Letters Live Tickets

Wonderfully curated selection of letters with a stellar group of surprise performers who read them with grace, humor and poignancy when warranted. So glad I attended!

Tremendous show with an amazing cast of “letter readers”. Must see!

The lineup was amazing and the show was even more than I hoped it would be. Very much worth the price as well as the trip!!!

Superb performance readings of remarkable letters—perhaps a few too many— but worthy of a wider audience -- perhaps on PBS. Funny, tragic, moving, inspiring -- aspects of the human condition recorded eloquently by those who lived it.

This was an amazing show. A fine cast of actors and notable individuals reading letters to help a good cause, some letters hilarious, some thought-provoking, some bringing tears to one's eyes. And when they say surprise guests, they really mean surprise guests. The line-up for the Saturday event was full of surprises, like David Harbour, Hugh Dancy, and Tom Hollander running from his curtain call at another show. They were not among the ones announced when the event was on sale, which makes it an even better experience than the Sunday show when most of the cast was announced because you don't know who will turn up! The biggest surprise for me though, was that they had included England show regulars. Besides the wonderful Benedict Cumberbatch, it was a pleasant surprise to see Louise Brealey and Clarke Peters present. It was an extra treat to see Louise and Benedict read from "My Dear Bessie" once again. Will attend again if they bring this show back to NYC, and I sure hope that they will each year, hopefully with England cast back again as well. The only peeve I might have had from the venue is that the numbering on the seating was very confusing.

This is an incredibly entertaining night out! From heart-wrenching missives between war-torn lovers, to hilarious college rejection letters, this night runs the gamut of emotions and each entertains, wholeheartedly.

As a recovering English major and Benedict Cumberbatch fan, this was a no-brainer for me. My only wish now is that I'd been able to go both nights! What an excellent and affirmative evening this was. Real letters written to real people - funny, poignant, political, thoughtful... it was a beautiful evening's entertainment. What's special about this event, too, is that you never know who will show up to do the readings. The crew on Friday included Hugh Dancy, Edie Falco, Cynthia Erivo, Louise Brealey (who did a lovely and slightly racy reading with Benedict Cumberbatch of love letters between a POW in WWII and his girlfriend at home.) and others! If you have the chance to see this, please go. You won't be disappointed!

I'm so glad I decided to go. I bought tickets just on Cumberbatch's name alone but what a great show. I only wish there was a Playbill because I didn't know half of the presenters and would like to remember their names. Had I been able, I would have attended the second night as well to hear different letters with different presenters. Truly reminds us what a lost art letter writing has become.

Fantastic show, wonderful readings of historical, important, and some funny letters by an amazing assortment of actors and actresses. Great unexpected opportunity to see and honor Rose McGowan as she read her letter written to Hollywood. Would definitely see it again.

Most of the participants seemed unfamiliar with the letters that they were reading-they gave the impression that they were reading them for the first time. Several people tripped over words. Most of the letters were unmemorable.

This was the most enchanting show I have ever had the pleasure of attending! The fact that you get to see so many stars (many making surprise appearances) in a small theater is fantastic. The letters read are such a variety, and the stars bring them to life while having a great time themselves!! Highly recommend.

Letters Live really captures the imagination! Letters come to life!

A celebration of the enduring power of literary correspondence is how this event is described. And what a celebration it was. The theater was filled with anticipation, electricity in the air, expecting fabulousness. And it did not disappoint.

Letters Live is a terrific event! Witty, wise, funny and moving. Benedict Cumberbatch's readings were as brilliant as expected, especially his comic reading about a mishap at a Canadian hotel, and the others were excellent as well. Hugh Dancy's delivery of a Civil War soldier's posthumous letter to his wife was particularly touching as delivered by this supremely talented stage actor.