NEXT WEEK at 54 Below
Posted by: Official_Press_Release 04:07 pm EST 01/12/25

NEXT WEEK AT 54 BELOW

TONY® NOMINEE DEREK KLENA

PATRICK PAGE & PERLA BATALLA

HERCULES STAR BRADLEY GIBSON

GRAMMY AND EMMY NOMINEE STEVE DORFF

…AND MORE!

www.54Below.org

Next 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.

DEREK KLENA – JANUARY 13 AT 7PM

Derek Klena, Tony® nominated star, returns to 54 Below to debut his brand new solo show! Recently having starred as Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, he opens up about his journey through fatherhood, how it's reshaped his personal and professional experience, and the power and influence music has had through it all. Audiences can look forward to hearing staples from Derek's performing career including selections from Anastasia, Dogfight, Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, and Jagged Little Pill among other favorites. Sit back and let Derek share some of the songs and stories that have shaped him over the past decade in NYC…while also sharing a sensible dad-joke or two!

Featuring special guest Ashley Loren (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Jekyll & Hyde).

Tickets for this show are currently sold out. Please call (646) 476-3551 to inquire about our waitlist.

$78.50 cover charge (includes $8.50 in fees). $128 premium seating (includes $13 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

TWO BY TWO: A CELEBRATION OF THE DYNAMIC DUOS OF BROADWAY – JANUARY 13 AT 9:30PM

This performance will also be livestreamed.

Two is better than one— that phrase is true about a lot of things, but particularly musical theatre. Two By Two will be a night exploring selections from the catalogues of Broadway's best duo writing teams. Expect Golden Age classics from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and the Gershwins, as well as work from our favorite modern musicals including songs by Pasek and Paul, Shaiman and Wittman, and Ahrens and Flaherty. From Oklahoma! to Ragtime to Dogfight to If/Then, there will be something for every Broadway fan within this show. Music direction by Joseph Thor.

Produced by Torie Brown, Emmy Daniels, and Haley Keizur.

Featuring Caleb Barnett, Ethan Hardy Benson, Landry Champlin, Emmy Daniels, Dominic Dorset, Jesse Lynne Harte, Macy Herrera, Jack Hopewell, Gracie Kendall, Solomon Parker III, Lea Sevola, Christopher James Tamayo, Karen Vincent, Chrissa Weir, Riley Thad Young, and more stars to be announced!

$45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

PATRICK PAGE AND PERLA BATALLA: LOOKING FOR LEONARD – JANUARY 14 & 17 AT 7PM

Join the captivating duo of Patrick Page and Perla Batalla as they ignite the stage with an electrifying celebration of Leonard Cohen's enduring legacy. In a soul-stirring evening of music, poetry, and personal anecdotes, they honor the profound impact of Cohen's genius on their lives and careers.

Grammy-nominated powerhouse Perla Batalla, once a cherished member of Leonard Cohen's inner circle, enchants audiences with her velvety vocals and intimate reflections. Having blossomed from Cohen's backing vocalist to a globally acclaimed artist with seven albums in her own right, Batalla's concert-homage to her mentor, In the House of Cohen, continues to captivate sold-out crowds worldwide. Her second album devoted to Cohen's repertoire will be released this year.

Meanwhile, Grammy-winning virtuoso Patrick Page, celebrated for his magnetic performances on Broadway, infuses Cohen's melodies with a poignant depth born from his own reverence for the iconic troubadour. Known for his Tony®-nominated portrayal of Hades in Hadestown and his multifaceted roles across 15 Broadway productions and numerous films and television shows, Page's voice has frequently been compared to Cohen's.

In Looking for Leonard, Page and Batalla tenderly navigate through a tapestry of personal anecdotes and cherished memories, uniting with a dynamic ensemble to deliver soul-stirring renditions of Cohen classics like "Hallelujah,” "Bird on a Wire,” "I'm Your Man,” "Suzanne,” and "So Long, Marianne.”

This premiere event marks the beginning of a journey destined to traverse the globe, offering an unforgettable experience for devotees of Leonard Cohen, Patrick Page, and Perla Batalla alike. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Cohen's legacy brought to life by two extraordinary talents.

$73 cover charge (includes $8 in fees). $117 premium seating (includes $12 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

NEW WRITERS AT 54! JOSH WALKER – JANUARY 14 AT 9:30PM

Josh Walker is thrilled to debut their original musical The Last Dance at 54 Below in concert. Join us for a night of music & storytelling as we go through the songs from their musical. Written & composed by Josh Walker, The Last Dance tells the story of a young man who is racing the clock as his terminal illness & his dream of finding his purpose go head-to-head! Don't miss a heartfelt night of music, song, and hope.

Featuring special guests Arnold Harper II, Keirsten Hodgens (SIX), and Nigel Olufemi Richards.

New Writers At 54! is an ongoing series at 54 Below showcasing exciting work by today's hottest emerging voices, curated by Assistant Programming Director Alexa Spiegel.

$40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $67.50 premium seating (includes $7.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

BRADLEY GIBSON: SONGS OF MY HEART – JANUARY 15 & 16 AT 7PM

Broadway and TV actor Bradley Gibson invites you into an intimate evening of songs that live in his heart, and the stories behind them. Most recently seen playing Hercules in Disney's Hercules, Bradley is best known for his work on Broadway in shows such as Disney's The Lion King and A Bronx Tale, and on television from "Power Book 2: Ghost,” to starring in the Netflix original series, "Partner Track.” Bradley makes his 54 Below solo debut singing songs that highlight his stage career in addition to Broadway classics, pop/R&B favorites, and some original tunes.

$40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $78.50 premium seating (includes $8.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

54 SINGS 1989 (TAYLOR'S VERSION) – JANUARY 15 AT 9:30PM

This performance will also be livestreamed.

Taylor Swift will not appear at this performance.

Taylor Swift shook the music industry almost ten years ago when she released her first pop album, 1989, after years of dominating the country charts. Smashing expectations left and right, 1989 went on to win many awards and accolades, including Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. With hits like "Blank Space,” "Wildest Dreams,” and "Out of The Woods,” Swift continued to surpass musical boundaries and grow her fan base. Now the re-release of the album has introduced new hits like "Is It Over Now,” "Now That We Don't Talk,” and more.

Come join us in Broadway's basement as we celebrate this iconic album with some of your favorites from Broadway and beyond. This night will never go out of style.

Produced by Molly Heller and Cara Weglarz.

Music direction by Drew Wutke.

Featuring Caroline Allen, Alexandra Baker, Ethan Carlson, Tyler Conroy, Cara Rose DiPietro, Tayler Harris, Cameron Anika Hill, Kyra Kennedy, Katie Lemmen, Bailey McCall, Erin Ramirez, Morgan Reilly, Veronica Stern, Carrie Wagner, and more stars to be announced!

$51 cover charge (includes $6 in fees). $84 premium seating (includes $9 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

HEART & MUSIC: SONGS FROM RISING QUEER COMPOSERS – JANUARY 16 AT 9:30PM

This performance will also be livestreamed.

Join us at 54 Below for a night of new queer tunes from New York City's rising composers. Featuring the voices of top talent, this concert will celebrate new works and queer joy via exciting new musicals. Produced by Annie Brown and Lain Walls, 54 Below's Heart & Music is bound to be an unforgettable evening of discovery and connection celebrating the voices of tomorrow and the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ narratives in musical theatre.

Featured performers include Anania, Aja Simone Baitey, Sydney Brown, Emma Christmann, Lauren Coleman, Desmond Luis Edwards, Brett Evans, Elisa Galindez, Austin Gebhardt, Sonia Halle, Katherine Howard, Marlee Jones, Molly Kavanaugh, Jessie Rathburn, Oliver Richman, Jackie Romankow, Ariana Velasquez, Mike Vigilante, Keith Weiss, and more stars to be announced!

Featured songwriters include Emma Ashford, writing duo Richard Castle & Ron Barnett, writing duo Andre Catrini & Laura Zlatos, writing duo Matt Graham & Thalia Ranjbar, Jack Oliver Kotanen, writing trio Kevin Park, Riley Glick, & Danielle Llevada, writing duo Lucier&Rose, writing duo Vaheed Talebian & Kate Rankine, Jerome Walker, Yazmeen Mayes, and more writers to be announced!

$45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

THE ERAS OF MILEY CYRUS IN CONCERT, FEAT. DILLON KLENA & MORE! – JANUARY 17 AT 9:30PM

Miley Cyrus will not appear at this performance

Miley Cyrus is the youngest person in history to be named a Disney legend… and we all have a Miley Cyrus era that is near and dear to our hearts! This concert will feature the artist's iconic songs from the age of 14 to today. Join this group of talented young artists as they take you through Miley's career from Disney pop star to Grammy Award winner! From throwback favorites like "Nobody's Perfect,” "See You Again,” "Party in the USA,” "Can't Be Tamed,” "The Climb,” and "Wrecking Ball” to recent hits like "Angels Like You,” "Edge of Midnight,” "Plastic Hearts,” "Flowers,” you'll hear so many hits! We are so excited to celebrate more than just the best of both worlds of the one and only Miley Cyrus!

Produced by Emerson Fischer, Amanda Roit, Eva Merrill, and Ava Delaney at SEA Productions. Music direction by Joseph Thor.

Featuring EJ Adiele, Max Bartos, Brianna Brice, Jillian Butler, Chloe Calhoun, Rachael Cell, Paige Eva Cilluffo, Kate Coffey, Scarlett Diaz, Emily Dunn, Cassidy Ewert, Timothy Matthew Flores, Vanessa Fry, Berri Harris, Jessica Hill, Lauren Jannetti, Felicity Jemo, Dillon Klena, Langley Leilani, Emily Madison, Angelina Marie, Georgia Mobley, Ashley Morton, Isa Peña, Sam Primack, Emily Ricalde, Bianca Rivera-Irions, Gabby Rosenbloom, Alex Shunnarah, Brittany Smithson, Jason Eric Testa, Hannah Verdi, Olivia Whitner, and more stars to be announced!

$40 cover charge (includes $5 in fees). $73 premium seating (includes $8 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

ARI AXELROD'S A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY ALBUM RELEASE SHOW – JANUARY 18 AT 7PM

This performance will also be livestreamed.

A Place For Us is a celebration of Jewish culture, honoring the songs and stories of Jewish composers and their crucial contributions to the American Musical. While there are many stories in the world about Jewish suffering, there are fewer stories about Jewish life and vitality. Our history is not only about how we survived, but also about how we thrived, and A Place for Us highlights this in its exploration of Jewish Broadway. Join Ari Axelrod in celebrating the release of this award-winning show's brand new album!

The Jewish Week awarded Ari the prestigious "36 To Watch Award,” recognizing him as one of the 36 most influential Jews in The United States. He received the 2022 Bistro Award for Best Theatrical Artistry in Song. His multi-award-winning show, A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway, has been performed to sold-out audiences around the world. Theatrical credits include: Paper Mill Playhouse, Westport Country Playhouse, Bay Street Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, NAMT, Shabbat on Broadway, Museum of Jewish Heritage, and The York Theatre Company. Ari's critically acclaimed debut album Ari Axelrod: LIVE at Birdland is available on all streaming platforms.

$62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $106 premium seating (includes $11 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

GROWING PAINS: NAVIGATING THE INDUSTRY AS A 20-SOMETHING WITH RAFCO TALENT MANAGEMENT – JANUARY 18 AT 9:30PM

RAFCO Talent Management and their vibrant Theatrical Department are proud to bring their artistic voices to 54 Below! Produced by Michelina Smith (Theatrical Manager) and Dominick Raffaele (Founder/CEO), this dynamic showcase spotlights the plight of emerging artists trying to "make it” in the entertainment industry. How does one navigate the ups and downs of an artistic career? What does it mean to find your "purpose”? Featuring an array of "I Want” songs and iconic Broadway ballads, this talent-stacked performance promises to be an evening of joy, angst, and growth.

Music direction by Scott Yezzi.

Featuring Nicolette Boillotat, Andrew Bova, Erica Faye, Juliana Fuentes Peña, Mike Jubak Jr, Caroline Keegan, Katriana Koppe, Kyra Leigh McKillip, Brenna Patzer, Danny Sanchez, Dara Weinstein, and Sydney Zarlengo.

$45.50 cover charge (includes $5.50 in fees). $78.50 premium seating (includes $8.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

STEVE DORFF – JANUARY 19 AT 7PM

2018 inductee into The Songwriters Hall of Fame NYC, 3 time Grammy and 6 time Emmy nominated Steve Dorff has written the soundtrack of people's lives. From Willie Nelson to Whitney Houston, Steve has played an integral part in 5 decades worth of classic hit songs across all genres for some of the greatest voices of multiple generations.

Join Steve as he sits at the piano and plays through some of the iconic songs he's written that have been sung by artists such as Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Anne Murray, George Strait, and countless others. Regaling the audience with the whimsical and entertaining stories behind those hits and much more, prepare yourself for a transformative journey through the musical memoirs of one of the most successful songwriters of the past 30 years.

$62 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $100.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

SONGS THAT SAVED MY LIFE, FEAT. JOE ICONIS & MORE! – JANUARY 19 AT 9:30PM

You know that one song that you played on repeat for a year while you got through a dark time? Songs That Saved My Life is a show paying tribute to those songs. The performances are as varied as the performers and their own struggles – funny and sad – messy and surprising. But we all have that song and this is a night to be grateful for it, and for the support we all get along the way. To help support mental health programming in schools, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Aevidum, which means "I've got your back,” a 501(c)3 that empowers youth to shatter the silence surrounding depression, suicide, and other issues facing teens. Produced by Max Bartos (Sing Street, Uncut Gems) and Izzy Imamura (On The Playground EP, Strangers to Strangers).

Featuring Abigail Choi Arader, Whitley Armstrong, Max Bartos, Erin Rose Doyle, Ellis Gage, Teddy Grey, Jessica Hill, Van Hughes, Tony Award® nominee Joe Iconis, Izzy Imamura, London Riley Keller, Jake Kitchin, Elijah Maston, Timothy L Owens II, and Joshua Turchin.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Aevidum, which means "I've got your back.” This 501(c)3 that empowers youth to shatter the silence surrounding depression, suicide, and other issues facing teens.

$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 streaming 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.

TWO BY TWO: A CELEBRATION OF THE DYNAMIC DUOS OF BROADWAY January 13 at 9:45pm ET / Tickets $28.50 (includes $3.50 in fees.)

54 SINGS 1989 (TAYLOR'S VERSION) January 15 at 9:45pm ET / Tickets $28.50 (includes $3.50 in fees.)

HEART & MUSIC: SONGS FROM RISING QUEER COMPOSERS January 16 at 9:45pm ET / Tickets $28.50 (includes $3.50 in fees.)

ARI AXELROD'S A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY ALBUM RELEASE SHOW January 18 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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