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BFA Bound: A New Class Takes the Spotlight at 54 Below

Dates: 5/16/2026

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254 W 54th St. Cellar
New York, NY 10019

Phone: (646) 476-3551

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After a year of intensive training, the next generation of musical-theatre talent steps into the spotlight.BFA Boundbrings together the exceptional Class of 2029 – young artists who have spent the year preparing, refining, and rising to meet the demands of the country’s most competitive BFA musical theatre programs. Produced and directed byAndy DelgadoandMelinda DeSantis, and music directed byAidan S. Wells, this one-night-only cabaret features standout freshman Musical Theatre students from across the nation, including Boston Conservatory at Berklee, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Carnegie Mellon University, Elon University, The Hartt School, Ithaca College, University of Miami, University of Michigan, Montclair State University, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Pace University, Penn State University, Shenandoah Conservatory, Syracuse University, and Texas State University. Join us as they take the 54 Below stage for an evening of storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and pure energy. AtBFA Bound, these rising performers proudly represent their schools, showcasing not only their passion and growth, but the community, commitment, and artistry that have shaped their first year of training. From heartfelt solos, energetic group numbers, this vibrant group shares the work that has fueled their journey and the promise that lies ahead. Join us for a night of discovery, inspiration, and the thrilling voices of tomorrow’s stars, today. Featuring: Lexi Ciardella(Penn State University)Tate Cinti(Oberlin Conservatory of Music)Molly Cragon(The Hartt School)Andy Delgado(Syracuse University)Melinda DeSantis(Syracuse University)George Eastman(Elon University)Owen Enslein(Texas State University)Danica Feig(Texas State University)Ashlee Fucarino(Boston Conservatory at Berklee)Sebastián González Layton(Elon University)Edson Guerra-Guerrero(Penn State University)Meadow Hall(Shenandoah Conservatory)Alexis Hamlin(Montclair State University)Luke Islam(Pace University)Emily Kenny(University of Miami)JJ Korkin(University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music)Sophia Leverett(University of Michigan)Shayla Lopez(Syracuse University)Samantha Marchena(University of Michigan)Alejandro Medina(University of Michigan)Miles Melanson(Penn State University)Clay Nelson(Carnegie Mellon University)Max Patrick(University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music)Gregory Pedicini(Ithaca College)Amanda Phillips(Shenandoah Conservatory)Hayden Poe(Pace University)Adrienne Porti(Boston Conservatory at Berklee)Amanda Powell(Boston Conservatory at Berklee)Frank Randazzo(The Hartt School)Elle Richey(Pace University)Jakob Robinson(Elon University)Olivia Robinson(Syracuse University)Becca Supcoff(Syracuse University)Ellie Suzuki(Ithaca College)Addison Wivagg(Syracuse University) Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

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