Mendoza Crumm, Vidushi Goyal, and Scott Rathbun. The musical, formerly known as In the Trenches, has been in development since 2017.
Timeline
2017: Creators began drawing inspiration from their daily parenting lives.
2019: Developmental stagings occurred in Louisville and Denver.
2022: A concert performance occurred at 54 Below.
2023: Premiere staging occurred at Town Hall Arts Center.
October 16, 2026: The single Glide releases on streaming platforms.
Industry Dynamics
The transition from live stage productions to studio cast recordings follows a common trend in independent musical theater to expand reach beyond local venues. This release allows the creators to reach a wider audience via streaming platforms.
Listeners can access the single Glide on major streaming platforms beginning October 16. The full studio cast album will be available for purchase and streaming starting October 23.
The takeaway
This production highlights how parents can find humor and relatability in their daily challenges. Fans of musical theater can implement these songs into their own family routines to find common ground with the creators experiences.
What happens next
A second single from the album will debut on streaming platforms on October 16, followed by the release of the full studio cast album on October 23.
Further reading
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