Tony DeSare, Isabel Rose, The Skivvies & More Set for 54 Below this Week

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

HELÉNE YORKE, September 29 at 7PM:

Currently originating the scene-stealing role of Olive Neal in Bullets Over Broadway and appearing on Showtime's Masters of Sex, Heléne Yorke makes her 54 Below debut! Heléne presents an evening of Blossom Dearie's trademark restrained jazz sound with a dash of her girlish, whimsical, tightly woven swing. Sexy, chic and subtle, this storyteller and blues singer's arrangements are some of the most overlooked. A relaxed and intimate moment with Mark Berman on the piano and Mark Vanderpoel on bass...and who knows, maybe a few other sweet surprises. $30-40 cover charge. $25 food & beverage minimum.

DARIUS DE HAAS, September 29 at 9:30PM:

Following his critically acclaimed 54 below debut, Darius de Haas invites you to "Come A Little Closer". This time, for one night only, Darius shares the best of his personal Broadway, Jazz, Pop/R&B songbook. From Strayhorn to Streisand, from Miles to Monk, from Annie Lennox to Leonard Bernstein, From The Wiz to Wicked, Darius celebrates his 25 years as a Broadway and concert/cabaret performer and on top of that, it's his birthday! Darius de Haas has been described as "electrically thrilling" in The New York Times, "a performer with an intensity and honesty that envelops and mesmerizes the listener" (Variety), and The Village Voice said, "When he sings, it's like the equivalent of silk ribbons being unfurled across the sky." He has sold out critically acclaimed concerts at Lincoln Center, enthralled audiences from Carnegie Hall to London's Royal Festival Hall as well as appeared on Broadway (Rent, Carousel, Dreamgirls). $25-35 cover charge. $25 food & beverage minimum.

TONY DESARE, September 30, October 1, 3, 4 & 5 at 7PM:

"He is two parts Sinatra to one part Billy Joel, meshed seamlessly." - The New York Times. Acclaimed vocalist Tony DeSare returns to 54 Below with a brand new show: Night Life. The postmodern version of the classic, elegant New York night club of the 1950's show will be brought to life in the only New York City night club left that still truly captures that ambiance. Tony DeSare's new show will explore some of the most hauntingly beautiful and memorable melodies ever written, both old and new, plus a few new DeSare originals. From Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Willie Nelson, the only requirement is a sophisticated, romantic and swinging melody. Add in a martini or two and you have the quintessential night out on the town. Featuring Tony's quartet led by Tedd Firth on piano with Edward Decker on guitar, Steve Doyle on bass and Michael Klopp on drums. Although the following songs are subject to change, they represent the type of material Tony will be performing: "To Make You Feel My Love" (Bob Dylan), a song covered by Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, and Adele, is interpreted here by Tony for Night Life in a true romantic 'DeSare' mood. Nightclubs have been swinging Cole Porter songs as soon as the ink was dry on them, and "It's All Right With Me" has remained a fresh and exciting choice for over 6 decades. It may come as a surprise to the audience that the title song of this evening - "Night Life," was one of songwriter Willie Nelson's earliest hits. It has since become a jazz standard - and the anchor for this evening's set list. Other selections will include American Songbook tunes written by Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse; Leon Russell; and Billy Strayhorn. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - a Sinatra classic written by David Mann and Bob Hilliard, captures the 'noir' mood ever present in the clubs of an earlier time. It is also a perfect entr'acte salute to what is nearly the beginning of the Chairman's 100th birthday year celebration - which Tony is anticipating with great enthusiasm. Night Life, a night to remember and a night to look ahead - with Tony DeSare. $30-40 cover charge for 9/30 & 10/1. $35-45 cover charge for 10/3-10/5. $25 food & beverage minimum.

DEE ROSCIOLI, September 30 at 9:30PM:

"Dee Roscioli soars through songs not only physically but with that astounding voice of hers that knocks out the brassy and softs spots." - Examiner.com. Best known for her more than 1000 performances as Elphaba in Wicked - an all-time record! - Dee Roscioli takes to the concert stage for her 54 Below debut. Dee will take audiences on an unexpected journey into her life as a performer and an artist. Through an eclectic set of songs by artists such as Adele, Grace Potter, One Republic, Stevie Wonder and many more, she explores what holds her back and how she bursts forth despite the ups and downs. This is an evening of Dee baring it all and singing straight from the heart. In addition to starring in Wicked in the Chicago and San Francisco sit-down productions as well as the national tour, and a year on Broadway, Dee has also appeared as the title character in Liberty: A Monumental New Musical, in Primrose off-Broadway, and in the premiere of Murder Ballad at New York Stage & Film. $25-35 charge charge. $25 food & beverage minimum.

ISABEL ROSE, October 1 at 9:30PM:

Isabel Rose celebrates her exciting, new 60s-flavored CD release, Trouble In Paradise (distributed by Red, a division of SONY records) with a sexy, splashy, Vegas-inflected, unapologetically joyful hour of entertainment. Sporting a five-piece band plus two dancing girls, Isabel delivers favorites from the American Songbook and pop canon, delighting audiences with her wit, timing and sassy interpretations. "She goes stiletto-to-stiletto with Ann-Margret!" raves JazzTimes, while John Kerr of The New York Times writes, "Miss Rose knows how to belt them out and delivers big production numbers with appeal." "A star is born," agrees Vogue Magazine. If you're looking for a fun night out that's glamorous and retro, this is it. $25-35 cover charge. $25 food & beverage minimum.

IGOR BUTMAN AND THE MOSCOW JAZZ ORCHESTRA, October 2 & 3 at 9:30PM:

Former US President Bill Clinton called Igor Butman, "my favorite living saxophone player!" Now Igor returns to 54 Below, after his sold-out engagement last fall. Butman is renowned the world over as a supremely gifted jazz virtuoso, composer and arranger, band leader, impresario, and club owner. Playing alongside him is the Moscow State Jazz Orchestra (aka Igor Butman Big Band), a swinging and lyrical band in the tradition of the Duke Ellington and Count Basie Big Bands. You will not want to miss this dynamic evening of international jazz! $40-50 cover charge. $25 food & beverage minimum.

SHANKTUNES: A NIGHT OF ORIGINAL SONGS BY LYNNE SHANKEL, October 2 at 11:30PM:

An evening of original songs by Drama Desk-nominated orchestrator/arranger Lynne Shankel. Lynne will be joined onstage by some of New York's finest talent for a fun-filled evening of her blend of pop, R&B, swing and musical theatre. ShankTunes will feature songs from the recent Off-Broadway production of bare, as well as premieres of brand new songs. The evening will be directed by Stafford Arima. Lynne Shankel is best known for her arrangements and orchestrations of musicals such as Altar Boyz, Allegiance, and Cry-Baby. She has written arrangements for dozens of artists including Lea Salonga, Chita Rivera, Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez, and Chester Gregory. She has orchestrated for composers including Stephen Flaherty, David Bryan, Matt Sklar and Zachary Redler. Cast: Frenie Acoba (Matilda), Jenn Colella (If/Then, Chaplin, High Fidelity), Elizabeth Judd (Spiderman, bare: the musical), Derek Klena (Wicked, Bridges Of Madison County, Dogfight), Alice Lee (Heathers, bare: the musical, ABC's Rising Star), Telly Leung (Godspell, Wicked, Glee), Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Dogfight, Godspell), Kenita Miller (The Color Purple, Xanadu), Ryann Redmond (If/Then, Bring It On), James Snyder (If/Then, Cry-Baby), Taylor Trensch (The Curious Incident... Matilda, bare: the musical) and Noah Zachary (Dear Edwina, Poster Boy). $25 cover charge. $20 food & beverage minimum or two drinks.

BACK TO THE GARDEN: THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL, CAROLE KING & LAURA NYRO, October 4 at 9:30PM:

After a sold out performance this spring, Back to the Garden returns to 54 Below! Back to the Garden celebrates folk-rock trailblazers Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Laura Nyro. Challenged by the traditional images of women in the music industry, they bravely explored territory outside the accepted confines of popular music. These prolific singer-songwriters paved the way for women in music, art and life. Back to the Garden pays tribute to these women, their influence and inspiration. Featuring Melissa Hammans (Company, Smokey Joe's Cafe), Shaleah Adkisson (Hair, Rent), and Maddy Wyatt (Band of Wyatt). Directed by Amy Jones (Good Ol' Girls, Broadway Backwards). Musical Direction by Debra Barsha (Jersey Boys, Radiant Baby). $30-40 cover charge. $25 food & beverage minimum.

THE SKIVVIES, October 4 at 11:30PM:

This "musically thrilling" undie-rock, comedy-pop duo don't just strip down their musical arrangements, they literally strip down to their underwear to perform their distinctive mashups and eccentric originals for cello and ukulele, with touches of glockenspiel, melodica, and a surprising array of under-used instruments. Award-winning singer-actors Lauren Molina (Marry Me a Little, Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages) and Nick Cearley (Pageant, All Shook Up) became YouTube sensations as The Skivvies, with living room videos that displayed their powerful harmonies as well as their powerful abs. Those clips led to live shows that The Wall Street Journal called "smart, sophisticated...ingenious," and Out Magazine, "The Skivvies have managed to carve out a niche that we never knew needed to exist: part Weird Al- parody and part sexy burlesque...an unusual explosion of satire and sultry." They also have a single and music video directed by Augusten Burroughs, bestselling author of Running With Scissors. They will be joined by special guest stars who will strip down and rock out. Expect a hilarious evening of genre-hopping pop perfection. Guests TBA. $35-45 cover charge. $25 food & beverage minimum.

BROADWAY LOVES LEN CARIOU AT 75 WITH JAMES EARL JONES, NATHAN LANE AND MORE, October 5 at 9:30PM:

'Attend the tale of Broadway legend, Len Cariou! A bevy of Broadway's best honor this great gentlemen of Broadway on the occasion of his 75th birthday, including appearances from James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, Betty Buckley, Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Robertson, Veanne Cox, Lee Roy Reams, Sarah Rice & many more! From his Tony award-winning role in Sweeney Todd to his creation of roles in A Little Night Music, Applause & Dance a Little Closer among many others, Broadway has been in love with Len for nearly 50 years. Now, 54 Below is delighted to celebrate his 75th year with a star-studded tribute to this great thespian. Expect tributes, musical and otherwise, from some of the many stars who've shared the stage & screen with him, & maybe even a tune from the man of the hour himself! $45-55 cover charge. $25 food & beverage minimum.

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