54 Stops Making Sense: A Talking Heads Tribute
January 16, 2026
The Talking Heads will not appear at this performance
Everyone will be trying to get to 54 Below for 54 Stops Making Sense, a once in a lifetime celebration of Talking Heads’ seminal concert! Join a vibrant, electrifying cast as they sing, dance, and play through a collection of genre-defining tunes that’s sure to burn the house down! The band will play all your favorite songs, including “Psycho Killer,” “Burning Down The House,” “Life During Wartime,” “Once In A Lifetime,” and more! When this party’s over, it won’t start again– so don’t miss out!
Featuring:
Marquis Ellis (he/they)
Grant Evan (she/they)
Ella Ruth Francis (she/her)
James C. Harris (he/him) (An American Soldier at PAC NYC, Audrey: The New Musical Off-Broadway)
Valerie Mandl (they/them)
Sofia R.C. Melendez (any/all)
Xavier Moses (they/them) (Lovers & Survivors at The Tank)
Cesario Tirado-Ortiz (he/it) (writer of it’s been 10 years since everyone died)
Dyoisa Wiggins (they/them) (The Speed of Sound at Theater For the New City)
Kirstin Wolf (she/her) (The Speed of Sound at Theater For the New City, Current World Record at The Tank)
Musical direction by JQ Welch (she/her) on the keys, with Monster Mike Welch (he/him) leading the band on guitar, Max Currie (they/them) on bass, and Mike Edgerton (he/him) on the drums.
American Sign Language interpretation provided by JO Welch (My Broken Language at Off-Broadway) and Adrian Walker.
Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.
Pricing
- $35 (includes $5 in fees) – $46 (includes $6 in fees)
- VIP Seating: $57 (includes $7 in fees)
- Premiums: $79 (includes $9 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