Sean Hayes Returns to NYC Stage in One-Man Play 'The Unknown'

Sean Hayes's Return to the Stage

• 🎭 Tony Award winner Sean Hayes is returning to the New York City stage in a new off-Broadway play titled "The Unknown."
• 💡 Hayes describes the play as one of the best things he has ever read, noting its challenging nature.

The Play 'The Unknown'

• ✍️ The play is a concise, 40-page thriller featuring 10 characters, all portrayed by Hayes.
• 🧠 The central character is a writer struggling with writer's block who unravels in a remote cabin after an encounter with a man from his past.
• 🧩 The plot involves a "seductive, analyzing game of cat and mouse" initiated by an actor Hayes did not cast in one of his plays.

Sean Hayes's Diverse Career

• 🌟 Known for his role as Jack McFarland in "Will & Grace," Hayes has a varied career that includes Broadway and other ventures.
• 🎤 His Broadway credits include the 2010 revival of "Promises, Promises" and the 2023 production "Good Night Oscar," for which he won a Tony Award.
• 🎙️ He also co-hosts the popular comedy podcast "Smartless" with Will Arnett and Jason Bateman.
• 🎲 Hayes is also an inventor of the party card game "Quick, Quick, Quick."

Motivation and Philosophy

• ⛰️ Hayes explains his drive to constantly challenge himself and tackle difficult projects, comparing it to climbing mountains.
• 🚀 He aims to surprise both himself and his audiences with his diverse undertakings.
• ✅ The playwright and director emphasize the unique challenge and reward of a one-person play, highlighting the importance of self-challenge and accomplishment over complacency.

Performance Details

• 📍 Performances for "The Unknown" begin January 31st at Studio C on West 43rd Street.