Inaugural BROADWAY BREAKOUT BRUNCH To Celebrate Next Generation Of Broadway Talent

Get those bagels toasted and mimosas poured, we got brunch plans! Today, Theatrely Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal and Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian of Origin Story Productions announced that they will host an inaugural Broadway Breakout Brunch, on Friday, May 22 at Ascent Lounge in New York City to celebrate the next generation of Broadway talent on stage and off. 

The brunch will honor breakout stars Anania (The Rocky Horror Show), Isa Briones (Just in Time), Aidan Close & Emmet Smith (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), McKenzie Kurtz (Schmigadoon!), Whitney Leavitt (Chicago), Jake Shane (All Out: Comedy About Ambition) and Runyonland Productions (Thomas Laub and Alyah Chanelle Scott) for their contributions to the Broadway landscape this season and beyond. 

Performers, presenters, and host will be announced at a later date.

“It has been such an honor serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Theatrely for the past few years, watching the history of our industry being written in real time.” said Kassal. “I know I speak for the entire team here and our partners at Origin Story Productions when I say that we are so proud to celebrate and honor the young artists both on and off the stage who make Broadway what it is. And what better way to celebrate than with brunch! I look forward to continuing to champion the next generation for years to come. Now pass the avocado toast!”

In a joint statement, Ketner and Regian said: “This event is a celebration of the artists and creatives helping to make this season on Broadway so exciting, and we are honored to produce it alongside our friends at Theatrely. At Origin Story Productions, bringing our community together in creative and showstopping ways is at the core of what we love to do, and the Broadway Breakout Brunch is exactly that. Expect a room full of energy, talent, and the kind of joy that makes Broadway so special.”

Ketner and Regian’s new production company, Origin Story Productions, will serve as Executive Producers for the event. To learn more about the brunch and how to get involved, reach out to info@theatrely.com