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.
The free broadcast will be captioned. For more information click here.
Alfonso Ribeiro again hosts the annual concert, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
The annual event with the famed orchestra returns to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade.
Mickey Guyton and Zuri Hall host the annual celebration.
The Jason Robert Brown-Taylor Mac musical is currently making its world premiere in Chicago.
The production is currently playing Massachusetts' Colonial Theatre before an engagement at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.
Joe Barros will direct the new musical from Maggie Moe and Joshua Vranas.
John Tartaglia is directing the Disney favorite, which will begin July 8 at the outdoor regional theatre.
The previously announced Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean.
Yola and Maia Reficco join the Tony-winning production July 2.