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FREEZE FRAME: Lena Hall, Norm Lewis, and Ann Hampton Callaway Preview Feinstein's/54 Below Shows

By: Nov. 21, 2015
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Performers Ann Hampton Callaway, Norm Lewis, and Lena Hall recently previewed their Feinstein's/54 Below shows, and BroadwayWorld was on the scene! Check out photos of the actors below!

Tony Award winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Kinky Boots) is your guide through this brand new musical memoir of her upbringing in the Villa Satori, her psychedelic family home in the heart of San Francisco's Haight Ashbury, November 28-December 7. Her story recounting the trials and tribulations of growing up in a legendary hippie household is brought to life through intimate storytelling, interpretive dance, and humor-all set to a dizzyingly eclectic soundtrack that features classical, soul, new wave, punk rock, and more. Consider yourself warned-this performance will contain explicit use of embarrassing home videos and incense.

Lena Hall will be joined by her musical director and guitarist Watt White, keyboardist John Deley, bassist Lee Nadel and drummer Brian Fishler.

A Holiday Performance and Party You Won't Wanna Miss! Norm Lewis makes his Feinstein's/54 Below debut with a holiday party you won't want to miss, December 20-24 at 9:30 PM. Norm Lewis Wishes You a Swingin' Christmas is an all-new show that will help you ring in the holidays and remind you why he is one of Broadway's greatest singers and most sought-after leading men. Norm and his swingin' band put a mark on holiday classics, sing some of the songs he is famous for, and surprise you with some you would never expect to hear him sing. Norm said to us, "To be in the heart of Manhattan at this time of year and share the holidays with an audience is something I've always dreamed of doing. It's like having your own TV Christmas Special...Only LIVE! I am really looking forward to it and we've already started rehearsing ...so I'm ready for some surprises. I also plan on inviting some SPECIAL GUESTS to join me for each of the nights." Last May, Norm Lewis made history as The Phantom of the Opera's first African-American Phantom on Broadway. Directed by Richard Jay-Alexander. Musical direction by Joseph Joubert.

For her annual Thanksgiving week show at Feinstein's/54 Below, November 24-28, Ann Hampton Callaway has crafted an exciting world premiere night of music centered on the songs of women songwriters who have inspired her. Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child," Carole King's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?", and Dorothy Field's "The Way You Look Tonight" are among the gems carefully chosen by he Platinum-selling composer and lyricist. Classics by Peggy Lee, Joni Mitchell, and Cynthia Weil, as well as songs by friends Michelle Brourman and Amanda McBroom reflect the unique female perspective on love, life, and the pursuit of happiness. And expect to enjoy moments of Ann at the piano singing the best of her original songs. Directed by Dan Foster and supported by her all-star trio - Ted Rosenthal at the piano, Martin Wind on bass and Tim Horner on drums - don't miss "Performer of the Year" Callaway's stirring night of song and story!


Ann Hampton Callaway, Norm Lewis and Lena Hall attend a Press Preview at Feinstein's / 54 Below on November 20, 2015 in New York City.


Ann Hampton Callaway, Norm Lewis and Lena Hall attend a Press Preview at Feinstein's / 54 Below on November 20, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride / WM Photos




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