The January 3rd show features Broadway stars reviving songs from productions they starred in and sharing behind-the-scenes stories. This edition includes stars from Cabaret, Chicago, Into the Woods, Assassins and more.
Not every Broadway show is a smash. A focus on 14 hidden gems from shows that disappeared too quickly fueled an entertaining evening at 54 Below last Sunday on April 29th. Hosted by Charles Kirsch of Backstage Babble podcast and Robert W. Schneider, the evening was a success.
There was a lot of history crossing that stage, with performers reprising numbers they’d sung on the Great White Way as far back as the 1970s. Giving the proceedings a uniquely touching quality was the sweet meeting of the generations, with these still very vital veterans being welcomed by — and conversing with — a respectful master of ceremonies who’s still in his teens, but is immersed in musical theatre lore.
Charles Kirsch's Backstage Babble Live! was the best party in New York City last night.
What shows are coming up next at 54 Below?
What shows have played recently at 54 Below?
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The Beat Goes On Don't Tell Mama (10/08-10/08) |
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Timeless: A Tribute to Bernadette Peters Don't Tell Mama (10/04-10/04) |
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Pooja Reddy is White Trash Joe's Pub (10/06-10/06) |
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Lea Salonga 54 Below (12/05-12/05) |
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Corinne: Under the Mistletoe - A Late-Night Christmas in New York 54 Below (12/23-12/23) |
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New Musical! A Million Moments on the Mackinac Bridge by Hudson Orfe 54 Below (10/13-10/13) |
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Celebrating the 22nd Anniversary of The Children's Acting Academy 54 Below (12/02-12/02) |
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John Lloyd Young: Songs from the Road 54 Below (10/21-10/21) |
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Sara Al-Bazali: Wait For It 54 Below (10/04-10/04) |
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David Rothenberg: Still Never Too Late 54 Below (10/11-10/11) |
