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54 Below Will Present SO WHAT ISSSSS… A POP DIVA? Cabaret Show

Joe Marano produces and directs the sixteen-performer tribute to iconic pop divas at 54 Below.

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54 Below Will Present SO WHAT ISSSSS… A POP DIVA? Cabaret Show

SO WHAT ISSSSS… A POP DIVA? will play 54 Below on July 22, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. Directed and produced by Joe Marano, the cabaret will celebrate pop music icons through a lineup of live performances and reinterpretations of well-known songs.

The concert will feature music associated with artists including Cher, Madonna, Elton John, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Adele, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Alicia Keys, and Avril Lavigne.

Hosted by Marano, the cast includes Laura Castellano, Jahir Borgo-Christian, Vicky Fleisch, Olivia Fornasieri, Rachel Garr, Paige Lewandrowski, Cameron Walker, Jett Roberts, Jackson Gentry, Nazmee Kamal, Jenna Rose Husli, Adriana Aquino Andino, Gabriel M. Henry, Leanne Brunn, Courtney Burnett, and Samantha Gibbs. Analise Levesque serves as musical director and pianist.

Marano has previously appeared in projects including CJs Grill for Apple TV and Fatal Family Feuds for Oxygen. The performance will also coincide with anticipation for his upcoming album, Songs My Mom Told Me to Sing.

Performance Information

SO WHAT ISSSSS… A POP DIVA? will take place at 54 Below, located at 254 West 54th Street in New York City. Cover charges range from $19.50 to $52.50, with premium seating available for $85.50. A $25 food and beverage minimum applies.



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