Adrienne Warren, Kara Young, John Gallagher Jr. Lead 12-Hour Tracy Letts Broadway Marathon
A unique theatre event is set to take place, featuring prominent actors in a marathon reading of works by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts. The event, titled “Twelve Hours With Tracy Letts,” will occur on February 23 at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. This marathon celebrates Letts’ contributions to theatre, including his recent work, “Bug.”
Event Details
The Twelve Hours With Tracy Letts marathon will run from 11 AM to 11 PM. It is organized by the Animus Theatre Company in collaboration with the Circle in the Square Theatre School. All proceeds will benefit the theatre school, the only conservatory located within a Broadway venue.
Featured Works
Attendees can look forward to readings from several notable Letts plays, including:
- “August: Osage County”
- “Killer Joe”
- “Linda Vista”
- “The Minutes”
- “Man From Nebraska”
Star-Studded Cast
Joining the marathon are acclaimed performers such as:
- Adrienne Warren (Tony winner for “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”)
- Kara Young (Tony winner for “Purpose”)
- John Gallagher Jr. (Tony winner for “American Idiot”)
- Abigail Breslin (“The Miracle Worker”)
- Jeffrey DeMunn (“Our Town”)
- Beanie Feldstein (“Hello Dolly!”)
- Carla Gugino (“The Fall of the House of Usher”)
- Others including Gina Gershon, Katrina Lenk, and Matthew Lillard
Ticket Information
Tickets for the marathon are available for purchase, with full-day passes priced at:
- $90 in advance
- $100 at the door
Half-day passes are offered at:
- $70 in advance
- $75 at the door
Discounts are available for students and seniors.
A Legacy of Theatre
This year marks an important milestone for the festival, which was previously focused on various playwrights such as Beth Henley and John Patrick Shanley. It has been renamed to honor Alan Langdon, a cherished mentor within the theatre community.
According to Jonathan Judge-Russo, Founding Artistic Director of Animus Theatre Company, this marathon is a tribute to Letts and the legacy of mentorship in NYC theatre. The event promises an exciting lineup with a diverse cast from both stage and screen.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Filmogaz.com.
