The King of the Universe makes His debut in "Broadway's Newest Hit!" (NBC-TV) An Act of God is a 90-minute comedy where God, in the form of Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons (star of The Big Bang Theory), reveals the mysteries of the Bible and answers some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation. Now playing on Broadway at Studio 54. Strictly Limited Engagement through August 2nd only.
Broadway's faithful didn't have to wait long before the second coming of David Javerbaum's cute and charming comedy, An Act of God. In the beginning (last May) Jim Parsons premiered the nightclubby diversion at Studio 54. Now Sean Hayes stars in a limited run at the Booth, described by his character as 'the only theatre named for the brother of a man who assassinated a President in a different theatre.'
The show has been updated to include a few new zingers. For instance, God announces that he knows full well that the crowd is only there because they couldn't get tickets to 'Hamilton.' In fact, God can't snag a ticket, either. Even at just 90 minutes, 'An Act of God' (directed by the prolific Joe Mantello) is long-winded and full of unoriginal jabs at easy targets, but it is cute and occasionally witty . Hayes, who appeared on Broadway six years ago in the musical 'Promises, Promises' and is best remembered as the flamboyant Jack on 'Will and Grace,' has terrific stage presence and makes for a giddy, loosened-up and irreverent host.
2015 | US Tour |
West Coast Tour US Tour |
2015 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2016 | Broadway |
Broadway Return Engagement Broadway |
2017 | Regional (US) |
George Street Playhouse Production Regional (US) |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design in a Play | Fitz Patton |
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