VARIETY SHOW
Primary stages SPRING variety show
Our 2026 Spring Variety Show was held on Wednesday, April 29 at Chelsea Table and Stage. See below for photos, our digital program, and to learn more about our incredible artists!
directed by Emilio Ramos
with performances by
Ari Afsar, Jeffrey Bean, Alex Finke, Gizel Jiménez, Pablo Laucerica, Dorcas Leung, Zachary Noah Piser, and Jonathan Raviv
featuring works by Primary Stages Artists
Neena Beber, Hilary Bettis, Bekah Brunstetter, Adam Gwon, Rehana Lew Mirza, Theresa Rebeck, and Kimberly Senior
A one-night-only, cabaret-style evening of songs and scenes celebrating Primary Stages’ rich creative history and the immensely talented artists who have helped to shape it.
For over 40 years, Primary Stages has championed new works by some of America’s most exceptional playwrights. Our family of artists—from early-career playwrights to household names—continues to tell relevant and impactful stories worldwide, and the Primary Stages Variety Show is a joyful celebration of their creativity.
The Primary Stages Variety Show is a benefit event dedicated to raising vital funds for our artistic programs, which champion playwrights at every stage of their careers. In an increasingly challenging theatrical landscape, Primary Stages remains steadfast in our commitment to nurturing bold, visionary artists through our Writers Groups, Developmental Labs, Educational Initiatives, and Mainstage Productions.
Together with our artists and supporters, we are building the future of the American Theater – one play at a time.
For more information or to learn about future events, please contact Erica Raven-Scorza, Director of Development, at 212-840-9705 x214 or eraven@primarystages.org.
ARTISTS
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Ari Afsar
(Actor, Composer, and Lyricist, I & YOU at McCarter Theatre, That Girl at Berkeley Rep)
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Jeffrey Bean
(Actor, Broadway’s Bells Are Ringing, Dig at Primary Stages)
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Neena Beber
(Writer, Rutka, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Primary Stages Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group Alum)
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HILARY BETTIS
(Writer, Off Broadway's 72 miles to go..., “The Americans,” Primary Stages Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group Alum)
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Bekah Brunstetter
(Writer, Broadway’s The Notebook, “This Is Us,” Primary Stages Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group Alum)
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Alex Finke
(Actor, Broadway’s Come From Away, Les Misérables)
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Adam Gwon
(Composer and Lyricist, All the World’s a Stage; Primary Stages ESPA Faculty Member)
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GIZEL JIMÉNEZ
(Actor, Warriors concept album, Broadway's Wicked)
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PABLO LAUCERICA
(Actor, Dear Evan Hansen National Tour, Broadway’s The Queen of Versailles)
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Dorcas Leung
(Actor, Broadway’s The Notebook, Miss Saigon)
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Rehana Lew Mirza
(Playwright, That Girl, A Beat of Our Own, Primary Stages Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group Alum)
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Zachary Noah Piser
(Actor, Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked)
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Emilio Ramos
(Director, See What I Wanna See Off-Broadway Revival; Associate Director, Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending)
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Jonathan Raviv
(Actor, Broadway’s The Band’s Visit, On That Day In Amsterdam at Primary Stages)
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Theresa Rebeck
(Writer, Broadway’s I Need That, Bernhardt/Hamlet, Dig and Downstairs at Primary Stages)
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Kimberly Senior
(Director, Broadway’s Disgraced, …Discord at Primary Stages)
PHOTOS FROM our PRIMARY STAGES VARIETY SHOW
Primary Stages Artistic Director Erin Daley
Primary Stages Artistic Director Erin Daley
Primary Stages Artistic Director Erin Daley
Kimberly Senior
Kimberly Senior
Kimberly Senior
Alex Finke performing “Talent” from IN CLAY by Rebecca Simmonds and Jack Miles
Alex Finke performing “Talent” from IN CLAY by Rebecca Simmonds and Jack Miles
Alex Finke performing “Talent” from IN CLAY by Rebecca Simmonds and Jack Miles
Alex Finke performing “Talent” from IN CLAY by Rebecca Simmonds and Jack Miles
Alex Finke performing “Talent” from IN CLAY by Rebecca Simmonds and Jack Miles
Alex Finke performing “Talent” from IN CLAY by Rebecca Simmonds and Jack Miles
Alex Finke performing “Talent” from IN CLAY by Rebecca Simmonds and Jack Miles
Gizel Jimenez performing “Prologue” from a new musical by Hilary Bettis and Julio Reyes
Pablo Laucerica performing “Prologue” from a new musical by Hilary Bettis and Julio Reyes Copello
Pablo Laucerica and Gizel Jimenez performing “Prologue” from a new musical by Hilary Bettis and Julio Reyes Copello
Pablo Laucerica and Gizel Jimenez performing “Prologue” from a new musical by Hilary Bettis and Julio Reyes Copello
Pablo Laucerica performing “Prologue” from a new musical by Hilary Bettis and Julio Reyes Copello
Pablo Laucerica and Gizel Jimenez performing “Prologue” from a new musical by Hilary Bettis and Julio Reyes Copello
Theresa Rebeck
Theresa Rebeck
Jeffrey Bean performing “Monologue” from THE UNDERSTUDY by Theresa Rebeck
Jeffrey Bean performing “Monologue” from THE UNDERSTUDY by Theresa Rebeck
Jeffrey Bean performing “Monologue” from THE UNDERSTUDY by Theresa Rebeck
Jeffrey Bean performing “Monologue” from THE UNDERSTUDY by Theresa Rebeck
Jeffrey Bean performing “Monologue” from THE UNDERSTUDY by Theresa Rebeck
Jeffrey Bean performing “Monologue” from THE UNDERSTUDY by Theresa Rebeck
Jeffrey Bean performing “Monologue” from THE UNDERSTUDY by Theresa Rebeck
Dorcas Leung performing “If This is Love” from THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL by Bekah Brunstetter and Ingrid Michaelson
Dorcas Leung performing “If This is Love” from THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL by Bekah Brunstetter and Ingrid Michaelson
Dorcas Leung performing “If This is Love” from THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL by Bekah Brunstetter and Ingrid Michaelson
Dorcas Leung performing “If This is Love” from THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL by Bekah Brunstetter and Ingrid Michaelson
Dorcas Leung performing “If This is Love” from THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL by Bekah Brunstetter and Ingrid Michaelson
Dorcas Leung performing “If This is Love” from THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL by Bekah Brunstetter and Ingrid Michaelson
Dorcas Leung performing “If This is Love” from THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL by Bekah Brunstetter and Ingrid Michaelson
Dorcas Leung performing “If This is Love” from THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL by Bekah Brunstetter and Ingrid Michaelson
Rehana Lew Mirza
Rehana Lew Mirza
Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar performing “Feel Human” from THAT GIRL by Rehana Lew Mirza and Ari Afsar
Neena Beber
Jonathan Raviv performing “How Can I Resist” from a new musical by Neena Beber, Daniel Rein, and Claudia Silver
Jonathan Raviv performing “How Can I Resist” from a new musical by Neena Beber, Daniel Rein, and Claudia Silver
Jonathan Raviv performing “How Can I Resist” from a new musical by Neena Beber, Daniel Rein, and Claudia Silver
Adam Gwon
Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Zachary Noah Piser performing “Someone Found the Words” from ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Adam Gwon
Joe Plocek, Val Holley, and Dean Carpenter
Erin Daley, Joe Plocek, Val Holley
Dean Carpenter, Mary Borba, Marianne Pollak, John Kelso, Rodolfo Kelso, Phil Borba
Charlotte Prince, Myla Lerner, Rob Fortier
Charlotte Prince, Dean Carpenter, John Russell, Rob Fortier
Adam Gwon, Erin Daley, Rehana Lew Mirza, Ari Afsar
Mary Borba
Andrea Risoli, BH Barry, Lynne Halliday, Jeremy Smith
Primary Stages Variety Show 2026
Primary Stages Variety Show 2026
Primary Stages Variety Show 2026
Primary Stages Variety Show 2026
Primary Stages Variety Show 2026