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One of the most dazzling and beloved singers on the worldwide cabaret and concert scene today, multiple award winner Sarah Rice brings Glamorous Nights and Careless Rapture -- Music of the Era of Downton Abbey, Gosford Park and more... to 54 Below in a special one night only performance tonight, March 3rd.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond, including two-time Tony nominee Tom Wopat, Broadway star Elizabeth Stanley, BACKSTAGE award-winning vocalist, director and Broadway actor Eric Michael Gillett, singer/songwriter Tony Desare, singing sensation Hilary Kole, and multiple award-winner Sarah Rice.

Singer Ann Hampton Callaway called it 'Musical Church,' and deemed host Jim Caruso the 'Irreverent Reverend!' Monday night's Cast Party was the be-all and end-all of extreme open-mic madness, with impromptu performances by some of the best and brightest on the Broadway, jazz, cabaret and concert scenes. Callaway led a blues vocal quintet, along with headliner Lorna Luft, Broadway leading lady Carrie Manolakos, Birdland's William Blake and Manilow-co-star Muffy Hendrix. Scroll below for photos from the concert!

One of the most dazzling and beloved singers on the worldwide cabaret and concert scene today, multiple award winner Sarah Rice brings Glamorous Nights and Careless Rapture -- Music of the Era of Downton Abbey, Gosford Park and more... to 54 Below in a special one night only performance on March 3rd.

Broadway Concerts Direct presents a new music salon in Teaneck, NJ, SARAH RICE & FRIENDS todays at 7:30PM, continuing tonight, Nov 30, 2012 (last one of this year). Doors open at 7:00pm.

Broadway Concerts Direct presents a new music salon in Teaneck, NJ, SARAH RICE & FRIENDS on Fridays at 7:30PM, continuing on Nov 30, 2012 (last one of this year). Doors open at 7:00pm.

No matter if you call it All Soul's Night, Halloween or Samhain, this is the most mystical night of the Celtic New Year. This biggest and most important holiday is also called Ancestor Night. The music must portray mystery, mystique and magic. It must be ethereal, otherworldly. It is a time when anything is possible.

Broadway Concerts Direct presents a new music salon in Teaneck, NJ, 'Sarah Rice & FRIENDS' on Fridays, tonight, October 26 and November 30 at 7:30PM (doors open at 7:00pm).

No matter if you call it All Soul's Night, Halloween or Samhain, this is the most mystical night of the Celtic New Year. This biggest and most important holiday is also called Ancestor Night. The music must portray mystery, mystique and magic. It must be ethereal, otherworldly. It is a time when anything is possible.

Broadway Concerts Direct presents a new music salon in Teaneck, NJ, 'SARAH RICE & FRIENDS' on Fridays, October 26 and November 30 at 7:30PM (doors open at 7:00pm).

You don't have to travel all the way to NYC in order to hear songs from theatre, jazz, Great American and International Song Books and classical stages performed by award-winning singers & instrumentalists. At Classic Quiche in Teaneck, NJ on the last Friday of each month, through November, Broadway Concerts Direct presents top performers in a cozy, intimate salon type setting, with an eclectic mix of musical styles and delicious food. -- All in one evening! "Imported" by Broadway Concerts Direct producer, John Hiller, BCD is hoping to turn this into an ongoing Salon series of musical treasures.

You don't have to travel all the way to NYC in order to hear songs from theatre, jazz, Great American and International Song Books and classical stages performed by award-winning singers & instrumentalists. At Classic Quiche in Teaneck, NJ on the last Friday of each month, through November, Broadway Concerts Direct presents top performers in a cozy, intimate salon type setting, with an eclectic mix of musical styles and delicious food. -- All in one evening! "Imported" by Broadway Concerts Direct producer, John Hiller, BCD is hoping to turn this into an ongoing Salon series of musical treasures.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party continues to pack 'em in at Birdland every Monday night at 9:30. This past week, August 20th, the 'extreme' open mic night was booked solid with spectacular talent. It was an evening filled with great music, fun folks, and so many laughs, all watched over by one of the ultimate New Yorkers, Mr. Tommy Tune. Check out photos from this week's show below!

Broadway Concerts Direct Presents 'Sarah Rice & Friends,' starring Sarah Rice (original Johanna, SWEENEY TODD, 2011 MAC Award, 2010 Bistro Award), David Vernon (International Recording Artist), plus special guests Celia Berk and Rich Flanders (SHENANDOAH, ANNIE 2, Will Rogers Cowboy Award, Best Song) tonight, August 17th.

Broadway Concerts Direct proudly presents a NEW MUSIC SALON in Teaneck, NJ: SARAH RICE & FRIENDS, Friday 8/17 at 7:30PM (doors open at 7:00pm). The concert stars Sarah Rice (original Johanna, SWEENEY TODD, 2011 MAC Award, 2010 Bistro Award), David Vernon (International Recording Artist), and special guests Celia Berk & Rich Flanders (SHENANDOAH, ANNIE 2, Will Rogers Cowboy Award, Best Song), Joanna Morton Gray, and other special surprise guests. Featuring Matthew Martin Ward on piano, Jim Russell on recorder, Jonathan Russell on jazz violin, and Eve Weiss on classical guitar.

Broadway Concerts Direct Presents 'Sarah Rice & Friends,' starring Sarah Rice (original Johanna, SWEENEY TODD, 2011 MAC Award, 2010 Bistro Award), David Vernon (International Recording Artist), plus special guests Celia Berk and Rich Flanders (SHENANDOAH, ANNIE 2, Will Rogers Cowboy Award, Best Song), August 17th.

A few fresh faces and a slew of beloved regulars showed up to serenade each other at Jim Caruso's Cast Party on Monday night, July 16, 2012. Check out photos from the performances below, featuring Clint Holmes, the cast of Central Avenue Breakdown and more!

Broadway Concerts Direct proudly presents a new concert series in River Edge, NJ- BROADWAY COMES TO RIVER EDGE SERIES, on June 30, at 8PM. The evening will star Carole Demas (original Sandy in GREASE, THE MAGIC GARDEN on TV), CELIA BERK & RICH FLANDERS (SHENANDOAH, ANNIE 2, Will Rogers Cowboy Award, Best Song), CRAIG POMRANZ (International Recording Artist, 2012), and SARAH RICE (original Johanna in SWEENEY TODD, 2011 MAC Awards, 2010 Bistro Award).