Janet Krupin to Tell 'Herstory' in CHEMICAL DRIVE at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Janet Krupin in Chemical Drive on September 1 at 9:30 PM.

Krupin (Bring It On, If/Then, Hands on a Hardbody) and her band of New York City musicians present the world premiere of their original musical in concert and debut original music inspired by herstory.

With a book by Janet, music by Janet, guitarist Brian Ripps and multi-instrumentalist Gabe Cummins, Chemical Drive is inspired by the stranger-than-fiction nuclear history of Janet's hometown. The evening will feature Janet and a cast of Broadway friends portraying what life might be like when the government hires a rock 'n' roll band to distract from top secret operations underway. Where Cabaret meets Fleetwood Mac is Chemical Drive.

Chris Fink directs; Michael Gioia and AnLi Kelly-Durham produce.

Janet Krupin in Chemical Drive plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on September 1. There is a $25-$35 cover charge and $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.

Janet Krupin (book and music) has had three back to back-to-back roles on Broadway in Bring It On: The Musical, Hands on A Hardbody and If/Then, starring Idina Menzel. She independently produced the pop project Hipster Pinup and directed video content featured on Playbill. She has been seen in Girlboss and as Megyn in David Cross' Hits on Netflix. Janet was a five-time gold medalist in voice at The Northwest Musicfest by age 18 and received a B.A. in Cinematic Arts from USC with a double minor in musical theatre and philosophy.

Brian Ripps (music), originally from Long Island, is a guitarist, vocalist and entertainer with a melting pot of influences based in rock, blues, folk and soul. Brian has shared his unique, boundless brand of energy on stages nationwide 300 nights a year since 2008, most notably in opening slots for Rob Thomas, REO Speedwagon and Trace Adkins. He will happily play any song you can think of, except anything by The Eagles. He is a proud supporter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raised thousands of dollars for the organization last summer as a candidate for Man of the Year.

Gabe Cummins (music), a native of Solon, NY, has been immersed in the music industry since the age of 13. An honors graduate of Berklee College of Music (B.F.A. in Performance) and NYU (M.A. in Composition/Performance), Gabe began performing in NYC upon his arrival and has since been seen on stage regularly at Highline Ballroom, SOBs, Rockwood, The Blue Note, BAM and Lincoln Center. He writes in a distinct style having produced commercially for Nike, HBO, Cinemax, Pizzeria Uno, and Chipotle. As a highly revered educator Gabe teaches songwriting, private lessons and ensembles at NYU, The New School and Beacon High School. Gabe currently resides in Brooklyn where his versatility and musicality keep him in high demand as a writer, performer, producer and educator.

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, is a 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, Feinstein's/54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Below presents iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music and has set a new standard for culinary excellence worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage. Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $5-$105.

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