Chicken & Biscuits: A Special Staged Reading of a Homegrown Hit

Join us on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM, for a joyful, one-night-only staged reading benefit of Douglas Lyons’ Broadway comedy Chicken & Biscuits—the show that began right here at Queens Theatre! Starring Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis (The Phantom of the Opera, Porgy & Bess) and Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie (Shrinking, Ugly Betty, Torch Song), this special anniversary event brings together beloved members of the original Broadway cast, including Dean Acree, Paige Gilbert, Cleo King, Madison McBride, Ebony Marshall Oliver, and Natasha Yvette Williams, under the direction of Zhailon Levingston and the play’s creator Douglas Lyons.

Celebrate five years of laughter, love, and family with this heartwarming reunion that honors the spirit of community and the power of live theatre. Tickets are $50 for the performance, or join us at 5:30 PM for a VIP experience that includes a soul food dinner by Sylvia’s Restaurant of Harlem—a pre-show feast inspired by a Sunday family gathering, starting at $100.

Proceeds from the evening, funded in part by Resorts World New York City and Gov Ball, support new play development and theatre programs at Queens Theatre. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of Broadway talent, soulful storytelling, and hometown pride—get your tickets today!

CAST

DEAN ACREE Kenny	PAIGE GILBERT Simone	CLEO KING Baneatta	NORM LEWIS Reginald
EBONY MARSHALL-OLIVER Beverly	MADISON MCBRIDE La'Trice	MICHAEL URIE Logan	NATASHA YVETTE WILLIAMS Brianna