Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for September 28-October 4, Featuring Stephanie J. Block, Aaron Lazar, and More!
By: Louisa Brady Sep. 27, 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: A Cabaret Evening with Stephanie J. Block and Aaron Lazar; Ariana DeBose & Kate Rockwell: Badass Broads; Ryann Redmond at 54 Below; Rex Smith: Confessions of a Teen Idol; Jason Danieley: Romantic Notions.
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A Cabaret Evening with Stephanie J. Block and Aaron Lazar
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: September 28th at 5:30 PM
Tickets: http://www.newyorkpops.org/a-cabaret-evening-with-stephanie-j-block-and-aaron-lazar
On Monday, September 28, 2015, Broadway stars Stephanie J. Block and Aaron Lazar will perform in "A Cabaret Evening" at 54 Below, located at 254 West 54th Street. The evening is a joint benefit in support of The New York Pops PopsEd Programs and Ronald McDonald House® New York. The two organizations partner to provide music education programs that serve as creative outlets for the children and families in residence. Hosted by Steven Reineke, Music Director of The New York Pops, the benefit will start with a champagne reception at 5:30PM followed by dinner and performance at 6:30PM.
Aaron Lazar will be joined by his Music Director and PianistJesse Kissel, cellist Sarah Carter, and drummer Dan Weiner. Stephanie J. Block will be accompanied by her Music Directorand Pianist Ben Cohn, cellist Allison Seidner, and drummerSean McDaniel.
Since 2006, the PopsEd residency at Ronald McDonald House® New York has helped children fighting cancer discover their creative voice by teaching basic musical, creative writing and instrumental techniques. The multi-faceted program meets twice weekly and includes piano lessons and a choir, along with Rockin' the House, a special residency created for pre-teens and teenagers. Music lessons help the children and families retain a sense of normalcy, nurturing emotional growth and well-being.
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Ariana DeBose & Kate Rockwell: Badass Broads
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: September 28th at 9:30 PM
Tickets: $25-60 at http://54below.com/artist/ariana-debose-kate-rockwell/
For one night only, Ariana DeBose (Hamilton, Motown, Pippin) and Kate Rockwell (Rock of Ages, Hair, Legally Blonde) will join forces at Feinstein's/54 Below to celebrate history's most fierce and fearless women in BADASS BROADS. The two starred in the original Atlanta, touring, and Broadway casts ofBring It On: The Musical and bring to the stage years of friendship and on-stage comradery.
Celebrating powerhouse women in music and beyond - from Barbra to Beyoncé, from Mariah to Michelle Obama - DeBose and Rockwell will be joined by music directors Kurt Crowley(Hamilton, Bring It On) and Benjamin Rauhala for an evening that promises some of the most epic duets the musical theater and pop music canon has to offer, and exciting new mashups and medleys. Double the diva, double the fun - don't miss this epic night!
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Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: September 29th at 9:30 PM
Tickets: $25-65 at http://54below.com/artist/ryann-redmond/
After a sold-out Feinstein's/54 Below debut in February, Ryann Redmond brings her very first solo show back to the stage! Ryann first broke onto the scene as Bridget in the Tony nominated Bring It On the Musical for which she received abundant critical acclaim. Stephen Brown of New York Magazine raved, "As for show-stealers, well, it's a talent melee: Ryann Redmond slays us as Bridget, a nerdy, big-boned laugh-track of a cheer-wannabe who ends up with her own storyline." David Rooney of the Hollywood Reporter applauded Ryann's "winning comic turns." Ryann recently appeared in Broadway'sIf/Then and then headed to the MUNY to play Tracy Turnblad inHairspray this past summer.
Come hear everything from show tunes to rock'n'roll as we explore Ryann's journey... from growing up in Atlanta, GA and training with Broadway Dreams Foundation(http://mybroadwaydreams.com) to making a name for herself in NYC. Music Direction by Ben Rauhala.
Featuring special guests Alex Newell (Glee), Jackie Burns(If/Then), Jenn Colella (If/Then), Jason Tam (If/Then), Gregory Haney (Bring It On), and Ariana DeBose (Hamilton)!
Also joining Ryann with some fierce back-ups: Christopher DeRosa, Sean Green, Ginna LeVine, and Jules Latimer.
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Rex Smith: Confessions of a Teen Idol
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: September 30th at 9:30PM
Tickets: $35-75 at http://54below.com/artist/rex-smith/
After a sold-out Feinstein's/54 Below debut in February, Ryann Redmond brings her very first solo show back to the stage! Ryann first broke onto the scene as Bridget in the Tony nominated Bring It On the Musical for which she received abundant critical acclaim. Stephen Brown of New York Magazine raved, "As for show-stealers, well, it's a talent melee: Ryann Redmond slays us as Bridget, a nerdy, big-boned laugh-track of a cheer-wannabe who ends up with her own storyline." David Rooney of the Hollywood Reporter applauded Ryann's "winning comic turns." Ryann recently appeared in Broadway'sIf/Then and then headed to the MUNY to play Tracy Turnblad inHairspray this past summer.
Come hear everything from show tunes to rock'n'roll as we explore Ryann's journey... from growing up in Atlanta, GA and training with Broadway Dreams Foundation(http://mybroadwaydreams.com) to making a name for herself in NYC. Music Direction by Ben Rauhala.
Featuring special guests Alex Newell (Glee), Jackie Burns(If/Then), Jenn Colella (If/Then), Jason Tam (If/Then),Gregory Haney (Bring It On), and Ariana DeBose (Hamilton)!
Also joining Ryann with some fierce back-ups: Christopher DeRosa, Sean Green, Ginna LeVine, and Jules Latimer.
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Jason Danieley: Romantic Notions
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: October 2-5 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $40-85 at http://54below.com/artist/jason-danieley/
Broadway singing actor and recording artist Jason Danieley (The Visit, Curtains, Next to Normal) invites you to hear what's in his heart.
Longing for the love of your life, finding your forever friend, a rekindling of the flame that you thought had dwindled...romance is a big part of our lives! And embracing the need for that special someone can make you want to sing about it. Now, in a brand new show, Jason sings of love, incorporating music of all genres.
Accompanied by an incredible jazz trio led by music director Tedd Firth, Jason embraces the Romantic Notions that have haunted and consumed him his whole life. He is Irish after all!
Tedd Firth - Music Director/piano
Pete Donovan - Bass
Clin DeGanon - Drums
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