LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO reading starring Burstein, Hauer-King, Hecht, Kudrow, Lester, and more

Exclusive: ‘Last Night of Ballyhoo’ reading held in New York City" by Broadway News' Ruthie Fierberg - "A private invitation-only reading of Alfred Uhry’s “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” took place on Aug. 25 in New York City, Broadway News has learned exclusively. Helmed by … director Rob Ashford, the presentation featured … Danny Burstein … Maya Hawke … Jonah Hauer-King … Jessica Hecht … Lisa Kudrow … Julie Lester … and … Ethan Slater … The reading of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” was produced by Adam Zotovich … No additional plans for “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” have been announced.

https://www.broadwaynews.com/exclusive-last-night-of-ballyhoo-reading-held-in-new-york-city/

I'm pretty sure the first time I saw Jessica Hecht on stage was in the original Bdwy production of ...Ballyhoo. I wonder which role she read here. It would be interesting to see her in the show in a different role, but I wonder how successful the show would be on Broadway if it were to be mounted. It was a pleasant experience when I saw it, but I can't say that it was compelling theater. I'm not sure of the appeal it would have for today's audiences.

I would see Kudrow to do King Lear.