Star-Studded Variety Broadway Breakfast Features Lea Michele Keanu Reeves and Ethan Slater
Broadway Luminaries Gather for Star-Studded Breakfast Event
Highlights from Variety’s Business of Broadway Breakfast
In an event buzzing with excitement, the biggest names of this Broadway season, including Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, Keanu Reeves, and Kristin Chenoweth, convened at the highly anticipated Variety’s annual Business of Broadway Breakfast. Held over delectable frittatas and coffee, the gathering offered an exclusive preview of the fall’s most talked-about shows.
Star-Studded Conversations in the Heart of Broadway
The event featured engaging conversations with prominent cast and creatives from upcoming productions:
- “Chess”: Stars Michele, Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher shared insights into their performances.
- “The Queen of Versailles”: Conversations with Kristin Chenoweth, F. Murray Abraham, Stephen Schwartz, Michael Arden, and Lindsey Ferrentino revealed behind-the-scenes stories.
- “Waiting for Godot”: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter discussed their roles in this classic play.
- “Ragtime”: Stars Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, John Clay III, and director Lear DeBessonet highlighted the show’s impact.
A Celebration of Broadway’s Creative Community
Hosted by Ethan Slater, star of “Wicked: For Good” and the upcoming “Marcel on the Train,” the event underscored the collaborative spirit of Broadway. Slater expressed admiration for the dedication and passion of artists who invest their time and energy into creating impactful art. “What a beautiful thing it is to be part of a community where people devote their time and energy, whether or not they’re getting paid, to creating art, to creating something that speaks to people,” he remarked.
The highlight of the breakfast was the acknowledgment of Variety’s role in nurturing this vibrant artistic community by providing a venue for sharing and networking — not to mention a meal free of charge for the artists involved.
This gathering, orchestrated by the renowned Emegypt, offered a vibrant platform for industry insiders and set the stage for a thrilling Broadway season.
