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The 54 Below Podcast episodes

March 31, 2025 Episode 79: STORM LARGE
Rockstar and 54 Below staple Storm Large sits down with us to talk about Cabaret, finding happiness, and Billie Eilish.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult content and explicit language.

For tickets and more information about Storm's upcoming show, visit http://54below.org/StormLarge

The 54 Below Podcast is hosted and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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37 min
November 07, 2024 Episode 78: SENZEL AHMADY
The former Jasmine of Disney's Aladdin US Tour, Senzel Ahmady, sits down with us to talk about her life as a dropout princess, her Filipino-Afghan roots, and making her 54 Below solo debut! Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett co-host.

For tickets and more information about Senzel's upcoming show, visit https://54below.org/senzelahmady

Watch Senzel sing "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles on https://youtu.be/0l-sHosUfCM?si=tPvuJx3HsJX0lodZ

The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Sir Michael Allan Galvez and Macon Prickett, and produced by Sir Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow us on Instagram:
54 Below @54below
Senzel Ahmady @senzelahmady
Sir Michael Allan Galvez @sirmichaelallangalvez
Macon Pricket @mrmaconprickett

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27 min
September 18, 2024 Episode 77: NINA WEST
RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks to us about her life in drag, growing up in Ohio, and all things Drag Race! Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.

For more info about Nina's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/NinaWest

The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett

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54 min
March 21, 2024 Episode 76: CHRISTINE PEDI
Drama Desk Award nominee Christine Pedi talks about her career journey, "Forbidden Broadway" and "Chicago," and the life of comediennes as she knows it. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.

For more info about Christine's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/WickedStage

The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett

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1 hr
March 13, 2024 Episode 75: NITA WHITAKER
Multi-hyphenate award-winning actress Nita Whitaker talks about her passion for music and healing, entering pageants to pay for nursing school, and working with icons like David Foster and Alan Thicke. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.

For tickets and more information about Nita's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/NitaWhitaker

Watch a sneak peek of Nita Whitaker in Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole here: https://youtu.be/ivkw_tOhsvo

The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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52 min
March 02, 2024 Episode 74: HUGH PANARO
One of the few actors ever to play both male lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Hugh Panaro tells the story of how he convinced Hal Prince to give him the titular role, his show mementos, and the release of his first album! Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.

Watch Hugh perform "Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera here: https://youtu.be/6BKh9HZ6WXk

For more information about Hugh's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/HughPanaro

The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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47 min
February 28, 2024 Episode 73: ROBERT W. SCHNEIDER
Award-winning multi-hypenate Robert Schneider talks about his career as a producer and educator, his love for bringing obscure musicals back on stage, as well as a serendipitous occasion at 54 Below which launched a big project. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.

For more info about Robert's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/artists/robert-schneider/

The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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44 min
January 06, 2024 Episode 72: THE BARRICADE BOYS
Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield of UK’s No. 1 West End musical theater supergroup, The Barricade Boys, talk about the group's origins and concerts around the globe, "Les Mis," and their favorite roles. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.

Watch a preview of The Barricade Boys performing a number of their favorite songs at https://youtu.be/6V57pjM0E94

For more information about the upcoming The Barricade Boys performances at 54 Below, visit 54below.org/BarricadeBoys

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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32 min
December 18, 2023 Episode 71: TAMMY FAYMOUS
New York’s riotous and raucous hairy Drag Queen Tammy Faymous (Alexander Kacala) talks about drag as an artform, "Die Hard" as a Christmas film, and complicated family relationships in between sips of spiced (spiked?) eggnog. Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts.

For more information about Tammy's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/TammyFaymous

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett

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53 min
December 13, 2023 Episode 70: LISA HOWARD
Broadway leading lady Lisa Howard stops by the podcast with some hot cocoa to chat about Hallmark movies and #CountdownToChristmas, as well as her star turns on stage and in the film "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2." Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.

For more information on Lisa's upcoming show, go to 54Below.org/LisaHoward

Watch a sneak peek of the upcoming "Lisa Howard's Holiday Special" at https://youtu.be/9k43yLWue10

The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes

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38 min

About The 54 Below Podcast

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The 54 Below Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the world-famous Broadway supper club. Known as “Broadway’s Living Room,” the club is a destination for acclaimed stars of the stage and music world and their fans. Join us as we sit down and chat with the performers who grace our stage as they inspire us with stories about their journey to Broadway, share news about their upcoming shows and projects, and make us laugh with some backstage tales that you may not have heard before!