Sierra Boggess to Play 54 Below Tonight; Ali Ewoldt, Ben Cameron & More to Appear 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:

SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, August 19 at 7PM:
A celebrated New York event since 2010, the Bistro Award-winning series Sondheim Unplugged features some of Broadway and cabaret's most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only. Expect tunes from A Little Night Music, Company, Into the Woods, Follies, Passion, Dick Tracy, and more. Past special guests have included original Sondheim cast members such as Len Cariou, Victoria Mallory, Donna McKechnie & Chip Zien - so you never know who might drop in. Sondheim Unplugged is hosted by series creator Phil Geoffrey Bond, who will fill the audience in on Sondheimien facts, history, and assorted tidbits of theatrical lore! Cover charge $25-35. $25 food & beverage minimum.

Sierra Boggess, August 19 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 19 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 visit www.54Below.com. No cover charge. $20 food & beverage minimum.

WBGO JAZZ SERIES: Anat Cohen & CHORO AVENTUROSO, August 20-22 & 25 at 7PM & 9PM, August 23 & 24 at 8PM & 11PM:
The phenomenal young Israeli clarinetist and saxophonist, Anat Cohen, celebrated in Brazil as a virtuoso player of "choro" music celebrates the New York Premiere of her "Choro Aventuroso" band at 54 Below from Tuesday-Sunday, August 20-25. "Choro" (pronounced SHOH-roh) is described as "the New Orleans jazz of Brazil," as it is folkloric, improvisational music dating from the early part of the 20th Century. Just like jazz, blues, and ragtime, "choro" melds formalized structures seamlessly with cultural elements from all over the world. In "Choro Aventuroso" Anat Cohen will be collaborating with contemporary Brazilian and American musicians to create a passionate, swinging, and always colorful and compelling blend of jazz, samba, classic chorinhos and constant surprise. 54 Below celebrates Anat Cohen with a week long engagement that is not to be missed. For Friday and Saturday only, Anat will be joined by legendary Brazilian jazz singer Leny Andrade! Cover charge $25-35. $15 food & beverage minimum.

LATE NIGHT: BACKSTAGE, August 20 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 Cortney Wolfson (Kinky Boots, Addams Family, Legally Blonde), Ben Cameron (Wicked, Host of Broadway Sessions), Emily McNamara (NEWSical), Paul Oakley Stovall (Clear), Carly Sakolove (NEWSical, Mamma Mia), and Siren (power Pop Diva Trio). No cover charge. $20 food & beverage minimum.

LATE NIGHT: THE STUDIO: BROADWAY SINGS FOR PKD, August 21 at 11:30PM:
Broadway Sings for PKD seeks to raise awareness of Polycystic Kidney Disease by celebrating musical theatre and emerging composers and lyricists. Featuring Ali Ewoldt (Les Miserables, The Fantasticks), F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Dogfight), Amber Iman (Soul Doctor), Janet Krupin (Hands on a Hardbody, Bring it On), Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Ghost), Kate Rockwell (Rock of Ages, Bring it On), Robb Sapp (Shrek, Wicked), Tally Sessions(Big Fish), rising star Melanie Burg, as well as music by Bob Kelly & Kelly Pomeroy, Landon Braverman & Derek P. Hassler, Gaby Alter & Itamar Moses, Sarah Anne Rebell & Elizabeth Hope Hagstedt, & more TBA! $15 cover charge, 2 drink minimum.

LATE NIGHT: 15:54, August 22 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, DJs Andrew Andrew, Lance Horne, Errickson Wilcox, and Haus of Mimosa with surprise guests. $15 cover includes your first drink (well, wine, or beer).

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

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