Grace Peña reprises her NYC solo cabaret debut Heartstrings!, originally performed at 54 Below on September 3rd. 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. With Musical Director Jack Beal on bass, David Mayers on guitar, Analise Levesque on piano, and Shane Corwin on drums, Peña blends laughter, gratitude, and raw honesty in equal measure. 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. Heartstrings! Saturday, October 4, 4:00 PM (Seating from 3:15 PM) GRACE PEÑA - Vocals JACK BEAL - Musical Director / Bass DAVID MAYERS - Guitar ANALISE LEVESQUE - Piano KASEY BLEZINGER - Drums Don’t Tell Mama 343 W 46th Street, NYC donttellmamanyc.com $35 cover (MAC Members $20 cover) + $20 two-drink minimum CASH ONLY. Food menu available. TICKETS: https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9178-grace-pena-heartstrings-10-4-25
Cast and Creative team for Grace Peña: Heartstrings! at Don't Tell Mama
Cast
Grace Peña
Vocalist
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
Bassist/Musical Director
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.
Kasey Blezinger
Drummer
Kasey Blezinger has a background in contemporary and orchestral percussion. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, 54 Below, Green Room 42, Laurie Beechman Theatre, TheaterRow, Ars Nova, The Space at Irondale, Theater for the New City, John Cullum Theatre (American Theatre of Actors), Duane Park, Roulette Intermedium and has Broadway, Off-Broadway, Community Theatre, and Cabaret credits. Kasey is currently a percussion sub at Aladdin. Kasey is also the drummer for queer rock band Tenderheart Bitches and regularly appears with Greek-Rock band Panel.
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