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Benefits and Galas See Who’s Getting Miscast for MCC Theater in 2026

The Off-Broadway company has released the first names for its annual concert: Lea Michele, Ruthie Ann Miles, Brian Stokes Mitchell, a Severance star, and more.

Lea Michele, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Brian Stokes Mitchell

Off-Broadway’s MCC Theater has revealed the first list of Broadway favorites that will be getting Miscast at the 2026 edition of its annual concert fundraiser, set for April 27 at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. The event, which features stage stars singing songs from roles for which they would not traditionally be cast in, will also stream free worldwide.

That starry list of performers includes Severance Emmy winner Tramell Tillman returning to his theatre roots; Tony winners Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending), Jane Krakowski (Oh, Mary!), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Man of La Mancha); Chess co-stars Nicholas Christopher and Lea Michele; and Ragtime's "Mother" Caissie Levy. More will be announced in the coming weeks.

Will Van Dyke will music direct.

This year’s event will honor Tony-winning producers Roy Furman and Jill Furman, along with MCC Youth Company alum Jose Useche.

Show-only tickets are currently available on pre-sale for MCC Patrons, with a Subscriber pre-sale to follow February 11 at noon ET. General show-only tickets will be available February 13 at noon ET, all at MCCTheater.org.

Gala tables and sponsorship packages are available by calling Director of Development Vinny Martini at (212) 727-7722, ext. 205.

 
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