Anastacia McCleskey, Ryan Silverman and More Set for Late Night at 54 Below, Now thru 4/18

For those craving a show after the show, stop by 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. Loosen your tie and enjoy as Broadway's nightclub expands its late night series. Joining Tuesday nights' popular Backstage with Susie Mosher will be three new late night events featuring bright and upcoming New York talent:

LATE NIGHT: THE CALLBACK, Apr. 15 at 11PM:
At The Callback on Monday nights, contestants will perform for a chance to win their own cabaret show at 54 Below. Contestants will be chosen by video audition, their performances will be recorded and uploaded to 54 Below's Facebook and Youtube page, and each week, a winner will be determined by audience vote to progress to the next round. "The Callback" contestants may also have the chance to sing in front of industry executives and Broadway celebrity guest judges as they move forward in the competition. For more information on "The Callback" rules or how to submit an audition video, visit www.54Below.com. No cover charge. $20 food & beverage minimum.

LATE NIGHT: BACKSTAGE, Apr. 16 at 10:30PM:
Each week, Broadway cast members and audiences alike gather to mix and mingle at 54 Below, Broadway's most intimate haunt, located in the heart of the theatre district. Musical Director Brad Simmons keeps the house jumping from the piano, while host Susie Mosher (the love child of Joanne Worley & Paul Lynde) guides the crowd through an evening of music, mayhem and full throttle belting, while special guests from Broadway and beyond drop in to perform.

At this week's Backstage is Anastacia McCleskey (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Hair, Tarzan), Nicholas Rodriguez (Tarzan), Robb Sapp (Wicked, Shrek), Ryan Silverman (premiering songs from new Broadway musical Somewhere In Time, Cry-Baby), Hannah Elless (premiering songs from new Broadway musical Somewhere In Time, Godspell), Carla Duren (Hairspray, 110 in the Shade), Gabrielle Stravelli (vocialist), Paul Oakley Stovall (singer/ writer), and Cathy Grier (NYCSubwayGirl, urban blues singer/ activist). No cover charge. $20 food & beverage minimum.

LATE NIGHT: THE STUDIO, Apr. 17 at 11PM:
On Wednesdays, The Studio will be the place to see up-and-coming New York talent: comedians, musicians, songwriters, improv groups- just to name a few. Each week will feature a different new New York artist, so visit our calendar to see what this Wednesday has in store for you. This week, The Studio features Poppi Kramer in "I Know People (An Eclectic Variety Show of the Best of the Best in NYC)" Join stand-up comedian and NYC favorite Poppi Kramer for an eclectic melange of music, comedy, and burlesque with Suzanne Peebles, Adam Sank, Adam Lehman, The Screw You Review, Joelle Lurie, Melany Watson, Carly Sakalove, and more! No cover charge. Drink Specials: $5 beers and $8 mixed drinks.

LATE NIGHT: 54 PIANO BAR, Apr. 18 at 11PM:
On Thursdays at 11 pm, pick a song and join extraordinary pianist and host Brian Nash as you take your turn on the stage at 54 Piano Bar. See new Broadway talent perform on a whim, and perhaps take part in the ever-popular (and inevitable) audience sing along. No cover charge. $20 food & beverage minimum. Drink Specials: $5 beer, $8 mixed drinks.

"Midnight is the Real Happy Hour" will feature $5 beers, $8 specialty cocktails and well drinks, and new late night menu items every Monday through Thursday from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM.

54 BELOW, Broadway's nightclub, is the new performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, 54 BELOW is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style.

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 owned and operated 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 $15-$115.

54 BELOW is located at 254 West 54th Street. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com.

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