Will Swenson, Seth Sikes & More Set for 54 Below This Week

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, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

ROBERT CREIGHTON, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 7PM:

Robert Creighton returns to 54 Below! He was awarded the prestigious 2014 Bistro Award as Outstanding Entertainer for his last appearance here. An actor, singer, dancer, writer, and composer, Robert does it all! He was most recently seen starring in York Theatre Company'sCagney, where he also wrote the music and lyrics. A veteran of the stage, Robert has been seen in the original Broadway companies of the revivals of The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Anything Goes, as well as The Little Mermaid and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In 2012, Robert released his first solo album Ain't We Got Fun! Join us for an unforgettable and entertaining evening of song with the magical Robert Creighton! $30-40 cover charge. $65 premium seating. $25 food and beverage minimum.

WHITNEY BASHOR, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 9:30PM:

Join us for a refreshing night of music as Broadway's newest star, Whitney Bashor, celebrates songstresses of the 1960s and 1970s. Whitney wowed Broadway audiences last season as Marian/Chiara in the new musical The Bridges of Madison County, singing Jason Robert Brown's "Another Life." The Hollywood Reporter even noted, "Strains of 1960s folk run through several numbers, notably 'Another Life' performed by Whitney Bashor with phrasing and flute-like vocals that pay homage to Joni Mitchell." Now see Whitney wow audiences with an electric evening of selections written indeed by Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, and other revered female writers of yesteryear. This Clarence Derwent Award winner comes to 54 Below straight from starring in the Broadway-bound musical Beaches in Chicago. $25-35 cover charge. $60 premium seating. $25 food and beverage minimum.

WILL SWENSON, SEPTEMBER 16-19 AT 7PM:

Tony Award nominee Will Swenson takes the stage for his 54 Below solo debut! Will was most recently seen on Broadway as Javert in the Tony-nominated revival of LES MISERABLES. His additional Broadway credits include Priscilla Queen of the Desert; the 2009 revival of Hair, which earned him a Tony nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical; and 110 in the Shade. Guests can expect a mesmerizing night full of songs and stories... this we swear by the stars. Swenson will be joined by the following guest stars: September 16 - Audra McDonald (Tony Award Winner for Lady Day, Porgy and Bess and many more!), September 17 - Ramin Karimloo(Tony nominee for Les Miserables), September 18 - Nick Adams (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) and September 19 - Caissie Levy (Les Miserables, Hair). $45-60 cover charge. $90-95 premium seating. $25 food and beverage minimum.

JOANNA STRAND AND JACQUI TATE, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 9:30PM:

"Joanna Strand and Jacqui Tate are the perfect vocal duo. Jacqui is a natural comedienne and Joanna effortlessly elegant at all times. Their show is musically riveting and hugely entertaining." - James Lessiter, Cabaret News. Experience the sensational cabaret duo that has been taking Europe by storm as they make their 54 Below debut! With a host of credits bridging musical worlds, the versatile Joanna Strand and Jacqui Tate take songs from all genres and craft them into mesmerizing original jazz arrangements. This truly one of a kind event is sure to entertain and delight. Joanna and Jacqui share a variety of West End and touring credits, including The Phantom of the Opera, Avenue Q, Jekyll and Hyde, Evita, and My Fair Lady, as well as the Broadway transfers of Master Class and South Pacific. This performance will feature John Bailey on piano, Romano Viazzani on accordion, Steve Doyle on double bass and David Silliman on drums. $25-35 cover charge. $60 premium seating. $25 food and beverage.

CRY-BABY REUNION CONCERT, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 9:30PM & 11:30PM:

Nothing bad's ever gonna happen again! Because for one night only, most of the original stars of the Broadway musical Cry-Baby will reunite on the stage of 54 Below to revisit and perform the 2008 Tony-nominated score! Cry-Baby is based on the movie of the same name by John Waters and features a score by David Javerbaum (Act of God) and Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), and a book by Mark O'Donnell (Hairspray) and Thomas Meehan (Annie). Although it only ran for three months, Cry-Baby was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the long-awaited official cast album will be released shortly. You'd have to have a screw loose not to come! Starring original cast members: James Snyder (If/Then), Elizabeth Stanley (On the Town), Chester Gregory (Sister Act), Christopher Hanke (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Harriet Harris (It Shoulda Been You), Alli Mauzey (Wicked), Cameron Adams(Gigi), Michael Buchanan (The Book of Mormon), Colin Cunliffe (Finding Neverland) 11:30PM ONLY, Lisa Gajda (Catch Me If You Can), Laura Jordan (Silence! The Musical), Lacey Kohl(Grease), Marty Lawson (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Mayumi Miguel(Promises, Promises), Richard Poe (All the Way), Charlie Sutton (An American in Paris) 11:30PM ONLY and Produced by Shoshana Feinstein. $45-60 cover charge. $75-100 premium seating. $25 food and beverage minimum.

SETH SIKES SINGS MOSTLY JUDY GARLAND, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 9:30PM:

"I told you recently about a young man, Seth Sikes, who has appeared at the NYC nightspot 54 Below, singing the songs of Judy Garland. I went off to see him last week and couldn't have been more charmed. He's young and handsome and enthusiastic. He doesn't try to duplicate her sound. Sikes has boundless energy and a true, strong voice, with just the right amount of throb and drive and melancholy. The place was packed." -Liz Smith. "There's no telling how far Seth Sikes will go." -Rex Reed, New York Observer. "Sikes may well be one of the saviors of the Great American. Songbook as we continue into the 21st century." -NY Arts Review. Seth Sikes returns to 54 Below to perform a revamped version of his critically-acclaimed show, Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland, an evening of Garland's most popular songs, adding several new arrangements. Sikes has sold out all of his previous appearances at the nightclub. Best known in the theater as an Assistant Director (on shows like The Nance, Tribes, and Pageant), Sikes takes the stage himself with a seven-piece band to recount how Garland captivated him as a young boy in Paris, Texas, and to sing some of the legend's greatest hits. The evening was co-conceived by Tony Winner Lisa Lambert and directed by Eric Gililland. Orchestrations are by Matt Aument, and the Music Director is Gary Adler. "Sikes's voice is hardy, and he can belt out key musical phrases with impressive vivacity." -BistroAwards.com. "A fun, emotional night of songs. He sings with energy and enthusiasm, his excitement spilling through every note." -CenterOnTheAisle.com. "The best tribute to Garland I've ever seen." -Theatre Scene. $25-35 cover charge. $70 premium seating. $25 food and beverage minimum.

ALEXIS FIELD: TINDERING ACROSS AMERICA, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 11:30PM:

What happens when an actress on tour Tinders her way state-by-state through the dating world? Will Mister Right be waiting in Kentucky? Is romance in Chicago as deep as their pizza? Meet Alexis Field, a sweet young S/J/W/F looking to heal her broken heart while touring this great nation doing a musical parody about BDSM. Join her for an evening of tawdry tales and tunes as she relives her recent venture into the dating world of Tinder. Celebrated for her powerhouse vocal chops and quirky humor, Miss Field has been charming audiences in NYC and across the country for almost a decade. The hour-long tell-all concert will keep your toes tapping with original music from some of New York's most "swipe right worthy" composers as well as songs from pop luminaries such as Hozier and Jason Derulo. Miss Field, will finally answer burning questions like: can one actually find love on a dating app solely based on flattering photos? What is the fascination with a shirtless selfie? And how to use Tinder in place of Yelp, Uber, and Seamless! Just back from her national tour, Alexis Field shocked and tickled audiences with her "tequila soaked" portrayal of Anastasia's best friend, Katherine Kavanaugh in the critically acclaimed 50 Shades the Musical. This summer she was seen in the NYMF production of Wearing Black and also appeared Off-Broadway in Angelina Ballerina. Other favorite roles include Percy in The Spitfire Grill, Diwata inSpeech and Debate, and Dorine in Tartuffe. To find out more about Alexis' professional escapades go to www.AlexisField.yolasite.com or you can follow her on twitter @LexInTheCity1. $20 cover charge. $45 premium seating. $20 food and beverage minimum or two drinks.

LINDSEY ALLEY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 9:30PM:

During this memorable evening of booze, belting and belly laughs, former Mouseketeer Lindsey Alley takes us on her hilarious, musical quest for the elusive "Happily Ever After." Along the way, she sings some fabulous songs (including those Disney favorites that tug at your heartstrings) and spills some unforgettable stories (what Justin and Britney are really like!). Brace yourself, as Lindsey puts her Disney image on the shelf and lets it all hang out...prompting her mother's unsolicited stock apology, "I tried. I tried and I failed!" Lindsey Alley is a crowd favorite. Having played all over the country, as well as internationally, she has appeared everywhere from The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City, The Blue Moon in Rehoboth Beach, The Mad Cow Theatre in Orlando to the world-famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. $25-35 cover charge. $65 premium seating. $25 food and beverage minimum.

54 CONCERT LAB, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 11:30PM:

54 CONCERT LAB: the concert series where artists hand picked by 54 Below develop new solo concerts bit by bit and draft by draft, culminating in a 20-25 minute piece performed in a showcase for 54 Below staff and other industry panelists. 54 Concert Lab is expertly hosted by the fabulous Amy Jo Jackson! Featuring: Meagan Michelson, Adam Blotner and Samantha Joy Pearlman.$10 cover charge. $30 premium seating. $25 food and beverage minimum.

BROADWAY BACK TO SCHOOL 2015, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 7PM & 9:30PM:

The International Thespian Society and the Educational Theater Association are thrilled to present "Broadway Back to School 2015," a benefit to support theatre arts education for underserved students and schools. Join co-hosts Susan Blackwell and Hunter Bell (both of [title of show]), and a host of Broadway's brightest stars as we celebrate the theatre arts and all the young people whose dreams, talent, and energy make theatre possible! "Broadway Back to School" will be a fun-filled, fast-paced evening featuring Chad Kimball (Tony Award Nominee - Memphis), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Tony Award Nominee - Avenue Q, Sesame Street), Nicolette Robinson ("The Affair"),Michael Urie ("Ugly Betty"), Blake Daniel (Spring Awakening), Carla Stickler (Wicked), Alli Mauzey (Wicked), 2015 Jimmy winner Marla Louissaint, The Beacon School Thespian Troupe, and a special video appearance by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. $60-85 cover charge. $95 premium seating. $30 food and beverage minimum.

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