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Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Natalie Weiss and More in BROADWAY LOVES SAM SMITH at 54 Below

By: Apr. 06, 2015
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Last night, April 5th, ten of Broadway's most distinctive vocalists celebrated four-time Grammy award winner Sam Smith at 54 Below in a concert of his signature songs of heartbreak, loss, and hope in Broadway Loves Sam Smith. Scroll down for photos!

At the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, Smith took home the coveted trophies for Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his breakthrough single "Stay With Me," and Best Pop Vocal Album for his platinum-selling debut, "In The Lonely Hour." The 22-year-old British songwriter describes his album as his "way of defining 'what is love,' and how unrequited love is just as painful, just as powerful, as what we call 'normal' love." The star-studded cast of Broadway Loves Sam Smith will bring this emotional truth to the stage with the hit singles "Stay With Me," "Latch," "I'm Not The Only One," "Lay Me Down," and more fan favorites in an unforgettable evening of song.

The starry cast included Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan ('The Last 5 Years,' Newsies), Ben Platt ('Pitch Perfect,' The Book of Mormon), Carrie Manolakos (Wicked, Mamma Mia!), Ben Fankhauser (Newsies), Zak Resnick (Mamma Mia!, Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story), Meghann Fahy ('One Life To Live,' Next to Normal), Adrienne Warren ('Orange Is The New Black,' Bring It On), Janet Krupin (If/Then, Bring It On), Jason Gotay (NBC's 'Peter Pan Live,' Bring It On), and Natalie Weiss (Everyday Rapture, Les Miserables).

The band featured Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf on the cello, Justin Goldner on the bass, David Cinquegrana on the guitar, Shannon Ford on the drums, and music director Benjamin Rauhala on the piano. The evening was produced and directed by Rauhala.

This was the fifth concert in the Broadway Loves series, which previously celebrated Celine Dion, the Spice Girls, Britney Spears, and the music of the 90's.

Photo Credit: Nessie Nankivell

Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Natalie Weiss and More in BROADWAY LOVES SAM SMITH at 54 Below  Image
The cast of BROADWAY LOVES Sam Smith

Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Natalie Weiss and More in BROADWAY LOVES SAM SMITH at 54 Below  Image
A mid-laugh photo with the cast of BROADWAY LOVES Sam Smith

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The cast of BROADWAY LOVES Sam Smith strikes their best 'Lonely Hour' pose.

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The Benjamins: Ben Fankahuser, Benjamin Rauhala, and Ben Platt.

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Former NEWSIES stars Ben Fankhauser, Jeremy Jordan, and Daniel Quadrino.

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BRING IT ON original cast members Janet Krupin and Adrienne Warren.

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Janet Krupin, Benjamin Rauhala, and Adrienne Warren

Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Natalie Weiss and More in BROADWAY LOVES SAM SMITH at 54 Below  Image
A 'candid' moment with Meghann Fahy, Benjamin Rauhala, and Carrie Manolakos

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Meghann Fahy, Benjamin Rauhala, and Carrie Manolakos.

Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Natalie Weiss and More in BROADWAY LOVES SAM SMITH at 54 Below  Image
Benjamin Rauhala and Isabelle.

Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Natalie Weiss and More in BROADWAY LOVES SAM SMITH at 54 Below  Image
The backup vocalists: Lacey Angerosa, Tara Minogue, Jillian Soares, and Rachel Mackenzie.

Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Natalie Weiss and More in BROADWAY LOVES SAM SMITH at 54 Below  Image
The riffers; Ben Fankhauser, Zak Resnick, and Ben Platt.

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Jeremy Jordan and Benjamin Rauhala.



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