An Act of God (2016, Sean Hayes)
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An Act of God (2016, Sean Hayes) Summary
- Show Status: Closed
- Genre: Play
- An Act of God (2016, Sean Hayes) is 1.5 Hours long, including an intermission of None
- 8 Shows per week
- Previews Began: May 28, 2016
- Show Opened : June 6, 2016
- Show Closed: September 4, 2016
An Act of God is a comedic play by David Javerbaum, who formerly served as head writer and executive producer of Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show. The play is based on a book he wrote in 2011 entitled “The Last Testament: A Memoir by God.” An Act of God is a precise and hilarious exploration of the concept of God and religion, with a humorous bent.
What's An Act of God (2016, Sean Hayes) Like?
The play is a star vehicle for Sean Hayes, who has delighted his numerous fans for years in his many TV performances. Most notably, for his performance as Jack McFarland on NBC’s “Will & Grace,” won an Emmy Award, an American Comedy Award, 4 SAG Awards, and 6 Golden Globe nominations. Like the satirical publication on which it is based, the play is a hilarious riff on the Bible, along with a series of jokes and stories. Sean Hayes is a comedic master, and David Javerbaum has proved his comedic chops by earning 11 Primetime Emmy Awards for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The production takes place at the Booth Theatre, which most recently was home to Hughie starring Forest Whitaker, preceded by Tony nominated Best Play Hand to God.
Is An Act of God (2016, Sean Hayes) Good for Kids?
Yes! The show is appropriate for children over the age of 4. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
An Act of God (2016, Sean Hayes) on Broadway Background
The role of God is played by Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace,” Promises, Promises),(other than the role of God played by Hayes, there are two smaller parts: angels who lend God a hand) and the play is directed by Joe Mantello (whose many Broadway directing credits include The Last Ship, Casa Valentina, and Other Desert Cities). An Act of God premiered on Broadway just one year ago starring Jim Parsons, and received uproarious rave reviews. Following that run, An Act of God traveled to Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre, where Sean Hayes took on the lead role and recently concluded his equally acclaimed performance. With such an exceptional reception out west, both Hayes and the producers were persuaded to bring the show back to Broadway just one year after its debut. This is Sean Hayes’ second time on Broadway; his first was the 2011 production of Promises, Promises, which got him a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. An Act of God is produced by Jeffrey Finn, whose previous credits include The Elephant Man, I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers, Dead Accounts, and American Idiot.
Theatre Information
Booth Theatre
222 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10019
New York, NY 10019
Seats:
783
Entrance:
45th Street, between 7th and 8th Ave
Theatre
Information
An Act of God (2016, Sean Hayes) Marquee
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Cast Members
- God
- Sean Hayes
Producers
101 Productions, Ltd (Executive Producer)
Jeffrey Finn
Production Credits
- Book
- David Javerbaum
- Direction
- Joe Mantello
- Settings
- Scott Pask
- Costumes Design
- David Zinn
- Lighting Design
- Hugh Vanstone
- Sound Design
- Fitz Patton
- Projection Design
- Peter Nigrini
Creative Team
- Technical Supervisor
- Steve Beers
- General Manager
- 101 Productions
- Company Manager
- Roseanna Sharrow at 101 Productions
- Casting Director
- Casparelliotis Casting
- Advertising Representative
- Serino Coyne
- Press Agent
- Polk & Co