THE WOMEN IN THEATRE PROJECT to Play 54 Below This Month

The Women in Theatre Project, part love letter, part musical, part documentary, will celebrate the craft of theatre-making and the women behind the art form at 54 BELOW on October 19th, 2024 at 9:30 p.m.

Based on personal interviews with prominent women in the theatre industry, this show delves into the highs and lows of the creative process, and highlights the fundamentals of what it takes to be a healthy and successful artist.

With music and lyrics by Jen Coogan, direction by Vaibu Mohan, and music direction by Andrea Yohe. Featuring Claire Kwon as Mimi Lien, Heather Ivy as Daryl Roth, Madelyn Simon as Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Erin Quill as Dawn Chiang, Gabrielle Beckford as Earon Nealey, Melody Ricketts as Lauren Gunderson, Deb Leamy as Ilana Levine, Lianne Dobbs as Erin Merritt, and Jen Coogan as herself.

The Women in Theatre Project plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on October 19th, at 9:30 pm. Cover charges are $34.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) - $45.50 (includes $5.50 in fees.) Premiums are $78.50 (includes $8.50 in fees.) There is a $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.org. Tickets on the day of performance after 7:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS

The cast includes Gabrielle Beckford (Once Upon A One More Time, The Prom national tour) as Earon Nealey, Jen Coogan (composer, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Broadway Bares SF) as herself, Lianne Marie Dobbs (“The Gilded Age,” “Law and Order,” White Christmas national tour) as Erin Merritt, Heather Ivy (international tour of Disney's Beauty and the Beast) as Daryl Roth, Claire Kwon (Almost Famous, Galileo - Berkeley Rep) as Mimi Lien, Deb Leamy (Sweet Smell of Success, Never Gonna Dance, Fosse) as Ilana Levine, Erin Quill (Avenue Q- Original Broadway Cast, “Pretty Little Liars,” “Dave”) as Dawn Chiang, Melody Ricketts (Little Shop of Horrors - Farmer's Alley, Cordillera Film Festival) as Lauren Gunderson, Madelyn Simon (A Christmas Carol - American Conservatory Theatre) as Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

Andrea Yohe (The Outsiders - creative asst. to Justin Levine, NY NY- Music Asst.) is Musical Director

MORE ABOUT 54 BELOW

54 Below, a recipient of the 2022 TONY AWARDS Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve the music of Broadway and expand the art of the cabaret while growing opportunities for diverse communities of emerging and established artists and providing unparalleled audience experiences.

It was founded as a place for the Broadway community to celebrate Broadway performers, both established and new, who sing not only the music of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, but also new material intended for Broadway and off-Broadway stages. One of the most in demand venues in the city presenting over 700 shows per year, the club features fine dining and superb scenic lighting, and sound designs entirely imagined by Broadway designers. 

For performers, writers, musicians, and more, 54 Below gives opportunities to advance their craft, expand their repertoires, and develop their voices in a way that is more personal, making them stronger as artists. It gives Broadway fans an opportunity to see their favorite artists in a different way, deepening their relationship and understanding of their talent.

54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. It is also a place for innovation in musical songwriting and performance.

Collaborations born at 54 Below give rise to and help develop new theatrical projects and new musicals. In addition, its popular streaming video activities and audio recordings support these activities, helping to build a new Broadway audience worldwide, both in age and geography.

Located at 254 West 54th Street, the club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Tickets and information at 54below.org.

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