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Basement After Dark: The Music of RAYE

August 31, 2026

Step through the iconic red door of 54 Below and into Basement After Dark, a brand new series where each installment will spotlight the music of a different artist, genre, or theme, all with an intimate vibe that feels right at home below street level.

Our first installment, Basement After Dark: The Music of RAYE, brings together some of your favorite stars from the stage alongside exciting new voices to celebrate one of today’s most dynamic and genre-blending artists. Expect bold vocals and unexpected moments perfectly suited for an evening escape.

To make the night even more special, a signature cocktail created exclusively for this performance will be available only during the show.

Sultry, soulful, and a little bit electric, Basement After Dark: The Music of RAYE is the perfect way to spend a night below street level, where the lights are low, the music is bold, and anything can happen.

Featuring:

Sara Al-Bazali (Heathers off-Broadway)
Sydney Jones (Chess, Sunset Boulevard)
Lindsay Heather Pearce (Wicked, Les Misérables national tour)
Morgan Reilly (Freestyle Love Supreme, Blood/Love off-Broadway)
Brooke Simpson (“The Voice,” “America’s Got Talent,” Blood/Love off-Broadway)
Debbie Christine Tjong (Sammy Rae & The Friends, The Wrong Man off-Broadway)
Khaila Wilcoxon (Six, Redwood)

Joined by:

Elena Bonomo on drums
Manny Houston on piano
Devon Meddock on background vocals and trumpet
Jordan Pettay on saxophone
Kat Rodriguez (Wicked national tour) on background vocals
Mike Rosengarten on guitar
Elmo Zapp on bass

Music direction by Elmo Zapp.
Produced by Stephanie Lazard and Elmo Zapp.

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

Featuring

Stephanie Lazard, with short blonde hair, smiles gently. She wears a sheer red lace top and a thin necklace. The bright, solid yellow background gives the image a warm, vibrant feel as lighting highlights her face and hair.

Stephanie Lazard

Producer
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A young person with short dark hair and magenta highlights, wearing black glasses, a nose ring, and a black t-shirt, sits against a dark background, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Elmo Zapp

Producer/Music Director/Bass
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Sara Al-Bazali

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Sydney Jones, a young woman with long dark hair, gazes calmly at the camera. She wears a sleeveless red top, has natural makeup with glossy lips, and a soft complexion. The plain dark gray background creates a professional portrait look.

Sydney Jones

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Lindsay Heather Pearce, a woman with light skin, wavy brown hair pulled back, and blue eyes, looks at the camera. She wears natural makeup, a gold nose ring, and a dark green top. The background is softly blurred in neutral tones.

Lindsay Heather Pearce

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A woman with short, straight blonde hair poses against a plain gray background. She wears a sleeveless black halter top and gazes confidently at the camera with a neutral expression, her style reminiscent of Morgan Reilly’s cool composure.

Morgan Reilly

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Brooke Simpson, with medium skin tone, dark curly hair in a bun, and a nose ring, smiles softly. She wears a purple top and chunky gold chain necklace. The solid light pink background gives the portrait a bright and cheerful feel.

Brooke Simpson

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Debbie Christine Tjong

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A woman with short curly hair, resembling Khaila Wilcoxon, looks at the camera in a brown off-the-shoulder top, small hoop earrings, and a gold square pendant. The background is plain gray, and she has a calm, confident expression.

Khaila Wilcoxon

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Elena Bonomo

Drums
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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

Piano
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Devon Meddock

Background Vocals/Trumpet
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Jordan Pettay

Saxophone
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Kat Rodriguez, with short brown hair and hoop earrings, smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a green halter-neck top and natural makeup, featuring softly defined brows and rose-tinted lips. The black background highlights her features.

Kat Rodriguez

Background Vocals
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Mike Rosengarten

Guitar
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Pricing

  • $19.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $41.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $52.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $69 (includes $9 in fees)
  • Additional $6 If Purchased At Venue
  • Order Fees: 10% of ticket price, plus $3 facility fee
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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