In the winter of 1963, the Mona Lisa visited America for the first time. The lines in New York City wrapped around the Met, down several blocks and deep into Central Park. With just a few days to go, the organizers realized that at the current rate, thousands of people in line would not get to see her before she had to leave.

The team divided how much time was left by how many people were showing up each day. And from that point on, everyone was given 79 seconds with the Mona Lisa. That's fair, and you didn't have to be on Facebook to know about it.

Not only do people need access to art, but art needs equal access to people. It has not been equal — until now. Welcome to a website that collects and publishes what's playing and what's coming without theater companies having to raise a finger. It's free with equal billing for those who can't afford billboards. No pay to play here. Just plays. Um... that's your cue.

—Ross Phernetton, Editor of 79seconds On Stage