The Midtown International Theatre Festival announces the first production to be part of MITF 2026:
The Anxiety of Laughing by Andrew Justvig

The play revolves around comedian Joey Hill, who has cerebral palsy, is challenged to care for his fiancée, who was an aspiring ballerina until a car accident paralyzed her from the waist down. As their relationship is tested, the play explores themes of resilience, intimacy, identity, and the healing power of humor.

Event produced by Fred Rohan Vargas