On November 2, Broadway continues a tradition built 25 years ago when the present a series of new plays over a 24 hour period.
This year the event is being held at The Todd Haimes Theatre – 227 W 42nd St.
Honouring Thomas Kail; the one night only event will bring new plays to Broadway with some of the biggest stars of the stage including Justin Bartha, David Burtka, Chris Chalk, David Cross, Hugh Dancy, Crystal Dickinson, Jin Ha, Josh Hamilton, Alano Miller, Keith Nobbs, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Amber Tamblyn with more performers coming soon.
The writers and directors participating in the event are Eboni Booth, Sarah Burgess, Julia Jordan, Steven Levenson, David Lindsay-Abair, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Sherri Eden Barber, tiffany Nichole Greene, David Turruta, Kate Sullivan, Deanna Weiner, and Patrick Vasssel.
In a single 24 hour period, “extraordinary artists race the clock to write, rehearse, perform, and forge enduring creative partnerships and leave everything on the stage in a singular evening of live theater.”
The first event took place on September 24, 2001 and since that time, “the 24 Hour Plays on Broadway have left an enduring mark on American arts and entertainment, presenting singular performances of new plays by the greatest writers from theater, film and TV, directed and performed by the industry’s biggest luminaries. The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway are recognized as a New York City institution and this annual gala supports all of our nonprofit programs, including our flagship professional development intensive The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, partner productions of The 24 Hour Plays and Musicals everywhere and education programs with students from middle school through college.”
Tickets are on sale now. Can’t make the show but still want to help? Donations and sponsorships are available.