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A person in a suit stands in profile, silhouetted against a smoky, backlit background, holding a vintage microphone on a stand—evoking the timeless style of Sammy Davis Jr—appearing to sing or speak under dramatic lighting for a centennial celebration.

Once in a Lifetime: A Sammy Davis, Jr. Centennial Celebration

February 28, 2026

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

Broadway’s brightest stars come together to celebrate Sammy Davis, Jr. for his 100th birthday.

Throughout his extraordinary career, this groundbreaking artist made history on Broadway, in the movies, and on records.  For seven decades – beginning on the vaudeville stage at the age of two! – Sammy shattered barriers everywhere. He went on to influence generations to come as a singer, dancer, actor, and activist.

Get ready for an evening featuring an all-star cast as they perform such dazzling songs as “I Gotta Be Me,” “Yes I Can,” “The Candy Man,” “Too Close for Comfort,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” and many more. Join musical director and 54 mainstay Michael Lavine and writers/producers Joe Marchese and Andy Skurow for a “Once in a Lifetime” centennial celebration.

Featuring:

Ava Nicole Frances (BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award winner)
Blinky Williams (R&B and soul singer/songwriter, “Good Times” theme song)
Eric Jordan Young (Ragtime, The Look of Love, Seussical)
Keith David (Tony Award® nominee, Hot Feet, Seven Guitars, Jelly’s Last Jam)
Marc Kudisch (Tony Award® nominee, Floyd Collins, Girl from the North Country, The Great Society)
Michael-Demby Cain (Ragtime, Victor/Victoria, Smokey Joe’s Cafe)
Nicolas King (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Hollywood Arms, A Thousand Clowns)
plus wonderful surprises!

Joined by Ryan Berg on bass and Jake Robinson on drums.

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

Featuring

Ava Nicole Frances, with long, wavy dark hair, smiles softly. She wears a white lace top and a pendant necklace. The neutral gray background is lit by a red glow from the right, adding warmth to her hair.

Ava Nicole Frances

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An older woman, resembling Blinky Williams, smiles warmly. She wears a sparkly silver sequin jacket over a shimmery top. Her makeup is glamorous, with glittery eyeshadow and dark lipstick. The background is plain and light-colored.

Blinky Williams

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Eric Jordan Young

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A middle-aged man with short, curly black hair and a neatly trimmed goatee gazes confidently at the camera. He wears a deep purple shirt with ornate, gold-embroidered patterns, against a dark background with dramatic lighting on his face.

Keith David

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Marc Kudisch

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Michael-Demby Cain

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Nicolas King, a man with short brown hair and sideburns, smiles while leaning against a light-colored, textured stone wall. He is wearing a dark blazer over a light gray shirt and is photographed from the side, facing left.

Nicolas King

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Michael Lavine

Musical Director/Host
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Jake Robinson, with short brown hair, wears a brown leather jacket over a dark patterned shirt. He stands facing the camera at night, softly lit, with blurred lights and dark background, holding a pair of drumsticks.

Jake Robinson

Drums
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A man wearing glasses, a black flat cap, and a black suit plays an electric bass guitar on stage. He reads from sheet music in front of him, focused on his performance. The background is dark brown and softly lit.

Ryan Berg

Bass
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Joe Marchese, a middle-aged man with short brown hair, glasses, and a trimmed beard, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a dark blazer over a navy blue shirt, set against a softly blurred outdoor background with a white fence.

Joe Marchese

Writer/Producer
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A middle-aged man with short dark hair and a receding hairline smiles softly at the camera. He wears a dark zip-up sweater over a black shirt. The background is blurred greenery, suggesting an outdoor setting.

Andy Skurow

Writer/Producer
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Keith David sings "What Kind of Fool Am I" from Stop the World - I Want to Get Off at 54 Below!

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Pricing

  • $24 (includes $4 in fees) – $62.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $79 (includes $9 in fees)
  • Premiums: $101 (includes $11 in fees) – $106.50 (includes $11.50 in fees)
  • Subsidized Seating: $18 (includes $3 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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