Butz, Krakowski, Etc. Set for MCC's 3/12 Miscast Benefit

MCC Theater has announced an all-star line-up for the theater's annual Gala, to be held Monday, March 12, 2007 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues). 

"As in years past, 'Miscast 2007' will bring together the best and brightest Broadway talent as they perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast.  This year's event is in honor of producers Kevin McCollum and Jeffrey Seller for their commitment to producing innovative works that reach new audiences both on and Off Broadway.  The producing duo's credits include Rent, Avenue Q, De La Guarda, Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme and In the Heights, among many others.  All proceeds go directly to MCC's production, play development, education and outreach programs," state press materials.

The line-up will include Broadway favorites Norbert Leo Butz (Tony Award-winner for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Raul Esparza (Company), Ana Gasteyer ("Saturday Night Live" and Wicked alum), Jane Krakowski (Tony Award-winner for Nine and current star of the NBC hit series "30 Rock"), LaChanze (Tony Award-winner for The Color Purple), Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights), Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and others to be announced.

To inquire about purchasing tickets or tables, or for more information, contact Blake West, MCC¹s Director of Development at (212) 727-7722 ext 239 or bwest@mcctheater.org.  In-kind sponsorship for "Miscast 2007" is provided by Beaulieu Vineyard and Corazon.

MCC's current production of Courtney Baron's A Very Common Procedure, directed by Michael Greif is now running through March 10, 2007 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.  The third and final play of the 2006-07 MCC season is the world premiere of Neil LaBute's In a Dark Dark House, running May 16, 2007 - June 23, 2007 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

For more information on MCC, visit www.MCCTheater.org.

Photo of Jane Krakowski by Retna Ltd.