VIDEO: AN ACT OF GOD's Author David Javerbaum Talks About The Play's Inspiration And A Future Casting Possibility

He may have to whip up a few more before attaining the same status as Arthur Miller or Eugene O'Neill, but David Javerbaum is guaranteed a spot in American theatre history as Broadway's first scribe to write a play based on a Twitter account, the now defunct @TheTweetOfGod.

AN ACT OF GOD provided some breezy summer fun earlier this season, with Jim Parsons holding court as the almighty one at Studio 54. The premise of the show, that God has come to earth in the guise of whatever celebrity may be playing him and the he has decided to add to his ten commandments to address current issues, means that Javerbaum needs to regularly update the script to make it topical, and when needed, adjust the introduction to suit the evening's star.

As reported previously on BroadwayWorld, Tony nominee and Emmy winner Sean Hayes, who is currently starring in AN ACT OF GOD at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre, will be taking the play back to Broadway in a limited 14-week engagement at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) beginning May 28, 2016.

"I can't wait to return to the Great White Way this summer, embodied by the brilliant Sean Hayes," says God. "I'm particularly excited to spend 14-weeks at the Booth Theater, because when you think about good things happening in a theater, the name you think of is 'Booth'!"

In a recent post-performance Q&A, Javerbaum spoke about his inspiration for the play, how his own feelings about religion are worked into the text, and mentions a casting possibility for the future.

AN ACT OF GOD goes on sale to the general public today, April 1, 2016 through www.telecharge.com or 212-239-6200. Beginning Monday, May 2, tickets can also be purchased at the Booth Theatre box office (222 West 45th Street).

Los Angeles critics responded to the heavenly successful run in the City of Angels at the Ahmanson Theatre by calling Sean Hayes "DIVINE" and proclaimed the production "funny as hell," "faithful and nonbelievers alike find pleasure and insight and you'll laugh your ash off" and "it's a revelation, though must see it!"

The Agreement for God to use Sean Hayes' body was brokered through Actor's Equity Association. The casting of God's angels will be announced soon.

An Act of God was written by God, transcribed by Emmy® Award winner David Javerbaum and directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Joe Mantello.

An Act of God is based on the critically acclaimed book written by God and transcribed by David Javerbaum. Javerbaum is a 13-time Emmy Award® winner for his work as a head writer and executive producer for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."

The play premiered on Broadway on May 7, 2015 and ran in an acclaimed, limited run through August 2, 2015 starring God in the body of Jim Parsons. It was the first Broadway production of the 2015-2016 season to recoup its initial investment.

The King of the Universe is back to tackle His greatest challenge yet: a second summer in New York. God takes the form of Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes in An Act of God, a 90-minute comedy where the Almighty and His devoted Angels answer some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation. He's returned to set the record straight to a whole new crop of believers ... and He's not holding back!

An Act of God features scenic design by Tony Award® winner Scott Pask (The Book of Mormon), costume design by Tony Award® nominee David Zinn (Fun Home), lighting design by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone (Matilda) sound design by Drama Desk Award® winner Fitz Patton (It's Only A Play) and projection design by Drama Desk Award® winner Peter Nigrini (Here Lies Love).

An Act of God is produced by Jeffrey Finn.
101 Productions, Ltd. serve as Executive Producers.

The show will be entirely subsidized by angels.

The playing schedule for An Act of God is available at the official website: www.AnActOfGod.com

Ticket prices range from $99-149.00.