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After producing on May 7 a cabaret variety show fundraiser for 2026 Midterm Democratic Congress candidates, Stephen Hanks has announced the cast for the second of four PROJECT 2026: BLUE TSUNAMI shows.

Full casting has been announced for J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company's production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, opening off-Broadway this week. Learn more here!

Producer Stephen Hanks will present PROJECT 2026: BLUE TSUNAMI!, a cabaret variety fundraising series for Democratic Congressional candidates, at Don't Tell Mama on May 7, June 13, September 1, and October 20.

A new audio drama adaptation of Metra is now available from creators Emily and Ned Hartford. The nine-episode limited series features a Broadway and NYC theatre cast led by Tony-nominee Jeannette Bayardelle.

New York theatremakers Ned and Emily Hartford have expanded their climate justice musical into an audio drama series, now live on all podcast platforms.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Marilyn Maye and more. See the full weekly lineup here!

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

Puppetry on Broadway will present 'Best of Broadway Puppetry Halloween Spectacular' at 54 Below. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets here!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna McKechnie, Sondheim Unplugged and more. See the full lineup here!

The CAMPAIGN FOR KAMALA FUNDRAISING SHOW will be on Saturday, September 28, 4 PM at Don’t Tell Mama (343 W 46th St, NYC).

James Beaman is fabulously himself in his new solo show. LIVED EXPERIENCE takes a tongue-in-cheek look at everything from Gen Z’s and millennial’s obsession with “safety” and trigger words to Beaman’s own life and long career in acting, cabaret and drag performance.

To kick off Pride Month, MAC & Bistro Award-winner James Beaman returns with his acclaimed one-man show on Saturday June 1, 7 pm at the Triad Theater on the UWS. Celebrating 34 years in showbiz—including a decade as one of cabaret's finest female impersonators—Jamie brings his unique and tartly critical point of view on the cultural zeitgeist.

The madcap adventure took us on a tour de force celebration of some of Stephen King’s most beloved characters, brimming with so many references that even the biggest King aficionado would have their work cut out for them. And it’s not only King who earns the honor of a parody—no musical theatre show or pop culture icon was safe!

Jeannette Bayardelle and Fred Inkley will star in METRA, a climate justice rock musical concert reading. Learn where and when you can see the production!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.

Hanks will bring together a group of 16 women “Blue Wavers”—all fabulous female cabaret performers—along with Award-Winning Music Director Tracy Stark, to present BLUE WAVE 2024: NEW YORK CAN SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY FUNDRAISER on Friday, May 24, 7 PM at Don't Tell Mama

Get the latest scoop on the upcoming performances at 54 Below. From Broadway veterans to rising stars, experience the magic of live entertainment this coming month.

Theatre Now New York has announced the casts and creative teams of the 10 short musicals to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.

New climate justice musical, Metra: A Climate Revolution with Songs will receive two concert reading performances on May 22 and 23 at Judson Memorial Church.

Join in at 54 BELOW for SHINING IN MISERY: A KING-SIZE PARODY, a chilling evening of songs and comedy celebrating Stephen King's works. Learn how to purchase tickets.