Photo Coverage: Jennifer Diamond Makes A Dazzling Feinstein's/54 Below Debut with IT'S MY FIRST TIME (PLEASE BE GENTLE)
By: Genevieve Rafter Keddy Nov. 09, 2015
Just last night, Feinstein's/54 Below presented the debut of Jennifer Diamond, currently co-starring in the smash hit musical RUTHLESS!. Jennifer's new show IT'S MY FIRST TIME (PLEASE BE GENTLE) was directed by Broadway veteran Richard Jay-Alexander. The two first worked together on LES MISERABLES and a number of benefits and Jay-Alexander found her uniquely talented and versatile enough to put a special spin on a debut act for her, recounting her arrival in the business, her story as an up-and-coming actress and all the good (and bad) that goes with it.
This past summer Jennifer Diamond played mean stepsister Florinda in INTO THE WOODS at The Muny (starring Heather Headley), where she also appeared in LES MISERABLES with Norm Lewis and Hugh Panaro. She traveled the globe with Kristin Chenoweth in concert and had the honor of performing in such prestigious venues as Sydney Opera House, the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. Jennifer also starred as Lucy in the Jekyll & Hyde NYC Concert (opposite Robert Petkoff) under the coaching of Frank Wildhorn. Other favorite credits include playing Belinda on the third season of the popular web series "Submissions Only" and productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and MAN OF LA MANCHA.
The musical director for IT'S MY FIRST TIME (PLEASE BE GENTLE) was Joseph Thalken, with Dick Sarpola on bass and Perry Cavari on drums.
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Feinstein's/54 Below Welcomes Jennifer Diamond
Joseph Thalken and Jennifer Diamond
Jennifer Diamond and Jennifer Ashley Tepper
Joseph Thalken (Music Director, Piano and Arranger), Jennifer Diamond, Dick Sarpola (Bass) and Perry Cavari (Drums)
Joseph Thalken and Jennifer Diamond
Joseph Thalken and Jennifer Diamond
Faiza Diamond and Robert Diamond
Miles Silverman, Richard Hillman, Preston Ridge and Richie Ridge
Robin Rosen, Marcia Diamond, Steve Diamond, Faiza Diamond and Robert Diamond
Cindy Wanger, James Rosen, Robin Rosen, Marcia Diamond and Steve Diamond
Dick Sarpola and Perry Cavari
Joseph Thalken and Jennifer Diamond
Michael James Scott
Richard Hillman, Preston Ridge and Richie Ridge
Jason Patrick Sands, Jennifer Diamond and Constantine Germanacos
Jennifer Diamond and Tori Murray
James Kenney and Richard Jay-Alexander (Director of tonight's show)
James Kenney, Donna McKechnie, Matt Berman and Richard Jay-Alexander
Catherine Pappas, Richard Jay-Alexander and Marvin Laird
Donna McKechnie and Jennifer Diamond
Donna McKechnie, Richard Jay-Alexander, Jennifer Diamond and Joseph Thalken
Jennifer Diamond and Richard Jay-Alexander
Katarina Dominguez, Megan Colleen, Jennifer Diamond and Leigh Terry
Jennifer Diamond and Faiza Diamond
Robert Diamond, Preston Ridge, Jennifer Diamond and Richie Ridge
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