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Young, Gifted, & Broadway Celebrates Black History Month

February 2, 2026

Let’s lift our voices and celebrate Black History Month with Broadway’s best and brightest young stars! Join us at 54 Below for an evening where you will hear great songs from Broadway and beyond, along with some historical facts you may have never known. Journey with us, as we lift the voices of great historical figures of Black History! Featuring current and recent Broadway youth performers from Disney’s The Lion King, TINA! The Tina Turner Musical, Waiting for Godot, MJ The Musical, Gypsy, and more!

Featuring:

Jace Bently (Gypsy)
Layla Capers (Disney’s The Lion King, School of Rock)
Lincoln Alejandro Collier (MJ The Musical)
Summer Rae Daney (Gypsy)
Nadia Daniel (The Piano Lesson)
Soleil Hall
Jackson Hayes (Disney’s The Lion King national tour, MJ The Musical)
Kenneth E. Johnson Jr. (Disney’s The Lion King)
Ethan Joseph (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, MJ: The Musical national tour)
McKenzie S. Lewis (Disney’s The Lion King)
Davis Matthews (Preachers Wife, Disney’s The Lion King)
Phierce Phoenix (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, MJ: The Musical)
Mekhi Richardson (Lights Out Off-Broadway)
Grammy Award winner Walter Russell III (Disney’s The Lion King, Kinky Boots, MJ The Musical)
Eldridge Taylor Jr. (Soulful Christmas Off-Broadway)
Nia Thompson (Disney’s The Lion King)
Kyleigh Vickers (Gypsy)
Julius Weems IV (MJ The Musical)

With special guest Broadway legend Bonita Hamilton from Disney’s The Lion King and musical director Nattalyee Randall. Come hear these gifted performers acknowledge the many Black Broadway performers whose shoulders we stand on and lift their voices as Broadway’s best and brightest young stars!

Produced by Angela Russell, Young, Gifted & Broadway Founder/Creative Director.

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

Featuring

Jace Bently

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Layla Capers, a young woman with medium brown skin and curly dark hair, looks directly at the camera with a calm, neutral expression. She is wearing a white top and natural makeup against a dark gray background that highlights her features.

Layla Capers

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A close-up of Lincoln Alejandro Collier, a young boy with short curly hair and medium brown skin, looking directly at the camera. He wears a gray hoodie under a black jacket, his neutral expression set against a bright yellow background.

Lincoln Alejandro Collier

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A young girl, Summer Rae Daney, with medium-dark skin and straight, shoulder-length black hair is wearing a denim jacket over a peach-colored top. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression, standing against a plain gray background.

Summer Rae Daney

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Nadia Daniel, a young Black girl with smooth skin and natural hair styled in a high bun, smiles gently. She wears a light blue denim jacket over a blue shirt, posing confidently against a plain beige background.

Nadia Daniel

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A young woman with medium skin tone and curly, shoulder-length black hair faces the camera. She is wearing a purple top and small hoop earrings. The background is plain and light-colored, creating a simple, clean portrait.

Soleil Hall

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Bonita Hamilton-Caesar, with long, textured hair, stands before a purple backdrop in a vibrant blouse over a black top. Her calm expression and direct gaze at the camera are captivating. The lighting expertly enhances her features, harmonizing beautifully with the purple tones.

Bonita Hamilton

Special Guest
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A young Black boy with short, curly hair looks directly at the camera. He has a calm, neutral expression and wears a black hoodie. The plain dark background and soft lighting highlight his features, reminiscent of portraits like those of Jackson Hayes.

Jackson Hayes

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Kenneth E. Johnson Jr., a young man with short curly hair, wearing black rectangular glasses and a black shirt, faces the camera against a dark gradient background. He has a slight, confident smile and is well-lit, with even lighting highlighting his face.

Kenneth E. Johnson Jr.

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A smiling teenage boy with short curly hair stands in front of a bright blue background. Ethan Joseph is wearing a light blue collared shirt and looking directly at the camera, showing his teeth in a wide, cheerful smile.

Ethan Joseph

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A young girl with long, curly dark hair smiles softly at the camera. McKenzie S. Lewis wears a light purple t-shirt and blue denim overalls. The plain, light gray background highlights her friendly, expressive face.

McKenzie S. Lewis

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A young Black boy with short curly hair looks confidently at the camera. He wears a light greyish-green jacket over a beige shirt. The dark gray background highlights Davis Matthews’ calm and serious expression.

Davis Matthews

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Phierce Phoenix

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Nattalyee Randall

Music Director
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A smiling boy, Mekhi Richardson, with short hair wears small earrings, braces, a striped shirt, a light hoodie, and a blue denim jacket. The bright turquoise background makes his cheerful expression and casual clothes stand out.

Mekhi Richardson

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A young person with short, curly black hair and brown skin smiles brightly. They are wearing a blue denim jacket over a dark top. The plain beige background highlights their friendly expression—capturing the vibrant energy of Walter Russell III.

Walter Russell III

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A young Black boy with neat, shoulder-length braids gazes calmly at the camera. Wearing a blue and white shirt, he has a slight, relaxed smile. The softly blurred background keeps the focus on his expressive face—reminiscent of Kenneth E. Johnson Jr.'s portraits.

Eldridge Taylor Jr.

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A young girl, possibly Nia Thompson, with voluminous curly hair styled in two puffy ponytails stands in a street setting. She wears a black and yellow Disney-themed varsity jacket with a lion emblem. The street is lit with overhead lights, and a building is visible in the background.

Nia Thompson

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A young girl, Kyleigh Vickers, with her hair in a puff wears star-shaped earrings and a denim jacket over a white shirt. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression, and her raised left hand is visible near her shoulder. The background is plain and light-colored.

Kyleigh Vickers

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A smiling child with short, spiky hair, Kyleigh Vickers wears a denim jacket over a yellow shirt. The background is a soft light blue. Her expression is cheerful, with bright eyes and visible front teeth, conveying a sense of happiness.

Julius-Raymond Weems IV

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Pricing

  • $51.50 (includes $6.50 in fees) – $62.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $79 (includes $9 in fees)
  • Premiums: $101 (includes $11 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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