Ann Harada and More Set for FUNKED UP FAIRY TALES as Part of New Musicals at 54 Today

The NEW MUSICALS AT 54 series presents FUNKED UP FAIRY TALES by Kirsten Childs at Feinstein's/54 Below tonight, May 31, 2016.

New Musicals at 54 is a series produced by Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Some of the 10 new and diverse musicals by a selection of today's most talented writers have had out-of-town productions, some have had workshops... now's your chance to be first to see them in NYC! Join us at New Musicals at 54 for one-night-only concerts celebrating each new show with songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and all-star casts!

FUNKED UP FAIRY TALES by Kirsten Childs (The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Miracle Brothers) is a collection of delightfully twisted urban fairy tales for sophisticated children and grown-up kids. The show welcomes you to the world of Titania, Faireetheeya, and Magikwanda: teenage fairies with attitude. They wag their heads and suck their teeth as they turn things upside down to pass their Fairyland Academy exam. Will they pull through with flying colors and earn their Happy Ending Crowns?

This wacky and fresh new musical has received workshops or development at NAMT, Barrington Stage, Sundance, and Manhattan Theatre Club. This is its first public NYC performance! Expect an all-star cast of Broadway performers, cut songs and scenes, and fond theater memories and personal anecdotes from those who have performed the musical over the years. The FUNKED UP FAIRY TALES concert will give the audience a unique perspective on how theatrical collaboration among actors and writers can bring new heights of delightful silliness to comic theater work. Magical deliciousness guaranteed!

Featuring Kenita Miller (Xanadu, The Color Purple), Felicia Finley (Aida, Mamma Mia!, The Wedding Singer), Rashidra Scott (Hair, Sister Act, Beautiful), Ann Harada (Les Miserables, 9 to 5, Cinderella), Demond Green (Sister Act), Drew Aber (A Tale of Two Cities). The show will be directed by Jerry Dixon (Laugh Whore).

FUNKED UP FAIRY TALES plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) today, May 31 at 7pm & 9:30pm. There is a $35-$75 cover charge and a $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

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