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Black text on a gold textured background reads: “BROADWAY’S GOT BARS,” with “BARS” in bold, oversized letters. Below, smaller text states: “When BROADWAY meets HIP HOP,” with both words boldly highlighted.

Broadway’s Got Bars: When Theatre Meets Hip Hop

October 19, 2025

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

New York is the birthplace of both hip-hop AND Broadway, and these two styles have taken on many forms in all areas of entertainment. The culture of hip hop and its musical elements have greatly influenced musical theater throughout history and continues to have influence on how it takes form today. Join us at 54 Below for Broadway’s Got Bars as we perform some of the most iconic hip-hop and theatre songs and explore the variety of ways these two genres have coexisted. Be prepared to hear music from musicals from your favorite shows such as Dreamgirls, Hamilton, and In the Heights, along with some other classic theatre songs performed in a fresh and innovative way! You will also hear original material from some young new theatre artists who explore what this relationship can look like for the future. Produced and directed by Malaikia “Lake” Sims-Winfrey, with music direction by Puli. Artistic consulting by Kevin Lacey.

Featuring:

Terrence Berry
Dewight Braxton Jr. (The Book of Mormon national tour)
Jalyn Crosby
Ayana François
Juan Herrera
Zoë Lewis-McLean
Calvin Lindo (Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander)
Harris Matthew (MJ, Summer, Disney’s Frozen)
Lannie Rubio (Mrs. Doubtfire national tour)
Alyssa Watkins
Adarian Williams

and special guest Justen Ross.

Joined by:

Martin Constenla on guitar
Colin Jeffress on bass
Tim Schneider on drums

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

Featuring

Malaikia Sims-Winfrey

Producer/Director
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A man with short, dark hair and a trimmed beard faces the camera. He wears large, gold-rimmed eyeglasses and a black turtleneck sweater. The background is plain and neutral, with soft lighting highlighting his face.

Puli

Music Director
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Terrence Berry, a young man with short hair, smiles warmly at the camera. He is wearing a green and white striped shirt. The background is softly blurred, keeping focus on his friendly expression.

Terrence Berry

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Dewight Braxton Jr., with short curly hair and a trimmed beard, looks at the camera with a neutral expression. He wears small gold earrings and a black crew-neck shirt against a dark, softly blurred background, his face highlighted by the lighting.

Dewight Braxton Jr.

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A woman with natural curly hair, identified as Jalyn Crosby, wears gold hoop earrings and a bright green top. She faces the camera with a calm expression, the softly blurred background highlighting her glowing complexion and features.

Jalyn Crosby

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Ayana François, with deep brown skin and textured, short black hair featuring a blonde streak, smiles softly. She wears a blue collared shirt, hoop earrings, and natural makeup, posing against a plain light background.

Ayana François

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Juan Herrera, a young man with short curly hair, smiles softly while sitting slightly angled. He wears a dark blue button-up shirt over a white t-shirt. The softly lit, plain background creates a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Juan Herrera

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A person with medium brown, curly locs styled in twists and space buns stands indoors by a window. Wearing a black top and silver chain necklace, Zoë Lewis-McLean gazes at the camera with a neutral expression as soft natural light illuminates their face.

Zoë Lewis-McLean

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Calvin Lindo, with short curly hair and a mustache, rests his chin on his hand, gazing at the camera. He wears a black long-sleeve shirt against a soft, neutral background, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Calvin Lindo

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Harris Matthew wears a teal blazer over a white shirt, smiling warmly. He sports short hair and black-framed glasses. The neutral gray background highlights his friendly expression perfectly.

Harris Matthew

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Lannie Rubio, a woman with long, wavy brown hair, smiles softly at the camera. She wears a sleeveless burgundy V-neck top and small hoop earrings. The plain, light-colored background gives the portrait a professional, studio-lit appearance.

Lannie Rubio

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Alyssa Watkins, with short curly hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She has a nose ring and hoop earrings. The softly blurred background highlights her expressive eyes and cheerful expression. Alyssa's light brown top beautifully complements her radiant smile.

Alyssa Watkins

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Adarian Williams, with short, closely-cropped hair and a trimmed beard, looks directly at the camera. He wears a black collared shirt with white piping against a solid yellow background, his expression neutral and confident.

Adarian Williams

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A young man with short hair and a trimmed beard smiles slightly while wearing a fitted white long-sleeve shirt. He stands against a plain, light-gray background, facing the camera with a relaxed posture and his arms by his sides.

Justen Ross

Special Guest
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A smiling young Black man with a short beard and mustache, wearing round, stylish eyeglasses and a dark green collared shirt with light stripes, poses in front of a soft peach background. He has closely cropped hair and a friendly expression.

Kevin Lacey

Artist Consultant
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