New Writers at 54! J. Oconer Navarro: Breathe, In Concert feat. Ali Ewoldt, Devin Ilaw, & More!
May 24, 2022
Breathe: In Concert
Missed the sold-out run downtown? Come hear songs from BREATHE by Jonathan Larson Award Winner J. Oconer Navarro, whose new musical – created with an All-Star-All-Filipinx team –
honors Filipino Frontline Healthcare Workers. Directed by Nathaniel P. Claridad and Music Directed by Justin Ramos, the evening will also preview songs from Navarro’s newest work F.L.I.P.ped and features a cast of Filipinx royalty! Come celebrate AAPI Heritage month – and J.’s milestone birthday – at this one-night only extravaganza.
Creative
Director: Nathaniel P. Claridad
Music Director: Justin Ramos
Collaborators: Isabella Dawis, A. Rey Pamatmat, Ralph B. Peña, & Ren Dara Santiago
BREATHE was co-conceived and originally Directed by Orlando Pabotoy.
BREATHE is inspired by the project and exhibit by ROSEM MORTON, commissioned by Photoville and Friends of the Philippines Society USA for the 2021 Photoville Festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Featuring
Frenie Acoba (Matilda, South Pacific)
Gabbie Ballesteros
Brianna Clark
Emy Coligado
Andrew Cristi (A Christmas Story, Miss You Like Hell)
Kristian Espiritu
Ali Ewoldt (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables)
Sabrina Gottlieb
Olivia Hellman
Devin Ilaw (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables)
Brian Jose (Miss Saigon, Honor)
Kaylee Kaleinani
JP Moraga
Nik Mucha
Nacho Tambunting (NBC’s “Rise”)
Bella Villanueva
New Writers At 54! is an ongoing series at Feinstein’s/54 Below showcasing exciting work by today’s hottest emerging voices, curated by Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Tepper and Assistant Programming Director Alexa Spiegel.
Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.
Featuring
Frenie Acoba
MoreGabbie Ballesteros
MoreAli Ewoldt
MoreBrian Jose
MoreNik Mucha
MoreBella Villanueva
MoreNathaniel P. Claridad Director
Justin Ramos Music Director