Lizzy McAlpine, Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, More Join ELSIE FEST 2024

It’s back! Today it was announced that Rachel Zegler, global touring artist Lizzy McAlpine, Jordan Fisher, Darren Criss, Tony Award-winner John Gallagher Jr., Will Butler, Joy Woods, Dara Reneé, and Alaska Thunderf*ck are set to perform at this year’s Elsie Fest on September 8 at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in NY. 

Continuing it’s history of showcasing musicals from the stage and screen, this year will also feature upcoming performances and appearances from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Swept Away, Safety Not Guaranteed and Drag: The Musical as well as the hit Prime Video animated musical series Hazbin Hotel from A24 and FOX’s Bento Box Entertainment.

“We’re very happy to announce that Elsie Fest is coming back this September 8 with a kick-ass lineup of Broadway-inspired artists hailing from the worlds of theater, music, TV, film, and comedy,” said co-founder Criss. “After a two-year absence, I wanted to resurrect our festival with a powerhouse list of performers and match it with an equally exciting new venue. And with so many singular talents on this year's bill, combined with the one-of-a-kind NYC atmosphere of the Rooftop at Pier 17, I think we got the right ingredients together to bring Elsie Fest back with a bang.”

Tickets start at $49.99 for General Admission and $149.99 for VIP. Tickets to Elsie Fest can be purchased online at ElsieFest.com and AXS. Doors open at 5pm; with performances from 6-10pm. Beer, wine and food will be available throughout the festival grounds.

Elsie Fest is produced by Criss, Ricky Rollins, Eleni Gianulis, Jeff Jernigan, Jordan Roth, Dr. Sidney J. Stern and Corey Lubowich alongside Live Nation.