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Photos: Joel B. New Celebrates 20 Years of Original Musicals at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, composer-lyricist Joel B. New (Jonathan Larson Grant, MAC Award) celebrated 20 years of original musical storytelling with a dynamic concert at The Green Room 42.

JOEL B. NEW: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ORIGINAL MUSICALS is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

Award-winning songwriter and performer Joel B. New will return to The Green Room 42 to celebrate 20 years of creating and producing original musicals in New York City. Learn more and see how to attend.

Video: Frankie A. Rodriguez & Joe Serafini Sing Jacob Collier's 'Little Blue' at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2025

Watch a video of Frankie A. Rodriguez (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) and Joe Serafini (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) sing 'Little Blue' by Jacob Collier and Brandi Carlile.

Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup! 

Joaquina Kalukango & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and many more! See the full lineup!

54 Below to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Debbie Gibson & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the Valentine’s Day with a line up of shows including Debbie Gibson: Love Songs, The Love Express: A Journey For The Heart, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

Westport Country Playhouse to Present A NIGHT FOR SWIFTIES AND MORE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

“The Playhouse Sings: A Night for Swifties and More” will take the stage at Westport Country Playhouse. Learn how to purchase tickets.

See 54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL, Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

See who is performing at 54 Below next week! Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL Takes The Stage At 54 Below This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024

54 BELOW will present Ayanna Charity, Brooke Emmerich and more in 54 Sings Joni Mitchell on May 14, 2024. 

Westport Country Playhouse Presents A NIGHT FOR SWIFTIES, February 2
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2024

“The Playhouse Sings: A Night for Swifties” will take the stage at Westport Country Playhouse on Friday, February 2, at 7 p.m. Songs from Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift's catalog will be performed by powerhouse voices, backed by a live band.  

A JUNETEENTH CONCERT CELEBRATION & More This Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2022

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

The World's First LGBTQ+ Lullaby Album to Hold Pride Rally Fundraiser With Sutton Lee Seymour, Brita Filter & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022

HUSH HK, The Ali Forney Center and BROADWAY RECORDS will host The Rainbow Lullaby’s album launch with a red carpet benefit for the Ali Forney Center on Monday, June 13th from 6-9pm.

Jackie Cox Joins Cast Of 10 YEARS OF PRIDE! at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 9, 2022

RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Jackie Cox will join a lineup of talent that includes Conrad Ricamora and more, as 54 Below celebrates 10 YEARS OF PRIDE!

LGBTQ+ Lullaby Album to Present Pride Rally Fundraiser With Sutton Lee Seymour, Brita Filter, Jamie Cepero & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

HUSH HK, The Ali Forney Center and BROADWAY RECORDS will host The Rainbow Lullaby’s album launch with a benefit for the Ali Forney Center on Monday, June 13th from 6-9pm.

Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Amy Jo Jackson & More to Take Part in Joel B. New's Virtual 40th Birthday Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022

On April 27th, award-winning musical theatre writer/producer/performer Joel B. New will celebrate his 40th birthday with the streaming concert '#JoelB40', a look back at some of his work's most memorable onstage moments.

Photos: Joel B. New's TEMPTING MR. LINCOLN Premieres In Concert At Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2022

Joel B. New’s Tempting Mr. Lincoln premiered in concert at The Green Room 42 on Saturday, February 12th (Lincoln's birthday), directed by Stanley Martin (Aladdin) with musical direction by Gillian Berkowitz (Lehman Trilogy).

Notting Hill-Inspired Gay Musical Romcom Premieres At Green Room 42 Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2022

Joel B. New's musical comedy Tempting Mr. Lincoln premieres in concert tonight at The Green Room 42. The concert is directed by Stanley Martin (Aladdin) with musical direction by Gillian Berkowitz (Lehman Trilogy).

Joel B. New Announces Casting Of TEMPTING MR. LINCOLN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2022

Benjwelo Theatricals has announced the cast for the upcoming world-premiere concert of Joel B. New's Tempting Mr. Lincoln at The Green Room 42 in NYC on Saturday, February 12th at 7pm ET. The concert will be directed by Stanley Martin (Aladdin) with musical direction by Gillian Berkowitz (Lehman Trilogy).

Listen: Act Two Of Podcast Musical UNDERTAKING CHRISTMAS Premieres Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021

Act Two of the original romantic musical comedy Undertaking Christmas premieres online today. Written and directed by the American Theatre Wing's Jonathan Larson Grant and MAC Award Winner Joel B. New, the podcast stars a cast from Broadway and beyond.