October 6, 2022 By Stephen Sorokoff I predict that for the next few days, everyone will be talking about Hugh Panaro and his mesmerizing solo concert debut here in New York City, at 54 Below. After a lovely "She Used To Be Mine," Michelle Cabot could be seen squeezing Dylan in her most loving embrace; co-host Ferguson kept spirits light, throughout the night, as Bustamante stepped into the shadows to avoid becoming emotional in front of the full house, and a slide show of some of the best of the last ten years yielded all smiles and misty eyes. Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running July 10through July 23. A Florida couple has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of an 18-month-old girl who died after being left in a hot car overnight following a Fourth of July party, police said. As 54 Below readies for its debut a soft opening is planned for Sunday night with a show by the comedian Jackie Hoffman the producer Tom Viertel said it was keeping firmly in mind a cardinal rule of writing for the theater: Know your audience. Not to mention, we were required to spend a $25 minimum from the food and wine menu. Mr. Siegel, last night, showed this writer a little bit of who he is, and what this writer got is that Scott Siegel is a sweet guy, a patriarchal producer who loves the arts and loves the artists, and spends his time industriously showcasing both. The furrowed brows and barked orders were in preparation for the opening of 54 Below, a Broadway supper club for a Broadway crowd. 54 Below - Off-Broadway | New York Theatre Guide Although the cover charge for Ms. LuPones show is $70, other shows will cost $10 to $60, plus food and drink minimums. 54 Below | New York NY - Facebook Celebrate the 95th birthday of Broadway legend Charles Strouse at 54 Below onJune 5, 2023! If other clubs that regularly book Broadway-theme performers are worried about losing out to 54 Below, theyre not showing it. Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites. Christina Bianco is a masterful concertmistress, and her mini-set in the program last night was a fitting farewell to the actress who, though dubbed The Woman of a Thousand Voices, stands very nicely on her own talent and her own two legs, possibly the prettiest in the business since Cyd Charisse, if this writer can pay Ms. Bianco the compliment without sounding objectifying or misogynistic. On West 54th Street, below what was once the legendary nightclub Studio 54, where the hard-partying ghosts of the 70s must still wander, 54 Below opens officially next week with a two-week engagement by Patti LuPone. On Wednesday night we all got to "meet" kitchen staff, office workers, and Front-of-House-ers that we had no idea (NO idea) were running around with talents that should never, ever, be hidden. The club first opened under the name 54 Below. Tony Danza to Return to 54 Below in September With STANDARDS & STORIES On September 17, 2015, through a creative partnership with Michael Feinstein, the Ambassador of the American Songbook, 54 Below was renamed Feinsteins/54 Below. The bigger rooms that we might compete with, the Caf Carlyle and Feinsteins, are on the East Side. The annual pet adoptathon features a host of celebrity participants, including 2023 Tony winners Victoria Clark, J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and Alex Newell. Ms. Bianco has spent the last few months putting out fires, transporting her life overseas, fulfilling stateside performance commitments, and saying so long to friends, family, colleagues, and fans. [2] This partnership ended in July 2022, and the club reverted to the name 54 Below. 54 Below is one of the most in-demand performance venues in the city, presenting over 700 shows each year. Why shouldn't the servers in the most popular club in town each have their shot at breaking out into song, busting a move, or even reciting some poetry on the stage in the room that they serve? [4], On April 18, 2023, 54 Below announced they have transitioned to become a Nonprofit organization. (By contrast the cover charge at Joes Pub ranges from $12 to $30, plus minimums; at Caf Carlyle cover charges range from $45 to $135.) Dead Outlaw: A New Musical by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna 7:00pm Kristy Cates: Check Your Playbill, feat. The obvious lover of actors has a knack for the bringing together of supremely gifted singing actors, another reason for the success of all of his concerts, and last night was no exception. Scott Siegel, his company, and the fans bid farewell to Christina Bianco. 54 Below Theatre Aspen and the Aspen Music Festival and School present Terrence McNally's Tony-winning drama. 2), Friday, Apr 12, 2024 / 9:30pm (54 Sings Silk Sonic), Lucie Arnaz: Songs from My Musical Past with Music Director Ron Abel. In the main rectangular room the walls, chairs and artwork are saturated in deep shades of red, purple and brown, mixed with wood and leather. July 7, 2023, By 254 West 54th Street, New York, NY, 10019, Do not sell or share my personal information (for California residents only). 54 Below 254 West 54th Street, Manhattan; 54below.com. The return of the popular series showcases talent, friendship, and the 54 Below brand. A Hilarious Celebration of Musical Theatre Opens in Brazil. The graph below shows the concentration of a drug (in mg/L) in the bloodstream, t hours after it is taken orally. is a long-running series for Siegel and for Feinstein's, and it isn't a ground-breaker. With two numbers to go, Siegel stopped the action to thank some benefactors who were in the audience, to speak of their generosity, to tell others in the audience how they could sponsor his concerts - it was a lengthy moment in the play that could have become boring or annoying but it didn't because Mr. Siegel's gratitude was so genuine, his mission was so visible, his personal investment was so strong. Repeat for more TV shows = total . Review. Could New York support a newcomer? 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The producer Richard Frankel monitored the commotion. 54 Below features a variety of musical artists and styles, including musical theatre, opera, and jazz, the last of which was featured in a series co-produced with WBGO. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. We want to serve things that cast members would want to fill up on, like burgers, tempura vegetables and crostini, Mr. Marrero said. For instance, last night the clever decision was made to ask recent Broadway World Cabaret Award winner for Best Ensemble Vocalist, Pre-pandemic I had a chance to catch an installment of 54 Salutes, If there were one observation that I feel needs to be made it would be that the entire cast of last night's concert was caucasian. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 54 Below is a nonprofit cabaret and restaurant in the basement of Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Calendar - 54 Below To submit, visit 54Below.com/ConcertLab and fill out the Concert Lab application. One should assume that Mr. Siegel had a hard time finding actors of diversity who were available to do a show on January 8th, 2022, but I might offer that, that being the case, Mr. Siegel should have upped his A-Game and tried just a little bit harder. 54 Below has become Broadway's living room; a home away from home for Broadway professionals and audiences combining grace and style in an intimate environment. 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, is thrilled to be presenting two shows celebrating Black music and history on June 19: Emancipation: A Juneteenth Celebration at 7:00pm and Malcolm X and Selma the Musical: Together in Concert at 9:30pm. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. LIVESTREAM: Sean McManus: Finding my Voice (s), feat. Bond said. Including a profile in the New Yorker magazine. One should assume that Mr. Siegel had a hard time finding actors of diversity who were available to do a show on January 8th, 2022, but I might offer that, that being the case, Mr. Siegel should have upped his A-Game and tried just a little bit harder. 102,104 were here. 54 Below 4.2 (204 reviews) Claimed $$$ Lounges, Cabaret, Venues & Event Spaces Edit Closed 5:00 PM - 1:30 AM (Next day) Hours updated 2 months ago See hours See all 334 photos Write a review Add photo Save Offerings Website menu View offerings in 7 reviews Location & Hours 254 W 54th St New York, NY 10019 Broadway & 8th Ave This page is not available in other languages. While the air quality has improved across the US since last week, more than 600 fires continue to burn in Canada, and nearly half of them are "out of control." | Each season the employees of the elegant supper club put on a talent show. Tickets available for Patti LuPone's show at 54 Below Tickets for every budget plus special deals you won't find anywhere else. When a person spends enough time sitting at these tables and bellied up to the bar while groovy Gretchen Schneider makes the drinks and adorable Austin Peek serves the food, they become like your kids, or, at least, like your niece and nephew. Shaded lamps light the booths.