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Woman with blonde hair and large circular earrings smiles like a firefly against a black background. She wears a red and purple floral-patterned blouse reminiscent of Carole Demas's iconic style.

Carole Demas: Firefly

July 23, 2025

Legendary Broadway and TV star Carole Demas makes her solo 54 Below debut. Celebrating 64 years in professional theatre and her 85th birthday, Carole wants to bring it on!  Her new show Firefly is a celebration of that long journey from Miss Vermont to originating roles for Fred Ebb, Stephen Schwartz, Jones & Schmidt and others to today.

Carole created the iconic role of Sandy in Broadway’s original Grease. She starred and opened in The Baker’s Wife in Los Angeles. She created original roles in numerous other shows, various soap operas, and primetime TV dramas. Carole co-starred with Paula Janis for 12 years on TV’s “The Magic Garden.” The show will feature long time and new favorites, covering a wide variety of music from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, folk, pop, classic rock, etc.

Accompanying her is the extraordinary music director Ian Herman. They have worked together for over 40 years and it shows. This will be a celebration of life not to be missed!

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Carole Demas could not have been better.

Clive Barnes, The New York Times

. . .great charm, looks and talent.

George Oppenheimer, Newsday

Miss Demas is captivating.

Richard Watts, The New York Post

. . . no one could embody quintessence as well.

Michael Feingold, Village Voice

Carole Demas . . a stand out, . . . a real doll.

WNYE - FM

Carole Demas . . . pretty, appealing, believably innocent . . .and believably liberated.

Walter Kerr, The New York Times

…my favorite, Carole Demas.

Leonard Harris, CBS-TV

I’m now completely obsessed with her. Brava!

Seth Rudetsky

Carole Demas is a knockout in every possible way. …. and simply shouldn’t be missed.

Nite Life Exchange

Her audience couldn’t get enough.

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Pricing

  • $51 (includes $6 in fees) – $62 (includes $7 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $78.50 (includes $8.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $100.50 (includes $10.50 in fees)
  • Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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