The initial list of performers has been announced for Miscast21, MCC Theater's annual gala celebration that will stream May 16 on MCC’s YouTube Channel.
The initial list of performers has been announced for Miscast21, MCC Theater's annual gala celebration that will stream May 16 on MCC’s YouTube Channel.
Performing songs from roles in which they wouldn't traditionally be cast will be Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford (Kinky Boots), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), LaChanze (The Color Purple), Kelli O'Hara (The King and I), and Billy Porter (Kinky Boots), as well as Tony nominee Robin de Jesús (The Boys in the Band).
Additional performers and presenters will be announced at a later date. Will Van Dyke (Little Shop of Horrors) serves as musical supervisor and director.
“Sharing Miscast with the world last year was an incredibly rewarding experience for all involved, and we’re looking forward to being able to do that again through this virtual broadcast,” said Bernie Telsey, co-artistic director of MCC, in an earlier statement. “We’re excited to continue and grow Miscast in new ways, and create new moments of joy to share with our audiences, artists, and community.”
Funds raised from Miscast21 help MCC Theater produce new work Off-Broadway and support its Youth Company and in-school partnerships that serve New York City public high school students as well as MCC’s literary development work with emerging playwrights.
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Jackson Gay will direct with choreography by Brandon Kelly.
The Broadway musical adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel will play the London Coliseum.
Teddy Bergman directs the production at City Center with choreography by Mayte Natalio.
The Tony nominee is returning to Birdland later this month, joined by a jazz ensemble led by Andy Ezrin.
The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
The Olivier winner is currently making her Broadway debut in the revival of Sunset Blvd. at the St. James.
Teddy Bergman directs the production at City Center with choreography by Mayte Natalio.
Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the evening at So & So's.
The six-time Tony winner also spoke about her grandmother, her younger daughter, and the late Gavin Creel on her recent The Late Show appearance.