The 54 Below Podcast

The 54 Below Podcast

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The 54 Below Podcast episodes

  • Episode 49: NIK WALKER

    Hamilton's Aaron Burr (Sir), Nik Walker, talks about being Broadway's little brother, how his ADHD got him into theatre, and some behind the scenes stories about Hamilton and Ain't Too Proud.


    Nik Walker is an actor, writer, cinephile and theme park nerd, who’s been doing the Broadway thing for a decade and counting. Currently on Broadway as A. Burr in that Hamilton skit, he’s also the co-host of the arts/activism show “The Chaos Twins,” and his movie podcast, “Little Justice,” is streaming wherever podcasts are imbibed. In the free time between all of this, Nik is a highly unqualified adjunct professor at NYU.


    For more info about Nik's upcoming show, please visit 54below.com/NikWalker


    The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


    Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


    Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes


    Follow Nik Walker at @nikkywalks

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    40 min
  • Episode 48: ROE HARTRAMPF

    Diana The Musical's Prince Charles, Roe Hartrampf, shares behind-the-scenes stories about the development of Diana, filming with Netflix during lockdown, and his TV work. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


    Fresh off of his Broadway debut in Diana The Musical, Roe Hartrampf brings his very first solo show to 54 Below, featuring his Diana, Jeanna de Waal, and his Camilla, Erin Davie!


    For more info about Roe's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/RoeHartrampf


    The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


    Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


    Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_  

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    41 min
  • Episode 47: ALEXANDRA SILBER

    Grammy nominated artist and storyteller Alexandra Silber talks about her journey through adversaries, her career, and a glimpse into her upcoming show at 54 Below. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


    Alexandra Silber (Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class, Carousel, The Woman in White) returns to 54 Below to host I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been, where Al and an all star cast live out those dream roles on the stage, and perform in ways you'd never imagine.


    For more info about Alexandra's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/IWish


    The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, with support from the 54 Below marketing staff.


    Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


    Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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    49 min
  • Episode 46: KATE BALDWIN & AARON LAZAR

    Tony Award® winner Kate Baldwin and Broadway and TV star Aaron Lazar talk about dream roles, their careers, and how their showstopping duo came to be. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


    Fresh from their critically acclaimed run in The Bridges of Madison County, two time Tony Award® nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Big Fish, Finian’s Rainbow) and Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar (The Light in the Piazza, Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” The Last Ship) bring their “glorious soprano” and “soaring tenor” voices together with ground-breaking maestro Luke Frazier and 8 members of The American Pops Orchestra, rivaling the biggest ensembles to ever grace the 54 Below stage. 


    For more info about Kate & Aaron's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/KateAndAaron


    The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez and Alyssa Masarik, 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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    27 min
  • Episode 45: T. OLIVER REID

    Hadestown's new Hermes, T. Oliver Reid, drops by the podcast to talk about representation on Broadway, co-founding the Black Theatre Coalition, and teaching the next generation of artists. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts.


    T. Oliver Reid has spent the past 20 years working on Broadway shows, (Hadestown, Once On This Island, Sunset Boulevard, After Midnight, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Chicago, La Cage Aux Folles, Never Gonna Dance, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Follies, Kiss Me, Kate), which have amassed more than 20 Tony Awards from the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards. He is also an accomplished cabaret artist and multiple award winner for his solo show, “Drop Me Off In Harlem” which he directed, wrote, and starred in. He has produced and directed concerts for Feinstein’s 54 Below and continues to work in film and television (“Inventing Anna,” “GIRLS,” “Ray Donovan,” “The Blacklist”). He has been an adjunct professor at NYU-Tisch’s Grad Acting Program and Columbia University School of the Arts Grad Acting program. He sits on the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is also co-founder of Black Theatre Coalition (www.blacktheatrecoalition.org). He’s currently in the critically acclaimed, Hadestown on Broadway.


    For more info about T. Oliver Reid's upcoming show, visit 54Below.com/TOliverReid


    The 54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, 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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    46 min
  • Episode 44: EMILY SKINNER

    Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner talks about The Cher Show, the importance of meditation and the arts, and a secret Broadway project. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


    Emily Skinner (The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway, Side Show, The Full Monty) returns by popular demand in her critically acclaimed musical carnival ride of a show. Hilarious and surprising, embracing everything from bacon to Mae West to poignant ballads, this award-winning theater star celebrates her abandonment of self-edit and her quest to emerge from pandemic lockdown as her most authentic self.


    For more information about Emily's upcoming show, visit: 54Below.com/EmilySkinner


    The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


    Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


    Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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    30 min
  • Episode 43: ANN MORRISON

    Drama Desk nominee and entertainment dynamo Ann Morrison talks about Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim, and her multi-hyphenate work as an artist. Assistant Director of Programming Kevin Ferguson hosts.


    “From the first moment, she proved to be an entertainment dynamo.” -Steven Suskin, Playbill


    Ann Morrison is back in town with her new cabaret, including insights and never before heard tales of Merrily We Roll Along from the perspective of her award-winning character Mary Flynn. Forty years later and a few years wiser, in her signature playful and heartfelt style, Annie reprises the Stephen Sondheim songs she had the honor of introducing to the world.


    For more information about Annie's upcoming in-person and livestreamed shows, visit 54below.com


    The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


    Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


    Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

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    45 min
  • Episode 42: TOM KITT

    Tony®, Grammy, Emmy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt talks about Next to Normal, his writing process, and new songs debuting at his upcoming show at Feinstein's/54 Below.


    Tom Kitt is thrilled to return to Feinstein’s/54 Below with his new solo concert, where he’ll be at the piano performing original songs from his musicals including Next to Normal, If/Then and Superhero, along with songs from his new album Reflect. The audience will also get to hear brand new material, including songs from his upcoming musical Almost Famous and some special surprises. For more info about Tom's upcoming show, visit 54below.com/TomKitt


    The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


    Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


    Follow Nella on Twitter and Instagram at @spinstripes.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  • Episode 41: JOEY CONTRERAS

    Broadway-Pop crossover extraordinaire Joey Contreras drops by to talk about songwriting, queer storytelling, and his Broadway icons and influences.


    Joey Contreras has some stuff in the works and he’s ready to share it all on the Feinstein’s/54 Below stage. Joined by an incredible lineup of friends and special guests, come be introduced to the latest musical worlds created by this award-winning songwriter. For more info about Joey's upcoming show, visit 54below.com


    The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


    Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


    Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  • Episode 40: TINA SCARIANO

    Multi-hyphenate Tina Scariano talks to us about rock queens, the versatility of artists, and following your dreams.


    Tina Scariano, Musician, Actor, Makeup Artist and Podcast Host, makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below debut in Feels Like Home – A ’70s folk rock show celebrating the queens of rock – Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and more! For more information about Tina's upcoming show, visit 54below.com.


    The Feinstein’s/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Kevin Ferguson, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez, with support from the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.


    Original artwork design by Philip Romano.


    Follow Kevin Ferguson on Instagram at @K.Ferg_

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

About The 54 Below Podcast

From the publisher's feed

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!

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