Dean Cestari to Appear At Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Dean Cestari in Here and Now on April 21st. Singing songs influenced by life's ups-and-downs, Dean explores the milestone moments that shaped who he is and have left lasting impressions. Here and Now wittily and earnestly highlights the difficulty of finding who you are in the face of adversity while also celebrating the freedom and victory that comes from rising above. Dean is ecstatic to bring you on his journey from three-year-old boy skipping around the house dressed as Dorothy to starving artist living his dream in the big city.

Here and Now is under the direction of Ari Axelrod and the musical direction of the brilliant Rodney Bush, with a guest performance from Emily Kay Shrader. Ari has presented his solo cabaret twice at Feinstein's/54 Below under the direction of Faith Prince, and he recently appeared as Jamie in The Last Five Years at Weathervane Playhouse. Rodney is an established music director, conductor, orchestrator and educator working closely with artists such as Jay Armstrong Johnson, Eva Noblezada and Carmen Cusack, to name a few. Emily is a proud California hippie and graduate of Marymount Manhattan College who has most recently been seen touring North America, Japan and China as Sister Mary Robert in the National/International Tours of Sister Act.

Dean Cestari in Here and Now plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on April 21st. There is a $20 cover charge and a 2 drink or $20 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

MORE ABOUT DEAN CESTARI

Born and raised on Long island, Dean was immersed in theatre from a young age and knew it was what he wanted to dedicate his life to. Throughout his childhood, Dean performed at numerous theatres across Long Island and learned from some incredibly talented teachers and mentors. After three semesters at college, Dean decided that he wanted to take a leap of faith and move to New York to pursue his dream. Since moving to New York in the summer of 2016, Dean has completed his first National Tour as the Male Swing in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, performed in The Rocky Horror Show (Brad) and 35MM: A Musical Exhibition (Man 1) at the Roxy Regional Theatre, and worked alongside John Rubinstein in the 29 Hour Staged Reading of The Sycamore Street Kite Flying Club. Dean is actively auditioning and taking classes to hone his skills. He is thrilled to be debuting his solo show this April at Feinsten's/54 Below and he feels incredibly humbled to be doing what he loves each day.

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.

In their description of the venue, The New York Times writes, "Feinstein's/54 Below has the intimacy of a large living room with unimpeded views and impeccable sound; there is not a bad seat in the house. Its sultry after-hours ambience is enhanced by brocade-patterned wall panels planted with orange-shaded lanterns. And the atmosphere is warmer and sexier than in Manhattan's other major supper clubs."

Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $5-$105. 54Below.com/Feinsteins