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DATES PRODUCTION 6/21/1966 - 6/21/1966 Below the Belt (1966) 6/21/1966 - 10/8/1966 Below the Belt (1966) 6/15/1965 - 10/16/1965 The Game is Up (1965) 9/24/1959 - 9/24/1959 4 Below Strikes Back (1959) 10/10/1957 - 10/10/1957 Take Five (1957) 9/27/1956 - 9/27/1956 Son of 4 Below (1956) - The Play-Offs of Mixed Doubles (1967)
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BWW Feature: Women's History Month: The Trailblazers
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 31, 2021
Ask any of the women working in the nightclub industry who their idol is, who their role model, there heroine, and chances are they will say one of these names.
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 31, 2021
Ask any of the women working in the nightclub industry who their idol is, who their role model, there heroine, and chances are they will say one of these names.
Singer Joanne Beretta Dies At 86
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joanne Beretta died July 24, 2020 at New York City's Beth Israel-Mt. Sinai Hospital at age 86. Her death was due to complications from a recent fall. Her dear friend Kathleen Chalfant was at her side when she passed away.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joanne Beretta died July 24, 2020 at New York City's Beth Israel-Mt. Sinai Hospital at age 86. Her death was due to complications from a recent fall. Her dear friend Kathleen Chalfant was at her side when she passed away.
Linda Lavin, Nicholas Guest & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2015
This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2015
This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin with Billy Stritch Bring STARTING OVER to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 8, 2015
Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin takes the 54 Below stage this September, performing Broadway favorites, standards, jazz, and even some songs she learned from the great girl singers. New York audiences remember her from It's a Bird…It's a Plane…It's Superman, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Broadway Bound, Collected Stories, The Diary of Anne Frank, Gypsy,The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, and many others, and the world over knows her as Alice Hyatt in the long-running hit TV series Alice.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 8, 2015
Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin takes the 54 Below stage this September, performing Broadway favorites, standards, jazz, and even some songs she learned from the great girl singers. New York audiences remember her from It's a Bird…It's a Plane…It's Superman, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Broadway Bound, Collected Stories, The Diary of Anne Frank, Gypsy,The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, and many others, and the world over knows her as Alice Hyatt in the long-running hit TV series Alice.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for September 7-13, Featuring Linda Lavin, Nicholas Guest, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Sep 6, 2015
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Darius de Haas: 'Something to Live For: Celebrating Strayhorn & More;' Linda Lavin: Starting Over; Carter Calvert at 54 Below; Nicholas Guest: Finding Nick; and Madeline Kahn Tribute.
by Louisa Brady - Sep 6, 2015
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Darius de Haas: 'Something to Live For: Celebrating Strayhorn & More;' Linda Lavin: Starting Over; Carter Calvert at 54 Below; Nicholas Guest: Finding Nick; and Madeline Kahn Tribute.
Linda Lavin, Will Swenson and More Set for 54 Below This Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2015
This September, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2015
This September, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Reunion, Linda Lavin & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 31, 2015
This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 31, 2015
This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Audra McDonald to Join Husband Will Swenson for Show at 54 Below Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2015
This September, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin, in a return engagement of 'Starting Over' and Tony Award nominee Will Swenson, making his 54 Below solo debut, featuring his wife, six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald.
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2015
This September, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin, in a return engagement of 'Starting Over' and Tony Award nominee Will Swenson, making his 54 Below solo debut, featuring his wife, six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald.
The RRazz Room at the Prince Opens 9/18
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2015
The RRazz Room at The Prince is an intimate venue programmed by the entrepreneurs who created the infamous and iconic RRazz Room in San Francisco. The RRazz Room brand has become synonymous with quality entertainment presented at its purest and most intimate form. The unique space allows patrons to experience all their favorite entertainers up close and personal. The RRazz Room venues (also located in Coral Springs, FL, South Miami-Dade, FL, and New Hope, PA) present performances by local and national artists from a wide variety of musical and theatrical genres including Broadway, pop, opera, gospel, drag, comedy, rhythm & blues, and jazz. The RRazz Room at the Prince is located within the historic Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 (near the corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets on the Avenue of the Arts).
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2015
The RRazz Room at The Prince is an intimate venue programmed by the entrepreneurs who created the infamous and iconic RRazz Room in San Francisco. The RRazz Room brand has become synonymous with quality entertainment presented at its purest and most intimate form. The unique space allows patrons to experience all their favorite entertainers up close and personal. The RRazz Room venues (also located in Coral Springs, FL, South Miami-Dade, FL, and New Hope, PA) present performances by local and national artists from a wide variety of musical and theatrical genres including Broadway, pop, opera, gospel, drag, comedy, rhythm & blues, and jazz. The RRazz Room at the Prince is located within the historic Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 (near the corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets on the Avenue of the Arts).
Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin with Billy Stritch Bring STARTING OVER to Provincetown's The Crown & Anchor
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 4, 2015
Rick Murray and The Crown & Anchor presented Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin to a wildly enthusiastic Provincetown audience last night and Broadwayworld's Stephen Sorokoff was there. In her cabaret show titled Starting Over, Linda with her musical directer Billy Stritch (who also supplied vocals) brought the packed Crown and Anchor Cabaret Room to it's feet many times during their exciting performance. Also receiving a standing ovation was Jazz Violinist Aaron Weinstein who is a mainstay in Linda's act. Jazz guitarist Ron Affif, bassist Steve Doyle and husband Steve Bakunas on drums and vocals executed Billy Stritch's magical arrangements perfectly.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 4, 2015
Rick Murray and The Crown & Anchor presented Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin to a wildly enthusiastic Provincetown audience last night and Broadwayworld's Stephen Sorokoff was there. In her cabaret show titled Starting Over, Linda with her musical directer Billy Stritch (who also supplied vocals) brought the packed Crown and Anchor Cabaret Room to it's feet many times during their exciting performance. Also receiving a standing ovation was Jazz Violinist Aaron Weinstein who is a mainstay in Linda's act. Jazz guitarist Ron Affif, bassist Steve Doyle and husband Steve Bakunas on drums and vocals executed Billy Stritch's magical arrangements perfectly.
Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin Brings 'Starting Over' to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 5, 2015
Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin takes the 54 Below stage this week, performing Broadway favorites, standards, jazz, and even some songs she learned from the great girl singers. Check out a look back at her first performance this week at 54 Below!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 5, 2015
Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin takes the 54 Below stage this week, performing Broadway favorites, standards, jazz, and even some songs she learned from the great girl singers. Check out a look back at her first performance this week at 54 Below!
Linda Lavin, 54 SINGS AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2015
This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, 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.
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2015
This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, 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.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for June 1-7, Featuring Linda Lavin, Lindsay Mendez, and More!
by Louisa Brady - May 31, 2015
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Chris McCarrell at 54 Below; Linda Lavin: Starting Over; Tony Battles: The Lion King vs. Ragtime Edition; John & Jen Album Release Concert; and Lindsay Mendez and Marco Paguia.
by Louisa Brady - May 31, 2015
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Chris McCarrell at 54 Below; Linda Lavin: Starting Over; Tony Battles: The Lion King vs. Ragtime Edition; John & Jen Album Release Concert; and Lindsay Mendez and Marco Paguia.
Photo Flash: Linda Lavin Proves EVERY TIME'S THE FIRST TIME at Birdland
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2014
Check out a look back at Lavin's concert at Birdland, featuring appearances by Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge, and more, below!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2014
Check out a look back at Lavin's concert at Birdland, featuring appearances by Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge, and more, below!
Linda Lavin Joins Sean Hayes' NBC Comedy Pilot
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2013
According to Deadline.com, Broadway veteran Linda Lavin will co-star on Sean Hayes' new family comedy pilot for NBC written by Victor Fresco (Better Off Ted). Lavin will play Hayes' mother.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2013
According to Deadline.com, Broadway veteran Linda Lavin will co-star on Sean Hayes' new family comedy pilot for NBC written by Victor Fresco (Better Off Ted). Lavin will play Hayes' mother.
Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin & Billy Stritch Reunite at 54 Below!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 9, 2013
There's a new girl in town this January when Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin takes to our stage for four encore performances of Now, the show she debuted on our stage in September that had audiences demanding more! New York audiences remember her from It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Broadway Bound, Collected Stories, The Diary of Anne Frank, Gypsy, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, and many others, and the world over knows her as Alice Hyatt in the long-running hit TV series Alice. A veteran of the cabaret stage, Linda began her career playing such NYC nightspots as The Showplace in Greenwich Village and midtown's Downstairs at the Upstairs. Recently, Linda released her very first CD, Possibilities. This January, she'll be joined at 54 Below by Musical Director Billy Stritch, John Hart on guitar, and special guest violinist, Aaron Weinstein, playing Linda Lavin, Jan. 11 & 12 at 8:30PM & Jan. 10 at 7PM:. Cover charge $40-50. $25 food & beverage minimum.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 9, 2013
There's a new girl in town this January when Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin takes to our stage for four encore performances of Now, the show she debuted on our stage in September that had audiences demanding more! New York audiences remember her from It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Broadway Bound, Collected Stories, The Diary of Anne Frank, Gypsy, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, and many others, and the world over knows her as Alice Hyatt in the long-running hit TV series Alice. A veteran of the cabaret stage, Linda began her career playing such NYC nightspots as The Showplace in Greenwich Village and midtown's Downstairs at the Upstairs. Recently, Linda released her very first CD, Possibilities. This January, she'll be joined at 54 Below by Musical Director Billy Stritch, John Hart on guitar, and special guest violinist, Aaron Weinstein, playing Linda Lavin, Jan. 11 & 12 at 8:30PM & Jan. 10 at 7PM:. Cover charge $40-50. $25 food & beverage minimum.
Linda Lavin, Morgan James, A NIGHT OF STARS! and More Set for 54 Below, Now thru 1/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond, featuring Tony Award and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin, BACKSTAGE, Tony nominee Sally Mayes and award-winning jazz singer/songwriter Mark Winkler, award-winning singer Amber Martin, Sondheim Unplugged, musical legend Darlene Love, The Broadway Boys, Broadway star Morgan James and Night of Stars!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond, featuring Tony Award and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin, BACKSTAGE, Tony nominee Sally Mayes and award-winning jazz singer/songwriter Mark Winkler, award-winning singer Amber Martin, Sondheim Unplugged, musical legend Darlene Love, The Broadway Boys, Broadway star Morgan James and Night of Stars!
Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin & Billy Stritch Play 54 Below!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 18, 2012
Tony Award winner Linda Lavin makes nightclub appearances at 54 BELOW (254 W. 54 St. in Manhattan) yesterday, September 17 and September 23 at 3 p.m. with musical director Billy Stritch and a 5-piece combo. Check out photos from the concert below!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 18, 2012
Tony Award winner Linda Lavin makes nightclub appearances at 54 BELOW (254 W. 54 St. in Manhattan) yesterday, September 17 and September 23 at 3 p.m. with musical director Billy Stritch and a 5-piece combo. Check out photos from the concert below!
Eden Espinosa, Linda Lavin, and More Play 54 Below This Week
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2012
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the new performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of Broadway's brightest stars.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2012
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the new performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of Broadway's brightest stars.
Linda Lavin Plays 54 Below Tonight, 9/17 and 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2012
Tony Award winner Linda Lavin will make nightclub appearances in New York this month, including two shows at 54 BELOW (254 W. 54 St. in Manhattan) tonight, September 17 at 7 p.m. and September 23 at 3 p.m. with musical director Billy Stritch and a 5-piece combo.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2012
Tony Award winner Linda Lavin will make nightclub appearances in New York this month, including two shows at 54 BELOW (254 W. 54 St. in Manhattan) tonight, September 17 at 7 p.m. and September 23 at 3 p.m. with musical director Billy Stritch and a 5-piece combo.
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