Max Friedman
THE 15TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA and More Set for 54 Below Next Week (Dec 5, 2025)
Christine Ebersole, JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis & More Headline December At 54 Below (Nov 26, 2025)
54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More (Nov 24, 2025)
BIO
Max Friedman serves as the director/producer for the hit concert series "Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band," currently enjoying a residency at 54 Below. Credits Include "Song Moments: Daniel Mate in Concert" as part of NYMF 2013 and and a sold-out concert production of the new musical "6" by Zack Zadek as part of NYMF 2012. Assistant directing credits include "The Story of Jo Beth" by Daniel Mate (JCC of Manhattan, dir. Michelle Tattenbaum), "The Other Josh Cohen" by Steve Rosen
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Amanda Flynn, Rob Rokicki, Mike Rosengarten, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Jason SweetTooth Williams, Joe Iconis, Will Roland, Max Friedman, Danielle Gimbal, Harrison Chad, Charlotte Marks, Charlie Rosen, Alexa Spiegel, Ian Kagey, Bailey Ford and Carly Heitner
From: Photos: Joe Iconis' PUNK ROCK GIRL Opens at The Argyle Theatre
The Cast and Crew of The 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza that includes Joe Iconis, John Simpkins, Jennifer Ashley Tepper,
Emilie Battle, Ally Bonino, Jack Bowman, Amara Brady, Chris Brick, Melanie Brook, Liz Lark Brown, Gerard Canonico, Katlyn Carlson, Harrison Chad, Ian Coulter-Buford, Bill Coyne, Max Crumm, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Alex Dorf, Lauren Echausse, Seth Eliser, Sydney Farley, Vince Fazzolari, Amanda Flynn, Coby Getzug, Danielle Gimbal, Ian Kagey, Dennis Michael Keefe, Jessica Kent, Rachel Lee, Lorinda Lisitza, Tuan Malinowski, Lauren Marcus, Matthew McCollum, Kelly McIntyre, Eric William Morris, Kevin Michael Murphy, Shakina Nayfack, James Penca, Josh Plotner, Rob Rokicki, Will Roland, Charlie Rosen, Mike Rosengarten, MiMi Scardulla, Brooke Shapiro, Lena Skeele, Emerson Mae Smith, Philip Jackson Smith, Jordan Stanley, Cori Stolbun, Brent Stranathan, Rachel Sussman, Vinnie Urdea, Tatiana Wechsler, Jared Weiss, and Jason SweetTooth Williams.
Christine O’Grady and Jennifer Werner choreograph, with costumes by Michelle Eden Humphrey and Brendan McCann. Max Friedman is assistant director, Alexa Spiegel is assistant producer, E. Sara Barnes is stage manager, and Lady del Castillo is assistant stage manager and The Joe Iconis Carolers that includes-Cori Stolbun, Alex Dorf, Amara Brady and Tuan Malinowski
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at Feinstein's/54 Below
The Cast and Crew of The 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza that includes Joe Iconis, John Simpkins, Jennifer Ashley Tepper,
Emilie Battle, Ally Bonino, Jack Bowman, Amara Brady, Chris Brick, Melanie Brook, Liz Lark Brown, Gerard Canonico, Katlyn Carlson, Harrison Chad, Ian Coulter-Buford, Bill Coyne, Max Crumm, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Alex Dorf, Lauren Echausse, Seth Eliser, Sydney Farley, Vince Fazzolari, Amanda Flynn, Coby Getzug, Danielle Gimbal, Ian Kagey, Dennis Michael Keefe, Jessica Kent, Rachel Lee, Lorinda Lisitza, Tuan Malinowski, Lauren Marcus, Matthew McCollum, Kelly McIntyre, Eric William Morris, Kevin Michael Murphy, Shakina Nayfack, James Penca, Josh Plotner, Rob Rokicki, Will Roland, Charlie Rosen, Mike Rosengarten, MiMi Scardulla, Brooke Shapiro, Lena Skeele, Emerson Mae Smith, Philip Jackson Smith, Jordan Stanley, Cori Stolbun, Brent Stranathan, Rachel Sussman, Vinnie Urdea, Tatiana Wechsler, Jared Weiss, and Jason SweetTooth Williams.
Christine O’Grady and Jennifer Werner choreograph, with costumes by Michelle Eden Humphrey and Brendan McCann. Max Friedman is assistant director, Alexa Spiegel is assistant producer, E. Sara Barnes is stage manager, and Lady del Castillo is assistant stage manager and The Joe Iconis Carolers that includes-Cori Stolbun, Alex Dorf, Amara Brady and Tuan Malinowski
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at Feinstein's/54 Below
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including the 15th annusal Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present a New York City twisted holiday tradition celebrating its fifteenth year of putting the “extra” in “extravaganza!”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025
This week's STAGE TIME: After Dark lineup is co-hosted by pop artist LEXXE, who brings her sound to the Slipper Room stage. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
STAGE TIME is continuing to redefine modern variety entertainment with its signature late-night show, Stage Time: After Dark. This week will feature Gabe Amaro as co-host. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
This Week's Stage Time: After Dark Lineup Is Co-hosted By Broadway Dancer And Drag:the Musical Associate Choreographer Carina-kay Louchiey! Learn more and see how to join.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
STAGE TIME, the groundbreaking nightlife production company founded by Broadway actor PJ Adzima (Book of Morman), will continue to redefine modern variety entertainment with its signature late-night show, Stage Time: After Dark. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
STAGE TIME, the nightlife production company founded by Broadway actor PJ Adzima continues weekly with its signature late-night show, Stage Time: After Dark.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 14, 2024
The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza has returned to 54 Below for the 14th time this weekend, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festive performance. See photos from the annual holiday celebration here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joe Iconis & more! See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
54 Below will celebrate the happiest time of the year with a lineup of performances by Longlegs star Alicia Witt, award winning Nicole Henry, Tony® nominee Melissa Errico, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024
Diversionary Theatre has announced the West Coast premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, with book, lyrics, and music by Mark Sonnenblick, conceived by Sam Bolen, Max Friedman, & Mark Sonnenblick, and directed by Stephen Brotebeck.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Diversionary Theatre has announced the West Coast premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, with book, lyrics, and music by Mark Sonnenblick, conceived by Sam Bolen, Max Friedman, & Mark Sonnenblick, and directed by Stephen Brotebeck.
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024
Diversionary Theatre has announced its 39th (2024-2025) season, which will feature a line up of premieres that will continue to honor the theatre's legacy of bringing LGBTQIA+ audiences new and exciting stories for, by, and about the community.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 10, 2023
Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks reignited their legendary holiday tradition and brought their insane celebration of all things red and green back to 54 Below after three bah humbug years of pandemic pause and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza returns for its 13th annual engagement. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Erin Samms - Nov 1, 2023
Lauren Marcus's storytelling objective is that of an honest-to-goodness music video like the ones we all grew up loving and watching on MTV and VH1, the kind with style and intent.
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