Vanessa Williams to Make Diamond Series Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below

The concert will include music from her catalog of chart-topping hit songs, beloved Broadway classics, and American Songbook standards.

By: Apr. 28, 2022
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Vanessa Williams to Make Diamond Series Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below has announced that Vanessa Williams will join its popular Diamond Series for six performances December 13-18 at 8:30pm. Tickets will be available to Club 54 members on May 2 with a public on-sale on May 9. The Diamond Series features concert-length performances by some of the most luminous talents on Broadway matched with specially curated dinners in our elegant supper club. Recent Diamond Series artists have included Kelli O'Hara, Laura Benanti, and Megan Hilty. For more information, visit 54below.com/Diamond.

Guests will be greeted with a welcome drink and hors d'oeuvres prior to a three-course dinner and an up-close and personal performance. Following the show, guests are invited to linger and savor their evening in the warm and stylish environs of Feinstein's/54 Below. The cost of dinner, the concert, tax, and tip is included in the ticket price, with additional alcoholic beverages billed separately.

Vanessa Williams, December 13-18 at 8:30 PM

Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award® nominee Vanessa Williams makes her thrilling Diamond Series debut with a spectacular concert that will include music from her catalog of chart-topping hit songs, beloved Broadway classics, and American Songbook standards.

Ms. Williams has sold millions of records worldwide, including several Billboard Top 10 singles in genres across pop, dance, R&B, adult contemporary and jazz. Her hits have included "Dreamin'," "Save the Best for Last" and "The Sweetest Day." Her platinum single "Colors of the Wind," from Disney's Pocahontas, won the Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe for Best Original Song.

On Broadway, Vanessa has appeared in The Trip to Bountiful, Sondheim on Sondheim, After Midnight, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Into the Woods, and stars in the new Broadway comedy, POTUS. Her numerous screen appearances include starring roles in the hit films "Eraser" and "Soul Food" and the television shows "Ugly Betty," "Desperate Housewives," and "Queen of the Universe," among many others.

Her critically acclaimed work in film, television, recordings, and the Broadway stage has been recognized by every major industry award affiliate including 4 Emmy nominations, 11 Grammy nominations, a Tony® nomination, 3 SAG award nominations, 7 NAACP Image Awards, and 3 Satellite Awards.

She is one of the world's most accomplished concert artists, appearing regularly with the most prestigious symphony orchestras in the world.

For reservations and information, visit www.54Below.com. Tickets, starting at $300, include the cost of dinner, the concert, tax, and tip. Additional alcoholic beverages are billed separately. Club 54 members can order tickets in advance starting on Monday, May 2 at 12 PM. Tickets will be available to the general public on Monday, May 9 at 12 PM

Additionally, Feinstein's/54 Below is partnering with Audience Rewards® to make tickets for the Diamond Series available to its membership prior to going on sale to the general public. Tickets will be available to Audience Rewards members during a presale period from May 2-9. Audience Rewards is the Official Rewards Program of Broadway & the Arts™. It's a standing ovation for ticket buyers. Members earn valuable ShowPoints every time they buy tickets to participating theatrical productions, live entertainment, and more. Members save money by redeeming ShowPoints for free tickets to the events they love or, even better, securing unique experiences and merchandise exclusively curated for Audience Rewards members.

Now in its ninth year, Feinstein's/54 Below continues to delight Broadway fans with its diverse line-up of shows and performers, including musical acts from the worlds of Broadway, popular music, and beyond. The Diamond Series will expand on the current programming to create one-of-a-kind experiences for its audiences that will provide access to their favorite artists.

Feinstein's/54 Below is proud to partner with Mandarin Oriental, New York, the official hotel partner of the Diamond Series. A stunning fusion of modern design with stylish oriental flair, Mandarin Oriental, New York features 244 elegant guestrooms and suites-all with breathtaking views of Manhattan and Five-Star hospitality. Luxurious amenities include MO Lounge, offering an all-day menu of comfort food and drinks with views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline; a 14,500-square-foot Five-Star Mandarin Oriental Spa; and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 75-foot lap pool. In addition, there is premium meeting and event space, including a 6,000-square-foot pillar-less ballroom with three walls of windows overlooking Central Park. Located in Columbus Circle's Deutsche Bank Center, Mandarin Oriental, New York is in an idyllic location just steps away from world-class dining, shopping and entertainment, including the Broadway Theater District, Lincoln Center, Central Park, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Shops at Columbus Circle's collection of luxury retail stores and restaurants.

Ticket and venue information

Feinstein's/54 Below is located at 254 West 54th Street. Tickets, membership information, and a full schedule are available at www.54below.com or by calling (646) 476-3551.

Feinstein's/54 Below is committed to the health of its performers, staff, and guests and has created a Safety Plan to ensure safe conditions along with optimum performing conditions. The new policies require that performers, production, kitchen, and dining room staff, as well as all audience members show proof of vaccination to enter the premises. Additional information on our safety protocols can be found here.

MORE ABOUT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW:

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, is a 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, Feinstein's/54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Below presents iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music and has set a new standard for culinary excellence worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage. The management team includes proprietors Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel, and restaurant general manager Mandisa Boxill.

Feinstein's/54 Below is one of the most in-demand performance venues in the city, presenting over 700 shows each year. Unique in its mission, it has become an indispensable member of the Broadway eco-system, providing a safe place for seasoned and emerging artists to hone their craft, try out new music, grow their fanbases, and gather as a community. It's streaming programs and YouTube videos have garnered millions of video views introducing Broadway talent to new audiences and showcasing the art of cabaret to fans across the world.

The club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Late night programming will resume in the coming months. Tickets and information at www.54below.com.



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