Primary stages variety show
directed by BD Wong
with performances by Charles Busch, Adam Gwon, Orville Mendoza, and more to be announced
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7pm
The Green Room 42
570 10th Avenue (between 41st & 42nd Street)
A one-night-only cabaret-style event of songs and scenes that celebrates Primary Stages’ 40 year history and the artists we’ve supported along the way.
For 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.
Directed by BD Wong, director of our hit 2023 production of Judy Gold’s Yes, I Can Say That! as well as a celebrated actor (Broadway: M. Butterfly, Pacific Overtures; Film & TV: Jurassic Park, Mr. Robot, Law & Order: SVU), the Variety Show will include songs and scenes performed by Broadway and Off-Broadway’s biggest stars.
Additional performers and special guests to be announced!
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, please contact Rowan McStay, Development Manager, at 212.594.2125 or rmcstay@primarystages.org.
PERFORMERS
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CHARLES BUSCH
(Playwright and Star of Ibsen’s Ghost and The Confession of Lily Dare at Primary Stages)
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ADAM GWON
(Writer and Composer, Ordinary Days, All the World’s a Stage)
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Orville Mendoza
(Actor, Adrift in Macao at Primary Stages, Swept Away on Broadway)