Aaron David Gleason Will Bring COME HELL AND HIGH WATER to Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Award® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre will soon welcome back Aaron David Gleason for his brand-new show "Come Hell and High Water" on July 26th.

Aaron David Gleason has been a rocker, a punk, and an edgy outlier in the New York music and theater scene for over 10 years. Gleason has been a regular presence at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, participating in the memorable David Bowie tribute concerts and other "54 Sings" events. The son of Tony-Award winning actress Joanna Gleason, Aaron is ready to build on to the family legacy by stepping out of his carefully crafted persona and finally being HIMSELF.

This show is a deeply personal exploration of Gleason's life experiences, heavily influenced by the many challenges of the past year. In this evening of originals and popular songs that got him through, Aaron will share how he is meeting adversity with strength and compassion. Told through Aaron's heartfelt songs in a wild first-person narrative, "Come Hell and High Water" is the first "official" collaboration by the mother and son duo.

"My goal with this show is to exorcise all of the negative experiences I've dealt with these many months and highlight how the power of family, relationships and music can truly heal," shares Aaron Gleason. "My mother, who has so much expertise and knowledge to impart has encouraged me to show my vulnerable side which I hope resonates (and also entertains) audiences."

Joanna Gleason, who recently performed her show "Out of the Eclipse" at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW is excited to return to the supper club, this time as a director.

"I was thrilled when Aaron asked me to collaborate," said Joanna Gleason. "I'm such a fan and this show is so deeply honest and funny. And the music is great. It's a true pleasure for me. "

With music direction by Darnell White, the evening features an incredible band that includes Neal Rosenthal, Joshua Roberts, Irene Blackman, Bella Mordous and Joseph Wallace.

TICKETS

Aaron David Gleason in "Come Hell and High Water" plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on July 26th. There is a $30-40 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at https://54below.com/events/aaron-david-gleason-come-hell-and-high-water

Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

MORE ABOUT AARON DAVID GLEASON

For over 17 years, Aaron David Gleason has zig-zagged from trashy dance-rock to well-trodden conventions and monstrous, limitless grooves. His songwriting has been a thick thread connecting each moment to the next, and his voice a beacon of hope for rock music's ongoing importance. Through issuing such an extensive snapshot of his musical journey, he seeks for greater understanding not only of himself and his place in the world but the agency the listener can only ever uncover in the healing power of music. Midnight Radio - All Hours, Midnight Radio - Other Hours, Gilly Leads and This is Aaron David Gleason are staunchly vulnerable, genre-defying and quakes with boundless heroism.

Gleason is currently working on a follow-up to the 2017 hit album, Wry Observer (added to 54 radio stations), and is branching out into acting and storytelling.

More information about Gleason can be found on his official website: https://www.aarondavidgleason.com/

SAFETY INFORMATION

Feinstein's/54 Below is committed to the health of its performers, staff, and guests and has created a Safety Plan to ensure safe conditions along with optimum performing conditions. The new policies require that performers, production, kitchen, and dining room staff, as well as all audience members show proof of vaccination to enter the premises. Additional information on our safety protocols can be found here. Feinstein's/54 Below has installed improved air circulation and filtering systems as well as added plexiglass barriers between some tables. Based on CDC and New York State guidelines at the time of performance, safety protocols and seating capacity may change, and policies may be adjusted as is appropriate.

MORE ABOUT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW:

Feinstein's/54 Below was founded as a place for the Broadway community to celebrate Broadway performers, both established and new, who sing not only the music of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, but also new material intended for Broadway and off-Broadway stages. The club features fine dining and superb scenic, lighting, and sound designs entirely imagined by Broadway designers. For performers, writers, musicians, and more, Feinstein's/54 Below gives opportunities to advance their craft, expand their repertoires, and develop their voices in a way that is more personal, making them stronger as artists. It gives Broadway fans an opportunity to see their favorite artists in a different way, deepening their relationship and understanding of their talent.

A recipient of the 2022 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, Feinstein's/54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. It is also a place for innovation in musical songwriting and performance. Collaborations born at Feinstein's/54 Below give rise to and help develop new theatrical projects and new musicals. In addition, its popular streaming video activities and audio recordings support these activities, helping to build a new Broadway audience worldwide, both in age and geography.

Feinstein's/54 Below is one of the most in-demand performance venues in the city, presenting over 700 shows each year. Unique in its mission, it has become an indispensable member of the Broadway ecosystem, providing a place for seasoned and emerging artists to hone their craft, try out new work, grow their fanbases, and gather as a community. The management team includes Proprietors and nine-time Tony Award winning Broadway producers Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel, Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper, and restaurant General Manager Mandisa Boxill.

Located at 254 West 54th Street, the club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Late night programming will resume in the coming months. Tickets and information at 54below.com