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Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the full lineup here!

Video: First Look at Rob Kempson in THE WAY BACK TO THURSDAY at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

Astrid Van Wieren (Tony Award® winning musical Come From Away) and Kempson will star in the New York premiere of the new musical The Way Back to Thursday on September 12, 2023 at 9:30PM, at 54 Below (254 West 54th Street). Check out a promo video here!

Jeffrey L. Nissen Arts Education and Development Fund Achieves 501(c)(3) Status as Recognized Non-Profit Charitable Organization
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

Jeffrey L. Nissen Arts Education and Development Fund has announced that it has been granted the status of a tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

Astrid Van Wieren and Rob Kempson Star In 'The Way Back To Thursday: In Concert' at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023

Astrid Van Wieren (Come From Away) and Rob Kempson (Composer & Lyricist) will star in the New York premiere of new musical The Way Back to Thursday on September 12, 2023 at 9:30PM, at 54 Below.

New Nonprofit Jeffrey L. Nissen Arts Education and Development Fund Established To Foster Artist Development
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

Founding Executive Director, Ben Nissen, has announced the establishment of the Jeffrey L. Nissen Arts Education and Development Fund, in a moving tribute to the legacy of his father.

See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Henry Platt, Philippe Arroyo and More Join 54 Sings Charlie Puth
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

When his first record dropped in 2015, Charlie Puth became an overnight star with some of the biggest hits in pop music including “We Don't Talk Anymore,” “Marvin Gaye,” “One Call Away,” and “Attention.” On Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at 9:30PM, 54 Sings Charlie Puth brings these hits to life like they've never been heard before. 

Cast Announced for THE BAKER'S WIFE at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company announced the company, along with photos from the first day of rehearsal, for the organization’s third production of its 2022 season, Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) and Joseph Stein’s (book) celebrated musical The Baker’s Wife, based on the film La Femme de Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono. 

'Buy One Get One' Ticket Offer Announced for A CLASS ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2022

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced a special “Buy One Get One” ticket offer for the organization’s 2022 season opener: the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act. 

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Announces Cast for A CLASS ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced the complete company, along with photos from the first day of rehearsal, for the organization’s 2022 season opener: the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act. 

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Announces Creative Teams for 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced the creative teams for the organization’s 2022 three musical second season lineup: A Class Act, A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine, and The Baker’s Wife.

Photos: Broadway Gathers to Celebrate Launch of WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AGAIN Book
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 2, 2021

Just last night, the best of Broadway gathered at Haswell Green’s to celebrate the publication of When The Lights Are Bright Again. The new book was released by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books and is now available.

Matt Doyle, Bonnie Milligan, and More Feature at 54 Below Next Week
by Julie Musbach - May 9, 2019

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.

Sherie Rene Scott & Norbert Leo Butz, Joe Iconis, and More Set for 54 Below This Month
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019

Next month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Penn State Musical Theatre Performs at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jan 10, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the new musical The Last Day Music by Mike Reid, lyrics by Sarah Schlesinger, book by Reid and Schlesinger. JohnSimpkins directs, with musical direction by Dan Riddle.

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