Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and more. 

Clint Holmes: IN JOY – A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION CONCERT – MAY 18 AT 7PM

An 80th birthday celebration wrapped in a very special concert event… and you’re invited. Clint returns to 54 Below to celebrate with old friends and new. A Grammy-nominated recording artist, composer, playwright, TV personality and stage entertainer – the truth is, Clint Holmes defies categorization. So the title of the show is fitting in that it depicts the one universal theme that describes how Clint lives, works and plays – In Joy. We invite you to share the joy with us and experience an evening filled with the music that has shaped his storied career. You’ll hear songs you know and love by the singers and songwriters who inspired him, classic standards and Clint’s original music through which he tells his incredible story.

$91 cover charge (includes $11 in fees). $151.50 premium seating (includes $16.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

Claire Kwon: CLAIRE SQUARED – MAY 18 AT 9:30PM

Just 24 hours after finishing her six-week run as Claire in Maybe Happy Ending, Claire Kwon makes her 54 Below solo debut in Claire Squared. Living her Broadway dream faster than she imagined, Claire now faces a new question: can you be a Broadway star and a regular person? (Do stars still do laundry? Call their moms? Obsessively read about IR paradigms at 2am?)

With humor, heart, and powerhouse vocals, she traces her journey from community theater in New Jersey to the Belasco stage. Once a swing covering 16 total tracks in shows like Teeth, Almost Famous, and Galileo, living in the exhilarating chaos of constant transformation. Claire Squared is a homecoming of sorts: Claire goes from playing everyone to finally playing herself (well… and Claire).

Featuring songs from across her career, new works by emerging female AAPI composers, behind-the-scenes stories, and maybe a surprise guest, Claire Squared is magnetic, hilarious, and unapologetically Claire. Just don’t ask her to cover 16 tracks that night. Or maybe do…

Featuring special guests Sara Al-Bazali, Maddie Burton, Noah Marlowe, Daniel May, Josh Lee, and Christopher James Tamayo.

Also joined by pianists Jon Bauerfeld and Doug Peck.

$52.50 cover charge (includes $7.50 in fees). $85.50 premium seating (includes $10.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

54 SINGS LERNER & LOEWE – MAY 19 AT 7PM

Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick “Fritz” Loewe were one of the most successful composer-lyricist teams during the golden age of the Broadway musical. Join us at 54 Below as we celebrate their partnership with performances of songs from their most beloved scores, including Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, Gigi, and Camelot, plus some rarities from their other theater and film collaborations. The event will also feature a special 70th anniversary tribute to the team’s greatest success, My Fair Lady, which opened on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on March 15, 1956.

The company of our show includes four Tony Award® nominees — Meg Bussert (Brigadoon) and Martin Vidnovic (Brigadoon),  Josie de Guzman (Guys and Dolls, West Side Story), and Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde) — alongside Jay Aubrey Jones (Cats, How to Succeed…), Ben Jones (international concert and cabaret star), Tony Award® honoree Gerard Alessandrini (Forbidden Broadway), Michael Padgett (My Fair Lady at Saguaro City Music Theatre), and Megan Styrna (Charlotte Sweet at Amas Musical Theatre).  54 Sings Lerner & Loewe is produced, directed, and hosted by Michael Portantiere, with Michael Lavine as musical director/pianist.

$63.50 cover charge (includes $8.50 in fees). $102 premium seating (includes $12 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

54 SINGS THE SONGS THAT WENT WRONG – MAY 19 AT 9:30PM

Have you ever left an audition thinking, “huh?” You decide to move on in the moment, but every so often, the thought keeps creeping back into your head? Us too. In 54 Sings The Songs That Went Wrong, our talented performers revisit one of their past audition fails and finally get the chance to take the stage again and show how it could have gone. Join us for an evening of musical catharsis as talented performers reclaim their confidence, rewrite their stories, and transform shaky auditions into triumphant second chances. Because sometimes, all you need is one more shot.

Produced by Noah Simau. Music direction by Aidan S. Wells.

Featuring Rachel Arianna, Annie Brown, Allison Calabrese, Brandon Cayetano, Shea Coughlin-Jacobs, Lauren Daniels, Mia Dungan, Cate Elise Goddard, Reece Harris, Gabriela Henriquez, Sydney Kenton, Francesca Litterio, Dani Lorin, Abigail Mack, Jong Sang Rheu, Gabriella Santalla, Noah Simau, Dara Weinstein, and Danielle Yokley.

$47 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $74.50 premium seating (includes $9.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

SING4HER: A BENEFIT FOR THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN’S CANCER – MAY 20 AT 7PM

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

54 Below is proud to present Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer to raise awareness in the fight against gynecological cancer. Performers will harness the messages and energy of Broadway music, coupled with personal inspirations to support the more than 115,000 women of all ages diagnosed each year. Produced by Samantha Kotok, with artistic direction by Joe Barros and music direction by Joshua Turchin, join us for an incredible evening where young performers will use their agency and inspire others with songs like “No One is Alone” and “You Will Be Found.”

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk awareness, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. Their mission is to bring together all communities of advocates, patients, caregivers, partners and the healthcare team to eradicate or lessen the impact of gynecologic cancer. They will achieve this through research, education and public awareness

A portion of proceeds from the performance will benefit The Foundation for Women’s Cancer. For more information visit FWC’s website foundationforwomenscancer.org

Featuring Avan Bisono, Brooke Cassatto, Gia Cellini, Tony nominee Jenn Colella, Erin Ellis, Eva Hurley, Ethan Kotok, Samantha Kotok, Ava Lane, Gabrielle Litzinger, Alessia Lombardi, Capri Marandola, Katherine Scully, Kendall Thorner, and Farida Wahby.

$63.50 cover charge (includes $8.50 in fees). $102 premium seating (includes $12 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

NEW MUSICAL! EINSTEIN OF LOVE – MAY 20 AT 9:30PM

Join us for the NYC premiere of Einstein of Love, a heartwarming one-act musical about being in love at age 18. Led by Alex Humphreys (Dear Evan Hansen, A Light in the Piazza), and also starring its creator Henry Crater (Next to Normal, Million Dollar Quartet), the show follows two teenagers navigating their first year at college and the thrills and temptations it entails. Part pop-album, part book-musical, this production makes its first appearance since its inception at the University of Michigan in 2022. Come for the belted 4-part harmonies, stay for the canon teen drama.

Music by Henry Crater. Produced by Elisabeth Nordeen. Direction by Gabriella Palminteri. Music direction by Andrew Gerace.

Featuring Henry Crater, Alex Humphreys, Jamie Martin Mann, and Logan Saad. Also joined by ensemble vocalists Nile Andah, Brendan Dallaire, Audrey Graves, and Juliet Perel.

$41.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $69 premium seating (includes $9 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

HANNAH BAYLES, FEAT. Ryan McCartan, Rachel Potter, & MORE! – MAY 21 AT 7PM

Hannah Bayles is beyond thrilled to make her 54 Below debut! With a following of over 1.8 million across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, Hannah is known for her powerhouse vocals, big personality, and genuine love for musical theatre—and there’s no better place to celebrate that than on the iconic 54 Below stage. Audiences can expect Hannah to bring some of her dream roles to life, with songs from beloved shows like Wicked, Anastasia, and more. Living by the motto “If we’re not having fun, what’s the point?”, this evening promises soaring vocals, laughter, and heartfelt storytelling. Hannah will be joined by special guest Broadway besties for a joyful night of music, friendship, and Broadway magic.

Produced and music directed by Rachel Sandler. Assistant produced by Meg Gallo.

Featuring Deanna Giulietti, Clark Mantilla, Ryan McCartan, Rachel Potter, Syd Sider, Mona Swain, T.3, and more stars to be announced! Joined by backup singers Emily Alvarado and Samantha Gibbs.

Also joined by Tyler Capa on piano, Tina Lama on bass, Britton Matthews on drums, and Caleb Schoberg on guitar.

$63.50 cover charge (includes $8.50 in fees). $102 premium seating (includes $12 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

54 SINGS THE SECOND Barbra Streisand ALBUM – MAY 21 AT 9:30PM

54 Sings The Second Barbra Streisand Album celebrates the extraordinary storytelling and artistic daring of Barbra Streisand’s groundbreaking early work. With her second album, Streisand redefined song interpretation, shaping each lyric with dramatic precision, emotional intelligence, and unmistakable theatrical flair. An ensemble of Broadway and cabaret performers revisits beloved selections including “Lover, Come Back to Me,” “When the Sun Comes Out,” and “Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home,” alongside rarely heard cut songs from the album and music from her early nightclub days, all featuring original arrangements and musical direction by Michael Cuschieri. Directed by Joey Rodriguez, the evening honors the craftsmanship and Broadway-rooted sensibility that transformed standards into signature statements.

Produced by Gaby Mank and Cara Scarlette. Featuring Dorothy Bishop, Steven Brinberg AKA Simply Barbra, Jordan Matthew Brown, Tony Award nominee Charles Busch, Estéban Castillo, Rae Davenport, Lianne Marie Dobbs, Randall Holloway, Clover St. Hubert, Nicolas King, Emily Marino, Alison McCartan, Macon Prickett, Robbie Rozelle, Kayleen Siedl, Maya Sistruck, Sam Sommer, and Talia Suskauer.

$47 cover charge (includes $7 in fees). $74.50 premium seating (includes $9.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

WHEN YOU WISH UPON A SONG – MAY 22 AT 9:30PM

Join us for a magical night of music celebrating the songs that shaped our childhoods. Featuring performances by rising artists, this evening will take you from beloved Disney classics to iconic Broadway favorites. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Metro New York, whose mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It’s a heartfelt night of nostalgia, storytelling, and impact you won’t want to miss.

Produced by Callie Lepselter. Music direction by Aidan S. Wells.

Featuring Emily Ahrens, Riley Aileen, Megan Bruns, Kirsten Lynn Butler, Carolyn Byrne, Ashlyn Combs, Lily Farrell, Sadie Feingold, Tiffany Furicchia, Abby Goldberg, Sarah Gregori, Eve Harrison, Eva Hurley, Josiah Jennings, Bella McKivigan, Jeff Parsons, Chris Scanlon, Devyn Schoen, Lexie Schultz, Keegan Sells, Morgan Shisko, Jeffrey Sewell, Dylan Tacker, Timothy Thomas, Amber Weissert, Charity Williams, Damon Robert Williams, and Rachel Yohe.

$41.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $74.50 premium seating (includes $9.50 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

ANGEL BLUE: REIMAGINED – MAY 23 AT 7PM

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

Angel Blue, Grammy winning opera star and recent lead in Tony Award®-winning director Michael Mayer’s Metropolitan Opera production of Aida, takes the stage in a bold new way. Join Angel on a musical experience as she shares her personal journey of love, rejection, frustration, anger, and joy. The evening will feature an eclectic mix of Broadway favorites, reimagined heavy metal anthems, beloved Disney classics, and her own original compositions. With powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and musical direction by Cris Frisco, Angel will break boundaries between opera and popular music. Her performance invites audiences into a deeply personal and genre-defying celebration of resilience and artistry.

Angel Blue has emerged in recent seasons as one of the most influential sopranos before the public today. While singing and performing is what Ms. Blue is known for, it is her genuine friendly and kind disposition that leaves a lasting impression on those who meet her. The two-time Grammy Award winner, 2020 Beverly Sills Award recipient, and 2022 Richard Tucker Award winner is celebrated worldwide for her honeyed soprano and affecting deliveries of many of the most beloved roles in the operatic repertory, such as the title roles in Aida and Tosca, Violetta in La Traviata, Bess in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Mimì in La bohème, and Liu in Turandot.

Her 25/26 season starts with her performances as Bess in Houston Grand Opera’s anticipated new production of Porgy and Bess, celebrating the anniversary of the house’s first production of the piece. Angel also returns to the Opéra National de Paris to sing the title role in Tosca, and to the Metropolitan Opera to sing both Mimì in La bohème and Liu in Turandot.

Equally active on the concert platform, Ms. Blue has appeared in recital and in concert in over forty countries including Hungary, Kazakhstan, India, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, South Korea, China, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. She has also sung Strauss’s Vier Letzte Lieder and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Peri in Schumann’s Das Paradis und die Peri with the Accademia Santa Cecilla in Rome, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Cincinnati Symphony under Music Director Louis Langree. Angel Blue was raised in California, but makes her home on the east coast of the United States of America.

$69 cover charge (includes $9 in fees). $113 premium seating (includes $13 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

54 SINGS BROADWAY’S GREATEST HITS! – MAY 23 AT 9:30PM

Previous volumes of this Scott Siegel concert event hit 54 Below like lightning! This was the show that every musical theater-lover had been waiting for… and now we’re going to do it again, with a brand new line-up of 54 Sings Broadway’s Greatest Hits!

If you skip through cast albums just to hear the very best songs in each show, this is the nightclub concert event for you. If you love the classics of the Great White Way, come and hear the songs that made Broadway great, that made your heart soar, that you used to sing (maybe still do) in the shower! But at 54 Below, you will hear the greatest Broadway songs of all time performed by today’s greatest stars, singing them straight up, the way you want to hear them!

And who better to produce/direct/host this show than the creator of Town Hall’s critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year series, Scott Siegel, creator of more than 500 major concert events centered on Broadway music! 54 Sings Broadway’s Greatest Hits! will be a thrilling night that you won’t forget…

Music direction by Mark T. Evans. Featuring Willie Demyan, Lianne Marie Dobbs, Tommy Ferolano, Jared Goodwin, Kylie Heyman, Ben Jones, Kendra Foster McBride, and more stars to be announced!

$58 cover charge (includes $8 in fees). $91 premium seating (includes $11 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT – MAY 24 AT 7PM

Join us for a joyous evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the hit Off-Broadway musical Spamilton, that The New York Times called “smart, silly and convulsively funny!” After winning multiple awards, Spamilton has been touring the country ever since! Lin Manuel Miranda, the subject of this beloved spoof (of you know what), posted that he “laughed his brains out!” Created and written by tonight’s director/host, Tony Award® winner Gerard Alessandrini, and co-directed with Gerry McIntyre, Spamilton includes inside out versions of many of the hit songs from Hamilton as well as classic Broadway spoofs from the likes of Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and Lerner & Loewe. The cast for this concert version will include Broadway veterans and dazzling young talent that will blow the roof off of 54 Below!

Piano by Nick Stamatakis. Produced by John Freedson and David Zippel. Featuring Kristina Asriyan, Fred Barton, Glenn Bassett, Jorge Blakely, Jason Denton, Justin Parker, Christine Pedi, Jenny Lee Stern, and Miles Davis Tillman.

$63.50 cover charge (includes $8.50 in fees). $102 premium seating (includes $12 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

CURTAINS AND CADENZAS: JAZZ STANDARDS IN YOUR FAVORITE BROADWAY MUSICALS – MAY 24 AT 9:30PM

Ever notice a hit jazz standard appear in the score of your favorite Broadway musical? Curtains & Cadenzas is a celebration of the union of these two art forms, highlighting songs from the musical theatre canon that are key figures in jazz repertoire. From the witty lyrics of Cole Porter to the rich blues of George Gershwin, you’ll be face to face with live jazz at Broadway’s favorite cabaret club! With an intimate cast, direction/production/guitar by Tyler J Landusky, and live accompaniment by Pocket Change Jazz Combo, this show will be an interactive night of music that you will not want to miss!

Featuring Tali Goldwasser, Zachary Johnson, Daniel Loughlin, Charlotte Scanlon, Finch Silverman, and Sophia Theokas.

Joined by William Calohan on bass, Chase Cassidy on saxophone, Joshua Gorlin on piano, and William Nicoll on drums.

$41.50 cover charge (includes $6.50 in fees). $69 premium seating (includes $9 in fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.

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