Cabaret Hotspot Legacy Review

OnTheSpot: Celia Berk @The Laurie Beechman 04/10

by | Apr 14, 2022 | OnTheSpot: National, OnTheSpot: New York

OnTheSpot With Conor Weiss

Celia Berk On My Way To You:
Improbable Stories That Inspired An Unlikely Path

Two More Performances @The Laurie Beechman Theatre April 21st 7pm, & 27th 7pm

Simply put, this performance is everything a cabaret show should be.  A master class in how to incorporate story telling and song, it does not possess a single predictable moment.  Although, to be sure, tribute is paid to perfomers that impacted her as an actress and a singer, the content greatly surpasses the “tribute show” label.  The range of perfomers that includes Al Jolson, Barbara Cook, Maria Callas, and Nancy Walker, is broad to be sure; but her vocal and emotional range (and nuance) surpasses that.  One leaves knowing more about the perfomers she honors, and wanting to know even more about them.  And about her.

 

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Cabaret Hotspot is at Pangea.

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Halfway through her show Elena Bennett mused aloud: “Who knew there were so many fun songs about sad topics?” That doesn’t sound like a ringing endorsement. But, when the singer is Elena Bennett and the man playing the grand piano is Fred Barton, the songs are indeed fun, and the show is a grand old time.Elena Bennett and Fred Barton presented a winning set that redefined the “break up song“ and left the heart full and toes tapping.With distinct and creamy voice Bennett proved once again her award winning capabilities as a first class entertainer. Audible gasps were heard from the audience on more than one occasion as she finished yet another heart wrenching rendition of songs like “I Can Dream Can’t I” (Irving Kahal/Sammy Fain) and “How About Me” (Berlin). And then, turning on a dime, she regaled the audience with a famous swing tune, from which the title of their show, “Swing Out Under The Moon” was inspired.Music Director Fred Barton subbed in for a 27 piece orchestra, and left the audience wanting nothing. So masterful and powerful was his playing that the intimate club Pangea seemed to be transformed into Carnegie Hall.They finished their sets with an encore of “The Lady From 29 Palms,” from their seminal recording “A Wrinkle in Swingtime,” available on all streaming platforms.Return engagements are indeed warranted. Please “like” the Cabaret Hotspot social pages for updates. ... See MoreSee Less

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NEXT WEEK AT 54 BELOW CRISTINA FONTANELLITHE LITTLE MERSISTERSMATTHEW SCOTTBILLY STRITCHWRITERS CELEBRATE SONDHEIM…AND MORE!www,54Below.comNext week, 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 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.com or call (646) 476-3551.THE NEW YORK POPS UNDERGROUND – SEPTEMBER 19 AT 6:30 PMJoin The New York Pops for an intimate cabaret performance featuring Elizabeth Stanley!The evening will kick off with a champagne reception with music by The PopsEd Alumni Ensemble, featuring students from The New York Pops’ PopsEd music education programs. Always charming and entertaining, The New York Pops Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke will serve as host and introduce special guest speakers from PopsEd. Guests will be served a delectable three-course meal, complete with wine pairings, as Elizabeth Stanley takes the stage with her musicians.Proceeds from The New York Pops Underground cabaret fundraiser support the orchestra’s PopsEd programs, which provide music education, arts access, and performance opportunities for New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds.Featuring Elizabeth StanleyHosted by Steven ReinekeWith opening act The PopsEd Alumni EnsembleEvent Chairs: Andrea and David ReiserTickets from $350.CRISTINA FONTANELLI: BE ITALIAN TU – SEPTEMBER 20 AT 7:00 PMBack by popular demand, award-winning Italian Singer/PBS-TV host for Andrea Bocelli, Il Volo and Michael Buble, Cristina Fontanelli carries the Italian “torch” back to 54 Below in Be Italian Tu! While the Feast of San Gennaro downtown is bursting with zeppole and sausages, Cristina’s fans will feast on the best of Italian music, Sinatra, Broadway tunes and more while enjoying the delicious cuisine and drinks on 54th Street! Come celebrate supper club style with this “vocal genius” (The New York Sun) and “Diva della Canzone” (American Oggi).Songs include the greatest Italian popular song hits, plus Merman, Sinatra, Sondheim, a touch of Callas, and more hits from the Great White Way, accompanied by her fabulous musicians whose Broadway credits are stellar! From her Italian-family roots in Little Italy, to the great concert and opera stages of the world sharing the bill with the greatest (Tony Bennett), to singing for Presidents and VIPs, to her Best Actress awards in International Film Festivals and her appearances on CBS-TV, appearing with TV stars such as Kevin James, this is a beloved entertainer that has shared her heart with audiences worldwide and now wants to melt yours – Italian-style!$55 cover charge ($62 with fees). $90 premium seating ($100.50 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.THE LITTLE MERSISTERS, FEAT. DIANA HUEY & MORE! – SEPTEMBER 20 AT 9:30 PMLife is the bubbles in Broadway’s Basement! For one night only, seven former Little Mermaids come together to serenade us with one of our favorite animated films—as well as its sequel, prequel, TV series, and Broadway adaptation! Be on the lookout for special guests, including many former fishy friends. Come be part of our world—it’s sure to be one shell of a time! Produced by Jillian Michelle Smith, with music direction by Bryson Baumgartel and assistant production by Kate Coffey and Jenna San Antonio.Featuring seven Little Mermaids: Emma Dahlin, Cara Rose DiPietro, Lauren Echausse, Diana Huey, Emily Grace Tucker, Teah M. Renzi, and Jillian Michelle Smith.Also featuring Corey Barrow, Jennifer Geissman, Drew Hope, Jackson Hurt, Nicholas Kraft, Kevin Kulp, Sean Thompson, and Ryan Gregory Thurman.$40 cover charge ($45.50 with fees). $65 premium seating ($73 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.MATTHEW SCOTT: THE JESUS YEAR – SEPTEMBER 21 AT 7:00 PM“Matthew Scott has the winning double-barreled combo of looks and voice that compel you.” – Peter Marks, The Washington PostMatthew Scott, a five-time Broadway veteran of An American In Paris, Sondheim On Sondheim, and Jersey Boys, makes his 54 Below solo concert debut with The Jesus Year. Having just become a new father himself, Matt looks for guidance from a long-lost letter his father wrote to him and his brothers advising them about everything from love and marriage to manhood and parenting. With direction by Joe Calarco and music direction by Vadim Feichtner, this hilarious, moving, and deeply personal show includes songs by Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Cat Stevens, William Finn, and others!$45 cover charge ($51 with fees). $75 premium seating ($84 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY: SONGS FROM THE 2000S, FEAT. ALYSSA WRAY, TORY VAGASY, & MORE! – SEPTEMBER 21 AT 9:30 PMReady to live out your Teenage Dream? Come join us for Main Character Energy, a night of 2000s songs that theater’s newest generation of performers were raised on. Lauren McCoig (Director) and James Stryska (Music Director) invite you to jam out to songs from pop icons like Kelly Clarkson, JoJo, Aly & AJ, and the shows and movies we all know and love. Featuring performances by Alyssa Wray, Tory Vagasy, and more, come hang out for a night of riffing, high-belting, angsty teen ballads, and all the feelings.Featuring Chloe Castro-Santos, Eli Hamilton, Lauren McCoig, Liam McGettigan, Caleb Mitchell, Mary Mondlock, Alexx Pierce, Carolina Rial, Molly Russo, Mickey Skinner, Anna Catherine Smith, Tory Vagasy, Jordan White, and Alyssa Wray.$40 cover charge ($45.50 with fees). $65 premium seating ($73 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.JANET KRUPIN: A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY – SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7:00 PMIn her first full concert return to 54 Below, Broadway veteran Janet Krupin (Bring It On, Hands on A Hardbody, If/Then) performs from a spectrum of stories that make life sparkle. Roles she played, roles that got away, and roles yet to be! From classics to modern hits, all the way to originals, Janet’s voice, and comedy chops, are sure to entertain. An audience favorite from the “Broadway Loves” series, Janet is thrilled to be coming home again to the underground musical jewelry box that is 54 Below.$35 cover charge ($40 with fees). $60 premiums ($67.50 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.THE SONGS OF EAMONN O’DWYER – SEPTEMBER 22 AT 9:30 PM“O’Dwyer’s songs embrace rapturous melody, lyrical wit and spry rhythm” The TimesFor one night only, British composer & lyricist Eamonn O’Dwyer brings an evening of his moving, funny, and bittersweet songs to 54 Below. A multi-award-winning writer, Eamonn’s work was last heard in New York at the 33rd Annual Festival of New Musicals in 2021, where his outrageous Fanny & Stella was performed by a host of Broadway stars including Judy Kuhn, Heath Saunders, and Mason Alexander Park.The evening will feature songs from Eamonn’s vast catalog of shows, including Fanny & Stella, Mrs. Beeton Says, The House of Mirrors & Hearts, and his critically acclaimed retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which premiered at London’s celebrated home of new musicals, The Other Palace. There will also be a chance to hear some brand new songs from Unexpected Beautiful, a new collaboration with NYC-based writer SEVAN.Eamonn will be joined by Broadway’s Heath Saunders (Company); rising star of London’s West End Alex Young (Into The Woods, Carousel); Alicia Krakauer (Into The Woods, The Producers); SEVAN (Evita, “Madam Secretary”); and renowned London cabaret artist Hartley Wilson. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear the songs of a distinctive and powerful voice in British musical theatre.$35 cover charge ($40 with fees). $60 premium seating ($67.50 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.BILLY STRITCH: CY COLEMAN REVISITED – SEPTEMBER 23 & 24 AT 7:00 PMBilly Stritch is delighted to bring a brand new show to 54 Below, spotlighting the music of legendary tunesmith Cy Coleman. He’ll be joined this time by a swinging jazz trio (Tom Hubbard on bass and Ray Marchica on drums), all the better to perfectly celebrate one of Broadway and pop music’s jazziest composers. The show will include Cy’s biggest pop hits (“The Best Is Yet To Come,” “Witchcraft”), songs from his Broadway shows (Sweet Charity, City Of Angels), and many undiscovered and unknown gems.Cy Coleman was the composer of a dozen Broadway scores and a multitude of “stand-alone” pop songs in addition to being a world-class jazz pianist. It was Billy’s honor to meet Cy in 1991 and the two formed a friendship built on their mutual love of jazz and showbiz. Billy almost always includes one or two of Cy’s compositions in his shows and is excited to be creating an evening of this great material for the very discerning 54 Below audience!$55 cover charge ($62 with fees). $95 premium seating ($106 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.BEN BOECKER: 10 YEARS IN NEW YORK! – SEPTEMBER 23 AT 9:30 PMBen Boecker: 10 Years in New York! is a celebration of Ben Boecker’s 10th year in NYC, including special guest stars to be announced, appearances by Ben’s drag persona, Starr Simon, and songs from Ben’s musicals in progress, including My True Love! A Perfect Musical Fairytale, Santa VS. Amma Zon: Battle For The Soul of Christmas, Starr Simon’s Mystery Surprise Musical That’s Totally Inappropriate For Children, and Girls’ Trip: An Ayahausca Musical. Ben is a NYC-based singer-songwriter, teaching artist, and voice teacher, a member of the BMI Musical Theater Advanced Workshop, the Dramatists Guild, and Actors’ Equity. His mission is to write “Theater for Social Change,”— disruptive and paradigm shifting art that shines a light and inspires social change. www.benboecker.com.Featuring Harrison Bryan, Savannah Lobel, and Starr Simon.Joined by Elmo Zapp on bass and Kasey Blezinger on drums.$35 cover charge ($40 with fees). $65 premium seating ($73 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.THE FAILURE CABARET: JUSTIN BADGER & STEPHANIE DODD – SEPTEMBER 24 AT 9:30 PMThis performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.Wanna feel better about your own dysfunctional romantic relationship? The Fremonts have been married for ten years and they have the therapy bills to prove it. In this dark comedy cabaret fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Justin Badger from Fremont, California (Hair on Broadway, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Vocals/Guitar) & Stephanie Dodd from Fremont, Nebraska (59E59, Shakespeare & Company, Vocals/Accordion) perform their original music and tell their story of meeting in New York, performing on Broadway, accidentally moving to a pretentious mountain town and doing everything in their power to stay sane and married at the same time. This show was born when Executive Producer & Advertising Legend Chuck Porter declared, “Hey kids, let’s do a show!” after a few beers in a hotel bar. It has a companion piece, a full length album by the same title, which was released digitally in April 2019.$45 cover charge ($51 with fees). $75 premium seating ($84 with fees). $25 food and beverage minimum.WRITERS CELEBRATE SONDHEIM – SEPTEMBER 25 AT 7:00 PM & 9:30 PMStephen Sondheim is a bastion of the musical theatre community and a legend in his own right. He was also a mentor for many generations of writers through personal connections, his many written letters, lectures, and books. Stephen Sondheim was not only an innovative and inventive writer, but also a generous teacher. Tonight, the generations that he taught and inspired gather together to pay tribute to him through an evening of story and song. Join us as we remember our Giant in the Sky who paved the way for all of us to dream, create, and finish our own hats.The 7pm performance features Rona Siddiqui, Elizabeth Addison, Andrea Grody, Joe Iconis, Georgia Stitt, Timothy Huang, Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Richard Maltby Jr., and Adam Gwon.The 9:30pm performance features Jay Adana, Ethan Carlson, Vaibu Mohan, Billy Recce, Emerson and Murphy Smith, Joriah Kwamé, Matthew McCollum, Cheeyang Ng, Michelle Rodriguez, and Helen J Shen.Produced by Alexa Spiegel and Vaibu Mohan.7pm: $60 cover charge ($67.50 with fees). $95 premium seating ($106 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.9:30pm: $45 cover charge ($51 with fees). $75 premium seating ($84 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.LIVE FROM 54 BELOW54 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.com/LIVETHE FAILURE CABARET: JUSTIN BADGER & STEPHANIE DODD September 24 at 9:45 PM ET / Tickets $15SAFETY INFORMATION:54 Below is committed to the health of its performers, staff, and guests and has created a Safety Plan to ensure safe conditions along with optimum performing conditions. The new policies require that performers, production, kitchen, and dining room staff, as well as all audience members show proof of vaccination to enter the premises. Additional information on our safety protocols can be found here. 54 Below has installed improved air circulation and filtering systems as well as added plexiglass barriers between some tables. Based on CDC and New York State guidelines at the time of performance, safety protocols and seating capacity may change, and policies may be adjusted as is appropriate. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com.MORE ABOUT 54 BELOW:54 Below 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. 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. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 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.54 Below is one of the most in-demand performance venues in the city, presenting over 700 shows each year. Unique in its mission, it has become an indispensable member of the Broadway ecosystem, providing a place for seasoned and emerging artists to hone their craft, try out new work, grow their fanbases, and gather as a community. The management team includes Proprietors and nine-time Tony Award winning Broadway producers Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel, Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper, and restaurant General Manager Mandisa Boxill.Located at 254 West 54th Street, the club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Late night programming will resume in the coming months. Tickets and information at 54below.com. All online and phone ticket purchases are subject to fees of 10% of ticket price, plus $1.50 facility fee. ... See MoreSee Less

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The 2022 Cabaret Convention Roster An Asterisk (*) Indicates Cabaret Convention Debut / Please Note: All Artists Subject to Availability Wednesday, October 26: Look to the Rainbow/The Songs of Yip Harburg, hosted by Andrea Marcovicci & Jeff Harnar. With Karen Akers, Ari Axelrod*, Danny Bacher, Elena Bennett, Anna Bergman, Leanne Borghesi, Michael-Demby Cain*, Clearly Now (Sean Harkness, Lina Koutrakos, Marcus Simeone), Tovah Feldshuh, Christian Holder, Paula Dione Ingram, Ann Kittredge*, Maude Maggart, Madalynn Mathews*, Marissa Mulder, Todd Murray, Marta Sanders, Josephine Sanges, Those Girls* (Eve Eaton, Rachel Hanser, Karen Mack, Wendy Russell), Andrew Walesch*.Thursday, October 27: Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole, hosted by Natalie Douglas. With Aaron Lee Battle, Scott Coulter, Aisha de Haas, Darius de Haas, Bryan Eng*, Eric Yves Garcia, Clint Holmes, Elias Javier*, Amanda King, Nicolas King, Marilyn Maye, Katelyn Myers*, Julia Parasram*, Valarie Pettiford*, Ken Page*, T. Oliver Reid, Gabrielle Stravelli, Billy Stritch, Stacy Sullivan.Friday, October 28: Through the Years: Celebrating Timeless American Standards, hosted by KT Sullivan. Celia Berk, Klea Blackhurst, Carole J. Bufford, Tim Connell, Shana Farr, Meg Flather, Kim Grogg*, Hannah Jane, David LaMarr, Karen Mason, Marieann Merengolo, MOIPEI, Jillian Mustillo*, Sidney Myer, Mark Nadler, Philip Officer, Anais Reno, Ron Russell*, Spider Saloff, Kim David Smith, Sandy Stewart, Haley Swindal*, Lennie Watts, Amra-Faye Wright.JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTERBOX OFFICE IS OPEN!(choose your own seat location) IN PERSON:Jazz At Lincoln Center Box OfficeBroadway @ 60th Street, ground floorMon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm BY PHONE:CenterCharge (212) 721-6500 ONLINE:www.jazz.orgTICKETS: www.classy.org/event/33rd-new-york-cabaret-convention-2022/e182104 ... See MoreSee Less

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The 2022 Cabaret Convention Roster An Asterisk (*) Indicates Cabaret Convention Debut / Please Note: All Artists Subject to Availability Wednesday, October 26: Look to the Rainbow/The Songs of Yip Harburg, hosted by Andrea Marcovicci & Jeff Harnar. With Karen Akers, Ari Axelrod*, Danny Bacher, Elena Bennett, Anna Bergman, Leanne Borghesi, Michael-Demby Cain*, Clearly Now (Sean Harkness, Lina Koutrakos, Marcus Simeone), Tovah Feldshuh, Christian Holder, Paula Dione Ingram, Ann Kittredge*, Maude Maggart, Madalynn Mathews*, Marissa Mulder, Todd Murray, Marta Sanders, Josephine Sanges, Those Girls* (Eve Eaton, Rachel Hanser, Karen Mack, Wendy Russell), Andrew Walesch*.Thursday, October 27: Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole, hosted by Natalie Douglas. With Aaron Lee Battle, Scott Coulter, Aisha de Haas, Darius de Haas, Bryan Eng*, Eric Yves Garcia, Clint Holmes, Elias Javier*, Amanda King, Nicolas King, Marilyn Maye, Katelyn Myers*, Julia Parasram*, Valarie Pettiford*, Ken Page*, T. Oliver Reid, Gabrielle Stravelli, Billy Stritch, Stacy Sullivan.Friday, October 28: Through the Years: Celebrating Timeless American Standards, hosted by KT Sullivan. Celia Berk, Klea Blackhurst, Carole J. Bufford, Tim Connell, Shana Farr, Meg Flather, Kim Grogg*, Hannah Jane, David LaMarr, Karen Mason, Marieann Merengolo, MOIPEI, Jillian Mustillo*, Sidney Myer, Mark Nadler, Philip Officer, Anais Reno, Ron Russell*, Spider Saloff, Kim David Smith, Sandy Stewart, Haley Swindal*, Lennie Watts, Amra-Faye Wright.JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTERBOX OFFICE IS OPEN!(choose your own seat location) IN PERSON:Jazz At Lincoln Center Box OfficeBroadway @ 60th Street, ground floorMon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm BY PHONE:CenterCharge (212) 721-6500 ONLINE:www.jazz.orgTICKETS: www.classy.org/event/33rd-new-york-cabaret-convention-2022/e182104 ... See MoreSee Less

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Peter Calo and Dawn Derow Cotuit Center For The artsTWO Concerts celebrating the Artists & Music fromLA’s The Troubadour West atCotuit Center For The ArtsIn the John Weltman Outdoor Performance PavilionSaturday, September 17 at 7:30pmSunday, September 18 at 4:00pm (Pre show Bourbon tasting compliments of Cape Cod Package Store!)Tickets $35$5 discount for members, $2 discount for seniors/veteransartsonthecape.org/explore/backyard-troubadoursBACKYARD TROUBADOURS will be performing the songs by the artists that made The TROUBADOUR WEST, musical shrine shine!with...Peter Calo - Dawn Derow withMarty Richards on drums Joe Santere on bass Featuring music byCarly Simon, Jimmy Webb, Linda Ronstadt, Van Morison, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Gun’s N Roses, Johnny Cash, Eagles,Carole King, Leonard Cohen Little Feat Tom Waits Billy Joel Kris Kristofferson Sheryl Crow Neil Young and more... TICKETSci.ovationtix.com/31005/production/1112365 BACKYARD TROUBADOURSwww.youtube.com/watch?v=bhUUAdOqr2Qwww.petercalo.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Peter Calo and Dawn Derow Cotuit Center For The artsTWO Concerts celebrating the Artists & Music fromLA’s The Troubadour West atCotuit Center For The ArtsIn the John Weltman Outdoor Performance PavilionSaturday, September 17 at 7:30pmSunday, September 18 at 4:00pm (Pre show Bourbon tasting compliments of Cape Cod Package Store!)Tickets $35$5 discount for members, $2 discount for seniors/veteransartsonthecape.org/explore/backyard-troubadoursBACKYARD TROUBADOURS will be performing the songs by the artists that made The TROUBADOUR WEST, musical shrine shine!with...Peter Calo - Dawn Derow withMarty Richards on drums Joe Santere on bass Featuring music byCarly Simon, Jimmy Webb, Linda Ronstadt, Van Morison, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Gun’s N Roses, Johnny Cash, Eagles,Carole King, Leonard Cohen Little Feat Tom Waits Billy Joel Kris Kristofferson Sheryl Crow Neil Young and more... TICKETSci.ovationtix.com/31005/production/1112365 BACKYARD TROUBADOURSwww.youtube.com/watch?v=bhUUAdOqr2Qwww.petercalo.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Jeff Harnar TODAY @4pmTune in at 4 PM today. It's free, it's fun and it's none other than delightful Jeff Harnar, having a conversation about his past, present and future.Just click on this link. See you at 4:00. ... See MoreSee Less

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NEXT WEEK AT 54 BELOW ANN TALMANJACKIE EVANCHOELISA GALINDEZTHE FLAME SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED…AND MORE!www,54Below.comNext week, 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 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.com or call (646) 476-3551.FREE LIVESTREAM | A NIGHT IN WITH ABCD FEATURING KRYSTA RODRIGUEZ – SEPTEMBER 12 AT 8:00 PM ETJoin us virtually as accomplished singer and actress Krysta Rodriguez performs a variety of songs and shares stories about her breast cancer experience exclusively for ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis.Krysta Rodriguez, breast cancer survivor and award-winning performer, is best known for her portrayal of Liza Minnelli in the Netflix series “Halston” and Ana Vargas in the NBC series “Smash,” Krysta will be singing a variety of songs and sharing personal stories about her breast cancer experience. Exclusively for ABCD.Register now for FREE to watch it broadcast live from the famous 54 Below in New York City!Presented by: Lily Oncology | Forge PR | Grewal Family Foundation | Kesslers Diamonds | Luddy & Komisar Family | Plum MediaABCD: After Breast Cancer DiagnosisAnyone, anywhere, any stage. ABCD’s customized emotional support services are free to breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Learn more about ABCD’s services at abcdbreastcancersupport.orgDonations will be accepted on the ticketing page.ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE – SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 AT 7:00 PMThis performance on September 14 will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.Award-winning, four-time Broadway veteran, Ann Talman returns to 54 Below with a special encore engagement!Talman portrayed Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter on Broadway in The Little Foxes, beginning their lifelong friendship that lasted for the rest of Taylor’s life. The Shadow of Her Smile is an evening of story and song about Ann and Elizabeth’s amazing bond, filled with hilarious and touching stories that only Ann can tell, and woven with classic Broadway and Great American Songbook gems.The show is directed by Bistro and MAC Award winner Lina Koutrakos with musical direction by multi-award-winning Alex Rybeck, a 54 Below favorite.“Talman is nothing short of amazing in telling her own tale. This is a master class in acting.” –BroadwayWorld$55 cover charge. $90 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimum.JACKIE EVANCHO SINGS JONI MITCHELL – SEPTEMBER 14 AT 9:30 PMA worldwide sensation when she was only ten years old, Jackie Evancho has moved past the exuberant promise of a child prodigy, becoming a mature young adult who has released a string of platinum and gold albums, racking up millions of sales and accolades around the world. Billboard twice (in 2010 and 2012) named Jackie Evancho one of their “music movers-and-shakers under the age of 21.” Now a veteran of the concert stage, Ms. Evancho performs to sold out audiences around the world. Jackie Evancho has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, National Symphony, Boston Pops.In support of her new album honoring the timeless music of Joni Mitchell, Jackie Evancho will take her audience on a musical panegyric from Joni’s earliest classics “Both Sides Now” to her iconic 1971 hits, “A Case of You” and “Blue” to her enduring all season standard, “River” Jackie Evancho brings superb lyrical interpretation to everything she sings, Joni Mitchell being no exception.$65 cover charge. $100 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimum.NEW MUSICAL! THE FLAME, AN LGBTQ ROMANTIC COMEDY MUSICAL IN CONCERT, FEAT. JENN COLELLA, JJ NIEMANN, & MORE! – SEPTEMBER 15 AT 7:00 PMThis performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.Join us at 54 Below for a joyous evening featuring the songs of The Flame from the Broadway Podcast Network! In an unforgettable celebration of the hit podcast musical, experience The Flame like never before! Featuring an all-star cast, this concert is produced and directed by Lez Hang Out Productions. Join us as the cast of The Flame performs together live and in person! With songs like “Maybe Today,” “Car Ride From Hell,” “Hey Daddy,” “You’ve Got Me,” “Always That Girl,” and “Keep It Lit,” we’ll never let the Flame go out!The Flame, An LGBTQ Romantic Comedy MusicalFeaturing Ellie Brigida as Jamie, Jenn Colella as Jo, Mackenzie Dade as Rachel/Female Swing, Leigh Holmes Foster as Heather, Tiffany Francès as Sam, Valerie Rose Lohman as Mel, JJ Niemann as Harold, and Jamari Johnson Williams as Narrator.Story by Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster.Book by Caitlyn Clear.Music and lyrics by Leigh Holmes Foster, with additional lyrics by Caitlyn Clear.Directed by Caitlyn Clear and Valerie Rose Lohman.Live produced by Meghan Gunther with Sasha Cohen as live show production assistant.$55 cover charge. $90 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimum.THE SEVENTH ANNUAL HARVARD-YALE CANTATA: A NEW CHAPTER – SEPTEMBER 15 AT 9:30 PMThis performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.Come join us as The Harvard-Yale Cantata takes on a new path! Most years, the Cantata, like the Regatta, is a competition. We’ve pitted Harvard songs and performers against Yale songs and performers. Yale leads the series, 5 to 1, but some of those victories have happened with razor-thin margins, owing to the high quality of everyone’s work. This year, the victorious Yale team, headed by music director and team captain Farrah Rothman, will oversee a departure from the competitive format. This just feels like a time we should all be working together.Farrah (Yale ’20) and producer Tom Toce (Yale ’78) are planning a program featuring alumni performers and songs from Yale, Harvard, and lots of other Ivy and non-Ivy League colleges. Keep your eye on this space for updated information about all the special songs and performers we add to the mix.The Harvard and Yale songwriters will include perennial Cantata favorite John Forster (“Entering Marion”), Matt Corriel (Moss Hart Award winner for Intervention), and Tom Toce (MAC Award winner for “Shalom, Santa”). Past judges (and Princeton alums) Bob Stillman (Tony Award® nominations as a performer for Dirty Blonde and as a songwriter for Urban Cowboy) and Cheryl Davis (winner of a Writers’ Guild Award and a Kleban Award) will also contribute songs. Joining us as songwriters and/or performers will also be Serena Feniger (Yale), Chloe E. W. Levine (Harvard), Julia Riew (Harvard), Natalie Brown (Yale), Jason Kisare (Yale), and Ian Chan (Harvard).$40 cover charge. $65 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimum.EISA GALINDEZ: EVERYTHING I KNOW – SEPTEMBER 16 AT 7:00 PMThis performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.Multi-hyphenate artist Elisa Galindez (Queen Anne: A New Musical) returns to 54 Below for her New York City solo concert debut, Everything I Know!After years of performing regionally and throughout New York City and a pandemic that shook the world, this bright and promising artist steps back into the spotlight. Everything I Know is a love letter to the ancestors that came before her and an honoring of the village who helped guide her back to purpose with selections from Sondheim, Webber, Streisand, and beyond. Joined by Director Jillian Carucci, Music Director Drew Wutke, and an exquisite, kickass NYC band, Elisa Galindez is sure to take you on a journey through joy, laughter, and her thrilling, unique story.Featuring Angel Lozada, Grace McCarney, Erika Xiomara Reyes, and Kaila Wooten.Joined by Dave D’aranjo on bass, Amy Griffiths, on sax/clarinet/flute, Arei Sekiguchi on drums, and Hajime Yoshida on guitar. $40 cover charge. $70 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimum.MARIEANN MERINGOLO: SHADES OF LOVE – SEPTEMBER 16 AT 9:30 PM“Marieann Meringolo a singer who bears some physical and vocal resemblance to Barbra Streisand…delivers songs about love lost and strength found…Sung in Grand Style.” – The New York TimesJoin award-winning songstress Marieann Meringolo in the New York premiere of her brand new show Shades of Love as she takes you on a journey through the ebbs and flows and highs and lows of life and love. Presenting fresh interpretations of songs written by Joni Mitchell, Janis Ian, Billy Joel, Marsha Malamet, Neil Sedaka, Christina Perri and more!An evening not to be missed!Marieann received two standing ovations at the Provincetown performance of Shades of Love this past fall.Music direction by Doyle Newmyer.Directed by Will Nunziata.$45 cover charge. $80 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimum.WOMEN SING BROADWAY’S LEADING MEN SONGS, FEAT. HALEY SWINDAL, JANA ROBBINS, & MORE! – SEPTEMBER 17 AT 7:00 PM54 Below is proud to present an exciting reimagining of Broadway’s great hits, when today’s female stars hit the soaring notes once reserved only for the great tenors and baritones of the past. How thrilling to hear these songs performed as written, but with an entirely different sound! This brand-new show, created for 54 Below by NYC impresario Scott Siegel, will feature a cast brimming with talented women from Broadway, opera, and nightclubs who will dazzle and delight.You won’t want to miss the historic moment when a massive genre of songs suddenly, and finally, opens up for the female voice!Mr. Siegel has created nearly 500 major concert events, including producing, writing, and directing shows for Michael Feinstein, but he is perhaps best known as the creator, writer, director and host of Town Hall’s legendary series, Broadway by the Year, which is currently celebrating its 21st season. Always an innovator, Mr. Siegel pioneered the use of both dance and unplugged performances in one-night only concerts. And he is breaking new ground once again with the creation of Women Sing Broadway’s Leading Men Songs! Music direction by Ron Abel.Featuring Rose Chamblee, Lianne Marie Dobbs, Kylie Heyman, Jillian Louis, Kelli Rabke, Sophie Rapeijko, Julie Reyburn, Jana Robbins, Kelsey Smith, and Haley Swindal$50 cover charge. $90 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimum.54 SINGS BROADWAY’S GREATEST HITS! FEAT. BEN JONES, JILLIAN LOUIS, & MORE – SEPTEMBER 17 AT 9:30 PMPrevious 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 200 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.Featuring Alex Getlin, Luke Hawkins, Ben Jones, Jillian Louis, Marques Stewart, and Benjamin T. Swanson.$55 cover charge. $90 premium seating. $25 food & beverge minimum.SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, FEAT. DANIELLE FERLAND, SARAH RICE, & MORE! – SEPTEMBER 18 AT 7:00 PMThis performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.We’re Still Here and Back in Business for SEASON THIRTEEN! A celebrated New York event since 2010, the BroadwayWorld and Bistro Award-winning series 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. Expect tunes from A Little Night Music, Company, Into the Woods, Follies, Passion, Dick Tracy, and more.Past special guests have included original Sondheim cast members such as Len Cariou, Jim Walton, Donna McKechnie, Chip Zien, & more – so you never know who might drop in. Sondheim Unplugged is hosted by series creator Phil Geoffrey Bond, who will fill the audience in on Sondheimien facts, history & assorted tidbits of theatrical lore! Come join the party! Music direction by John Fischer.Special Guests: Danielle Ferland, Eric Michael Gillet, Albert Guerzon, Sarah Rice, and Lucia Spina. Starring: Jim Brochu, Evan Harrington, Rob Maitner, and Kelli Rabke.$45 cover charge. $75 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimum.CHRIS URQUIAGA & BROADWAY FRIENDS: LATIN MUSIC NIGHT, FEAT. CAROLINA RIAL & MORE! – SEPTEMBER 18 AT 9:30 PMThis performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.Come enjoy a night of Latin music presented by urban Latin artist Chris Urquiaga (aka JChris) and an all-star cast from Broadway and TV! Latin music is embedded into NYC’s culture, so it’s only fitting that we pay homage by dedicating a night to the genre and all of its eclectic subgenres. You will hear selections from the Broadway repertoire, Latin pop standards and original urban Latin tunes penned by Chris and co-songwriters. For each of Chris’ guest artists, Latin music & Latin identity means something different to them and they will express what it means to them through their performances.Chris is known for a smooth voice and high energy Spanish-English performances. His music transcends boundaries, infusing Latin, Afro and Brazilian influences and exploring themes of gender fluidity and queer culture.Ven a disfrutar de una noche de música latina presentada por el artista latino urbano Chris Urquiaga (también conocido como JChris) y un elenco estelar de Broadway y televisión! La música latina está incrustada en la cultura de la ciudad de Nueva York, por lo que es lógico que rindamos homenaje dedicando una noche al género y todos sus subgéneros eclécticos. Escuchará selecciones del repertorio de Broadway, estándares del pop latino y melodías latinas urbanas originales escritas por Chris y sus coautores. Para cada uno de los artistas invitados de Chris, la música latina y la identidad latina significan algo diferente para ellos y expresarán lo que significa para ellos a través de sus presentaciones musicales.Chris es conocido por una voz suave y actuaciones en español e inglés de alta energía. Su música trasciende fronteras, infundiendo influencias latinas, afro y brasileñas y explorando temas de fluidez de género y cultura queer.Featuring/Apareciendo Keren Abreu, Isa Antonetti, Carmen Ezcurra, Anna Paloma, and Carolina Rial.Joined by/Acompañado por Jesús Anduz on trumpet, Mike Craig on drums, Nick Trautmann on bass, and Mike Verselli on piano.$40 cover charge. $65 premium seating. $25 food & beverage minimumLIVE FROM 54 BELOW54 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.com/LIVEANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE September 14 at 7:00 PM ET / Tickets $25NEW MUSICAL! THE FLAME, AN LGBTQ ROMANTIC COMEDY MUSICAL IN CONCERT September 15 at 7:00 PM ET / Tickets $25THE SEVENTH ANNUAL HARVARD-YALE CANTATA: A NEW CHAPTER September 15 at 9:45 PM ET / Tickets $15SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED FEAT. DANIELLE FERLAND, SARAH RICE, & MORE! September 18 at 7:00 PM ET / Tickets $25ELISA GALINDEZ: EVERYTHING I KNOW September 19 at 7:00 PM ET / Tickets $25CHRIS URQUIAGA & BROADWAY FRIENDS: LATIN MUSIC NIGHT, FEAT. CAROLINA RIAL & MORE! September 18 at 9:45 PM ET / Tickets $15SAFETY INFORMATION:54 Below is committed to the health of its performers, staff, and guests and has created a Safety Plan to ensure safe conditions along with optimum performing conditions. The new policies require that performers, production, kitchen, and dining room staff, as well as all audience members show proof of vaccination to enter the premises. Additional information on our safety protocols can be found here. 54 Below has installed improved air circulation and filtering systems as well as added plexiglass barriers between some tables. Based on CDC and New York State guidelines at the time of performance, safety protocols and seating capacity may change, and policies may be adjusted as is appropriate. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com.MORE ABOUT 54 BELOW:54 Below 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. 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. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 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.54 Below is one of the most in-demand performance venues in the city, presenting over 700 shows each year. Unique in its mission, it has become an indispensable member of the Broadway ecosystem, providing a place for seasoned and emerging artists to hone their craft, try out new work, grow their fanbases, and gather as a community. The management team includes Proprietors and nine-time Tony Award winning Broadway producers Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel, Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper, and restaurant General Manager Mandisa Boxill.Located at 254 West 54th Street, the club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Late night programming will resume in the coming months. Tickets and information at 54below.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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