Original Broadway Kids of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL to Reunite at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the original Broadway kids of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL in THE KIDS FROM A CHRISTMAS STORY on Monday November 2, 2015 at 7:00pm.

Begin the Holiday season with the original Broadway kids of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL as they perform their favorite show tunes. This fun evening will be hosted by Erin Dilly and John Bolton, the Mother and the Old Man from the original Broadway cast.

Performing will be John Babbo, Grace Capeless, Zoe Considine, George Franklin, Alexa Niziak, Johnny Rabe, J.D. Rodriguez, Jeremy Shinder, Analise Scarpaci, Luke Spring and Beatrice Tulchin.

The band will be made up of Original ACS Broadway musicians Cynthia Kortman Westphal on Piano and and Larry Lelli on Percussion. David Deratzian will be on Bass.

The producer is Lisa Franklin.

There is a $30-$40 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.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:

JOHN FRANCIS BABBO - A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL (OBC Broadway and National Tour)Treasure Island and In the Garden (Lookingglass Theatre), Strandline (A Red Orchid Theatre) Oliver, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd (Drury Lane Theatre), Beauty and the Beast (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre),

GRACE CAPELESS - Broadway and NYC: The Lion King (Young Nala), Matilda (Lavender), OBC A Christmas Story (OBC), Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Godspell 2032.

ZOE CONSIDINE - Broadway - OBC A Christmas Story, The Musical; Godspell Cast of 2032; Commercial, TV and film including Nickelodeon, SNL, David Letterman.

GEORGE FRANKLIN - Broadway: OBC A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL. National Tour: Elf, the Broadway Musical; Parade - Lincoln Center; This Way to Broadway with Tony Danza (NYC); There's a House (Oregon Shakespeare Festival)

ALEXA SHAE NIZIAK - Broadway: Matilda the Musical, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. National Tours: Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story the Musical. Heaven New York City Ballet: The Magic Flute. TV/Film: Ted, Scatter,This Killing Business, "NBC Thanksgiving Showdown."

JOHNNY RABE - Ralphie in the Broadway production of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL after being part of the first national tour of the show. Chicago: Mary Poppins (Michael), The Music Man (Winthrop), For the Boys (Danny), Marriott Theatre; Shadowlands (Douglas), Jacob (Josh), Provision Theatre; The Music Man (Winthrop), Paramount Theatre. Seattle: Secondhand Lions, 5th Avenue Theatre. Title role in readings for the new musical, Trevor.

J.D. RODRIGUEZ - Broadway and 1st National tour A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL; Chicago: Oliver; Television: Chicago PD, Sense8.

ANALISE SCARPACI - Broadway OBC A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL; in Godspell Cast of 2032; Matilda, The Musical.

LUKE SPRING - Original Broadway cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL. Radio City Music Hall, The Kennedy Center Honors; L.A.: Maurice Hines Is Tappin' Thru Life.

JEREMY TODD SHINDER - OBC A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL; The Addams Family International Tour (Pugsley) & Big: The Musical (Billy). Film: The Grief of Others (Paul) & Going In Style (Ezra). Television: Red Oaks (Jeffrey), Deadbeat (Young Kevin), & The Bar Mitzvah Club (Ira)

BEATRICE TULCHIN - Broadway: OBC "A Christmas Story" (Mary Beth); OBC "Matilda, the Musical" (Amanda Thripp). National Tour: Original Cast of "Billy Elliot" (Keeley Gibson). NYC Equity Staged Reading: "Chasing Rainbows" (Young Virginia). Television: "The Affair", "Red Oaks".Member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

ERIN DILLY - BROADWAY
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2005 original production), as Truly Scrumptious The Boys from Syracuse (2002 revival) as Luciana
Into the Woods (2002 revival) as Cinderella, replacing Laura Benanti Follies (2001 revival) as Young Phyllis
"A Christmas Story" (2012 original production) as Mother[

Will be appearing in 59E59 Theaters' upcoming production of the new musical Songbird. Written by Michael Kimmel (The Last Goodbye) and Lauren Pritchard (Spring Awakening), the production will begin performances October 20 at the venue's Theater A, with a limited engagement scheduled to conclude on November 29th.

JOHN BOLTON - BROADWAY
DAMES AT SEA - Now
A Christmas Story: The Musical, Madison Square Garden 2013 A Christmas Story: The Musical, 2008-2012[
Curtains, 2007
Spamalot, 2005-2006 (Tony Award for Best Musical)
Chess, 2003
Funny Girl, 2002
Contact, 2000-2002 (Tony Award for Best Musical)
Titanic, 1997-1999 (Tony Award for Best Musical)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, 1995-1996 Dreamgirls, 2001
Damn Yankees, 1994-1995

OFF_BROADWAY
Pageant: The Musical, 2014
The Last Smoker in America, 2012 Einstein's Dreams, 2009
Five Course Love, 2005
Senior Discretion Himself, 2004 It's Only Life, 2004

ABOUT THE BAND:

PIANO - Cynthia Kortman Westphal (Original Broadway Assoc. MD for ACS)
Broadway: A Christmas Story, The Musical; The Lion King; Miss Saigon; The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm. Regional: The Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Hartford Stage Company, Arizona Theatre Company. National Tours: A Christmas Story, The Musical; pianist with opera singer, Andrea Bocelli. Sub-keyboards/National Tours: Wicked, Spamalot, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Peter Pan with Cathy Rigby, The King and I, and Annie. Associate Professor: University of Michigan, Department of Musical Theatre.

BASS - David Deratzian - David has directed, music directed and played as a Pit musician extensively in Philadelphia area: 13 the Musical (Director) and Cabaret (Director/Music Director), Anything Goes (Director) Jekyll & Hyde (Music Director), Hair (Pit Director/Bass), Legally Blonde (Conductor) and Little Shop of Horrors (Pit Director/Guitar). His production of The Rocky Horror Show is currently running in the Philadelphia suburbs though November 14.

PERCUSSION - Larry Lelli (Original Braodway Pit for ACS) - A veteran of over 40 Broadway shows: Producer - Death - The Musical; Associate Producer - Matilda-1st Nat'l,; Drums/Contractor - Million Dollar Quartet, Daddy Long Legs, Analog & Vinyl; Drums/Assoc./Asst. Conductor - How To Succeed..., The Producers, Pal Joey, People In The Picture; Drums/Percussion - Side Show, A Christmas Story, Assassins, Jekyll & Hyde. Recordings/Live: Melissa Etheridge, Josh Groban, Anne Hathaway, Bernadette Peters, Daniel Radcliffe, Patti LuPone, Sebastian Bach, Marin Mazzie, Nick Jonas, Laura Osnes, Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald, Neil Patrick Harris, Anika Noni Rose, Vanessa Williams, ABBA, Heather Headley, Mamas & Papas, NY Philharmonic. Artist/clinician for Yamaha Drums & Sabian Cymbals.

Michael Feinstein, one of the world's great musical artists, and 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, have united to give New York an unparalleled destination for entertainment and dining. Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, is the 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 will present iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music. The venue 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. Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $15-$105. For more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins.

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