The world premiere of Mister Miss America—written and performed by Neil D’Astolfo—begins previews July 6 at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, ahead of its July 11 opening night. The show was originally slated to close July 31 but has been extended through August 7.

The show takes place at the 86th Annual Miss Southwestern Virginia Pageant and follows Derek Tyler Taylor (D’Astolfo) who’s ready to claw his way to the top. But victory is hard-won, and Derek has to decide how far he’ll go to earn the crown.

Tony Speciale directs the show, which features scenic design by Se Hyun Oh, costume design by Hunter Kaczorowski, lighting design by Kate McGee, sound design by Sun Hee Kil, and choreography by Christopher Campbell. TaTyana Smith serves as production stage manager, and Sheree V Campbell as assistant stage manager.

D’Astolfo developed Mister Miss America through the AFO Solo Collective. The production by All For On Theater is presented by special arrangement with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.

For tickets and more information, visit AFO.nyc.

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Spring Awakening and Pitch Perfect star Skylar Astin completes his run as Seymour Krelborn in Off-Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors revival July 3, departing to begin filming So Help Me Todd for CBS. He joined the production May 17.

Understudy Evan Alexander Smith will take on the role July 5–10, with Mrs. Doubtfire Tony nominee Rob McClure set to take over from July 12.

The current cast includes Tammy Blanchard as Audrey, Tony winner Christian Borle as Orin Scrivello, Stuart Zagnit as Mushnik, Aaron Arnell Harrington as The Voice of Audrey II, Khalifa White as Ronnette, Cristina Raé as Crystal, Khadija Sankoh as Chiffon, and Eric Wright, Teddy Yudain, Josh Daniel, Michael Iannucci, Jana Djenne Jackson, and Chelsea Turbin.

The Off-Broadway revival resumed its run September 21, 2021, after temporarily closing in March 2020 due to the pandemic.

Directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer, the production opened in October 2019. The creative team for the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical also includes choreographer Ellenore Scott, scenic designer Julian Crouch, lighting designer Bradley King, costume designer Tom Broecker, sound designer Jessica Paz, puppet designer Nicholas Mahon, original puppet designer Martin P. Robinson, hair and makeup designer Tommy Kurzman, music supervisor, orchestrator, and arranger Will Van Dyke, and casting director Jim Carnahan. Puppets are by Monkey Boys Productions.

General management is by Live Wire Theatrical/Chris Aniello, and production stage management is by Ryan Gohsman.

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