Joy Behar is taking the plunge as a playwright with MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND, a new Off-Broadway comedy that will begin previews on January 29, 2025 and open February 6 at the newly renovated MMAC Theater, 248 W 60th Street. Tony-winning produce Rose Caiola together with veteran talent manager and producer Cyrena Esposito are presenting the 75 minute- play that will be directed by Randal Myler.

Behar, a member of the original cast of ABC’s The View for 16 years and who returned as co-host in September 2015 for the show’s three most recent seasons, will lead the first powerhouse cast of comedic legends. She’ll be joined by Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Tovah Feldshuh (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and Adrienne C. Moore (Orange is the New Black). Each month, a rotating lineup of luminaries from theater, television, and film will bring fresh voices and perspectives to these stories, making every performance a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“I’m so excited to be doing my new play Off-Broadway at the MMAC Theater,” said Joy Behar. “I’ll be appearing in the first cycle for four weeks beginning January 29, and after that, a rotating cast of amazing women will keep telling these stories with laughter, grace, compassion and hilarious honesty.”

Since it’s a fact that half of all marriages end in divorce, MY FIRST EX -HUSBAND treats a familiar subject to many with empathy and humor. In the world of the play, you’ll meet women married to the mob, to their jobs, to their faith, to money and ultimately to the wrong man. Their stories are your stories . . . only funnier.

MY FIRST EX -HUSBAND will run eight performances a week beginning January 29, 2025 at MMAC Theater, 248 West 60th Street, with matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 2:00 PM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM. Evening performances will be Thursdays and Sundays at 7:00 PM and Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM. (Running time: 75 minutes, no intermission.). Tickets, priced from $49 – $149, are available at www.MyFirstExHusband.com.