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Review: YOUNG, GIFTED & BROADWAY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH at 54 Below
by Gregory Fletcher - Feb 3, 2026

Voices were lifted at 54 Below for a glorious opening celebration of Black History Month on February 2 presented by Young, Gifted & Broadway. The evening featured 19 young singers each offering a musical tribute to a legendary Black American.

Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Latrice Royale, Vanessa Williams and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Photos: Young, Gifted, and Broadway Hosts 2nd Annual Spotlight Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025

Young Gifted and Broadway hosted its 2nd annual “Spotlight Ceremony” this past weekend on June 28th, 2025 in the Barrymore Room at the Marriott Marquis. Check out photos from the event.

Photos: LIGHTS OUT: NAT "KING" COLE Opens At New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo and NYTW Artistic Director and Usual Suspect Patricia McGregor, and directed by McGregor. Check out photos from opening night.

Review Roundup: LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE at New York Theatre Workshop
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo and NYTW Artistic Director and Usual Suspect Patricia McGregor, and directed by McGregor. Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole runs through June 29, 2025. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new play...

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Two-Week Extension For LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that due to popular demand, Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole has extended its run for an additional two weeks.

Video: Dulé Hill Shares What Drew Him to off-Broadway's LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025

On a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Broadway alum Dulé Hill sat down with the host to discuss some of his latest projects, among them the off-Broadway play Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole. Watch the interview!

Krystal Joy Brown and More Complete LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo. See who is starring and learn more!

Previews: DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS THE MUSICALS at Straz' Patel Conservatory
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 29, 2023

Disney's famous villains have kids, and those kids are just as sassy and mischievous as their parents. That's the premise of Descendants, and now, after five intensive weeks of rehearsals three times a week for two and half hours, Patel Conservatory's young talents are putting their spin on it. Inspired by Disney's iconic villains and their offspring, Descendants uniquely blends fantasy and modernity.