Just yesterday, 54 Below held a special press preview for its upcoming engagements, which included 2010 Bistro Award-winner Hilary Kole (Our Sinatra, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Rainbow Room), from "Sondheim Unplugged" Sarah Rice ('Johanna' in the original 1979 production of Sweeney Todd, The Fantasticks, A Little Night Music, Candide), compay members from Sing, Harlem, Sing! (created by Vy Higginsen and directed by Ken Wydro,).
Designed by Tony Award winner John Lee Beatty and architect Richard Lewis, lit by Tony Award winner Ken Billington, and with sound by Tony Award nominee Peter Hylenski, 54 BELOW features an in-your-living-room intimate relationship between its performers and audiences. Tony Award winner Scott Wittman serves as creative consultant and MAC Award Winner Phil Geoffrey Bond serves as director of programming. André J. Marrero is the Executive Chef of the new venue, which provides a food and beverage menu from early evening through the wee hours of the morning that is worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage. Bringing together his love of the arts with his passion for cooking and hospitality, Chef André has created a market driven contemporary bistro menu that includes ingredients sourced from all over the world.
54 BELOW is managed by Tony Award winning producers Tom Viertel, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, and Steven Baruch. 54 BELOW features up to three shows nightly and has audio and video recording capabilities. The cover charge ranges from $5-$85. 54 BELOW is located at 254 West 54th Street. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com.
The Stage at the 54 Below
Vy Higginsen - 'Sing, Harlem, Sing!
Vy Higginsen - 'Sing, Harlem, Sing!'
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson - 'Sing, Harlem, Sing!'
Elijah Ahmad Lewis - 'Sing, Harlem, Sing!'
Bettina Pennon - 'Sing, Harlem, Sing!'
Craig Stagg - 'Sing, Harlem, Sing!'
Elijah Ahmad Lewis - 'Sing, Harlem, Sing!'
Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson - 'Sing, Harlem, Sing!'
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
'Sing, Harlem, Sing!' - Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Bettina Pennon and Craig Stagg
Musico Group SING, HARLEM, SING! and Vy Higginsen
Musico Group SING, HARLEM, SING! and Vy Higginsenperforming at the 54 Below press preview on August 7, 2012 in New York City.
Musico Group SING, HARLEM, SING!, Hilary Kole, Sarah Rice and Vy Higginsenperforming at the 54 Below press preview on August 7, 2012 in New York City.
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