In an exhilarating development, an A-list cast, including Christian Slater, Christopher Briney, Josh Radnor, and Dagmara Dominczyk, is set to dazzle the stage at this year’s ’24 Hour Plays’ on Broadway. This extraordinary annual event, scheduled for the electrifying night of October 22, will unite actors, writers, directors, and production experts for a night of brainstorming like no other.
As the clock races, the writers will craft captivating plays overnight, and the talented cast will regroup on October 23 to bring these stories to life in a remarkable performance. The venue for this year’s spectacle is none other than The Town Hall, and it will be a night to remember, honoring none other than the brilliant playwright and former ‘Law & Order: SVU’ showrunner, Warren Leight. His unwavering support for the organization has solidified his position as a legend in the world of theater.
Artistic Director Mark Armstrong, brimming with excitement, stated, “Simply said, this is going to be a night to remember. It’s not surprising that a large number of top performers have stepped up to honor Warren, both on and offstage, as he is an incredible musician who has dedicated his career to raising others up. He has been a fantastic supporter of The 24 Hour Plays throughout our existence, and we are grateful for the opportunity to honor him this year.”
But that’s not all; the star-studded cast doesn’t stop with the big names like Slater and Briney. Joining the roster are David Burtka, Nadia Dajani, Henri Esteve, Gina Gershon, Michelle Gomez, Jamie Gray Hyder, David Krumholtz, Samantha Mathis, Susannah Perkins, Annabella Sciorra, Ari’el Stachel, Mickey Sumner, and Patrick Wilson. This ensemble promises a night of unparalleled entertainment.
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Adding to the theatrical brilliance, playwrights Mona Mansour and Jacquelyn Reingold will bring their creative prowess to the stage, alongside previously announced talents Jesse Eisenberg, Kenneth Lonergan, and Christopher Oscar Peña. The fusion of these brilliant minds is bound to create theatrical magic.
And that’s not all, as the star power continues with Ato Blankson-Wood, Cara Buono, Kathryn Erbe, Raúl Esparza, Clark Gregg, Olli Haaskivi, T.R. Knight, Mark Linn-Baker, Bebe Neuwirth, Alison Pill, and Alyah Chanelle Scott. This lineup is a testament to the event’s allure.
The directors, Osh Ashruf, Oliver Butler, Liz Carlson, Ivey Lowe, and Pippin Parker, along with the musical guest Todd Almond, will ensure that the audience is treated to a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.
The benefit committee members, including Edie Falco, Mariska Hargitay, Peter Hermann, Nikki M. James, Andrea McArdle, Alan Menken, Julie Mercer, Victoria Pollack, Sekka Scher, Sarah Storm, Anna Strout & Jesse Eisenberg, Laura Vogel, and Emmanuel Wilson, add their immense support to this grand event.
Proceeds from this gala will go on to fund The 24 Hour Plays’ diverse activities throughout the year, including educational programming for students, professional development for emerging artists, the free Viral Monologues series, and partner productions worldwide. Don’t miss out on this star-studded night of creativity and celebration!
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