Primary stages variety show

Our Variety Show was held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at The Green Room 42. See below for photos, our digital program, and to learn more about our incredible artists!

directed by BD Wong

with performances by
Jackie Burns, Charles Busch, Keri René Fuller, Judy Gold, Adam Gwon, Orville Mendoza, Harold Surratt, Taylor Trensch, Jennifer Van Dyck, and BD Wong

featuring works by Primary Stages Artists
Mêlisa Annis, Christopher Durang & Peter Melnick, Adam Gwon, Kate Hamill, Willy Holtzman, Terrence McNally, and Jordan Seavey

A one-night-only cabaret-style evening 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 included songs and scenes performed by Broadway and Off-Broadway’s biggest stars.

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.