cabarets

Make it Gay, 54 Below // July 1, 2024

Co-Producer

Cornerstone Creative Co., featuring the direction of Emmy Daniels, Haley Keizur, and Torie Brown, is thrilled to make their New York and 54 Below debut. Created with the purpose of uniting people of faith and diverse sexualities, Cornerstone Creative Co. hopes to celebrate and uplift often unheard voices and illuminate intersectionality of identity. Make it Gay: A Pride Celebration will bring together a cast of Broadway alumni and rising stars- and will feature your favorite musical theater classics, but Make. Them. Gay.

For one night, straight is not the standard. Performances will shine a light on pre-existing queer subtext or genderbend to fruity perfection. With selections that range from Wicked’s “What Is This Feeling,” sung through a sapphic lens, to an mlm rendition of Waitress’s “You Matter to Me,” Make it Gay: A Pride Celebration is a reclamation of the art that shaped us. As a special Pride Month “extension,” one day into July, join us for a joyful exploration of love on stage, in all of its hues, for all the gays!

Now That’s What I Call Broadway (Sept Edition), 54 Below // September 13, 2024

Lead Producer

Now That’s What I Call Broadway! at 54 Below brings you everyone’s favorite hits from Tony Award^®-winning shows of the past 30 years performed by Broadway veterans and Manhattan’s rising stars.

Rocking out to the fan-favorite numbers from Hairspray, Wicked, RENT, Legally Blonde, and more, you’ll be singing along for days to follow. Come with friends or join solo to meet new ones and get ready to celebrate, drink, and dine alongside Broadway talent. This is a night out in the city that you won’t forget!

The September edition of Now That’s What I Call Broadway will feature a spooky twist; as we hit the first notes on the evening of Friday the 13th, songs from fan favorite Broadway hits like Wicked, Beetlejuice, Sweeney Todd, and Mean Girls will create a witchy tone; think feminine mystique, full moons, empowerment, like this year’s Halloween collection at Michaels. A night lifting up our Lydia Deetzes, Wednesday Addamses and Janis Sarkisians will be sure to set the mood and manifestations for the perfect theatrical fall.

Keep Marching, 54 Below // November 23, 2024

Co-Producer

Join us at 54 Below as we uplift the “women of the world” through song, creating space for those that have fought for human rights throughout history, and recognizing what girlhood looks like today. Keep Marching: Celebrating the Women of Today and Tomorrow will feature girl power ballads and empowering anthems from pop music and musical theater in an effort to encourage audience members and pay homage to the women and non-binary folks that inspire us on a daily basis. Your favorite stars from across Broadway and beyond will take the stage, with songs from artists such as Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift and featuring music from the hit shows you’ve seen on Broadway, such as Shucked and Suffs The Musical. With production by Haley Keizur and Maddie Russell, this evening is sure to leave you empowered and ready to conquer the world. Tonight we celebrate, tomorrow we keep marching.

Two by Two, 54 Below // January 13, 2024

Associate Producer

Two is better than one— that phrase is true about a lot of things, but particularly musical theatre. Two By Two will be a night exploring selections from the catalogs of Broadway’s best duo writing teams. Expect Golden Age classics from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and the Gershwins, as well as work from our favorite modern musicals including songs by Pasek and Paul, Shaiman and Wittman, and Ahrens and Flaherty. From Oklahoma! to Ragtime to Dogfight to If/Then, there will be something for every Broadway fan within this show. Music direction by Joseph Thor.

Make it Gay, 54 Below // June 30, 2025

Co-Producer

Cornerstone Creative Co., featuring the direction of Emmy Daniels, Haley Keizur, and Torie Brown, is thrilled to return to 54 Below. Created with the purpose of uniting people of faith and diverse sexualities, Cornerstone Creative Co. hopes to celebrate and uplift often unheard voices and illuminate intersectionality of identity. Make it Gay: A Pride Celebration will bring together a cast of Broadway alumni and rising stars- and will feature your favorite musical theater classics, but Make. Them. Gay. For one night, for the second year in a row, straight is not the standard. Performances will shine a light on pre-existing queer subtext or genderbend to fruity perfection. With selections that range from Wicked’s “What Is This Feeling” sung through a sapphic lens, to an mlm rendition of Waitress’s “You Matter to Me,” Make it Gay: A Pride Celebration is a reclamation of the art that shaped us. Join us for a joyful exploration of love on stage, in all of its hues, for all the gays!

This Is Us: A Journey Through the 15 Years of One Direction, 54 Below // July 22, 2025

Co-Producer

It’s been 15 years since five British boys transformed the pop music scene, and we’re excited to present a cabaret that pays tribute to their incredible journey. This Is Us is a vibrant, high-energy evening that features both Broadway and Off-Broadway performers reinterpreting One Direction’s most iconic hits, alongside solo tracks and hidden gems.

The show will include fan favorites like “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Night Changes,” “Stockholm Syndrome,” and “Drag Me Down.” Each performance is designed to evoke the nostalgia and excitement that defined a generation’s coming of age, creating a heartfelt experience for all attendees.

This cabaret promises to be a night of pure enjoyment—heartwarming, nostalgic, and packed with the boyband enthusiasm we all cherish. Audiences can expect to laugh, cry, and sing along, making it a memorable celebration of the music that has touched millions.

The Music of Eddie Bean, 54 Below // November 16, 2025

Co-Producer

Eddie Bean, composer, artist, and beloved Broadway music gopher (Sondheim at Town Hall, Mr. Saturday Night, The Connector, Paddy’s Wake) makes his 54 Below solo concert debut. Performing a mélange of indie-classical selections from his original musicals, Eddie will be joined by a ragtag band of patiently suffering musicians and several seasoned singers. Directed and produced by Cornerstone Creative Co., the concert will include insider industrial anecdotes, big belting, jazzy noodling, and a healthy dose of wry banter.

Make it Gay, 54 Below // June 29, 2026

Co-Producer

Performances will shine a light on pre-existing queer subtext or genderbend to fruity perfection. With selections that range from Wicked’s “What Is This Feeling” sung through a sapphic lens, to an mlm rendition of Waitress’s “You Matter to Me,” Make it Gay: A Pride Celebration is a reclamation of the art that shaped us. As a special Pride Month “extension”, one day into July, join us for a joyful exploration of love on stage, in all of its hues, for all the gays!