BWW Review: Andy Mientus with Teen Commandments Introduce 'Manhattan Kids' Musical at Feinstein's/54 Below, Debuting New Musical Theatre Style Along the Way
by Casey Mink
- Aug 9, 2016
Andy Mientus won a fictional Tony Award on television before ever actually having appeared on Broadway. However, following his concert debut with Teen Commandments at Feinstein's/54 Below on August 2, the first of a two-show engagement, it became clear that his fake Tony win may very well have been prophetic.
The evening did not consist of a traditional, career-introspective set, and though there were a few covers (a mashup of Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?' with Beyonce's 'XO' a highlight among them), as well as a selection from Spring Awakening, which Mientus appeared in this past season on Broadway as well as on tour in 2008, the intent was to introduce Manhattan Kids, a new musical that Mientus has been intermittently at work upon for years, alongside Teen Commandments (made up of Brett Moses, synth and piano; Van Hughes, bass and acoustic guitar; Nicholas LaGrasta, guitar, bass, keyboard, and computer; and Hampus Öhman-Frolund, drums). Though the majority of the plot was not divulged, through the selections performed it was made clear that the musical is audacious in both its story and its musical style.
BWW Review: Jennifer Damiano Masterfully Showcases A Career Beyond Her Years In One-Woman Show 'Jennuinely' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Casey Mink
- Aug 5, 2016
In traversing her career through the songs and stories that have brought her to this point, it is clear that Jennifer Damiano's journey belies her age. Yet, through her one-woman show Jennuinely at Feinstein's/54 Below on July 29, the second of what was originally a three-performance engagement (two more encore performances have been added to her schedule), the Tony-nominated Damiano gave the impression of a young woman who has seen it all in her decade-long career.
That's not to say she isn't happily embracing the unexpected twists and turns in what's still to come. This is, after all, someone who starred in the perilously ill-fated 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' and lived to tell the tale.
Photo Flash: It's a NEXT TO NORMAL Reunion at Jennifer Damiano's 54 Below Show
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 1, 2016
This past Saturday, July 30th, Aaron Tveit made a surprise guest appearance at the closing night Jennifer Damiano's solo show 'Jennuinely' at Feinstein's/54 Below to sing 'Superboy and the Invisible Girl' with Jennifer and Alice Ripley for the first time in more than six years. Scroll down for photos from the unexpected NEXT TO NORMAL reunion featuring Damiano and Tveit along with Alice Ripley, Meghann Fahy and Adam Chanler-Berat!
Norbert Leo Butz, Andy Mientus and More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 29, 2016
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Norbert Leo Butz, Andy Mientus and more. Scroll down for details!
Scott Altman Joins Cincinnati Ballet as Executive Director
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 28, 2016
Cincinnati Ballet announces today that respected performing arts leader Scott Altman will join the organization as Executive Director, working alongside Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan to lead the company into its next era of innovation and success.
Photo Flash: Jennifer Damiano Makes Stunning Solo Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 28, 2016
Fresh off her critically acclaimed performance in Broadway's American Psycho, Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano is sharing her unique journey into adulthood in her solo concert debut at Feinstein's/54 Below, on July 26 (10PM) and July 29-30 (9:30PM). BroadwayWorld has a look at her in concert below!
Tony Danza, Jennifer Damiano and More Slated for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 22, 2016
Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tony Danza, Jennifer Damiano and more.
ROCK OF AGES' Tyce Green to Return to Feinstein's/54 Below This Month
by BWW
News Desk
- Jul 15, 2016
Tyce Green returns July 15th and July 22nd at 9:30pm to Feinstein's/54 Below after debuting his solo concert in January 2016 and appearing in numerous Feinstein's/54 Below concerts over the last year, including 54 Sings Chess, Tina Turner, Heart, Turn the Beat Around, Total Eclipse, Starmites, and more.
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