Photo Coverage: Jamie deRoy, Stephen Sorokoff, Anthony Nunziata, Wade Preston Perform in THE LONGEST VARIETY SHOW at the Metropolitan Room

New York's Metropolitan Room is in the midst of shocking the entertainment world with an unprecedented, pull-out-the-stops programming initiative to kick off 2015. For three days -- Thursday January 1 at 7pm to Sunday January 4 at 7am -- the intimate concert venue will stage its first "Marathon Variety Show," with continuous entertainment for 60 hours straight. Check out photos from the show below!

The marathon, which is eligible to become a Guinness World Records record-holder for longest variety show ever, will feature over 235 Metropolitan Room performers -- from its most prominent stars to its most promising emerging talents. Starting at 7pm on Thursday January 1 and playing continuously for 60 hours until 7am on Sunday January 4, the Metropolitan Room's "Marathon Variety Show" will feature full and partial sets by a non-stop procession of talents. Webcast for a worldwide audience, the marathon will also feature several comedians, magicians, novelty performers and masters of ceremony who will make sure that the entertainment is continuous, with absolutely no breaks, giving new meaning to the adage "the show must go on!"

Photo credit: Stephen Sorokoff