Deborah Vance & Friends Live!: Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Bring "Hacks" Characters to Life on Stage

Prepare for a night of laughter and drama as Hollywood's beloved comedians, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, step into the spotlight once more. This time, they're not just gracing our screens – they're bringing their unforgettable characters from the hit series "Hacks" to life on stage in a one-of-a-kind event. Dubbed Deborah Vance & Friends Live!, this exclusive performance will see Smart as the hilarious and tenacious Deborah Vance, Einbinder as her equally witty and complex assistant Ava, along with other cast members embodying their characters. This marks the first time these stars have appeared in character outside of the critically acclaimed HBO Max comedy series. Set to kick off during Emmy Phase 2 voting, the "Hacks" team has crafted an unforgettable experience for fans at the iconic Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, immersing audiences within the captivating world of "Hacks." Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the one-hour program beginning around 7:30 PM. The evening promises a pre-show spread of drinks, pizza, soft pretzels, and popcorn to set the mood for an unforgettable night. (Unfortunately, this event is already sold out.) With a whopping 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season, "Hacks" has broken records, making it the most nominated comedy series ever. Previous record holder was "The Bear," which nabbed an impressive 23 nominations in its freshman year just last year. As the incumbent outstanding comedy series winner at the Emmys, this performance comes at a fitting time for fans to witness the magic live. For Smart, a fifth consecutive win in lead comedy actress would be nothing short of historic – no woman has ever achieved a sweep across the series' entire life span in the acting categories. This victory would also mark her eighth career Emmy, tying her with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman for the second most acting Emmys won by a female performer. Other notable nominations include Einbinder and Megan Stalter for supporting actress in a comedy series; Paul W. Downs for supporting actor in a comedy series; Christopher McDonald for guest actor in a comedy series; and Leslie Bibb, Cherry Jones, Laurie Metcalf, Kaitlin Olson, and Lauren Weedman for guest actress in a comedy series. Besides outstanding comedy, the show is also up for outstanding writing for a comedy series (for series creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky), outstanding directing for a comedy series (Aniello for the finale), and more. Don't miss your chance to witness history in the making as Deborah Vance takes center stage for an unforgettable live performance – tickets are selling fast!