Adding to the star power of the event are newly announced performers including Wayne Brady from The Wiz and Kinky Boots, Amber Iman of Lempicka and Hamilton fame, Mykal Kilgore known for “Jesus Christ Superstar: Live” and Motown the Musical, and Jinkx Monsoon, recognized for roles in Little Shop of Horrors and Chicago. These talented artists will join previously announced performers such as Gavin Creel, Brian d’Arcy James, Ingrid Michaelson, Lauren Patten, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Lea Salonga, Ryan Vasquez, Vanessa Williams, and Joy Woods. Musical direction for the event will be handled by Will Van Dyke.

In addition to the live event, MCC has announced that the Miscast24 Digital Broadcast will premiere on Monday, April 29, at 7 pm ET and will be available on demand through Sunday, May 5, 2024. Presented in partnership with Broadway Unlocked, the digital broadcast will feature the full gala performance from the live event on April 15, along with selected performances from the #MCCMISCASTME submissions. Tickets for the digital broadcast are available at watch.broadwayunlocked.com.

For those interested in attending the live event, show-only tickets are available for purchase on MCC Theater’s website.

Funds raised from Miscast24 will support MCC Theater’s mission to produce groundbreaking new work Off-Broadway, as well as its Youth Company and education programs for high school students. Additionally, the event contributes to MCC’s literary development efforts with emerging playwrights.

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Watch Uzo Aduba take on the role of Sweeny Todd singing “A Little Priest” from Sweeny Todd. As well as Josuha Henry  & Leslie Odom Jr. in a hilarious “Cell Block Tango” from Chicago. Henry also let the audience know he feels like a “Natural Women” as he sings Carol King’s song from the musical Beautiful! Watch the selected performances below including Annaleigh Ashford singing “Slide Some Oil To Me” from The Wiz, which is actually pretty good so, don’t sleep on it! You can also view additional performances from the event on MCC Theater’s Youtube page.

Funds raised from Miscast help MCC Theater produce some of the most talked-about new work Off-Broadway and support their Youth Company and in-school partnerships that serve New York City public high school students, as well as their literary development work with emerging playwrights.

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