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Bold green text reads “DUELS” above pink “DUETS,” both in large, tall font. “54 Below” appears in small red text between them. At the bottom, brown text highlights “VOLUME I: THE GENRE GAME” on a white background.

54 Below DUELS Volume I: The Genre Game, feat. Anna Zavelson & more!

August 19, 2025

Broadway’s about to be changed “For Good.” Get ready for Volume I of 54 Below DUELS, where some of the brightest lights on Broadway will be put head to head to belt iconic songs! Hosted by dueling music directors and pianists Joshua Turchin and Julia Schade, this edition will feature exciting renditions of theatrical classics in entirely new genres, most of which have never been seen (and will never be heard from again)! There’s “A Whole New World” to discover, so grab your tickets and get ready to duel!

Featuring:

Ezekiel Andrew (Disney’s The Lion King)
Josie Axelson (Alice by Heart off-Broadway)
Swayam Bhatia (Disney’s “Zombies,” Disney’s “Mighty Ducks,” HBO’s “Succession”)
TyNia Brandon (Disney’s The Lion King, Heart of Rock and Roll, Some Like It Hot, Beautiful)
Tsilala Brock (Suffs, The Book of Mormon national tour)
Sydney Chan (A Christmas Story national tour, The King and I national tour)
Jonathan Christopher (Sweeney Todd, Hamilton national tour)
L.R. Davidson
Desmond Luis Edwards (How to Dance in Ohio)
Austin Elle Fisher (Disney’s The Lion King, Mrs. Doubtfire)
Charles Flaherty
Tré Frazier (MJ the Musical, Hamilton national tour)
Manny Houston (Illinoise)
Caroline Howard
Madison Kopec (How to Dance in Ohio)
Ava Locknar
Annika Low
Katherine Lynn-Rose
Clark Mantilla
Noah Marlowe (The Book of Mormon)
Devon Meddock
Ariel Neydavoud (The Visitor at the Public)
Jacob Pham (Disney’s The Lion King)
Echo Deva Picone (Trevor: The Musical)
Jelani Remy (Back to the Future, Disney’s The Lion King)
Isabella Scolaro
Alexa Ramos Seda
Jason Shaffer
Ahmad K. Simmons
Anna Zavelson (Masquerade, The Notebook, The Light in the Piazza at New York City Center)

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

Featuring

Ezekiel Andrew

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Josie Axelson

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Swayam Bhatia

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TyNia Brandon

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Tsilala Brock

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A young woman with long, straight brown hair and light highlights faces the camera, smiling gently. She has clear skin, brown eyes, and wears a blue top under a denim jacket. The background is softly blurred in light gray tones.

Sydney Chan

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Jonathan Christopher

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L.R. Davidson

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Desmond, with a voluminous curly brown afro, wears hoop earrings, a septum ring, and black eyeliner. He has a short beard and mustache and is dressed in a shiny sequined top, looking directly at the camera with a gentle expression.

Desmond Luis Edwards

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A young girl with a medium skin tone and natural, voluminous curly hair smiles softly. She wears small stud earrings and a blue denim jacket. The background is a solid muted grayish-blue, perfectly capturing Austin Elle Fisher's charming style.

Austin Elle Fisher

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A young person with short, tousled brown hair and green eyes looks directly at the camera. They wear a dark gray sweater, with sunlight casting a gentle shadow on one side of their face, highlighting their soft features and complexion—reminiscent of a classic portrait by Charles Flaherty.

Charles Flaherty

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Tré Frazier

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A smiling man, Manny Houston, with a neatly trimmed beard and short hair rests his head on his hand. He wears a pale blue and white shirt, gold necklace, small hoop earring, and brown watch. Warm lighting and a lamp in the background create a cozy atmosphere.

Manny Houston

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Caroline Howard, a young woman with long, straight light brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She has green eyes, light skin, and wears subtle makeup. The background is a soft blue, and she is dressed in a coral-colored top.

Caroline Howard

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Madison Kopec

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Ava Paris Locknar, with long, wavy dark brown hair, poses confidently against a light background. Wearing bold red lipstick and a black low-cut top, she rests one hand on her head and gazes directly at the camera with a poised expression.

Ava Paris Locknar

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A young woman with long dark hair, styled in soft waves, gazes directly at the camera. She wears a floral-patterned dress, pearl earrings, and a gold necklace with a pendant—a calm and composed portrait reminiscent of Ahmad Simmons’ refined style.

Annika Low

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Katherine Lynn-Rose, a young woman with long, dark hair, smiles warmly. She is wearing a cream-colored sweater and gold hoop earrings. The solid pink background and her loose waves give her a relaxed and friendly look as she faces the camera.

Katherine Lynn-Rose

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Clark Mantilla

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Noah Marlowe

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Devon Meddock

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Ariel Neydavoud

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A smiling teenage boy with curly dark hair, brown eyes, and light skin wears a light blue collared shirt over an orange T-shirt. The background is plain white, emphasizing his friendly expression and casual appearance.

Jacob Pham

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A young woman with long, curly auburn hair and light skin looks at the camera with a neutral expression. She has blue eyes, minimal makeup, and wears a delicate gold necklace by Jacob Phillips. The background is plain and light-colored.

Echo Deva Picone

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Jelani Remy

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A smiling woman, Julia Schade, with blonde hair pulled back, bold eye makeup, red lipstick, and a black top. She has a nose ring, earrings, and a necklace, posing against a softly blurred indoor background.

Julia Schade

MD/Piano
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Isabella Scolaro

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Jason Shaffer, a man with light skin, medium-length curly brown hair, and a short beard, smiles gently. He wears a dark blue crew-neck shirt and stands in front of a plain beige background with soft, even lighting.

Jason Shaffer

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A woman with medium skin tone, curly dark hair, and brown eyes looks confidently at the camera against a blue background. Inspired by Ahmad Simmons’ style, she wears gold hoop earrings, a delicate necklace, and a textured light brown top.

Alexa Ramos Seda

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Ahmad Simmons, a Black man with medium-length, twisted hair, poses against a plain background. He wears a denim jacket over a white shirt and a thin silver chain necklace, looking confidently at the camera with a relaxed expression.

Ahmad K. Simmons

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Joshua Turchin

MD/Piano
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Anna Zavelson

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