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A Night of Brown Excellence: South Asians on Broadway

May 12, 2025

Join us at 54 Below for a magical evening filled with the melodies of A Night of Brown Excellence: South Asians On Broadway, which celebrates the South Asian talents leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Thrilled to be back for year two, A Night of Brown Excellence presents extraordinary performers, ready to take you on a musical journey through your favorite show tunes sung by brown people. They are setting the stage and paving the way for future generations. A remarkable ensemble of the city’s most captivating talents has been assembled for this inaugural live performance. Within this cast, you’ll find representatives from the nation’s finest college programs, stars from Tony®-nominated musicals, and even performers from an Emmy-nominated TV series. This unforgettable experience is produced and directed by Devi Peot from SAOB, with associate direction by Ruchir Khazanchi.

Featuring:

Ari Afsar (Wedding Season, Hamilton, Bhangin’ It)
Evan Balasubramaniam
Ritisha Chakraborty (The Skin Of Our Teeth, Disney’s The Lion King national tour)
Kristen Das
Angel Desai (Company)
Rishi Golani (Jagged Little Pill national tour)
Rohit Gopal (Cellino V Barnes Off-Broadway)
Sara Haider (You Sound Like A Girl tour)
Jetta Juriansz (Lyle Lyle Crocodile, The Karate Kid)
Ruchir Khazanchi
Anu Mysore (Monsoon Wedding, Bhangin’ It)
Peter Neureuther (Sondheim’s Old Friends)
Anargha Pal
Lav Raman (Anything’s Possible)
Adi Roy (Disney’s Aladdin)
Devina Sabnis (Bhangin’ It, The Office! Off-Broadway)
Mia Anjali Sachdev (Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas tour)
Jasmine Sharma (The Wolves at McCarter Theatre)
Sunayna Smith
Palini Sunkara
Sujaya Sunkara (A Christmas Carol at Geva Theatre)
Levin Valayil (Descendant’s Rise of the Red, Monsoon Wedding)
Tara Venkataram
Kuhoo Verma (Space Cadet, Murder Mystery 2, Plan B)
Swetha Vissapragada
Ria Yamdagni

Joined by accompanist Sheela Ramesh and Joseph Thor on guitar.

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

Featuring

Ari Afsar

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Evan Balasubramaniam, a young person with curly dark hair, smiles brightly while sitting on stone steps. They are wearing a white shirt and a gray sweater. The background features a slightly out-of-focus stairway, indicating an outdoor setting.

Evan Balasubramaniam

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Ritisha Chakraborty

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Kristen Das

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Angel Desai

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Smiling young man, Evan Balasubramaniam, with short dark hair in a blue sweater against a dark green background.

Rishi Golani

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Evan Balasubramaniam, a person with curly dark hair and a slight smile, gazes directly at the camera against a gray background. Wearing a dark V-neck top, the soft lighting accentuates their facial features, creating an overall mood that is both calm and confident.

Rohit Gopal

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Sara Haider

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A person with wavy, shoulder-length dark hair and hoop earrings smiles softly. They wear a white top under a denim jacket. The background is a plain, light gray, enhancing their warm complexion and subtle makeup highlighting the eyes and lips—a style reminiscent of Jetta Juriansz.

Jetta Juriansz

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Ruchir Khazanchi

Assoc. Director
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A person with long, wavy hair and subtle highlights poses against a light background. They wear a white top and have a serious expression with slightly parted lips. Their makeup is softly applied, accentuating their features.

Anu Mysore

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A person with shoulder-length wavy brown hair and a slight smile, resembling Salena Qureshi, wears a red shirt. The background is plain and light-colored, complementing their neutral, relaxed expression.

Peter Neureuther

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Anargha Pal

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Devi Peot

Director/producer
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Lav Raman

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Sheela Ramesh

Accompanist
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Salena Qureshi, with short black hair, gazes directly at the camera wearing a rust-colored jacket over a white top. Her neutral expression is set against a solid blue background, enhancing the contrast of her attire and features.

Adi Roy

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A person with long black hair and a calm expression, wearing a red shirt. They have a neutral background, creating a professional and focused ambiance.

Devina Sabnis

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A young girl, reminiscent of Salena Qureshi, with long, wavy dark hair smiles brightly. She wears a light pink headband and matching sleeveless top. The soft pink background complements her attire, and her cheerful smile reveals her teeth in a joyful expression.

Mia Anjali Sachdev

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Swetha Vissapragada, with long dark hair and gold hoop earrings, wears a white tank top and gazes neutrally at the camera against a solid light purple background.

Jasmine Sharma

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Sunayna Smith

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Swetha Vissapragada, a woman with long dark hair and a confident smile, wears a red sleeveless top against a neutral gray background. Her calm and self-assured expression captures attention effortlessly.

Palini Sunkara

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Salena Qureshi, with her long dark hair and large expressive eyes, is wearing a light blue sleeveless top. Her nose ring and small hoop earrings complement her gentle smile against a warm, solid brown background.

Sujaya Sunkara

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Joseph Thor

Guitar
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Salena Qureshi, with her long, wavy black hair and warm brown eyes, is smiling gently. She wears a vibrant yellow top and a delicate silver necklace. The soft brown background enhances the warm tones of the image.

Tara Venkataram

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Salena Qureshi, with her long dark hair and bold eyeliner, wears a white buttoned top with pockets as she looks directly at the camera against a plain background.

Kuhoo Verma

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Swetha Vissapragada, with her long dark hair and friendly smile, stands against a pink background in a light blue top. Her warm expression and soft waves gently frame her face, exuding an inviting charm.

Swetha Vissapragada

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Swetha Vissapragada, with long, dark hair, is facing forward against a blue background. Wearing a blue top and displaying a calm expression, this image captures their professional essence in an evenly lit headshot.

Ria Yamdagni

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Levin Valayil, a young man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard, smiles widely, showing his teeth. He wears a light blue button-up shirt and stands in a softly blurred outdoor setting with sunlight illuminating his face.

Levin Valayil 

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Pricing

  • $40.50 (includes $5.50 in fees) – $51.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $62.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $84.50 (includes $9.50 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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