Nikki M. James, Kerry Butler, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, More Revealed for Classic Stage Classics Gone Mad Benefit | Playbill
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Nikki M. James, Kerry Butler, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, More Revealed for Classic Stage Classics Gone Mad Benefit

Nina West will host the evening benefiting the Off-Broadway theatre company.

April 02, 2026 By Meg Masseron

Nikki M. James (Rebecca Michelson)

A star-studded lineup of performers has been revealed for Classic Stage Company's Classics Gone Mad benefit event. Nina West will host the evening benefiting the Off-Broadway theatre company, slated for April 13 at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

This year's edition is themed "Tennessee Williams and a Trip Down South," flipping favorite scenes from Williams and Southern songs on their head with the help of the audience.

The evening will feature performances by Tony nominee Charl Brown, Tony nominee Kerry Butler, Jackie Hoffman, Alphonso Horne, Tony winner Nikki M. James, Katerina McCrimmon, Tony nominee John-Andrew Morrison, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Khori Petinaud, and Hannah Solow, with additional performers to be announced.

Presented by Classic Stage Company’s Associate Board, all proceeds support the theatre’s audience development and community outreach programs.

For tickets and more information, visit here.