THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Robert Creighton to Bring AIN'T WE GOT FUN! to 54 Below, 4/22

By: Apr. 08, 2013
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Broadway quintuple threat, Robert Creighton, who has just concluded his critically lauded role of Durdles/Nick Cricker in the Roundabout Theater Company's production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Studio 54, won't have to travel far for his next engagement. Creighton will take the stage at 54 Below on Monday, April 22 at 9:30pm when he performs his show, "Ain't We Got Fun!"

Creighton, one of the busiest actors working on the Great White Way, will sing music from the early decades of the 20th Century, along with Creighton originals. The evening will feature some very special guest vocalists Heidi Blickenstaff and Tituss Burgess, as well as a quintet of top Broadway pit musicians with Musical direction by Greg Anthony (Peter and the Starcatcher).

Creighton's role as the often inebriated, scheming Durdles directly followed his yearlong roles as the Purser, and as Joel Grey's understudy for the character, Moonface Martin, in the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway revival of Anything Goes. A native of Canada, Creighton spent two years with the New York City Opera before Broadway welcomed him in 2003 with a role in Jackie Mason's Laughing Room Only. Since then, in addition to Drood and Anything Goes, he has appeared in Chicago (Amos), Lion King (Timon), The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Creighton's debut CD, also titled Ain't We Got Fun! was released in 2012 on LML Music. Produced by Georgia Stitt, it was critically lauded and had a distinctly vintage sound, complete with touches like a Barbershop Quartet on one number, kazoo, and even a skilled and wistful "lip trumpet" solo from the singer himself.

Creighton is an award-winning writer for his original show - CAGNEY! - co-authored with Peter Colley and Christopher McGovern. The musical had its World Premiere at Florida Stage in March 2009, and went on to win the prestigious Carbonell Award for Best New Work. CAGNEY! has had several successful runs in the U.S. and Canada. An Off-Broadway run is currently in development for later this season.

Robert Creighton sings with special guests and a quintet of top Broadway pit musicians with Musical Direction by Greg Anthony in Ain't We Got Fun!, music from the early decades of the 20th Century, along with Creighton originals, on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 9:30pm at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, NYC.

Maitre D': (646) 476-3551. To purchase tickets visit TicketWeb.com, call (866) 468-7619, or go to www.54Below.com. Cost: $35 cover charge and two-beverage minimum per person required. The club accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and cash.

54 BELOW, Broadway's nightclub is the new performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, 54 BELOW is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style.

Designed by Tony Award winner John Lee Beatty and architect Richard Lewis, lit by Tony Award winner Ken Billington, and with sound by Tony Award nominee Peter Hylenski, 54 BELOW features an in-your-living-room intimate relationship between its performers and audiences. Tony Award winner Scott Wittman serves as creative consultant and MAC Award Winner Phil Geoffrey Bond serves as director of programming. André J. Marrero is the Executive Chef of the new venue, which provides a food and beverage menu from early evening through the wee hours of the morning that is worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage. Bringing together his love of the arts with his passion for cooking and hospitality, Chef André has created a market driven contemporary bistro menu that includes ingredients sourced from all over the world.

54 BELOW is owned and operated by Tony Award winning producers Tom Viertel, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, and Steven Baruch. 54 BELOW features up to three shows nightly and has audio and video recording capabilities. The cover charge ranges from $15-$115.

54 BELOW is located at 254 West 54th Street. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com.



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