Commemorate Juneteenth At 54 Below With These Inspiring Shows

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present two shows celebrating Black music and history on June 19: Emancipation: A Juneteenth Celebration at 7:00pm and Malcolm X and Selma the Musical: Together in Concert at 9:30pm. Tickets are on sale now at 54below.org/Emancipation & 54below.org/MalcolmXSelma. 

EMANCIPATION: A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

 

JUNE 19 AT 7:00 PM 

Come along with us as we celebrate Juneteenth – the thrill and splendor of Emancipation! While still unknown to some, Juneteenth is a holiday that elicits a variety of emotions from Black people around the world. Produced by Keisha Gilles and Keitra Bri Wilson, join us as we, along with an all-star cast, explore the joys, sorrows, pains, and peculiarities surrounding being Black in America and our own journey towards unearthing what Juneteenth means to us. You'll have to tune in to find out. 

Hosted by Kaisha Huguley. 

Music direction by Elijah Caldwell.  

Featuring Tsilala Brock, Steven Clark, Anjwon Eaddy, Gabriel Generally, J'Quay Gibbs, Christian Mark Gibbs, Arnold Harper II, Kristen Jeter, Curtis Ray, Kiara Wade, Denise Ward, Eric Williamson, and more stars to be announced! 

$35 cover charge ($40 with fees). $60 premium seating ($67.50 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum.  

MALCOLM X AND SELMA THE MUSICAL: TOGETHER IN CONCERT

 

JUNE 19 AT 9:30PM 

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here. 

Join us at 54 Below for an exhilarating evening featuring the songs of Malcolm X The Musical and Selma The Musical: The Untold Stories. In an unforgettable celebration of nineteen-year-old Tommie Wofford's new musical score, and the moving music of J.P. Haynes, experience the pain, passion, and purpose of Afro-American struggle and triumph like never before in this one night only musical mashup! Featuring an all-star cast, this concert is produced by Jamiel Burkhart of Milkyway Theatre Company and written and directed by Tommie Wofford and J.P. Haynes. 

Starring Quintin Alexander, Melissa Davidson Trevon Davis, Chris King, Adonica Nunn, Timothy D. Parrott, Shena Renee, Jadon Rhyne, Cameron Smith, Kristen Amanda Vargas Smith, Greginald Spencer, Preston Stovall, Indya Tanner, India Tyree, Tommie Wofford, and Oscar Williams. 

$35 cover charge ($40 with fees). $60 premium seating ($67.50 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. 

Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551. All online and phone ticket purchases are subject to fees of 10% of ticket price, plus a $1.50 facility fee. 

54 Below is committed to the health of its performers, staff, and guests and has created a Safety Plan to ensure safe conditions along with optimum performing conditions. Additional information on our safety protocols  can be found here.  54 Below has installed improved air circulation and filtering systems. Based on CDC and New York State guidelines at the time of performance, safety protocols and seating capacity may change, and policies may be adjusted as appropriate.   

54 Below, a recipient of the 2022 TONY AWARDS Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve the music of Broadway and expand the art of the cabaret while growing opportunities for diverse communities of emerging and established artists and providing unparalleled audience experiences. 

It was founded as a place for the Broadway community to celebrate Broadway performers, both established and new, who sing not only the music of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, but also new material intended for Broadway and off-Broadway stages. One of the most in demand venues in the city presenting over 700 shows per year, the club features fine dining and superb scenic, lighting, and sound designs entirely imagined by Broadway designers. For performers, writers, musicians, and more, 54 Below gives opportunities to advance their craft, expand their repertoires, and develop their voices in a way that is more personal, making them stronger as artists.  

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