| THIS WEEK at 54 Below | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 02:15 pm EDT 04/22/24 | |
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| THIS WEEK AT 54 BELOW SETH SIKES AND NICOLAS KING WITH BILLY STRITCH, FEAT. ANDREA MCARDLE MICHAEL RAY FISHER SINGS MARILYN MAYE SIX’S ABBY MUELLER SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED ...AND MORE! www.54Below.org This week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 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. SETH SIKES AND NICOLAS KING WITH BILLY STRITCH: THE NEW BELTERS SING MGM, FEAT. ANDREA MCARDLE – APRIL 22 AT 7PM Seth Sikes and Nicolas King return to 54 Below, with Billy Stritch leading the band, in a brand new show, celebrating music from the golden age of MGM! This vast and iconic catalog includes songs from Singing in the Rain, The Bandwagon, Meet Me In St. Louis, The Wizard Of Oz, and many more. The swinging American Songbook is the specialty of these performers, and the duo has been touring the country with their debut show, The New Belters. King is an award-winning artist who’s been ‘belting’ out tunes since he was 4-years-old, having been seen in dozens of TV commercials, and numerous times on Broadway opposite Tom Selleck, Carol Burnett, Linda Lavin and Andrea McArdle. King was the longest running Chip in Disney’s Beauty And The Beast. He toured the country as Liza Minnelli’s opening act, and has performed on stages all over the world from Carnegie Hall to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Sikes is one of New York’s most popular young nightclub singers. His critically-acclaimed tributes to Judy Garland (which won a BroadwayWorld Award), Liza Minnelli, and Barbra Streisand are a consistent draw for audiences. Sikes was also Associate Director on the multiple Tony Award® winning musical The Band’s Visit and many other productions. Under the musical baton of Billy Stritch, Sikes and King will deliver a powerhouse performance that promises to capture the glitter and magic of the golden age of Hollywood, and bring it into the next generation. Featuring Tony® Award nominee Andrea McArdle (Annie, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, State Fair). $73 cover charge (includes $8 in fees). $117 premium seating (includes $12 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. TREESON: AN ECO-MUSICAL IN CONCERT FOR EARTH DAY – APRIL 22 AT 9:30PM “I enjoyed the TREESON original cast recording! It reminded me in some ways of HAIR… in the sense of how attractively listenable it is!” — Jack Viertel, Encores! Producer and author of The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built Join us at 54 Below for an inspirational evening featuring the songs of new original eco-musical TREESON. TREESON has a soaring soundtrack blending indigenous, Western, and folk music, resulting in an Americana story which demonstrates how we each have the power to act to save the world. It’s a call to action for everyone to tune in, reflect, and answer the question: Will you play your part before it’s too late? Music and lyrics by G. Victoria Campbell. Book by G. Victoria Campbell and Andrew Coopman. Produced by G. Victoria Campbell. Music direction by PJ Ju. Featuring Brooks Andrew, Madyson Bolton, DeShawn Bowens, Ashleigh Cassidy, Haile Ferrier, Logan Foster, Heidi Liz Johnson, Adamaris Lopez, Felicia Martis, John Francis Mooney, Sam Nasar, Karla Joan Rivera, Kayla Rodríguez Pérez, and Kristen Stickley. Joined by PJ Ju on the piano, Britton Matthews on percussion, and Diego Retana. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. MICHAEL RAY SINGS MARILYN MAYE – APRIL 23 AT 7PM Join Michael Ray Fisher (Rocktopia, Elf the Musical national tour) for a night of music and laughter as he pays tribute to Manhattan’s Queen of Cabaret, Marilyn Maye – an icon who continues to be an inspiration for up and coming talents of multiple generations. Giving you some of the songs and arrangements he holds most dear, Michael will take you on a musical journey while explaining why he wants to be Marilyn when he grows up. You’ll hear music from Cy Coleman, Richard Rogers, Burt Bacharach, Jerry Herman, and more. Co-conceived by Michael Ray Fisher and Jayson Kerr, Michael Ray Sings Marilyn Maye will be a whirlwind of a night to celebrate a legend that has entertained the world for over eight decades! Michael has performed all over the world from the high seas to the Mississippi River, from Broadway to national tours. He’s also appeared on “America’s Got Talent.” $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 54 SINGS VICTORIOUS – APRIL 23 AT 9:30PM Welcome to a night of nostalgia as we bring it back to the 2010s! We’re bringing back the old Nickelodeon for a night with these iconic songs from the show that we all know and loved in 54 Sings Victorious. Produced by Aaliyana Garcia and assistant produced by Nicky Redd with music direction by Aidan Wells, this concert features some hit songs from the hit TV show such as “Take a Hint,” “Give it Up,” “Let it Shine,” “Freak the Freak,” and many more! This concert features performers from current and former BFA programs nationwide, many of whom will be making their 54 Below debut! If you are ready for a night filled with nostalgia or even just a good time, come on down to 54 Below and indulge in this off the rails “Victorious” concert! Featuring Hannah Adams, Jeffrey Cornelius, Aaliyana Garcia, Makena Jackson, Callista Jade, Celeste Javier, Taylor Le, Miranda Lopez Lechuga, Mars, Angelina Milici, Jackson Mizell, Sophia Orihuela, Valentina Perdido, Moana Poyer, Nicky Redd, Ethan Rozier, Reagan Shook, and Taylor Woodruff. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. LINDSAY MENDEZ AND RYAN SCOTT OLIVER’S ACTOR THERAPY – APRIL 25 AT 7PM ACTOR THERAPY is back at 54 Below! Brought to you by award-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver (35mm, Jasper in Deadland) and Tony Award®-winning Broadway actress Lindsay Mendez (Carousel, Significant Other, Wicked), ACTOR THERAPY is a series of masterclasses for performers looking to improve their auditions, build a better book, and expand their understanding of what it means to be an actor and song interpreter in New York today. Featuring an incredible cast of talented performers and a wide range of musical styles, from pop to Golden Age Broadway to contemporary musical theatre (and everything in between,) this memorable evening will be hosted by Actor Therapy‘s Managing Director Mathieu Whitman (he/him) with musical director Jason Wetzel (he/him) at the piano. Featuring Caroline Bachman, Claire Baillie, Allie Boyle, Mackenzie Bruen, Matthew Condello, Charlie Davis, J. Giachetti, Emma Rose Johnson, Wilson Loucks, Ryan J. Lynch, Ashley Nicole Martin, Leigh Marie McCarver, Anne Elizabeth Miele, Alexis Morgan, Queade Norah, Pauline Parkhurst, Ricardo Silva, Jacob Tall, Charlotte Topp, and Woody Scott White. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. ABBY MUELLER – APRIL 26 & 27 AT 7PM The performance on April 27 will also be livestreamed. After her celebrated reign in Six, Abby Mueller (Broadway’s original Jane Seymour) makes her 54 Below and NYC solo concert debut! Previously seen on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Kinky Boots, this Drama Desk Award winner and Grammy nominee invites you to an intimate evening of music and stories. With a unique, soulful voice that floats effortlessly between musical genres, Abby explores career highlights and other favorites from Carole to Adele, pop to American Songbook classics, and beyond. Featuring special guests Paris Nix (Hamilton, Beautiful), Yasmeen Sulieman (Shucked, Paradise Square), and Nasia Thomas (Six, Caroline or Change, Ain’t Too Proud). Music direction by Sharon Kenny. Joined by OG Six Ladies in Waiting Elena Bonomo (drums), Kimi Hayes (guitar), and Michelle Osbourne (bass). $67.50 cover charge (includes $7.50 in fees). $111.50 premium seating (includes $11.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. HBCU SINGS: DIVA EDITION! – APRIL 26 AT 9:30PM If you enjoyed HBCUs in Love at 54 Below, then don’t miss HBCU Sings: Diva Edition! Directed and produced by Howard University students and alum, HBCU Sings: Diva Edition pays tribute to the legendary divas of RnB, Pop, Soul, and the musical theatre cannon. This concert features Historically Black College and University alum as they honor the fabulous women who dare to leave their mark on stages, in the booth, and on screen. Come celebrate their legacies and enjoy a night of music, adoration, and HBCU pride. Co-produced by Cecily Dionne Davis (Fiona in Shrek national tour, Black Girls Do Theater), Amiah McGinty (Directing Fellow for Hell’s Kitchen Broadway, Black Girls Do Theater), Kaihla Powell (Company/General Management Fellow with Black Theatre Coalition, D.I.V.A. Inc.), Da’Quan Cooney and Skylar Wilson (Howard University’s Mister and Miss Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts). Featuring Leslie-Payton Alston, D’Monte B., Aja Nile Brimm, Camille Capers, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Da’Quan Cooney, Carina Crumbly, Morgan Crumbly, Cecily Dionne Davis, Ricky DeVon Hall, Amaiya Holley, Victoria Hunter, Amiah McGinty, Kaihla Powell, Lauren M. Smith, Sydney Terry, Phyllise Jade Tolliver, and Skylar Wilson. $45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $78.50 premium seating (includes $8.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. NEW MUSICAL: THE LAP DANCE KID – APRIL 27 AT 9:30PM This performance will also be livestreamed. Growing up isn’t easy, especially when the family business is a strip club. 54 Below is proud to present songs from the brand new musical, The Lap Dance Kid. Based on his true life story, Mike King takes us on a musical journey to 1970’s Denver, where little Mikey can’t achieve any sense of normalcy under the shadow of his father’s notorious club— even his religious coming-of-age ceremony is deemed the “King Bar Titzvah.” Featuring an all-star cast, with music by Adam Blotner (Trump: An American Musical, Edinburgh Fringe), story by Mike King (Comedy Central), and musical direction by Kevin Story (92Y, BMI Workshop). Joined by Shelby Blezinger-McKay on drums, Amy Griffiths on reeds, Nic Holson on guitar, and Matthew Tobin on bass. Featuring Alexander Bello, Adam Blotner, LaVon Fisher-Wilson, Dudney Joseph Jr., Travis Leland, Madisen Lora, Stephanie Marrow, Mason McDowell, Allison Posner, and Jade Rosenberg. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED – APRIL 28 AT 7PM This performance will also be livestreamed. We’re Still Here! The Company of our celebrated, long-running series, Sondheim Unplugged, is thrilled to be Back in Business for season thirteen of our award-winning program. A celebrated New York event since 2010 (It’s a Hit!), Sondheim Unplugged features some of Broadway and cabaret’s most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only, delving into the musical world of Broadway’s master composer. Hosted by Broadway wit Rob Maitner, with music direction from John Fischer, expect fun facts and tidbits about the original Broadway productions and an evening well spent with Old Friends. Because, God, That’s Good! Featuring special guests Ramona Mallory, Leenya Rideout, and Lucia Spina. Also featuring Joshua Cruz, Evan Harrington, Rob Maitner, Gabriel Mudd, Jim Poulos, and Ereni Sevasti. $62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. ACTOR THERAPY: ON THE RADIO – APRIL 28 AT 9:30PM ACTOR THERAPY is back at 54 Below! Brought to you by Kleban Prize-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver (35mm, Jasper in Deadland) and Tony Award®-winning Broadway actress Lindsay Mendez (Merrily We Roll Along, Carousel, Wicked), ACTOR THERAPY is a series of masterclasses for performers looking to improve their auditions, build a better book, and expand their understanding of what it means to be an actor and song interpreter in New York today. This evening will feature students from our “Rehearsal and Performance – Radio Music” class, which focuses on branching out from the musical theatre world and learning, rehearsing, and performing pop, rock, country, folk, and more! The set list runs the gamut, with selections from Dolly Parton to Radiohead, Sara Bareilles to Sam Smith, Kelly Clarkson to Florence and the Machine, and so much more! This memorable evening will be hosted by Actor Therapy‘s Managing Director Mathieu Whitman (he/him) with musical director Jason Wetzel (he/him) at the piano. Featuring Kiki Burns, Randall Scott Carpenter, Holly Marie Dunn, Cassidy Ewert, Chloe Friedman, Marley Hall, Jacob Hammill, Casey Huntley, Davey Miller, Avery Morgan, Matthew Morón, Sydney Noller, Marissa Pyron Rico, SteFannie Savoy, Elizabeth Smith, Tru Stites, Michael Jayne Walker, Lexie Watkins, and Maya Weber. $40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. LIVE AT 54 BELOW 54 Below’s new series is designed to make more shows accessible to fans all over the world. “Live from 54 Below” will feature LIVE performances of current shows on the calendar, streamed directly from Broadway’s Living Room. Seven cameras will capture the excitement of being at the venue – all paired with the club’s dramatic lighting and award-winning sound design. To recreate the live experience, all shows will be presented exclusively at the time of performance with an in-house audience and will not be available on demand afterwards. The following performances will be streamed live. For tickets, visit www.54Below.org/LIVE. ABBY MUELLER April 27 at 7pm ET / Tickets $28.50 (includes $3.50 in fees.) NEW MUSICAL: THE LAP DANCE KID April 27 at 9:45pm ET / Tickets $28.50 (includes $3.50 in fees.) SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED April 28 at 7pm ET / Tickets $28.50 (includes $3.50 in fees.) MORE ABOUT 54 BELOW 54 Below, a recipient of the 2022 TONY AWARDS® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve the music of Broadway and expand the art of the cabaret while growing opportunities for diverse communities of emerging and established artists and providing unparalleled audience experiences. It was founded as a place for the Broadway community to celebrate Broadway performers, both established and new, who sing not only the music of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, but also new material intended for Broadway and off-Broadway stages. One of the most in demand venues in the city presenting over 700 shows per year, the club features fine dining and superb scenic, lighting, and sound designs entirely imagined by Broadway designers. For performers, writers, musicians, and more, 54 Below gives opportunities to advance their craft, expand their repertoires, and develop their voices in a way that is more personal, making them stronger as artists. It gives Broadway fans an opportunity to see their favorite artists in a different way, deepening their relationship and understanding of their talent. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. It is also a place for innovation in musical songwriting and performance. Collaborations born at 54 Below give rise to and help develop new theatrical projects and new musicals. In addition, its popular streaming video activities and audio recordings support these activities, helping to build a new Broadway audience worldwide, both in age and geography. Located at 254 West 54th Street, the club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Tickets and information at 54below.org. |
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