Richard Frankel News

Review: The First Annual 54 Below Gala Is a Heartwarming Success

by Stephen Sorokoff — March 24, 2026

The founders of 54 Below opened the doors of their jewelbox of a venue to a sold out crowd last night March 23.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Cares Distributes $3.2 Million, Lortel Awards Dates Announced

by Alex Freeman — February 16, 2026

From Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS distributing $3.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2026- THE FEAR OF 13 On Broadway Adds New Cast Members and More

by — February 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

How 54 Below is Confronting Financial Challenges; Richard Frankel Discusses the Future

by Cara Joy David — February 9, 2026

In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market.

Inaugural ROCHELLE DENTON AWARDS Will Honor Indie Theater Leaders at Judson Memorial Church

by A.A. Cristi — August 19, 2025

The inaugural Rochelle Denton Awards will be presented September 15 at Judson Memorial Church in NYC, honoring John Clancy, Michael Criscuolo, Tim Cusack, David Fuller, Elena K.

Cabaret Roundup: August 18-24, 2025- Samantha Pauly, Penn & Teller, and More

by Rebecca Kaplan — August 18, 2025

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including a free outdoor summer concert, magicians Penn and Teller at Radio City Music Hall, and stars of Broadway and film/TV doing solo shows.

Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more.

Best Cabaret in August 2025: Isaac Mizrahi, Penn & Teller, Samantha Pauly & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — August 1, 2025

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points.

Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Opens Off-Broadway

by Bruce Glikas — March 11, 2025

The new musical, The Jonathan Larson Project, is open now at at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway.

Feature: Norm Lewis Wrapped Up the Holiday Season with 7 Sold-Out Shows at 54

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 27, 2024

What happened over the seven consecutive shows, was indeed a Christmas miracle.

Photos: Opening Night of NORM LEWIS: THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS at 54 Below

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 19, 2024

Norm Lewis kicked off THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS, running nightly through 12/24, on 12/18.

Penn & Teller to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Radio City Music Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 12, 2024

Penn & Teller will celebrate 50 years together when they headline Radio City Music Hall on Thursday August 21, 2025.

54 Below Unveils First Cohort of 'The Genesis Project,' Supporting Emerging Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 31, 2024

54 BELOW has revealed the first cohort of early career artists selected to participate in the Genesis Project.

54 SINGS THE GLEE VERSION Finale to be Presented at 54 Below

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 31, 2024

Grab your slushees and head down to 54 Below to celebrate the songs made famous by the iconic hit TV show, “GLEE.

Review: 54 SINGS THE RINK Pays Tribute to a Kander & Ebb Gem at 54 Below

by Rebecca Kaplan — July 27, 2024

Charles Kirsch, host of the Backstage Babble podcast, produced Monday night’s 54 Sings The Rink concert, featuring an array of talent who all had some connection to the 1984 musical.

Photos: 54 DOES 54: THE STAFF SHOW at 54 Below

by Stephen Sorokoff — June 3, 2024

I had no idea that 54 DOES 54 has been an annual event for many years, but I am so glad I was there on Sunday night to witness the range of talents and the performances from so many of the staff of the club and personnel from the offices upstairs of 54 Below.