SCHOOL OF ROCK's Brandon Niederauer Rounds Out HENRY, SWEET HENRY Concert Cast at 54 Below

Complete casting has been announced for Feinstein's/54 Below concert presentation of the short-lived musical Henry, Sweet Henry.

The June 14th, 7:00pm concert will celebrate Bob Merrill's tuneful score and Nora Johnson's beloved novel, with appearances by members of the original Broadway company, and some of Broadway's brightest teenage performers.

Brandon Niederauer, who currently stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock and Lucas Schultz (Mary Poppins, Pippin) will join the previously announced Beada Briglia (Matilda, A Christmas Story) as Valerie Boyd, Megan Moynahan as Marian Gilbert, Alexa Shae Niziak (Matilda, A Christmas Story, Cat On a Hot Tin Roof) as Kafritz and Ron Spivak (Promenade) as Henry Orient. Niederauer also joins his former School of Rock co-star Evie Dolan. Additional casting includes Kristen Gehling (Little Wars) as Stella, Corinna Sowers-Adler as Mrs. Boyd, Eric Knitel as Mr. Boyd and Christine Knitel as Mrs. Cooney, with Arianna Armond (Buxton Opera House, International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival), Ashley Brooke (Doctor Zhivago), Julia DeSimone, Tom Guthrie, Brandon Niederauer (School of Rock), Hannah Jane Peterson, Kelly Reader, Lucas Schultz (Mary Poppins, Pippin) and Patrick K. Walsh rounding out the ensemble. Original cast member Neva Small narrates the one-night-only concert.

Henry, Sweet Henry was produced on Broadway in 1967, featuring a book by Nunnally Johnson and music and lyrics by five-time Tony Award nominee Bob Merrill The show, based on the novel and film The World of Henry Orient, has since become a cult favorite. Come learn why audiences who know this musical love it, and hear this dynamite score performed by newcomers, surprise guests, and original company members alike! Follow Val and Gil, two smitten teens, as they chase famed composer Henry Orient up and down Manhattan and unwittingly expose his numerous affairs in this concert presentation of the charming and rarely-seen musical Henry, Sweet Henry.

Henry, Sweet Henry is presented as part of the Second Act Series, produced by Steven Carl McCasland and James Horan. Each evening revisits a short-lived musical, highlighting its neglected score and inviting audiences to rediscover a forgotten gem. Previous evenings include: Onward Victoria, Charlie and Algernon, Eating Raoul, 70, Girls 70 and Nick & Nora.

For tickets to the June 14th concert, (beginning at $35), visit 54below.com/events/54-sings-henry-sweet-henry.

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 presents 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.

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