Type Cabaret Architect Richard H. Lewis | Capacity 147 | |
Address 254 West 54th Street, Cellar
New York City Owner Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, Marc Routh, Tom Viertel Opened June 3, 2012 (2012-06-03) | ||
Feinstein's/54 Below is a cabaret and restaurant in New York City owned by Broadway producers Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, Marc Routh and Tom Viertel. It has hosted shows by such notable performers as Patti LuPone, Ben Vereen, Marilyn Maye and Barbara Cook. It is located in the basement of Studio 54.
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History
Feinstein's/54 Below opened in June 3, 2012 as 54 Below. Its designers include architect Richard H. Lewis, set designer John Lee Beatty, lighting designer Ken Billington, and sound designer Peter Hylenski. Scott Wittman also serves as Creative Consultant. Jennifer Ashley Tepper serves as the Director of Programming at Feinstein's/54 Below.
Feinstein's/54 Below features a variety of musical artists and styles, including musical theatre, opera, and jazz, the last of which was featured in a series co-produced with WBGO.
In September 2015, 54 Below announced a creative alliance with performer and singer, pianist, and music revivalist Michael Feinstein, becoming Feinstein's/54 Below.
Awards
Popular Culture
Feinstein's/54 Below was used in the setting of the Downton Abbey parody Downton Abbey the Musical.
It was also featured in the third season of the webseries Submissions Only.
Recordings
A partnership with Broadway Records has produced live albums of shows performed at Feinstein's/54 Below. Artists with recordings in the Live at 54 Below series are: