The Men Who Drew The Universe at The Broadwater (MainStage)

The Men Who Drew The Universe recounts the story of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's creative partnership, which yielded Marvel superheroes including Spider-Man, Captain America, The Fantastic Four, and The X-Men. The play explores cultural memory, creative collaboration, and what it means to succeed in America, examining how success looked different to each man. Written and directed by Joshua Chamberlain, the production features a cast of seven including Bryan McKinley, Leif Gantvoort, Cliff Weissman, Kristina Miller-Weston, Elle Shaheen, Alex Vaughn, and Reid Emmons. The ninety-minute world premiere production is presented by Liquid Fiction in partnership with KoolBnz Productions at the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival.