54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken on July 2 and 3. Celebrate the rhymes and rhythms of Ashman and Menken, the composer and lyricist duo responsible for the soundtrack to millions of childhood dreams (and thrills!). Melissa Errico and Alex Lugo have recently come aboard. With songs from shows such as Little Shop of Horrors, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and so many more, this memorable cast is sure to shock and surprise as this showcase proves to be one of the greatest partnerships the American theater has ever seen.

Tymothee Harrell

Katherine D’Souza

Tristan David Caldwell

The concert is produced and directed by musical theatre historian Margaret Hall, and star John Yi (KPOP, Snow in Midsummer), Jana Djenne Jackson (Almost Famous, Little Shop of Horrors), Cameron Loyal (Bad Cinderella, My Fair Lady), Nic Mains (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Audrey Belle Adams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Juwan Crawley (Aladdin), Chiubeze Ihuoma (Hadestown), Katherine D’Souza, Tymothee Harrell (DUDE at 54 Below), Ali Regan (Grand Ole Country, DUDE at 54 Below), Gryphyn Karimloo, Tristan David Caldwell, Nadia Duncan, Rachel Lloyd (DUDE at 54 Below), and Leslie-Payton Alston. Additional surprise guests will be present.

NOTE. Nadia Duncan will play the role of Sylvia from God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater at the July 2 performance. Ali Regan will play the role at the July 3 performance. The July 2 performance will be livestreamed in addition to the in person presentation. 

Ben Covello will serve as music director. The band will be Ben Covello (Piano, Music Director), Nate Repasz (Drums), Gene Taylor (Bass), and Eitan Prouser (Guitar), Jennifer Giammanco (bass), Ben Golder-Novick ( sax/clarinet). The concert’s assistant music arranger is Matthew Nassida. Madie Winningham serves as stage manager.

54 Sings DUDE plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on July 2 and 3.  There is a $45-$55 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at https://54below.org/events/54-sings-ashman-menken/ Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

Featured Image: Nadia Duncan