54 Below Podcast show

54 Below Podcast

Summary: This theatrical interview show, recorded live at 54 Below in New York City, takes you on and off the stage of Broadway's nightclub. The podcast features clips from 54Below's cabaret performances and exclusive interviews with Broadway actors, comedians, directors, set designers, musicians and more.

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 Ep.27 - Donna McKechnie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:21

McKechnie, best known the world over for creating the role of Cassie in A Chorus Line, is also famous for her Broadway appearances in State Fair, On the Town, Company, Promises, Promises and How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Hear Tony-winner Donna McKechnie talk about her brand new show: a musical déjà vu celebrating the scintillating 70′s in New York City via the music of Jim Croce, Peter Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, Billy Strayhorn, and Stephen Sondheim, with arrangements and music direction by John McDaniel. More information and tickets at 54below.com

 Ep. 26 - Maurice Hines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:18

Broadway veteran and Tony nominee talks about his original show Tap’in Through Life . Hear Hines recall memories from early childhood, when he and his younger brother Gregory were childhood tap-dancing sensations, appearing in New York, Las Vegas, and Europe, and on television, and a remarkable thirty-five appearances on The Tonight Show. A smash in 1978′s Broadway sensation Eubie!, Maurice’s critically-acclaimed appearances on the Great White Way include Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown… It’s Hot, which he also conceived, directed and choreographed.   Maurice Hines is at 54Below from Dec. 26-29th.  More information and tickets at 54Below.com

 Ep.25 - Liz Callaway | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:14

A chat with Tony Nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer and recording artist Liz Callaway.  She made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby, and for five years, won acclaim as Grizabella in Cats. Liz also starred in the original casts of Miss Saigon, The Look of Love and The Spitfire Grill, and provided the singing voice for numerous animated features including the Oscar-nominated Anastasia. With a busy concert career that takes her throughout the world, New York audiences are fortunate indeed to have her in residence this Fall for seven very special performances only.   Tickets and more info at 54below.com

 Ep.24 - Melissa Errico | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:57

Melissa Errico has been wowing audiences since she was  plucked out of Yale to star in the first national touring  company of Les Miserables. Since then, Broadway has  embraced her in My Fair Lady (Eliza, 1993 revival), High Society,  Amour (Tony nomination) and, most recently, Irving Berlin’s  White Christmas. Kennedy Center audiences applauded her  performance as Dot opposite Raul Esparza’s George in Sunday  in the Park with George. She'll talk about her three critically-heralded CDs, Blue Like That, Lullabies  and Wildflowers and A Legrand Affair (produced by Phil  Ramone).   Melissa is at 54Below from Oct.30-Nov.3 For more information and tickets visit 54below.com

 Ep.23 - Sherie Rene Scott | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:12

Before Sherie Rene Scott became one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies, she sang with four giant turtles on stage at Radio City Music Hall, worked as a backup singer, and sold shoes on Park Avenue (and loved it).   Known for her work in numerous theatrical productions including  EVERYDAY RAPTURE, WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN ,  THE  LITTLE MERMAID, TOMMY, RENT, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, and DEBBIE DOES DALLAS,  Sherie Rene Scott premiers her new work, Piece of Meat, in collaboration with Todd Almond at 54Below Oct. 16-27.   For more information and tickets visit 54Below.com

 Ep.22 - Andrea Martin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:53

Scott Wittman talks to Emmy and Tony-winning actress and comedian, Andrea Martin, best known for films such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and in stage in productions such as My Favorite Year, Fiddler on the Roof, Candide, Young Frankenstein, Exit the King, and in the television series, SCTV. She is joined by Sirius XM host, actor, writer, performer and her accompanying pianist, Seth Rudetsky. Andrea Martins performs at 54Below Oct 9-11.  Visit 54Below.com for information and tickets

 Ep.21 - Tony DeSare | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:00

A conversation with jazz singer, songwriter and pianist, Tony DeSare who will be at the club October 2-13th.  Visit 54below.com for tickets and more information. 

 Ep. 20 - Christine Andreas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:58

A conversation with Christine Andreas who first captured the hearts of Broadway theatregoers as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady for which she won the Theatre World Award. She went on to star in Oklahoma and On Your Toes (receiving Tony nominations for each), The Scarlet Pimpernel and, just last season, La Cage Aus Folles. From 2006-7, she received rave reviews in the national tour of The Light in the Piazza. This October, join Christine for a whole new evening of music as she appears on our stage for two very special performances only on October 1st and 8th.  Visits 54Below for tickets and more information.

 Ep.19 - Barbara Carroll | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:18

The 87-year old jazz legend, Barbara Carroll, remembers her days on "swing street" the jazz hub of New York City on 52nd street through the early 1950s. Carroll recounts stories of playing with Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie and a once little-known singer known by the name of Anthony Benedetto. Barbara Carroll performs at 54Below on Sunday afternoons through Nov. 11th.  Visit 54Below.com for more information and tickets.

 Ep.18 - Jason Robert Brown | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:01

Jason Robert Brown, Tony award-winning lyricist, composer and performer sits down with 54Below Programming Director, Phil Geoffrey Bond, to talk about his short run at 54Below, through September 15th, that will include hits from The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, and the upcoming musicals The Bridges of Madison County and Honeymoon in Vegas for which he was composer and lyricist.  Hailed as "one of Broadway's smartest and most sophisticated songwriters since Stephan Sondheim," hear about Brown's journey from New York piano bars, to Broadway.

 Ep.17 - Ann Hampton Callaway | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:17

Ann Hampton Callaway is a Platinum Award winning singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger and songwriter whose songs are featured on six of Barbra Streisand's recent CD's.  She s best known for her Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical Swing! And for her jazz-cabaret singing as a solo performer and with her sister, Liz Callaway, in the award-winning show Sibling Revelry.  Tonight she speaks with Richard Frankel about her 54Below show, the "Streisand Songbook" (September 25-29th) a tribute to iconic singer and performer, Barbara Streisand, as well as her life growing up in Chicago, her dutiful “greatness training” as a young, aspiring performer, and the formative influence of her family including sister and co-star, Liz Callaway. 

 Ep.16 - Eden Espinosa | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:32

Eden Espinosa is known to Broadway audiences for her roles in Wicked, Rent, and Brooklyn.  But for her new show at 54Below, she departs from Broadway to pay tribute to singer/songwriter, Eva Cassidy.  Hear programming Director, Phil Bond, talk with Eden about some of the songs for the evening, her Broadway dream roles, and her upcoming solo album. More information and tickets at 54Below.com

 Ep.15 - Tonya Pinkins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:29

Tonight, we're backstage with Tony award-winner, Tonya Pinkins known for performances in Milk Like Sugar, Jelly’s Last Jam, and Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori’s 2004 Broadway musical Caroline, or Change. She is familiar to television audiences for her roles on "As The World Turns," "All My Children" and "Army Wives." Pinkins talks about landing her first role in Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along", an unexpected encounter with Michelle Obama, and her show based on the life and music of Ethel Waters, for one night only, on August 27th. More informaton and tickets at 54Below.com

 Ep.14 - Tituss Burgess | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:47

A conversation with 54Below's program director, Phil Geoffrey Bond, and Broadway and T.V. star Tituss Burgess, best known for his recurring role on "30 Rock" on NBC. He has also originated memorable roles in the original Broadway casts of Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid and the revival ofGuys and Dolls. Tonight he talks about how he fell into theater, his upcoming show for one night only at 54Below, and his new album coming out in October. More info and tickets at 54below.com

 Ep.13 - Faith Prince & Jason Graae | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:06

Faith Prince has been dazzling Broadway audiences since winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as “Ms. Adelaide” in Guys and Dolls. Other Broadway credits include The Little Mermaid, Bells Are Ringing (Tony, DD, OCC noms), Nick & Nora (OCC Award), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (Tony, DD noms), Little Me, The Dead, and Noises Off, A Catered Affair.  On T.V.: Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva” as Elaine Bingum, mother of series star Jane (played by another Broadway Diva – Brooke Elliot Most recently, Faith starred in the national tour of the Broadway hit Billy Elliott. Cabaret debut  in 2000 at Joe’s Pub - preserved as the critically-acclaimed live album, “Leap Of Faith”  Jason Graae has starred on Broadway in "A Grand Night For Singing", "Falsettos", "Stardust", "Snoopy!", and "Do Black Patent Leather Shows Really Reflect Up?". In 2008, Jason won his second L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award - the 2008 Joel Hirschorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.  He has performed his one-man show all over the country, and has been included in TimeOut NY's Top 10 Cabaret Shows.   See Faith and Jason, at 54 Below, August 21 - 25

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