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Review: 54 Below Crowd Has Amazing NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH JENN COLELLA
by Stephen Mosher - January 09, 2025


This was not Jenn Colella's first year being the New Year's Eve headliner at 54 Below... and it probably won't be the last. That is how great she is at this.

Antonio Cipriano Joins WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 7 At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Antonio Cipriano to join Women of The Wings Volume 7 on February 1, 2025 at 7pm at The Green Room 42. Antonio Cipraino can be seen in the second season of “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” on MAX.

THE FEMALE GAYS: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF QUEER WOMEN Announced At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


54 BELOW will present The Female Gays: Celebrating the Music of Queer  Women on Friday, January 24 at 9:30pm. This evening will consist of music written by and for queer women.

Review: Five Stars for JULIE HALSTON TAKES THE Q TRAIN at Birdland
by Nathan Johnson - January 09, 2025


Julie is a diamond cut from the rarest of molds. She’s as terminally unique as Joan Rivers and just as funny. Where others see the mundane, Julie sees the miraculous. She reminds us that life’s absurdities are not just worth noticing but worth celebrating.

Marilyn Maye to Return to 54 Below For Her Annual Birthday Bash
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2025


54 BELOW will welcome back the Queen of Cabaret Marilyn Maye in celebration of her 97th birthday. Learn more about the performances this spring and see how to purchase tickets.

THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS Comes To The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2025


The Green Room 42 will present Bligh Voth, Joel de Candio, and Nolan Bonvouloir in 'The Sondheim Sessions'. The popular NYC Sondheim series returns following successful shows in 2023 and 2024.

Interview: Songwriter Steve Dorff Makes His 54 Below Debut
by Rebecca Kaplan - January 08, 2025


The renowned songwriter who's collaborated with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion and many others plays one night only on 1/19. The three-time Grammy and six-time Emmy nominated songwriter makes his 54 Below debut.

Photos: OUR TOWN's Julie Halston Performs at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2025


Julie Halston delivered a standout stand-up performance on Monday night, bringing her sardonic wit and high energy to the historic Birdland stage. See photos here! 

The Yale Whiffenpoofs to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2025


54 BELOW will present The Yale Whiffenpoofs. The show will feature the Whiffenpoofs’ diverse repertoire of vocal jazz, folk, pop, and Broadway hits. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Robbie Rozelle to Present CITATION NEEDED at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2025


54 BELOW will present Robbie Rozelle in “Citation Needed”. Rozelle will take you on a romp through everything from “Early Life” to “Career” to “Discography” and beyond with his new show, Citation Needed. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: Analisa Bell's PASS ME THE POPCORN at Don't Tell Mama Is Delightful
by Rebecca Kaplan - January 08, 2025


Bell takes us through some of her favorite musical moments from movies, sharing personal connections (and lots of laughter) along the way. The show is a love song to Bell's father, who brought her and her sister up on old arthouse movies.

54 SINGS 1989 (TAYLOR'S VERSION) Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2025


54 Below will perform 54 Sings 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Come join in Broadway’s basement to celebrate this iconic album with some of your favorites from Broadway and beyond. 

Frances Mercanti-Anthony Brings One-Woman Show FRANCES FLOATS To 54 Below In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


54 BELOW will present Frances Mercanti-Anthony in Frances Floats on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:30PM. Frances Floats is one woman's voyage to finding the life she always wanted in her 40's, and only looking back to write more material.

ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR And THE SHADOW Of HER SMILE Announced At Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile, Ann Talman's Bistro and MAC award-winning show about her relationship with icon, actress, and activist Elizabeth Taylor, will return at Don't Tell Mama.

Ali Ewoldt to Join WOMEN OF THE WINGS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


Ali Ewoldt will join Women of The Wings Volume 7 at The Green Room 42. Previous cast and creative announcements include Jordan Eagle, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Green Room 42 to Present BROADWAY UNPLUGGED MATINEE: FROM THE STUDIO TO THE STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


Join in for an unforgettable concert featuring the incredible talents of singers and performing artists in BROADWAY UNPLUGGED MATINEE: FROM THE STUDIO TO THE STAGE at The Green Room 42.

Gabrielle Ruiz, Julia Estrada & More to Perform MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY at The Triad
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


In celebration of the release of the Studio Cast Recording of the hit Off-Broadway musical, Manuel Vs the Statue of Liberty, the cast and creative team are putting on a show at the Triad Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BALLS: The Monster-Catchin' Musical Comédy Sets World Premiere At Caveat NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


BALLS: The Monster-Catchin' Musical Comédy' will stage its first live performances at CAVEAT NYC, the acclaimed Lower East Side comedy venue that 'champions nerdy, funny art - and sells cheap drinks.' Learn how to attend.

54 SINGS ANIMATED MOVIES THROUGH THE DECADES Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2025


54 Below will present Jada, Charly Kay, Auna Kemp, Robert Kemp, George Krissa, Jake Letts, Toby Lightman, Tenzin Malaika-Huisman, Jillian Paige, Oliver Richman and The Grand St. Stompers in “54 Sings Animated Movies Through the Decades.”

Steve Schalchlin's Genre-Bending Concert Comes to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2025


Award-winning composer Steve Schalchlin will bring his unique sound to Don't Tell Mama NYC. This will be an evening of laughter, reflection, and soaring melodies as Schalchlin weaves together his signature blend of gallows humor and heartfelt depth. 

Paul Hughes Sings Songs For The Lovers This Valentine's Day At Feinstein's
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2025


Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with an evening of timeless love songs as PAUL HUGHES SINGS SONGS FOR THE LOVERS at Feinstein’s. Hughes returns to Feinstein’s stage to bring together the most romantic ballads and heartwarming melodies.

Interview: Sarah Anne Fernandez Brings DON'T FORGET ME Back to GR42
by Rebecca Kaplan - January 06, 2025


Following a sold-out run last spring, Sarah Anne Fernandez brings Don’t Forget Me to The Green Room 42 on 1/13. The show explores women in history whose stories have made it to Broadway from The Sound of Music to SIX and everything in between.

Pangea to Launch New Pop-Up INCUBATOR FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2025


A new cross-disciplinary festival, Pangea's “Incubator Festival,” is about to launch in the East Village. See full programming and learn how to attend the festival!

Interview: Marti Gould's STAGE FRIGHT Comes to The Red Eye NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - January 06, 2025


Host Marti Gould Cummings, an NYC Drag staple, is striving to make theater more accessible to New Yorkers with this free series starring some of Broadway's biggest names, including Adam Pascal, Jimbo, John Cardoza and Mandy Gonzalez.

Rhonda Hansome Will Perform at the Story Collider at CAVEAT
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2025


Actor / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will be joined by: Josh Barber, Rita Rigano, Rollie Williams and David Quang Pham at The Story Collider live (and livestream) storytelling showcase.


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