MCC Theater, under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, along with Executive Director Blake West, has unveiled an exciting lineup of performers for Miscast24. The highly anticipated event is set to take place on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the prestigious Hammerstein Ballroom. The evening will pay tribute to Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, known for his work on MCC’s The Connector and Parade, as well as MCC Youth Company alum Nicole Suazo.
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.
