Sierra Boggess, Callaway Sisters & More Set for 54 Below this Week

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:

ALEXIS FISHMAN, August 26 at 7PM:
After taking 54 Below by storm last year, Alexis Fishman makes a triumphant return to the stage for one night only! Look for her to perform everything from tunes made famous by the likes of Amy Winehouse and Antonio Carolos Jobim, to compositions by some of musical theatre's newest and most dynamic young composers - and maybe some fun with the ukulele. An Australian native and award-winning musical actress, Alexis left the competition in the dust when she recently walked away as the winner of The New York Musical Theatre Festival's (NYMF) highly competitive "Next Broadway Sensation" competition, a highlight of the festival and a New York musical theatre tradition amongst those in the know. www.alexisfishman.com. Cover charge $25-35. $25 food & beverage minimum.

Sierra Boggess, August 26 at 9:30PM:
Broadway knows her as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera and as aspiring opera star Sharon Graham in Master Class. London knows her for her Olivier Award-nominated performance in Love Never Dies. Now, 54 Below audiences will see a brand new side of this Drama Desk-nominated actress when she makes her official cabaret debut! One of Broadways most promising new talents, expect a range of tunes from songwriters both new and old, and vocals that stretch from the sublime to the divine. Cover charge $40-50. $25 food & beverage minimum.

LATE NIGHT: THE CALLBACK: PRELIMINARIES, August 26 at 11:30PM:
The Callback is back! This season, with Emily McNamara leading the way as host. Every Monday, contestants at The Callback will perform for a chance to win their own cabaret show at 54 Below. Contestants are chosen by video audition, their performances recorded and uploaded to 54 Below's Facebook and Youtube page, and each week, a winner is determined by audience vote to progress to the next round. "The Callback" contestants may also have the chance to sing in front of industry executives and Broadway celebrity guest judges as they move forward in the competition. For more information on "The Callback" rules or how to submit an audition video, please visitwww.54Below.com. No cover charge. $20 food & beverage minimum.

WBGO JAZZ SERIES: Gloria Lynne, August 27 at 7PM & 9PM:
World class jazz and R&B singer Gloria Lynne makes her 54 Below debut! Harlem-born and musically raised in churches and jazz & blues clubs, Ms. Lynne is one of the loveliest voices in the history of American popular music. She first gained international renown with her signature hit "I Wish You Love" and has worked with Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, and other musical giants in her storied five-decade career. Ms. Lynne sings with a strong, meticulous grace that you must come to 54 Below to hear for yourself. Cover charge $25-35. $15 food & beverage minimum.

LATE NIGHT: BACKSTAGE, August 27 at 10:30PM:
Each week, Broadway cast members and audiences alike gather to mix and mingle at 54 Below, Broadway's most intimate haunt, located in the heart of the theatre district. Musical Director Brad Simmons keeps the house jumping from the piano, while host Susie Mosher (the love child of Joanne Worley & Paul Lynde) guides the crowd through an evening of music, mayhem and full throttle belting, with special guests from Broadway and beyond dropping in to perform. NPR had this to say: "The best thing happening right now might just be the weekly Backstage. Hosted by the ridiculously funny Susie Mosher and pianist Brad Simmons who clearly is the man, it's two feel-good hours among New York's theater people, who seem like they're having a really fine time. Can't recommend it highly enough!" At this week's Backstage is Telly Leung (Godspell, Glee), Celisse Henderson(Godspell, In Transit), Cortney Wolfson (Kinky Boots, The Addams Family), The Stone Brothers, and Michelle Dowdy (Hairspray). No cover charge. $20 food & beverage minimum.

SIBLING RIVERLRY STARRING Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway, August 28 & 29 at 7PM, August 30 & 31 at 8PM & August 30 at 11PM:
The dynamic sisters Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway are teaming up together again to bring Sibling Revelry to 54 Below. The award-winning show, making its way back to New York for the first time in over 15 years, promises to be the cabaret event of the summer! Separately, these Tony-nominated sisters have enjoyed their own stellar careers, but when these singular talents blend their voices, Stephen Holden of The New York Times cheers, "when their strikingly different but equally splendid voices harmonize, Sibling Revelry becomes a thrilling display of vocal prowess." Be there! It's a happening! Cover charge $50-60 for 7pm & 8pm shows. Cover charge $35-45 for 11pm show.

THE MEETING*, August 28 at 9:30PM:
Psst! You're Invited to The Meeting*! Known for its signature blend of outrageous comedy, touching tribute, and amazing musical guests - The Meeting* finds a new home at 54 Below! This acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show, (named one of the "Top 10 Nightclub Shows" by Time Out New York & the recipient of the 2012 Bistro Award for Comedy Artistry), gathers to honor an artist or a cultural work that is iconic to the gay community. Hosted by the always engaging Justin Sayre, the show's creator, writer, host and Chairman of the Board of the International Order of Sodomites, The Meeting* and Sayre have been hailed as "delicious and delightfully droll" by The New York Post, "hilarious and sardonic" by The Village Voice, "poised, funny and frighteningly knowledgeable" by Out Magazine and "fearless, commanding and hilarious" by Sirius XM Radio. The Meeting* wants you! Cover charge $15-25. $25 food & beverage minimum.

LATE NIGHT: THE STUDIO: YOUTH IN A ROMAN FIELD, August 28 at 11:30PM:
Youth in a Roman Field is the project of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Claire Wellin and includes several collaborators in Tiffany Topol, Scott Stangland, Cassidy Shea Stirtz, and Patrick Wellin. The Youth, who came together in Chicago, released their debut album 'of grit and grace' in May 2013. Claire and Tiffany are thrilled to be in New York rehearsing for the national tour of ONCE, in which Claire plays 'Reza' and Tiffany stands by for 'The Girl.' They are joined by Nathan Koci, NYC-based accordion wizard and former War Horse song man. "Listening to Youth in a Roman Field, it's not hard to imagine the band in a shady glade singing its timeless, melancholy folk - the accordion makes the fantasy list toward the french countryside. The songs are clear, simple, a little sad and swept with romance. Frontwoman and bandleader Claire Wellin has a clarion voice that goes from naive to soulful, on songs that touch on belle epoque cabaret music and early american folk music." -Jessica Hopper, Chicago Tribune No cover charge, $20 minimum.

TALES OF JONI, August 29 at 9:30PM:
54 Below is delighted to tip our hat to the brilliance of eight-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell. Whether it's "Both Sides Now," "Chelsea Morning," "The Circle Game," "Big Yellow Taxi," or "A Case of You," the work of Mitchell, one of the world's most embraced, lauded, and prolific singer-songwriters, continues to inspire and delight generations of listeners. At 54 Below, look for a cast of Broadway and cabaret luminaries singing the praises of all things Mitchell, including: Lisa Asher (MAC, Bistro & Nightlife Award winner), Annie Golden (Broadway's Hair, Leader of the Pack, On the Town, The Full Monty, Xanadu), Heather MacRae (Broadway's Hair, Falsettos, A Catered Affair), Julie Reyburn (MAC, Bistro, Nightlife Award winner), Nicholas Rodriguez (Broadway's Tarzan, Helen Hayes Award winner), and Gabrielle Stravelli (celebrated NYC jazz vocalist). Upon presenting her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002, the Grammys called Joni's music "a powerful influence on all artists who embrace diversity, imagination, and integrity." For four special performances only at 54 Below, come see why! Cover charge $25-35. $25 food & beverage minimum.

LATE NIGHT: 15:54, August 29 at 11PM:
"In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes." 15:54 unlocks the doors on a weekly Thursday Party at 54 Below featuring the best of New York City's cutting edge nightlife. Reinventing the magic of Studio 54, resident artists, performers, and DJ's will serve you 15 minute sets at 54 Below. This week, Bridget Everett welcomes DJs Andrew Andrew, ElizaBeth Davis (Once), andUnderground Sounds. $15 cover includes your first drink (well, wine, or beer).

Alexander Sage Oyen, August 31 at 11PM:
Moment by Moment is a collection of musical theatre short stories comprised of songs by Alexander Sage Oyen about love, cults and McDonalds. The concert offers a vibrant, realistic and fresh look at what it is to be a young adult in today's world, told through Oyen's musical styling. The talented cast includes Emma Hunton (Spring Awakening, Next To Normal), Jason Gotay (Bring It On), Meghann Fahy (Next To Normal), Zak Resnick (Mamma Mia!) and George Salazar (Godspell, Here Lies Love). alexandersageoyen.com. Cover charge $15-25. $25 food & beverage minimum.

Christine Andreas, SEPTEMBER 4 AT 7PM & SEPTEMBER 5 AT 9:30PM:
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Stephen Holden of The New York Times said, "She delicately kills with the sheer beauty of her voice," which he went on to say is "deliciously tangy... Andreas' bright, shiny soprano, with its wheeling vibrato and metallic edge, conveys a high-strung emotionality that is sharpened by her acting skills." Christine Andreas seduces her audience with an honesty, integrity, self-deprecating wit and scent of sexuality that would make anyone gladly fly to the moon with her. She can swing from sensual soprano to killer queen in a heartbeat, from the White House to the Great White Way. Ms. Andreas first captured the hearts of Broadway theatregoers as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady, for which she won the Theatre World Award. She went on to star in Oklahoma! and On Your Toes (receiving Tony nominations for each), The Scarlet Pimpernel and, more recently, La Cage Aux Folles. From 2006-7, she received rave reviews in the national tour of The Light in the Piazza.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (866) 468-7619.

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