Photo Flash: POP NATION Sings 'Boy Bands and Pop Princesses' at 54 Below
By: BWW News Desk Nov. 19, 2014
On November 14th at 9:30PM the cast of POP NATION gathered at 54 Below to sing the greatest hits of their favorite late '90s boy bands and pop princesses.
Audiences heard their favorite tunes by the Backstreet Boys, *N'Sync, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, O-Town and more as this close-knit cast celebrates and remembers one of the greatest eras in Pop Music history. Scroll down for photos from the concert!
The cast featured Robert Hager (Spring Awakening, Bye Bye Birdie), Lauren Zakrin (Rock of Ages, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812), Austin Colby (Smokey Joe's Café),Chris Dwan (Harmony, Oklahoma!), Isabelle ("This Is Me," "American Idol"), Tony-nominee Jonathan C. Kaplan (Falsettos), Ashley Morgan (Rent), Jennifer Noble (Ghost), Thom Sesma (The Times They Are A Changin', Man Of La Mancha) Mack Shirilla (Big River, Children of Eden), Michael Tacconi (A Little More Alive, Bare), Josh Tolle (Next to Normal) and Tashiana Washington ("Gimme The Loot"). American Idol's Anthony Fedorov (Rent, LES MISERABLES) appeared in a very special on-screen video performance. The evening was produced and music directed by Benjamin Rauhala.
Photo Credit: Michael Hull
The cast with choreographer Sunny Walters and Music Director Benjamin Rauhala.
The cast with choreographer Sunny Walters and Music Director Benjamin Rauhala.
Tashiana Washington and Isabelle.
Tashiana Washington, Isabelle, Jen Noble, and Aashley Morgan.
Austin Colby, Chris Dwan, Mack Shirilla, Robert Hager, and Josh Tolle.
Austin Colby, Josh Tolle, and Chris Dwan sing Hanson's 'Mmbop.'
Austin Colby sings Hanson's 'Mmbop.'
Robert Hager sings Britney Spears' 'Sometimes,' as arranged by Joey Contreras.
Robert Hager sings Britney Spears' 'Sometimes,' as arranged by Joey Contreras.
Jonathan C. Kaplan hosts the concert.
Mack Shirilla sings O-Town's 'Liquid Dreams.'
Mack Shirilla sings O-Town's 'Liquid Dreams.'
Aashley Morgan sings S Club 7's 'Never Had A Dream Come True.'
Aashley Morgan sings S Club 7's 'Never Had A Dream Come True.'
Tashiana Washington sings Beyonce's 'Crazy In Love' with Jen Noble and Aashley Morgan.
Tashiana Washington sings Beyonce's 'Crazy In Love.'
Tashiana Washington sings Beyonce's 'Crazy In Love.'
Josh Tolle sings *NSync's 'Tearin' Up My Heart.'
Chris Dwan and Mack Shirilla sing *NSync's 'Tearin' Up My Heart.'
Robert Hager, Chris Dwan, Austin Colby, Josh Tolle, and Mack Shirilla sing *NSync's 'Tearin' Up My Heart.'
Robert Hager, Chris Dwan, Austin Colby, Josh Tolle, and Mack Shirilla sing *NSync's 'Tearin' Up My Heart.'
Robert Hager, Chris Dwan, Austin Colby, Josh Tolle, and Mack Shirilla sing *NSync's 'Tearin' Up My Heart.'
Robert Hager, Chris Dwan, Austin Colby, Josh Tolle, and Mack Shirilla sing *NSync's 'Tearin' Up My Heart.'
Isabelle sings Kelly Clarkson's 'A Moment Like This.'
Isabelle sings Kelly Clarkson's 'A Moment Like This.'
Robert Hager and Aashley Morgan sing Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera's 'Nobody Wants To Be Lonely.'
Robert Hager and Aashley Morgan sing Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera's 'Nobody Wants To Be Lonely.'
Jonathan C. Kaplan hosts the concert.
Chris Dwan sings MAndy Moore's 'I Wanna Be With You.'
Chris Dwan sings MAndy Moore's 'I Wanna Be With You.'
Josh Tolle sings Christina Aguilera's 'Fighter.'
Josh Tolle sings Christina Aguilera's 'Fighter.'
Josh Tolle sings Christina Aguilera's 'Fighter.'
Austin Colby and Jen Noble sing Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's 'Where You Are.'
Austin Colby and Jen Noble sing Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's 'Where You Are.'
Austin Colby and Jen Noble sing Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's 'Where You Are.'
Music Director Benjamin Rauhala.
Jen Noble, Isabelle, Tashiana Washington, and Aashley Morgan sing the Mya, P!nk, Lil' Kim, and Christina Aguilera cover of 'Lady Marmalade.'
Tashiana Washington sings 'Lady Marmalade.'
Aashley Morgan sings 'Lady Marmalade.'
Isabelle sings 'Lady Marmalade.'
Jen Noble, Isabelle, Tashiana Washington, and Aashley Morgan sing 'Lady Marmalade.'
Robert Hager, Josh Tolle, Chris Dwan, Mack Shirilla, and Austin Colby.
The cast sings the Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way.'
The cast sings the Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way.'
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