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| WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AT 54 BELOW ALYSHA UMPHRESS CHRISTINE ANDREAS MELBA MOORE LESLIE UGGAMS NICOLE HENRY ANDREA MCARDLE ...AND MORE! www.54Below.org Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.org or call (646) 476-3551. Limited $15 tickets are available for some shows. Visit 54Below.org/TicketInitiative for more information. ALYSHA UMPHRESS: 15 STORIES – MARCH 2 & 3 AT 7PM The performance on March 3 will also be livestreamed. Alysha Umphress returns to 54 Below with a unique new show called 15 Stories. Conceived by Jack Viertel and music directed by Bálint Varga, Umphress (On the Town, American Idiot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, many television and symphony appearances including with the London Symphony and at La Scala) will take the audience on 15 different rides, performing songs that tell a narrative story from beginning to end – theater songs, country songs, pop songs, gospel and more. Leaving behind – for the moment – the "I love you," "I wish I was in love," "Why don't you love me" genres, each number is a unique journey for a unique character in a unique situation. The songs range from Bock and Harnick and Kurt Weill to Bobby Gentry, Lyle Lovett, Randy Newman, Leiber and Stoller, and then swing back – inevitably – to Stephen Sondheim. This special engagement is an opportunity to see Alysha take on 15 different personae in one evening, featuring one of the most glorious voices there is to be heard anywhere. Alysha Umphress' Broadway credits include On the Town (Hildy), American Idiot, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Priscilla Queen Of the Desert, and Bring It On. Off Broadway: Scotland, PA, Smokey Joe's Cafe (Lortel nomination for Best Supporting Actress and Chita Rivera Award winner for Best Ensemble). Alysha performed the role of Ruth Sherwood in Wonderful Town with the London Symphony Orchestra, which was recorded on the LSO label. Alysha originated the role of Cee Cee Bloom in the world premiere of Beaches at the Signature Theatre (Helen Hayes nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical). Television credits include "Chicago Med," "Blue Bloods," "Girls5eva," "Law and Order: SVU," "Nurse Jackie," "Royal Pains," and "The Climb." Alysha can now be seen as Murphy in Netflix's "Bonding." Alysha was awarded the gold medal this year at the American Traditions Vocal Competition in Savannah. In addition to the London Symphony Orchestra (under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle), she has sung with the San Francisco Symphony (under the baton on Michael Tilson Thomas) the Boston Pops, The Savannah Philharmonic, the Asheville Symphony, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg and Orchestre National de Lille and most recently with the Orchestra Teatro Regio Torino at the world famous Teatro alla Scala in Milan. @alyshaumphress Jack Viertel, Senior Vice-President emeritus of Jujamcyn Theaters, also served as the company's Creative Director beginning in 1987, in charge of developing projects for the company's Broadway theaters, including five of August Wilson's ten–play Century Cycle, M. Butterfly, Angels in America, Grand Hotel, City of Angels, and others. He produced the Patti LuPone revival of Gypsy, conceived the long running Smokey Joe's Café and the critically acclaimed After Midnight, and served as the dramaturg for Hairspray and Dear Evan Hansen. The musical and movie The Promwere developed from his original concept. From 2000 to 2020 he served as Artistic Director of the Tony®-honored Encores! series, presenting 65 Broadway musical revivals. He is the author of The New York Times bestseller The Secret Life of the American Musical and a new novel, Broadway Melody. He began his professional career playing national bottleneck steel guitar behind Bonnie Raitt, Son House, and The Pointer Sisters. $78.50 cover charge (includes $8.50 in fees) - $89.50 (includes $9.50 in fees). $117 premium seating (includes $12 in fees) - $133.50 premium seating (includes $13.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SALUTES FRANK SINATRA! – MARCH 2 AT 9:30PM Encore by popular demand! Join us for Frank Sinatra – The Second Century – A Celebration of Sinatra's Timeless Hit Songs! SINATRA RETURNS! An all-star cast of Broadway and nightclub stars will perform the songs that propelled Ol' Blue Eyes into the stratosphere of superstars. Hear the hits that turned Sinatra into an icon for the ages, making him one of the rare show business beacons who continues to shine even in his second century. You'll hear songs like "One For My Baby," "Chicago," "My Way," "It Was a Very Good Year," and so many more. This show comes courtesy of impresario Scott Siegel, who has created this enormously popular and enduring Sinatra series for 54 Below. The show will be produced, written, directed and hosted by Scott Siegel, the creator of Town Hall's signature series, Broadway by the Year. He has written/directed/produced concerts for Michael Feinstein at Jazz at Lincoln Center and has, over the course of the last 21 years, created more than 500 major concerts all over the world. Producer, Writer, Director, & Host: Scott Siegel Featuring Willie Demyan, John Easterlin, Willy Falk, Luke Hawkins, Ryan Knowles, Elena Mindlina, and more stars to be announced! $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $95 premium seating (includes $10 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SINGS HIDDEN GEMS: OUR FAVORITE SELECTIONS FROM SONG CYCLES – MARCH 3 AT 9:30PM Directed and produced by Nicky Redd and Celeste Javier, this captivating show highlights a talented ensemble of singers and musicians who will take the stage to showcase their favorite songs from various song cycles, ranging from well known cabaret classics to brand new works! Prepare for a night of high energy and beautiful stories from song cycles, including Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown, 35MM by Ryan Scott Oliver, Elegies: A Song Cycle by William Finn, Edges by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, In Pieces by Joey Contreras, and more. These numbers will resonate with every audience member. From poignant ballads to infectious rhythms, each song will transport you to a different world, inviting you to experience the power and beauty of song cycles like never before. Join us for an unforgettable night of musical exploration! Whether you're a seasoned lover of song cycles or new to this genre, this show is sure to leave you inspired, uplifted, and with a renewed appreciation for the hidden treasures within the world of musical theater. Music direction by James Stryska. Featuring Hannah Adams, Addison Clover, Hero Cordileone, Gabrielle Driese, Morgan Dudley, Cydney Gleckner, Brooke Henderson, Tyler Luff, Mars, Haley Jane Massey, Ellen McGihon, Erica Molfetto, Anthony Nardulli, Akasha Nelson, Moana Poyer, Andres Reyes, Will Tully, and Kylie Wu. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. SONGS FROM WOMEN AT THE TABLE – MARCH 4 AT 7PM & 9:30PM The 7pm performance will also be livestreamed. In celebration of Women's History Month, acclaimed women musical theatre writers who are Council members of the Dramatists Guild of America will gather to share stories and introduce some of the songs they've written from Broadway and beyond. The night will feature performances by some of the theatre's brightest voices. The Dramatists Guild has been advocating for the rights of theater writers for over 100 years and its elected leadership includes award-winning and legendary songwriting women such as Lynn Ahrens, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Kirsten Childs, Gretchen Cryer, Amanda Green, Christine Toy Johnson, Julia Jordan, Lisa Kron, Helen Park, Rona Siddiqui, Georgia Stitt, and Shaina Taub who have brought us such musicals such as Ragtime, Once on This Island, Disney's Frozen, Fun Home, The Color Purple, Hands On A Hardbody, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Broken Ground, I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road, Suffs, KPOP, and more! Co-hosted by President of the Guild, Amanda Green and Treasurer of the Guild, Christine Toy Johnson. Produced by Jen Sandler. Music Direction by Anna Ebbesen. Performances by Sherz Aletaha, Jasmine Forsberg (9:30pm only), Andrea Frierson, Taylor Iman Jones, Jo Lampert, Curtis Moore, Patti Murin, Elizabeth Stanley, Ben Thompson, Kuhoo Verma, and Jessica Vosk. For the 7pm performance: $73 cover charge (includes $8 in fees). $111.50 premium seating (includes $11.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. For the 9:30pm performance: $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $89.50 premium seating (includes $9.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. BROADWAY BOUND: THE MUSICALS THAT NEVER CAME TO BROADWAY- PART SIX, FEAT. CHRISTIANE NOLL, CAESAR SAMAYOA, & MORE! – MARCH 5 AT 7PM "This work of living musical theater journalism is as engrossing as cabaret gets." – TheaterPizzazz Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway is back!!! Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway offers a behind the scenes look at the musicals that were supposed to come to Broadway but never did…told by the actors, writers, and directors who were there! From producers with no money, to actors who wouldn't go on, to shows that were way ahead of their time, Broadway Bound will introduce New York audiences to the shows that were supposed to find a home on the Great White Way, all sung by an all star Broadway cast. The concert will be co-hosted by the host of the podcast Behind The Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends, Robert W. Schneider and Charles Kirsch, host of the podcast Broadway Babble. Music direction by Michael Lavine. Featuring Bryan Austermann, Mary Callanan, Diane Findlay, Eric Michael Gillett, Amy Jo Jackson, Andrew Leggieri, Eric Millegan, Christiane Noll, Robbie Rozelle, Caesar Samayoa, Sean Stephens, Jenny Lee Stern, Jessica Threet, Mark William, Stuart Zagnit, and more stars to be announced! $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. COMEDY TONIGHT! A CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL COMEDY CHARACTERS – MARCH 5 AT 9:30PM Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy Tonight! Yes, that's the name of the show, but what better way to title a history-lesson-turned-cabaret celebrating the crazy characters and beloved tropes in "the most glorious words in the English language": Musical Comedy! Featuring songs from The Producers, Young Frankenstein, and shows that aren't Mel Brooks, like Carol Burnett classics and hilarious new favorites from some of Broadway's most side-splitting scores, including Something Rotten!, The Book of Mormon, Funny Girl, and MORE! Co-produced by Lauren Dietzel and Daniel Barrett, laugh along with these fantastically funny folks on a journey through their comedic inspirations and aspirations and finally know why that chicken crossed the road… to see this show, of course! *bah dum tss* Music direction by James Stryska. Featuring Kelly Autry, Daniel Barrett, Briana Brooks, Emilee Clapp, Lauren Dietzel, Bobby Eddy, Rachel Eddy, J'Quay Gibbs, Steven Klenk, Matt Paris, Chloe Savit, and Lu Zielinski. Follow @comedy2night for show updates! $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. HUGH PANARO: MAN WITHOUT A MASK – MARCH 6 AT 7PM Come celebrate with Broadway favorite Hugh Panaro! Hugh Panaro: Man Without A Mask will celebrate the recent release of Hugh's first-ever CD, which was recorded live, right here, in Broadway's Living Room. Hugh has plenty of stories to share about how the album almost didn't happen… so, it truly is a celebration for the handsome, charming, funny, and soaring-voiced leading man. Audiences will hear a dazzling array of songs from Hugh's storied career and even a surprise or two. The show is directed by long-time friend, Richard Jay-Alexander, with musical director Joseph Thalken and Brian Holtz on bass. With over 2,000 performances in the title role of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway under his belt, and many before that as Raoul, there's not much that Hugh hasn't seen. Considered to be one of the premier and most sought-after male actor/singers in our business, Hugh is known for his gifts of subtlety and nuance, as well as the powerhouse pipes he possesses. His credits also include playing Marius in the original Broadway run and first national tour of Les Misérables, and stints as Valjean in both his hometown of Philadelphia and at The MUNY. His other Broadway credits include Lestat, Side Show, Show Boat, and The Red Shoes. He has also performed on London's West End, in Canada, and on concert stages across the globe, including touring with Barbra Streisand throughout Europe. $106 cover charge (includes $11 in fees). $161 premium seating (includes $16 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. WHAT'S BEEN SAID BEFORE: A CALL TO ACTION, FEAT. SIS THEE DOLL & MORE! – MARCH 6 AT 9:30PM Join us at 54 Below for The Safety Ride Project's inaugural benefit concert! The Safety Ride Project is a new nonprofit which provides safe, accessible, reliable transportation to and from work for women and trans people. The benefit titled What's Been Said Before will feature songs you already love as well as original songs from the writing duo Riley Cohen and Brooklynn Baca. The night is written/directed by Alexandra VanZwieten and performed by an all-star cast. Don't miss this pairing of community action with innovative, new theatre! Lyrics by Riley Cohen. Music and arrangements by Brooklynn Baca. Produced/written/directed by Alexandra VanZwieten. Co-produced by Jess Arrazolo. Featuring Ernest Allen, Aviva, Chaeyeon Kim , Sushma Saha, and Sis Thee Doll. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 LOVES CAST ALBUMS! 2ND EDITION – MARCH 7 AT 7PM People love cast albums! Join us as we celebrate more than 80 years' worth of recordings of some of the most beloved musicals ever written, showcasing performances by honored musical theater veterans and rising stars in the second edition of 54 Loves Cast Albums! Our show will feature a company of singers headed by Broadway veterans Karen Akers (Nine, Grand Hotel) and Jay Aubrey Jones (Cats, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), along with Megan Styrna and Ben Jones (Bernstein on Broadway at 54 Below), Center Stage Records A&R director Robbie Rozelle, Forbidden Broadway creator Gerard Alessandrini, frequent Forbidden Broadway star/Sirius XM radio host Christine Pedi, and John Griffin and George Anthony Papas from the 2022 production of Guys & Dolls at the historic St. George Theatre on Staten Island. 54 Loves Cast Albums! will be co-hosted by Michael Portantiere and Charles Kirsch, with Matthew Martin Ward as musical director/pianist. $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. NEW MUSICALS LAB – MARCH 7 AT 9:30PM Christopher Newport University's Musical Theatre Program in collaboration with the New Musicals Lab at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, will shine a spotlight on new music and new artists while celebrating the significant relationships between musical theatre's most exciting new composers and the incredibly talented students of Christopher Newport's Musical Theatre Program. Featured writers include Stephanie Bianchi, writing duo Sami Horneff and Amanda D'Archangelis, writing trio Kiki Mikkelson, Adrien Pellerin, and Ali Reed, Alyssa Payne, Amanda Ribnick, and Eric Webb. Featured performers include Kylee Bates, Emma Brooks, John Byrd, Taylor Cannon, Hannah Cecil, Ireland DiBacco, Jimmy Grimes, Anthony Hearn, Alexis Holland, Tim Johnson, Mia Kennedy, Lizzy Maisel, Makenna Mitchell, Sara Moore, Katie O'Shields, Kimberlie Pagán, MaryAnn Richardson, Bella Schaub, Audrey Shoop, and Fiona Sullivan. TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. PLEASE CALL (646) 476-3551 TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR WAITLIST. $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $95 premium seating (includes $10 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. CHRISTINE ANDREAS: PARIS TO BROADWAY – MARCH 8 & 9 AT 7PM The performance on Mar 9 will also be livestreamed. "Snapping emotional electricity…a cry of the kind of grand, all-or-nothing passion that has all but disappeared from popular music." -Stephen Holden, The New York Times "With her thrilling voice and startling grasp of character, the golden age of musicals is brought back to vibrant life.." -Jerry Herman "Nobody is like Christine Andreas and no show comes close to being this brand of special. Christine Andreas is Magical." – Stephen Mosher, BroadwayWorld Christine Andreas returns to 54 Below with her critically acclaimed show: Paris to Broadway. With songs by Piaf, Charles Trenet, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kern, Porter, Berlin, Bacharach and David, Lerner and Loewe, and Silvestri, you will be transported from wherever you are, to the City of Light, Paris… to the Champs Elysees… to a Parisian café… to the streets of Pigalle that gave the world Edith Piaf…. then back again, trans-Atlantic to the glittering lights of Manhattan and onto the Broadway stages that Christine and Martin Silvestri know so well! It will be an evening to remember. Featuring Martin Silvestri on piano and accordion. Christine Andreas' shows at 54 Below, Love Is Good, be-Mused, Cafe Society, and most recently PIAF – No Regrets, received unanimous raves, leaving The New York Times "thunderstruck" and audiences "electrified!" Ms. Andreas is a multiple award-winning singer, actress, two-time Tony Award® nominee and recipient of the Mabel Mercer, Bistro & Donald F. Smith Lifetime Achievement Awards. She won theatre-goers' hearts on Broadway as Eliza in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady (Theatre World Award), Oklahoma! (Tony Award® Nomination) and On Your Toes (Tony Award® Nomination). She created the role of Marguerite St. Just in The Scarlet Pimpernel and starred as Jacqueline in La Cage aux Folles with Kelsey Grammer. Concerts in NY's finest cabaret rooms to The White House to Carnegie Hall were the basis for her award-winning CDs: Love is Good, Here's to the Ladies, The Carlyle Set, and PIAF – No Regrets. Intrigued…...? Visit christineandreas.com. $67.50 cover charge (includes $7.50 in fees). $111.50 premium seating (includes $11.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. ADAM & BRAY: EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED – MARCH 8 AT 9:30PM Introducing Adam Spedding and Bray Jeffrey, the enigmatic duo of New Zealand-born writers that aren't Flight of the Conchords. Join them and their much more talented Broadway friends in a wildly entertaining night where they promise to give you everything you've ever wanted, as long as what you want is catchy pop musical theater with uproarious (and sometimes inappropriate) humor. Taking you from their humble beginnings of writing and rehearsing their first show in just 100 days (never again!) to the shows they're still perfecting a decade later, Adam and Bray invite you to an evening full of unconventional musical theater. Don't miss out on this wild and hilarious adventure with two writers you've probably never heard of, but definitely won't forget! Featuring Emily Alvarado, Meryn Beckett, Riley Bocchicchio, Rhea Bradley, Bear Brummel, Julian Carli, Liza Giangrande, Saydie Grossman, Danny Grumich, Libby Johnston, Renee Kauffman, Liv Lopez, Aidan McKeon, Mia Rose, Caroline Simpson, Jo'Siah Shon, Hadley R. Taylor, Joseph Thor, and Maya Weber. $51 cover charge (includes $6 in fees). $89.50 premium seating (includes $8.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. GOSPEL BRUNCH, FEAT. RASHAD MCPHERSON, ASHLEY JENKINS, & MORE! – MARCH 9 AT 1PM We're bringing brunch back with a hefty dose of spirit rousing Gospel music here at 54 Below! Join us as we journey through a celebratory Saturday, complete with great food, great music, and an all-around good time. Featuring our brand-new Gospel Brunch House Band led by music director, composer, and arranger, Rashad McPherson, you'll be clamoring for seats as we feature an alternating roster of featured soloists every month. Come out, relax, enjoy yourself, and ensure nourishment for both your body and your soul. Hosted by Angela Birchett (The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, After Midnight). Featuring Ashley Jenkins, Aaron Marcellus, and Drew Shade. Joined by Shawn Dustin on drums, AJ Jagannath on guitar, Rashad McPherson on keys, and Criston Oates on bass. Also joined by supporting vocalists Tyneshia Hill, Chauncey Matthew, Keeara Powell, and Kareda Robinson. A special menu has been created for the Gospel Brunch. It includes classics such as Eggs Benedict, Buttermilk Waffles, and Cinnamon Rolls. The menu will be available a la carte. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SINGS BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS! – MARCH 9 & 23 AT 9:30PM Previous volumes of this Scott Siegel concert event hit 54 Below like lightning! This was the show that every musical theater-lover had been waiting for… and now we're going to do it again, with a brand new line-up of 54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits! If you skip through cast albums just to hear the very best songs in each show, this is the nightclub concert event for you. If you love the classics of the Great White Way, come and hear the songs that made Broadway great, that made your heart soar, that you used to sing (maybe still do) in the shower! But at 54 Below, you will hear the greatest Broadway songs of all time performed by today's greatest stars, singing them straight up, the way you want to hear them! And who better to produce/direct/host this show than the creator of Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year series, Scott Siegel, creator of more than 500 major concert events centered on Broadway music! 54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits! will be a thrilling night that you won't forget… Music direction by Ron Abel. The performance on Mar 9 will feature Stephanie Bacastow , Luke Hawkins, Ben Jones, Ryan Knowles, Tyler McCall, MOIPEI, Marina Yiannouris, and more stars to be announced! The performance on Mar 23 will feature Luke Hawkins, Danyele Yvonne James, Ryan Knowles, Dory Lorenz, Sophie Rapeijko, Jenny Lee Stern, and more stars to be announced! $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees) - $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $95 premium seating (includes $10 in fees) - $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. BEN JONES: LET ME BE FRANK WITH RON ABEL – MARCH 10 AT 7PM "One of the most unbelievable vocal instruments in the industry today." – BroadwayWorld Award-winning vocalist Ben Jones and legendary pianist, composer and music director Ron Abel combine their considerable talent for an evening of side-splitting laughs and unbelievable music celebrating the deep catalog of Frank Sinatra. Let Me Be Frank includes swinging Sinatra standards and lush blue-eyed ballads from the songbooks of Cy Coleman, Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Brel, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. In this hilarious followup to Ben's first two "Jaw-Dropping" (BroadwayWorld) solo shows–I Think I'm in Love and I Think We Should See Other People–Ben confronts Frank truths about marriage, family and a life in the entertainment industry. The band for this performance includes incredible New York musicians– Yuka Tadano (bass), Sean Harkness (guitar), and Ray Marchica (drums). Jones and Abel have brought their magic to stages all over the world and together bring an incredible depth and originality to Sinatra's hits and deep cuts alike. It's a joyful presentation of some of the best music of the 20th century and an evening you won't want to miss! $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $89.50 premium seating (includes $9.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. ERROLYN HEALY: MOONLIGHTING – MARCH 10 AT 9:30PM Errolyn Healy (San Diego Cabaret Performer of the Year) and Cris O'Bryon return to 54 Below for the first time since 2019 with a new show, Moonlighting. Travel with us under a moonlit night from Broadway to the American Songbook to classic tunes. Audiences will be treated to old favorites like "Fly Me to the Moon," "Paper Moon," and "Fever," performed with a fresh twist that captures the essence of the original compositions while infusing them with contemporary energy and combining them with more modern hits from artists such as Norah Jones and Van Morrison. Backed by a band of New York's finest musicians, Moonlighting is more than just a cabaret show; it's a journey through time and emotion, a celebration of the human spirit, and a reminder that in the moonlit hours, dreams come to life, and the world is full of endless possibilities. Join us for an evening sure to bring you sweet dreams to leave all worries behind you! $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. HISTORY OF BLACK BROADWAY: WOMEN'S HISTORY EDITION – MARCH 11 AT 7PM This performance will also be livestreamed. Come and celebrate the splendor of Black Broadway through the eyes of Black women – traversing through their many roles and voices on Broadway in the past, present and future. This night will highlight the moments throughout history that altered the course of Black women/femme representation on Broadway from the early 19th century to now. Current stars on and off Broadway perform songs and pieces to celebrate the many accomplishments and legacy of legends such as Lena Horne, Audra McDonald, Diahann Carroll, Juanita Hall, Heather Headley, Patina Miller, and more. Black women have contributed so much to the world of Broadway, and we'd like to celebrate those moments by paying homage to their greatness. Streaming LIVE and in person! Produced and hosted by Malaikia "Lake" Sims-Winfrey and featuring songs from shows such as Ain't Misbehavin', Ragtime, The Wiz, Dreamgirls, The Color Purple, and so much more, this show is the perfect opportunity to come together to observe Women's History Month and honor the Black women of Broadway. Featuring a cast and band of all Black women/femmes. Music direction by Marissa Joy with Jada Crawford on bass, and Debbie Yambala on drums. Featuring Gabrielle Beckford, Victoria Byrd , Haile Ferrier, Arica Jackson, Amanda Kunene, Kira Player, Alecsys Proctor-Turner, Khadija Sankoh, Saniya Selby, Rachel Simone Webb, Sidney Nicole Wilson, Alyssa Wray, and more stars to be announced! $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $89.50 premium seating (includes $9.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. NATTALYEE RANDALL: MY LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH NYC – MARCH 11 AT 9:30PM Nattalyee Randall, co-creator of March on Broadway, returns to 54 Below with her debut solo show at the venue: My Love/Hate Relationship With NYC! Nattalyee has performed in many regional productions, including A Night with Janis Joplin and Dreamgirls. She was in the film The Ghost Who Walks (NBC Peacock), and she directed and produced the documentary The Race Against Race, which has won many film festivals and played on PBS. This show will tell of the 11 year journey Nattalyee has experienced while living in NYC, featuring music from Aretha Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Jason Robert Brown, Les Misérables, and more. My Love/Hate Relationship With NYC creates a space for people to reminisce, laugh, and cry about their own New York City journey. Featuring Gilbert Domally, Aja Goes, and Micah Mims. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. ACCEPTANCE PENDING: A NEW MUSICAL – MARCH 12 AT 7PM Join us at 54 Below for a majestic evening featuring the songs of Acceptance Pending! This Rock Opera tells the story of Andrea, a high school senior entrenched in the stress of the college admissions process. It follows the highs and lows of this season, landing on the hope one finds when the pain of failing expectations dissolves into the sea of unconditional acceptance. In an unforgettable celebration of teen mental health in the college admissions process, this new work brings you songs such as "The Portland Head Light" and "Suddenly" in its first concert incarnation! Produced and music directed by composer Gabriel McDerment, backed by many that have seen this show from the stages of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to theaters around the US on the first national tour. Featuring Abigail Callahan, Kaitlin Taylor Davis, Sarah Durham, Rafaella Fiore-Mark, Lauren Hunter, Elizabeth Mandell, Sam Matthews, Gabriel McDerment, Ahmed Pasha, Timothy Penberthy, Ysabella Reed, Claire Tigner, Harriet Veltkamp, and Mackenzie Walker. $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SINGS IN TROUSERS – MARCH 12 AT 9:30PM Join us at 54 Below for a hilarious and poignant evening featuring the songs of In Trousers. In an unforgettable celebration of the first of William Finn's Marvin trilogy musicals, experience the precursor to the musical hit Falsettos during a rare NYC concert revival! Featuring an all-star cast, this concert is produced and directed by Dara Weinstein and Grace Kelly Kretzmer. Music direction by Ashley Grace Ryan. Featuring Nina Bogosian, David Carver, Kris Carrasco, Christopher Conte, Kendyl Grace Davis, Nicole Donato, Zach Faust, Nova Gomez, Victoria Heppard, Clair Rachel Howell, Skylar Jeffries, Zoey Johnson, Grace Kelly Kretzmer, Sara Matin, Kaylee Michael, Grace Peknic, Julia Rhea, Amron Salgado, and Dara Weinstein. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. LUCIE JONES – MARCH 13 AT 7PM Award-winning West End leading lady Lucie Jones makes her New York City concert debut at 54 Below. This iconic and intimate venue is the perfect place to get to know the West End performer, as she sings some of her career favourites and tells stories about her time on stage and screen in the UK and around the world. Lucie recently finished reviving her run as Fantine in Les Misérables, immediately following her run as Elphaba in Wicked. This is a rare opportunity to see Lucie in such an intimate setting, following her orchestra tour of 2023 in the UK. $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $89.50 premium seating (includes $9.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI BFA CLASS OF 2024 – MARCH 13 AT 9:30PM Celebrate with the University of Miami's BFA Musical Theatre soon-to-be-graduates in an evening of laughter and song as they make their NYC debuts! Hosted by Broadway veteran and beloved professor Michael Dean Morgan, these fourteen talented seniors will perform a selection of favorites spanning from pop to Musical Theatre, commemorating the final days of their senior year together, and their anticipation of their next chapter. Make sure to follow their journey on Instagram @umiamimt24 as they make their way from sunny Miami to the Big Apple! $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $84 premium seating (includes $9 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. CAROLE BUFFORD: YOU DON'T OWN ME- THE FEARLESS FEMALES OF THE 1960S – MARCH 14 AT 7PM "The real thing: you know it when you see it…The way her voice, with its blues inflections, cut a swath, leaving nothing standing, tempts me to describe her with groveling hyperbole as an earthier, more acerbic 21st-century Barbra Streisand." –The New York Times Carole J. Bufford, award-winning cabaret star and powerhouse vocalist, returns to 54 Below with her tribute to the fearless, fabulous females of the 1960s. With music made famous by Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Carole King, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Nancy Sinatra, Cher, and more, Carole and her quartet will put their own inimitable spin on these classics. You Don't Own Me celebrates a time of great change and transition in America and across the pond. The musical and cultural landscape was never the same after these bold and daring women planted their flags and ensured their voices were heard. $84 cover charge (includes $9 in fees). $122.50 premium seating (includes $12.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE – MARCH 14 AT 9:30PM The New York comedy scene's best-kept secret is that your favorite comics all are former theatre kids. Zach Schiffman and Reid Pope (famously not BFAs) bring together New York's funniest together for one night to let them live out their forgotten dream. With music direction from Richard Lowenberg, the brightest names in comedy belt their hearts out to their favorite musical theatre songs. Featuring Michael Abber, William Banks, Tessa Belle, Business Casual, Rachel Coster, Jess Henderson, Ryan Kristopik, Annabel Meschke, Sabina Meschke, Alise Morales, Josh Nasser, Reid Pope, Schuyler Robinson, Zach Schiffman, Maya Sharma, Veronika Slowikowska, Chloe Troast, and more stars to be announced! $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. MELBA MOORE: FROM BROADWAY, WITH LOVE – MARCH 15 & 16 AT 7PM Tony Award® winner and 3x Grammy nominee Melba Moore returns to Broadway's Living Room with From Broadway, With Love – journeying through her notably remarkable career in music and beyond. Raised in NYC with professional musicians as parents, Ms. Moore stepped into the industry singing Background Vocals for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin which led to her Broadway debut succeeding Diane Keaton in the musical Hair. Moore went on to play recurring roles in several hit Broadway productions, including her celebrated portrayal of Lutiebelle in the musical Purlie. Accompanied by a band trio and a visual pictorial presentation of selected photographs and images, Ms. Moore will present a variety of songs, including selected classics from Broadway greats such as Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Diahann Carroll, and more; taking the audience on a magical musical tour of what makes Broadway great and inspirational. $73 cover charge (includes $8 in fees). $117 premium seating (includes $12 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. THEATRE TCU ALUMNI AND SENIOR SHOWCASE – MARCH 15 AT 9:30PM Texas Christian University's Department of Theatre is proud to be returning to 54 Below for their fifth cabaret-showcase featuring noteworthy alumni and graduating seniors. Hosted by Broadway veteran Ben Thompson (Waitress, Matilda the Musical, American Idiot) alongside Tik-Tok famous John Devereaux (Hamilton national tour), members of TCU's 2024 Senior Showcase will team together with alums Alex Vinh (Kimberly Akimbo), Allison Whitehurst (Beautiful national tour, Born for This), Sophie Morris (Jagged Little Pill, Chicago, and Dirty Dancing national tours), Taylor Quick (Anastasia the Musical national tour) and many others for a one-night-only musical extravaganza. Featuring everything from pop songs to classic musical theatre fare, come find out why everyone is buzzing about TCU and meet these current, and future, Broadway stars! Special guests include Ben Thompson, John Devereaux, Alex Vinh, Mimi Bessette, Allison Whitehurst, Taylor Quick, Shelby Ringdahl, and Jaden Dominique. TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. PLEASE CALL (646) 476-3551 TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR WAITLIST. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. MOMS' NIGHT OUT: THE CONCERT SERIES – MARCH 16 AT 9:30PM Mamas do so much for their kids and the ones they love – but they need a little time for themselves, too! Introducing Moms' Night Out: The Concert Series, where your favorite musical theatre mamas, step-mamas, mamas-to-be, and mamas-in-waiting will dazzle audiences with stories and songs about motherhood – the joys, the stress, the chaos, and everything in between. You'll hear classic favorites from the musical theatre and pop/rock canon and never before heard song debuts, too! Produced, created, and directed by Megan Minutillo. Music direction by Nancy Chamberlain. Featuring Jacqueline Balducci, Sarrah Strimel Bentley, Laura D'Andre, Elizabeth A. Davis, Kasie Gasparini, Stephanie Klemons, Alicia Krakauer, Alison Mahoney, Grace Morgan, Jessica Quarello, Erin Quill, Taylor Sorice, and more stars to be announced! Stay tuned for future updates on our star-studded cast. Follow along at @momsnightoutconcert. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $78.50 premium seating (includes $8.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. NITA WHITAKER IN SOPHISTICATED LADY: THE SONGS OF NATALIE COLE – MARCH 17 AT 7PM Get ready to be transported to a bygone era of glamour, sophistication, and pure musical magic with Sophisticated Lady, a concert starring the incredibly talented Nita Whitaker as she pays tribute to the legendary Natalie Cole. Through her mesmerizing vocals and unparalleled stage presence, Nita sings Natalie's most beloved hits, including "Unforgettable," "This Will Be," "Our Love," and many more. With her soulful renditions and heartfelt interpretations, Nita celebrates the essence of Natalie Cole's music and reminds us all why she remains an icon in the world of jazz and pop. Nita recently made her Broadway debut as Wiletta Mayers in Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind in 2021. She received the 2019 NAACP Best Supporting Actress Award for her role as Mom Winans in the Broadway bound musical Born For This. Nita is a favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster and has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time, including duets with Andre Bocelli, Michael Bolton, and Josh Groban. She also sang the original demos for Whitney Houston's standards, "I Will Always Love You," "I Have Nothing," and "I Look to You,", and worked with the greats, including Carol Bayer Sager, Walter A. and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Burt Bacharach, James Ingram, Steve Tyrell, Patti LaBelle, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Nathan East, and Barbara Streisand. She has entertained thousands as well hundreds in her own intimate one woman shows, charity galas and corporate events; her expansive talent and humor continues to find new avenues to be expressed. Nita has recorded 4 independent records, appeared in movies, television shows and multiple studio recordings. $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. WHAT IF? BELOVED MUSICAL THEATRE CHARACTERS SWITCH SONGS- PART 4, FEAT. CARRIE ST. LOUIS & MORE! – MARCH 17 AT 9:30PM What if Orpheus and Eurydice sang "Come What May" to prove their love lasts forever? What if Anastasia sang "I'm Not That Girl" while she's distressed because of her unknown identity? Join us for an exciting evening of What If‘s as we give your favorite musical theater songs to characters that normally have no relation to them. Come see familiar and new faces, from Broadway and beyond, sing unexpected combinations of the most beloved musicals in our fourth installment of this series, while you ponder the question, What If?… Produced and music directed by Jorden Amir. Featuring Catalina Almeida, Angelina Amato, Erin Rose Doyle, Gabe Escobar, Isabela Garcia, Haley Herman, Amelie Jacobs, Frankie Leoni, Rocco Leoni, Jake Levy, Nathalia Mendoza, Mason Olshavsky, Elizabeth Ritacco, Carrie St. Louis, Noah Sucato, Ayden Weinstein, and Brielle Diaz Withers. $51 cover charge (includes $6 in fees). $84 premium seating (includes $9 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. ALEX JOSEPH GRAYSON: WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD OF YOU? – MARCH 18 AT 7PM This performance will also be livestreamed. "Add in the powerhouse vocals of Alex Joseph Grayson, who steals every single scene as the bombastic Jim Conley" – Entertainment Weekly Join Grammy nominee and breakout star of the Tony Award®- winning revival of Parade, Into the Woods, and Girl from the North Country, Alex Joseph Grayson, for his NYC solo show debut! Enjoy an evening of music, stories, and immaculate vibes as Alex shares his unique journey to stardom; featuring songs from Luther Vandross, Soundgarden, Michael Bolton, and many more. Come experience the magic, and discover why everyone is asking, Why have I Never Heard of You? Directed by Jarvis Antonio Green. Music directed and accompanied by John Fischer. Featuring special guest Miki Abraham (Shucked). $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $89.50 premium seating (includes $9.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. QUEEN OF DISCO: THE MUSIC OF DONNA SUMMER – MARCH 18 AT 9:30PM Join us for an evening celebrating The Queen Of Disco ; the remarkable Donna Summer at 54 Below! You'll hear timeless classics such as, "Last Dance," " Hot Stuff," and many more! This show will be sure to get you moving and grooving! Produced and directed by Solana Blu and Alana Janai in celebration of Women's History Month, this night will pay homage to the icon, her music, and the rate at which she continues to inspire generations both old and new. You will surely be dancing the night away! Come on out, "Feel Love," and don't miss this show-stopping event! Produced and directed by Solana Blu and Alana Janai. Music direction by Criston Oates. Featuring Blu Allen, Dasia Amos, Ashline Arnuad , Briana Bojorquez, Mayah Lourdes Burke, Dezmond Chavous, Cristina-Rae, Ndaya Dream, Faith Jones, Tyrone Kiaku, Gabbi Mack, William Maus, Alaina Newell, Brianna Paradiso, Deanna Richards, Chelsea Udoye, and Olivia White. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 CELEBRATES THE MARQUIS THEATRE, FEAT. KATE BALDWIN, JOHN BOLTON, & MORE! – MARCH 19 AT 7PM This performance will also be livestreamed. Me and My Girl! Thoroughly Modern Millie! 9 to 5! On Your Feet! Once Upon a One More Time! Those five musicals, plus many others, all made their Broadway debut on West 46th Street at the historic Marquis Theatre. Now, in its 37th year of bringing memorable stories and life changing performances to audiences, 54 Below will be celebrating the Marquis Theatre's rich, legendary history with an all-star musical celebration. Join us on March 19th for an evening of songs and stories, performed by the legends themselves who were lucky enough to grace the Marquis stage! The celebrated host of the podcast Closing Night, Patrick Oliver Jones, will be on hand to share trivia and anecdotes about the theatre that has been home to such legends as Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, Shirley Bassey, Tyne Daly, Stephen Sondheim, and Jerry Lewis! Expect some of the Marquis' favorite artists to make an appearance and take a musical stroll down memory lane. Produced by Rob Schneider. Music direction by Nissa Kahle (The Great Comet, Chicago). Featuring Kate Baldwin, John Bolton, James Brennan, E. Clayton Cornelious, Janine DiVita, Leah Horowitz, Lisa Howard, Diego Prieto, Jane Summerhays, and more stars to be announced! $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SINGS LOVE LETTERS TO NYC – MARCH 19 AT 9:30PM Join us at 54 Below for a night of love letters to "the city that never sleeps" from the perspective of some of New York City's freshest talent! Directed and produced by Katy Hollis, Love Letters to NYC is destined to be a night of reminders as to why the hustle and bustle will always be worth it. Whether you're here for a day or a lifetime, these meaningful musical theatre songs will make for an evening that will certainly sweep you off your feet. Come for a night of falling back in love with the greatest city in the world. Produced by Katy Hollis. Music direction by Joseph Thor. Joined by Austin Birdy on drums and Sam Swinnerton on bass. Featuring RJ Christian, Addison Clover, Bryanna Cuthill, Joseph Keegan, Juliana Malicoat, Katy Manderfeld, Ella Mardirossian, Lanes Miller, Isabella Orosco, Alyssa Payne, Kayla Platania, Jessie Rathnbun, Andres Reyes, Emma Smiler, Kacey St. Jean, and Reilly Sylvester. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. LESLIE UGGAMS: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE – MARCH 20, 21, & 23 AT 7PM Stage and screen legend Leslie Uggams returns to 54 Below with her hit show drawing from Broadway and beyond. Featuring musical theater showstoppers, American Songbook classics, jazz standards and current pop hits, this timeless romp through an exciting song catalog will have audiences cheering, "Hallelujah, Baby!" Expect songs Ms. Uggams has performed to great acclaim on Broadway, from shows including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jerry's Girls, and Hallelujah, Baby!, as well as your favorites from shows like Gypsy, Funny Girl, and Carousel. See the show that BroadwayWorld called "one of the most entertaining and enjoyable shows to play a nightclub this year or any other!" Ms. Uggams is a celebrated Tony® and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer whose seven-decade career has brought her from Harlem (The Apollo Theater) to Broadway (Hallelujah, Baby!), the big screen (Deadpool, Skyjacked) to television ("Empire," "The Leslie Uggams Show"). Perhaps best known for her stirring portrayal of Kizzy in the landmark TV mini-series, Alex Haley's "Roots" (Critics Choice Award, Emmy and Golden Globe nominations), Leslie has performed to critical and popular acclaim ever since her first professional appearances at the age of nine at the famed Apollo Theater in New York City. $95 cover charge (includes $10 in fees) - $117 cover charge (includes $12 in fees). $155.50 premium seating (includes $15.50 in fees) - $181.50 premium seating (includes $16.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. THE REDEMPTION CABARET – MARCH 20 AT 9:30PM Ever bombed an audition? Almost got the part, but flubbed your sides in the final callback? At The Redemption Cabaret, NYC's best musical theater performers band together to "redeem" themselves for their past auditions and performances. Produced by Katie Stahl and London Riley Keller, join Broadway, off-Broadway, and Regional Stars on the Road to Redemption for a night of wild and hilarious audition stories, show-stopping vocals, and incredible 54 Below Cocktails. Accompaniment by Benjy Balatbat. Featuring Max Bartos, London Riley Keller, Dani Loren, Annika Martens, Marisol Medina, Valentina Perdido, Adrianna Romeo, Mickey Skinner, Joey Soto, and Katie Michelle Stahl. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SINGS THE "DO NOT SING" LIST – MARCH 21 AT 9:30PM Join your favorite New York City performers at 54 Below for a night of Broadway music that we all know and love… maybe a little too much! Directed and produced by Annie Brown, 54 Sings The "Do Not Sing" List is bound to get your toes tapping and fingers snapping as you hear your favorite songs reimagined! Instead of wanting to spend the night "On My Own," join us as we revive some musical theater classics! Even if "Everybody Says Don't," this will be an "Astonishing" evening you won't want to miss! Featuring Arden Agos, Elizabeth Bedley, Emma Christmann, Emery Cunningham, Erin Rose Doyle, Brett Evans, Nicole Fauci, Andrew Feigenbaum, Austin Gebhardt, Annabella Gleeson, Jesse Lynn Harte, Dani Lorin, Maya (Mickey) Michalski, Bea Mienik, Rin O'Brien, Morgan Paige, Ava Kate Rankin, Nicky Redd, Michael Reitano, Grace Schofield, Reagan Shook, Sean Steele, Jessica Vanek, Ariana Velasquez, Keith Weiss, and Taylor Jaz Woodruff. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. MY FIRST SONDHEIM – MARCH 22 AT 7PM & 9:30PM The 7pm performance will also be livestreamed. In honor of the late great Stephen Sondheim's 94th birthday, 54 Below will present My First Sondheim. This unforgettable evening will be an intimate journey through the immense and impactful catalogue of Stephen Sondheim. Performed by some of Broadway's best singers, the performance will be both a concert of Sondheim's beloved songs (ranging from Anyone Can Whistle to Road Show) as well as a personal celebration, with each performer sharing a milestone first of theirs with Sondheim. Whether it was originating a role in a premiere of Merrily We Roll Along or being first exposed to the Sweeney Todd cast recording…each of us has a Sondheim "first" that we love to relive. After all, you never forget your first… Produced by Matt Koplik, of the popular podcast Broadway Breakdown. Co-hosted by Matt Koplik and Robert W. Schneider. Featuring Nicholas Barrón, Sean Bell, Etai Benson (7pm only), Amy Jo Jackson, Caitlin Kinnunen, Samantha Massell, Elena Ricardo, James Seol, Sam Simahk, Natalie Walker, and Nikisha Williams. For the 7pm performance: $84 cover charge (includes $9 in fees). $144.50 premium seating (includes $14.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. For the 9:30pm performance: $73 cover charge (includes $8 in fees). $122.50 premium seating (includes $12.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, FEAT. LAUREN WORSHAM, SCARLETT STRALLEN, & MORE! – MARCH 24 AT 7PM This performance will also be livestreamed. Join us for an evening to die for – the 10th Anniversary Celebration of 2014 Best Musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder! Enjoy highlights of the beautiful and hilarious score – "Foolish to Think," "Better With a Man," the iconic "I've Decided to Marry You," and more – honoring the life and legacy of composer and consummate cabaret performer Steven Lutvak and featuring an all-star cast of company members from the Gentleman's Guide Broadway run. A portion of the proceeds from this performance will benefit Flight Path Dance Project, a nonprofit organization providing tuition-free dance training and professional development to NYC youth. Featuring Kristen Hahn, Greg Jackson, Jeff Kready, Kevin Massey, Kristen Mengelkoch, Chuck Ragsdale, John Rapson, Ben Roseberry, Jennifer Smith, Scarlett Strallen, Catherine Walker, Kristen Beth Williams, Lauren Worsham, and more stars to be announced! $100.50 cover charge (includes $10.50 in fees). $150 premium seating (includes $15 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. I CAN DO THAT! FRONT OF HOUSE TAKES THE STAGE – MARCH 24 AT 9:30PM You see them at every show and depend on them as the backbone of Broadway… whether it's helping you to your seat, selling you a souvenir, or pouring you the best speciality cocktail, they make your experience special. Bet you didn't know they can sing too! I Can Do That!: Front Of House Takes The Stage is a celebration of the best of Front of House. See Broadway ushers, bartenders, and merchandise workers perform songs from the shows they work 8 times a week. They've got the best attendance in showbiz and know it just as well as the performers. Hear ushers from Wicked, Hadestown, Into the Woods, and more sing the night away and recount stories from celebrity encounters to 911 calls. Join us for a spectacular show as well as the opportunity to see the unsung stars and be able to say you saw them before they "made it!" Co-directed and produced by Amber DiGrazia and David Drew Herndon. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. THE WICKED STAGE: SONGS ABOUT SHOW BUSINESS, HOSTED BY CHRISTINE PEDI – MARCH 25 AT 7PM This performance will also be livestreamed. Join us for a brand new concert celebrating songs from the stage, screen and beyond that tell the stories of "show people"… who are like NO people YOU know! Christine Pedi, musical theatre comedienne & Sirius XMs On Broadway channel daily presenter will host and perform and music director and rare music archivist Michael Lavine will be at at the piano. They will lead an incredible cast of musical theatre folks to be announced who will perform in this unforgettable evening! Expect Broadway's most vivacious performers from many of your favorite shows past and present, as well as cabaret's divas and crooners bringing to life iconic characters like Norma Desmond, Harold Hill, Momma Rose, George M. Cohan, Victor AND Victoria, one (if not ALL) of The Four Seasons and more. Hear classics and hidden gems like "The Glamorous Life," "Life Upon the Wicked Stage," "Lullaby of Broadway," and many more from jukebox musicals, backstage shows, the silver screen, the "boob tube," and maybe even the YouTube. "Everything about it is appealing!" You'll love these musical tales from Broadway, Tinseltown, TV, and popular songs about the colorful characters who create the crazy business called "show." Featuring John Bolton, Marilyn Maye, Zal Owen , Christine Pedi, Lee Roy Reams, and more stars to be announced! $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SINGS BROADWAY AROUND THE GLOBE – MARCH 25 AT 9:30PM Join us in our Escape to Margaritaville and take a journey around the world on the late, great Jimmy Buffett's plane, The Hemisphere Dancer as 54 Below Sings Broadway Around the Globe! Follow our journey not only through the sounds of commonly and uncommonly known Broadway musicals, but also stunning visuals from each location. You'll hear songs from Miss Saigon, The Great Comet of 1812, Mamma Mia, and much more, so grab your passport and let us take you on the trip of a lifetime! Directed/Produced by Alyssa Kirchner and Michael D'Elia. Music directed by Asher Denburg (Spamilton national tour, Cirque Musica national tour). Featuring Jamie Baio, Jackie Barics, Victoria Barics, Brayden Co, Michael D'Elia, Brett Evans, Ashton Fariello, Matthew J. Hoffman, Sejal Joshi, Alyssa Kirchner, Gina Lardi, David Mosca, Cesario Tirado-Ortiz, and Nadia Wilemski. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. NICOLE HENRY: DECADES OF DIVA – MARCH 26 & 27 AT 7PM World-renowned, award-winning jazz vocalist Nicole Henry returns to 54 Below for the NYC debut of her new show Decades of Diva, celebrating an array of music made famous by THE Divas we know and love: Diana, Ella, Barbra, Donna, Celine, Mariah, Chaka, Whitney, Shirley, Sarah, and more. Henry's versatile and emotionally driven performances have wowed 54 Below audiences since 2016, including with her BroadwayWorld nominated show I Wanna Dance with Somebody: The Songs of Whitney Houston (Best Tribute Show). Henry also remains a vocal leader in the jazz world with her latest album, Time to Love Again, reaching #4 on the U.S. JazzWeek Radio Chart and remaining in the TOP 40 for 20 weeks. The New York Times, Miami Herald, and Jazz Times Magazine have compared Nicole Henry to Sarah Vaughan, Whitney Houston, and Natalie Cole for her dynamic range, impeccable phrasing, and bluesy gospel style. Whether burning through a swing tune or gently caressing a ballad, Nicole truly makes each song uniquely her own and "aims right for the emotional center" (Billboard). The New York Times raved, "I had the sense of being in the presence of a pop-soul superwoman whose every gesture and inflection conveyed confidence and mastery." So abandoned is her joy that you can't watch her without being drawn in. Among her numerous accolades, Henry received the Soul Train Award for "Best Traditional Jazz Performance," "Best New Jazz Artist" by HMV Japan, and "Best Solo Musician" by the Miami New Times. Henry has enjoyed four TOP 10 CDs and has headlined stages in 20 countries throughout her career. $73 cover charge (includes $8 in fees). $117 premium seating (includes $12 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SINGS GUILTY PLEASURES – MARCH 26 AT 9:30PM Join us at 54 Below for a night full of unpredictable excitement and a whole lot of guilty pleasures that will leave you singing and dancing in your seat! For one night only, experience the songs you secretly adore come to life onstage in 54 Sings Guilty Pleasures. Our all-star cast of Broadway performers and new talents will take you on a nostalgic journey from iconic boy bands to country tunes, from Disney to Britney Spears, and everything in-between. If you've ever given a concert-style performance of cringy radio hits in your tiny apartment shower, in an empty subway car, or jammin' alone in the car, this show is a must-see. Produced by Artful Voices Theatre Company LLC. Music direction by Jeremy Jacobs, with associate music direction by Benjamin Balatbat. Featuring Casey Burke, Kenedi Chriske, Caitlin Rae Diekhoff, Leigh Dillon, Paula Gaudier, Sydney Jo Gershon, Arnold Harper II, Sabrina Daysie Huancayo, Nick Adam Humphries, Gabrielle Lavoie, Tony Lehman, Natalie Livingston, Lauren Monaco, Melvin Rodz, Lily Rose, Alex Shunnarah, Steven Van Dao, and Hannah Verdi. Joined by Dave D'aranjo on bass and Amanda Morrill on drums. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. SEAN MCMANUS: ON THE ROAD AGAIN – MARCH 27 AT 9:30PM This performance will also be livestreamed. Sean McManus returns to 54 Below by popular demand, following his sold-out debut, Finding my Voice(s). An alum of 2 national tours, just off the national tour of Beetlejuice, McManus shares hilarious stories, meaningful moments and catchy songs that have marked his journey on the road. You'll get the behind the scenes scoop on what it takes to bring Broadway across America and how to tackle the hustle and bustle lifestyle of a traveling performer. Featuring special guests Tayler Harris and Morgan Harrison. Produced by Maggie Bergman. Music direction by Luke Williams. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. UTE LEMPER: RENDEZVOUS WITH MARLENE – MARCH 28 AT 7PM Ute Lemper: Rendezvous with Marlene This show is based on a 3 hour phone call and exchange between Marlene Dietrich and Ute Lemper in 1988 in Paris, 30 years ago. After receiving the French Moliére Award for her performance in Cabaret in Paris, Ute had sent a postcard to Marlene, who had lived at 12 Avenue de Montaigne since 1979, essentially apologizing for all the media attention comparing her to Marlene Dietrich. Ute was just at the beginning of her career in theatre and music, whereas Marlene looked back on a long, fulfilled life of movies, music, incredible collaborations, love stories, and stardom. What a secret gift to hear Marlene talk about her life, her work and style, her love for the poet Rilke, her complicated relationship with Germany, her sorrow, and her fascinations. Six days before Ute's opening night playing the part of Lola in the 1992 Blue Angel production in Berlin – the role that had made Marlene a star in 1928 – Marlene Dietrich passed away in Paris. After her glamorous funeral in La Madeleine, Marlene finally came back to Berlin to be put to rest. In this unforgettable show, Ute tells us Marlene's story, along with singing her fabulous songs from all the chapters of her life, from the Berlin cabaret years to her fabulous Burt Bacharach collaborations. From "Just a Gigolo" to "Blowin' In The Wind," every musical moment is not to be missed. $67.50 cover charge (includes $7.50 in fees). $106 premium seating (includes $11 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. CIRQUE BELOW – MARCH 28 AT 9:30PM Broadway meets Cirque in a new dining experience! Meet the denizens of Cirque Below as they take over 54 Below. Directed by Anthony Logan Cole and featuring circus and cabaret acts from "America's Got Talent," Cirque du Soleil, and more along with a live band and vocals from some of Broadway's best. Enjoy the best dinner show in NYC! Music direction by Paolo C Perez. Hosted by Lauren Elder. Featuring Angela Buccinni Butch and Yoni Kallai, Courtney Dease, Ryan Kane, Ambrose Martos, Michael Karas, Mizzaddy, Emily Torres, Maria Wirries, Jordan Wolfe, and Ashley Wool. $51 cover charge (includes $6 in fees). $84 premium seating (includes $9 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. ANDREA MCARDLE: CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY BABY – MARCH 29 & 30 AT 7PM The performance on Mar 30 will also be livestreamed. Andrea McArdle brings Confessions of a Broadway Baby to 54 Below for the first time! In this show, Ms. McArdle mesmerizes audiences with the music of Broadway and Hollywood legends including Stephen Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, Jerry Herman, Johnny Mercer, and Charles Strouse. With her irrefutable Broadway-defining voice that won our hearts since her epic childhood, Ms. McArdle relays countless tales of her unique life of treading the boards and sings these iconic showstoppers in the way only this super talent can. She speaks with delicious honesty and humor as she charms audiences with her personal tales of the luminaries that have been an extraordinary part of her life. The names that flow (Streisand, Lansbury, Channing, Liberace…) bring us back not only to a different time, but to an era where to be a star of the stage was simply a different persuasion. Get ready for an evening of song and Broadway history! Andrea McArdle originated the title role in Annie in 1977, became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award® as Best Lead Actress in a Musical, and went on to perform the role in London's West End. On Broadway she has starred in Jerry's Girls, Starlight Express, State Fair, Les Misérables, and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. She starred as Sally Bowles in the national tour of Cabaret and has played the title roles in Mame and Hello, Dolly!. On PBS she has appeared in Andrea McArdle on Broadway and The Leading Ladies of Broadway. Ms. McArdle has performed in concert halls from Carnegie Hall to the best showrooms in Las Vegas to the MET Opera House as well as The White House. $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $106 premium seating (includes $11 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. PORTER CARROLL, JR: THE EVOLUTION OF CABARET – MARCH 29 AT 9:30PM "Simply put, this is a bold and daring nightclub act for the modern world." – Huffington Post Welcome back to 54 Below, Porter Carroll, Jr., founder of Atlantic Starr, the R&B/Pop hit machine from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Now performing worldwide with the number one selling duo in music history Daryl Hall & John Oates as their percussionist and vocalist, Porter is also headlining his own sold out shows, The Evolution of Cabaret, an innovative cabaret/nightclub act that puts a new exciting spin on popular classics never before seen on the Jazz club and cabaret circuit. Featuring a tasty panoply that runs the gamut from R&B and improvisational jazz to soul, funk, blues, Rock & Roll and more, this is a must see show! Featuring a band that includes Andy Abel (guitar), David Livolsi (bass), Danny Obadia (keyboard), and Joel Rosenblatt (drums). $56.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $95 premium seating (includes $10 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. THEATRE ROCK LIVE! – MARCH 30 AT 9:30PM Join us at 54 Below for Theatre Rock Live, a soaring tribute to Rock Musicals! Award-winning shows from Hair to Hamilton, Rent to Rocky Horror, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Who's Tommy to Wicked and Rock of Ages, have enraptured audiences on Broadway and with touring companies for decades. Theatre Rock, part show and part rock concert, brings the greatest hits of this genre to 54 Below. The group features the rock tenor of international recording artist Eric Scott Klein, the dynamic Olivia Renteria (Mean Girls), and the magical voice of Lawrence Street (Carmen Jones, Urinetown, Mean Girls) fused with the energy a skilled rock/pop band anchored by veteran musical director Joe Andolino. So, get your voices warmed up, your air guitars tuned, and prepare to dance in your seats to songs yo |
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