WOMEN OF THE WORLD to Bring Light to Female Composers at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents "Women of the World" on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:30 pm.

The show features Shoba Narayan, Carly Kincannon, Lauren Villegas and Kim Onah and showcases musical works written and composed by only women in order to bring light to the under-representation of the female gender specifically in the theater industry.

Songs to be presented include selections from The Color Purple (Brenda Russell, Alee Willis), Waitress (Sara Bareilles), Fun Home (Jenine Tesori, Lisa Kron) and from female composers like Georgia Stitt and more. Over the years, women have become more prominent in the Broadway community, but this concert hopes to point out that there is still work to be done. The night is sure to be one of wonderful music, fun and enlightenment.

The idea for the concert was conceived by Executive Producer Jacob Stuckelman, who "wanted to do a project that was socially relevant, especially in response to the current political climate." Stuckelman, a rising junior at Ithaca College, is making his NYC producing debut with this one-night only cabaret that is "very near and dear to his heart."

Director Susanna Wolk has worked on the Broadway productions of Significant Other, Waitress, and Finding Neverland and her work has been seen at Second Stage, MCC, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and American Repertory Theater. To Wolk, this concert is an opportunity to "promote gender parity and spark conversations about representation on and off stage."

The team is rounded out by Music Director Eugenio Vargas and Stage Manager TJ Lyons, also a rising junior at Ithaca. Vargas says that "these talented women and many others like them are yet another undeniable reason that anything less than the full gender equality that we fight so hard for today would be unacceptable."

"Women of the World" plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:30 pm, with doors opening at 11 pm. There is a $15 cover charge and a 2 drink or $20 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

ABOUT THE CAST:

Shoba Narayan is currently making her Broadway debut in Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812! TV/Film: "Quantico," "Gossip Girl," Growing Up Smith, "Halal in the Family," Mistress America, Coin Heist. Theater: Bunty Berman Presents, Miss Saigon, Carousel, Prince of Egypt. BFA, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Kim Onah is a graduate of Harvard with a B.A. in English Literature and Music. She is currently working as an actress/singer in New York. Kim has performed in many New York and Boston productions, some of which include: Hair, A Man of No Importance, and Go! Go! Gilgamesh! She is so incredibly thankful to be a part of this project and is excited to perform with such fabulous and talented women. Enjoy the show, and feel free to find Kim online at www.kimonah.com.

Carly Kincannon hails from Indianapolis, IN and is thrilled to be involved in a concert celebrating WOMEN! Cat lover, kickballer, wife, and entrepreneur, Carly has become most well-known for her vocal variety. By day, she owns and manages vintage entertainment company, America's Sweethearts. She is a true lover and supporter of new works, but favorite credits include Wendla in Spring Awakening and Heather in American Idiot. Proud AEA member. @carlykincannon www.carlykincannon.com @americas_sweethearts_nyc www.americas-sweethearts.com

Lauren Villegas has a last name that makes you say YAY! right in the middle of it. Lauren recently made her Off-Broadway debut in Forbidden Broadway's Spamilton! She's also the outspoken founder of Project Am I Right--an initiative aimed to inform and empower actors to end the whitewashing of roles written as people of color, people with disabilities, and transgender people. Favorite regional credits: Grizabella in Cats (Broadway World nominated), West Side Story, Les Miserables, and In the Heights. Former Teatro Luna ensemble member. Proud Northwestern alumna. Crazy dog lady.

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, and Michael Feinstein, one of the world's great musical artists, have united to give New York an unparalleled destination for entertainment and dining. Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, 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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