Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!

By: Nov. 16, 2012
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Broadway legend Leslie Uggams makes her 54 Below debut forseven special performances only! Best known for her Tony Award-winning role in Hallelujah, Baby!, as well as the groundbreaking miniseries, Roots, Ms. Uggams' storied career has spanned television (her own CBS variety show), film (Skyjacked) and Broadway (Her First Roman, Blues in the Night, Jerry's Girls, Anything Goes, King Headley II, Thoroughly Modern Millie, On Golden Pond). Check out photos from her 54 Below concert below!

54 BELOW, Broadway's nightclub, is the new 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, 54 BELOW is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style.

Designed by Tony Award winner John Lee Beatty and architect Richard Lewis, lit by Tony Award winner Ken Billington, and with sound by Tony Award nominee Peter Hylenski, 54 BELOW features an in-your-living-room intimate relationship between its performers and audiences. Tony Award winner Scott Wittman serves as Creative Consultant and MAC Award Winner Phil Geoffrey Bond serves as Director of Programming. André J. Marrero is the Executive Chef of the new venue, which 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. Bringing together his love of the arts with his passion for cooking and hospitality, Chef André has created a market driven contemporary bistro menu that includes ingredients sourced from all over the world.

54 BELOW is owned and operated by Tony Award winning producers Tom ViertelMarc RouthRichard Frankel, and Steven Baruch. 54 BELOW features up to three shows nightly and has audio and video recording capabilities. The cover charge ranges from $5-$85. 54 BELOW is located at 254 West 54th Street. Tickets and information are available atwww.54Below.com.

Photo Credit: Stephen Sorokoff

Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!

Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!
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Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams Plays 54 Below!



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