Cabaret & Concert NewsMCC’s 2020 Miscast Gala Moves OnlineIn the wake of coronavirus, Miscast20 will be live streamed for free June 20.
By
Dan Meyer
May 27, 2020
MCC Theater has announced new plans for its annualgala, with a virtual Miscast concerttaking place on YouTube June 20 at 8 PM ET.
The industry favorite features Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would never be cast. A lineup of performers will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, the Off-Broadway company released a trailer; check it out above.
The event—now in its 20th year—was originally scheduled to take place April 6 at the Hammerstein Ballroom, then rescheduled for June 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with the shutdown continuing through summer, organizers have decided to move forward by inviting the whole world to watch.
MCC will donate 10 percent of the money raised during the Miscast20 broadcast to The Mental Health Coalition, a new initiative founded by social activist and fashion designer Kenneth Cole. The remaining proceeds will provide support to MCC and their mission to develop and produce new work Off-Broadway, as well as its Youth Company, partnerships with New York City public high schools, and its literary development work with emerging playwrights.
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Proceeds from the event support Self Help Africa's work to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Alicia Keys musical made its world premiere at the Off-Broadway company and is due to begin performances at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway March 28.
The gala will feature performances from Birch and Cariou's extensive theatrical careers, including Grease, They’re Playing Our Song, and A Little Night Music.
DIFFA raises awareness and grants funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs, and advocacy for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, food and housing insecurities, and mental health issues