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Photo Coverage: Go Inside STARMITES: IN CONCERT at 54 Below!
by Linda Lenzi - Jul 20, 2015


54 Below just presented STARMITES: IN CONCERT, a one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the most brave, boisterous, brazen, raucous and just plain far-out theatre experiences of the 1980s. Based on the 1989 Broadway musical of the same name with music and lyrics by Barry Keating and a book by Keating and Stuart Ross, STARMITES blasts off boasting an instant earworm score packed with delectable pop gems, epic ensemble sequences, and one of the most show-stopping diva showcases of all time at its center. Like no musical before or since, STARMITES is truly in a galaxy all its own.

BROADWAY LOVES KATY PERRY, Charles Busch & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 13, 2015


This week at 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.

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for July 13-19, Featuring Aaron Lazar, Charles Busch, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Jul 12, 2015


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Aaron Lazar in 'Look For Me In the Songs;' Broadway Loves Katy Perry; Charles Busch: That Girl/That Boy; Dan'yelle Williamson in 'All of Me;' and 54 Sings Starmites.

Original Star Sharon McNight & More Join STARMITES At 54 Below, 7/19
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 1, 2015


STARMITES is rocketing back to NYC with the two original stars and a whole new cast, too!

Christine Ebersole, Jeremy Jordan, Lorna Luft & More Coming to 54 Below in Coming Weeks
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2015


This July and August, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

Robert Cuccioli Joins Lineup for BROADWAY DOES COUNTRY at 54 Below, 5/31
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2015


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a selection of Broadway Stars in Broadway Does Country on May 31, 2015 at 10PM Broadway Does Country, is an authentic hoedown which celebrates the best of country music.

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for May 25-31, Featuring Laura Osnes, Nick Spangler, and More!
by Louisa Brady - May 24, 2015


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Nick Spangler Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein; The Shapiro Sisters: Life Would Be Better If It Were A Musical; An Evening with Laura Osnes; #tbtLIVE Throwback Thursday: The Concert; and Broadway Does Country.

Laura Osnes, The Shapiro Sisters & More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2015


Next week at 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.

Beth Leavel, Laura Osnes and More Set for BROADWAY DOES COUNTRY at 54 Below This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2015


54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a selection of Broadway Stars in Broadway Does Country on May 31, 2015 at 10PM. Broadway Does Country is an authentic hoedown which celebrates the best of country music.

Photo Coverage: HAIRSPRAY Welcomes Back Harvey!
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 12, 2008


Harvey Fierstein returned to his Tony-winning role as the greatest Broadway mother of them all, Edna Turnblad in Hairspray on Tuesday, November 11th. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer our favorite 'Mama' on as he celebrated becoming a 'Hairhopper' again!

'Go Mama Go Go Go!' Fierstein Returns to HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 11/11
by Eddie Varley - Nov 11, 2008


Harvey Fierstein will reprise his Tony-winning performance as Edna Turnblad beginning tonight!

Photo Coverage: 'The Broadway Workshop' with HAIRSPRAY Film Star Nikki Blonsky!
by Pablo Pimienta - Nov 3, 2008


The Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's fastest growing acting program for young artists, teamed up with Golden Globe nominated TV and movie star Nikki Blonsky, for its one day 'Hairspray' musical workshop. THE HAIRSPRAY WORKSHOP, took place on November 1, 2008 in New York City. This Workshop gave students the opportunity to work on every area of musical theater performance.

'HAIRSPRAY' to Close Jan. 4th 2009, Fierstein Returns Nov. 11th
by Eddie Varley - Oct 22, 2008


Producers of HAIRSPRAY, the Tony winning Best Musical, have announced that the show will close on Jan. 4, 2009.

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