Grace Peña celebrates love and connection in Heartstrings!, her NYC solo cabaret debut. From Streisand to Sondheim to Adele, every number is handpicked for its personal connection — whether it's a tune that takes you home, a tribute to the power of friendship, or a song that carries you through a season of change. Peña blends laughter, gratitude, and raw honesty in equal measure. JACK BEAL - Bass DAVID MAYERS - Guitar ANALISE LEVESQUE - Piano SHANE CORWIN - Drums HEARTSTRINGS! [Use code HEARTSTRINGS5 for $5 OFF Main Dining Room and Bar Rail cover charge]
GRACE PEÑA - Vocals
Wednesday, September 3, 9:30 PM (Doors open 9:00 PM)
54 BELOW
254 W 54th St, NYC
www.54Below.org
TICKETS: https://54below.org/events/grace-pena-heartstrings/
Cover from $29.50 to $68 (prices include fees) + $25 food and beverage minimum
Grace Peña is a recent graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory, where she earned her Master’s degree in CCM Voice Pedagogy. Raised in a home filled with timeless classic movie musicals and jazz standards, she developed a deep love for music early in life—one that continues to inspire her every day.
"Love costs all we are and ever will be. Yet it is only love that sets us free.” - Maya Angelou
Cast and Creative team for Grace Peña: Heartstrings! at 54 Below
Cast
Grace Peña
Vocalist
Originally from Glendora, California, Grace Peña is a recent graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, where she earned her Master’s degree in CCM Voice Pedagogy. Raised in a home filled with timeless classic movie musicals and jazz standards, she developed a deep love for music early in life—one that continues to inspire her every day.
Jack Beal
Musical Director / Bassist
Jack Beal is a musician, producer, and educator based in New York City and Boston. Jack's activities in music range from the traditional to the experimental. An ardent collaborative artist, Jack's work regularly calls upon the shared talents of fellow musicians, dancers, theatermakers, scientists, and more, from whom Jack has earned a reputation as a sensitive collaborator with an authentic approach to performance practices of all kinds.
Analise Levesque
Pianist
Analise Levesque is an NYC based pianist, music director, and educator. Analise made her off-broadway debut in Cookie at the Soho Playhouse last spring and has worked with the New Voices Conservatory at the Papermill Playhouse. She works at Pace University in the Sands College of Performing Arts and performs often at cabaret venues across New York City. When she’s not at the piano, Analise can be spotted running through the streets of Manhattan, training for her next race
David Mayers
Guitarist
David Mayers has been an NYC based Guitarist for the past 8 years performing in Broadway shows, off-broadway shows, and iconic NYC experiences. David has performed on Broadway with Shucked, MJ, The Notebook, A Wonderful World, and Real Women Have Curves. David has also performed in concert settings with iconic stars such as Michaela Diamond, Ana Villafane, Lindsay Mendez, Sam Pauly, and many more.
Shane Corwin
Drummer
Shane Corwin is a freelance percussionist and drummer currently based in New York City. Shane holds a Bachelors of Music from the University of New Mexico and is pursuing a Masters of Music at New York University. Shane has performed at venues around New York including 54 Below, Green Room 42, Chelsea Table and Stage, Rockwood Music Hall, SOB’s, New World Stages, and was the drum sub for Al Tapper’s A Beautiful Mind. In his free time, Shane enjoys cooking, visiting museums, and being outside.
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