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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Dionne McClain-FreeneyThe Harriet Holland Social Club Presents The 84th Annual Star-Burst

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Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup! 
Ring of Keys to Bring QUEERING THE CANON: A RETROSPECTIVE to Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

RING OF KEYS brings QUEERING THE CANON: A RETROSPECTIVE to Joe's Pub. Audiences will experience these songs queered alongside a new canon of works written in response to the originals. Learn more!
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
Interview: 54 Below Spotlights Emerging Songwriter Dionne McClain-Freeney
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 30, 2025

New Writers At 54! is an ongoing series at 54 Below showcasing exciting work by the hottest emerging voices. Read a conversation with songwriter Dionne McClain-Freeney, whose work will be featured on 2/18.
54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Sapphira Cristál, Joaquina Kalukango & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

54 BELOW wll honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: SHOW/BOAT: A RIVER Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Target Margin Theater is presenting the world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, a daring reconsideration of the seminal musical Show Boat. Read the reviews!
Cast Set for SHOW/BOAT: A RIVER Presented by Target Margin Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

The cast has been revealed for Target Margin Theater's world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, presented by NYU Skirball in partnership with the 2025 Under the Radar Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For SHOW/BOAT: A RIVER at NYU Skirball
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Casting has been announced for the Obie Award-winning Target Margin Theater’s world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, presented by NYU Skirball in partnership with the 2025 Under the Radar Festival, running January 9–26, 2025 at NYU Skirball.
Photos: BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Premieres New Works In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop presented top works during two seatings at this year’s fall showcase on Thursday, October 24 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City. See photos from the event.
SHOW/BOAT:A RIVER Comes to NYU Skirball in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

NYU Skirball will present the Obie Award-winning Target Margin Theater’s world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, a daring reconsideration of the seminal musical Show Boat, running January 9–26, 2025 at NYU Skirball, with an opening set for Wednesday, January 15. 
NEW WRITERS AT 54! to Kick Off in January at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024

54 BELOW will present these new and upcoming writers. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Linda Eder & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2024

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
54 Below to Celebrate Juneteenth with Branden R. Mangan, THE DIVINE 9 SING BROADWAY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

54 BELOW will honor and celebrate Juneteenth with a line up of shows including Branden R. Mangan: The Cookout, The Divine 9 Sings Broadway and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Piper Theatre Productions Will Present an Innovative Traveling Production of ALICE IN CHAOS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

Piper Theatre Productions will present 'Alice in Chaos' as a traveling production throughout June.
See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
54 Below to Celebrate Pride Month With Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

Celebrate PRIDE Month at 54 Below with events like Lea DeLaria's Brunch Is Gay, performances by Robert Bannon and Mauricio Martínez, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!
Photos: First Look At WHEN WE GET THERE at York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2023

The York Theatre Company officially opened its New2NY presentation of When We Get There, a new musical with book by Robert P. Young III and Richard Lasser and music and lyrics by Charlie Barnett, the final offering of the Fall 2023 Musicals in Mufti series.  See photos of the production below.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of WHEN WE GET THERE at York Theatre Company
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 9, 2023

The York Theatre Company officially opened its New2NY presentation of When We Get There. Check out photos from opening night here!

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