Nikisha Williams

Review: Jenn Colella Brings The Rainbow to 54 Below With OUT AND PROUD
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 23, 2025

Jenn Colella packed The Basement for Pride month but she will bring the rainbow back again in July.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, plus more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

54/54/54 Returns to 54 Below This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Now celebrating its sixth consecutive year, this high-energy theatrical event challenges 54 performers to deliver 54 songs—each in just 54 seconds—pushing artistry, comedy, and chaos to thrilling new heights.

See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

Troy Anthony’s The Fire Ensemble Releasing Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

The Fire Ensemble has announced the release of their highly anticipated debut album, ”The Revival: It Is Our Duty”, set to launch in the Summer of 2025. The album features 13 songs that blend elements of gospel, R&B, jazz, poetry, and musical theater.

ONLY THE BEST Benefit Concert to Be Held at Green Room 42 Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present “Only the Best: A Concert to Benefit the Issa Malak Best Scholarship Fund at NYU” on September 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM. This concert and scholarship fund was created in the memory of Issa Best - a brilliant and passionate artist and an NYU alumnus.

A Night Of Musical Theater By Riley Thomas WORKING TITLE To Play The Triad
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Riley Thomas hosts a night of original musical theater at The Triad Theater on June 12th, featuring award-winning works and new musicals. Performers include Denisha Ballew, Michael Park, and more Broadway talents.

See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: HAMILTON at James M. Nederlander Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Sep 18, 2023

What did our critic think of Hamilton, currently running at the James M. Nederlander Theatre until December 30? Experience the incredible performances and storytelling that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Review: HAMILTON Rises Up at Murat Theatre
by The Marriage Matinee - May 3, 2023

Only a couple of shows recent have received as much interest and praise as HAMILTON. A historical drama, HAMILTON is the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda that comes with with a dash of comedy and a history lesson presented by outstanding lyrics and exciting music that switches seamlessly from a melody to a rap and back.

Distinguished Concerts International New York To Present Two Concerts at Two Iconic Venues in One Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

On Sunday, April 2, Distinguished Concerts International New York will perform at Stern Auditorium, Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall, and at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall.

The Green Room 42 Announces August Cabaret Lineup, Including Sis, Joe Serafini, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced their August line-up for in-person cabaret performances. L

Broadway, National Tour, TV Stars, and More Lift Every Voice For A Celebration Of Music & Black Art
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022

After a tumultuous two years, theater has come back and with it, voices speaking up and out for the changes that are necessary in this industry. One artist, Nikisha Williams (Hamilton, The Color Purple), is taking things into her own hands and producing an evening of lifting the voices and souls that she knows and loves, and to show Broadway that it is both ok and vital to be proud of Blackness.

Review: Somebody Said “Make Them Hear You” & They Did In MAKE THEM HEAR YOU: AN ODE TO BLACK MUSICALS, VOLUME 2 At 54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - Jul 14, 2022

One of the best shows of the season, MAKE THEM HEAR YOU leaves a lasting impression.

Joe Iconis, New Musicals, Lorna Luft, Andy Mientus And More Announced at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Grace Cutler - Jul 9, 2022

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Darron Hayes, Bobbi Mackenzie & More to Star in MAKE THEM HEAR YOU: AN ODE TO BLACK MUSICALS VOL. 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2022

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Make Them Hear You: An Ode to Black Musicals Vol. 2. On Monday, July 11, 2022, paying homage to Black Musicals written by Black Creatives.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW Releases Programming Through June 5th
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Review Roundup: HAMILTON Re-Launches 'Philip Company' Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021

The cast is led by Pierre Jean Gonzalez as Alexander Hamilton, with Ta'Rea Campbell, Marcus Choi, Jared Dixon, Desmond Sean Ellington, Warren Egypt Franklin, Neil Haskell, Elijah Malcomb Stephanie Jae Park, Paige Smallwood, and more.

LISTEN: Jay Armstrong Johnson Launches Season 2 of BROADWAYSTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2021

Broadwaysted has announced the premiere of Season 2 of the hit podcast! The original theatrical happy hour podcast with host Bryan Plofsky, co-host Kevin Jaeger, and Game Master Kimberly Schmidt has launched their second season of hilarious hijinx today with Jay Armstrong Johnson.

VIDEO: Lucy Moss Shares What it Was Like Directing RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2021

BroadwayWorld sat down with Lucy Moss, the director of the viral hit Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical to discuss what it was like bringing the show from its TikTok origins to a fully-realized virtual concept production.