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Broadway’s Got Bars: When Theatre Meets Hip Hop

April 13, 2025

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

New York is the birthplace of both hip-hop AND Broadway, and these two styles have taken on many forms in all areas of entertainment. The culture of hip hop and its musical elements have greatly influenced musical theater throughout history and continues to have influence on how it takes form today. Join us at 54 Below for Broadway’s Got Bars as we perform some of the most iconic hip-hop and theatre songs and explore the variety of ways these two genres have coexisted. Be prepared to hear music from musicals from your favorite shows such as Dreamgirls, Hamilton, and In the Heights, along with some other classic theatre songs performed in a fresh and innovative way! You will also hear original material from some young new theatre artists who explore what this relationship can look like for the future. Produced and directed by Malaikia “Lake” Sims-Winfrey, with music direction by Dionne Hendricks.

Featuring:

Lee H. Alexander (Jagged Little Pill national tour)
Lance Avery Brown (“Snowfall”)
Mayah Lourdes Burke
Demitrus Demie Carter
Cydney Clark (Sunset Boulevard)
Ria Davie (Annie national tour)
Reyanna Edwards (Ain’t Too Proud national tour)
Valentina Johnson
Kevin Lacey
Elizabeth Wonder Lee
Harris Matthew (MJ The Musical)
Nigel Olufemi Richards
DeAndre Sevon (A Beautiful Noise, New York City Center’s Ragtime)

Joined by:

Martin Constenla on guitar
Colin Jeffress on bass
Tim Schneider on drums

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

Featuring

Malaikia Sims-Winfrey

Director/Producer
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Man with a beard and short afro hair, wearing a dark blue button-up shirt and a brown beaded bracelet, rests his elbow on a chair. He touches his face with one hand and sports a brown leather watch by Lee H. Alexander on the other wrist, seated against a light plain background.

Lee H. Alexander

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The portrait features Lance Avery Brown with braided hair, gazing directly at the camera. His neutral expression complements a light gray top, while the dark background highlights his face and features, including a trimmed goatee and smooth skin.

Lance Avery Brown

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Mayah Lourdes Burke

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Cydney Clark

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A person with medium-length dark hair wears a light blue, knit sweater. They pose with one arm resting over their head, tilting it slightly, and have a calm expression. The background is a simple, off-white color.

Ria Davie

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Reyanna Edwards, with long, curly black hair and glowing skin, stares confidently at the camera. She's wearing a white top and has a stud nose piercing. Her makeup is polished, with glossy pink lips and well-defined brows. The background is softly blurred, focusing on her facial features.

Reyanna Edwards

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Valentina Johnson, with long, twisted blonde hair, poses confidently in a bright red top featuring cut-out details and gold hoop earrings. A septum piercing and natural makeup with a soft pink lip complete her look against a warm, neutral background.

Valentina Johnson

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A person with short hair and a beard wears round, tortoiseshell glasses and a mustard yellow collared shirt. The background is a plain dark color, accentuating the subject's features and attire. They are smiling softly, creating a warm and approachable appearance.

Kevin Lacey

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A person with dark dreadlocks and dangling earrings gazes directly at the camera, embodying an Elizabeth Wonder Lee vibe. They wear a subtle necklace, their expression serene against a blurred gray background that enhances their striking features.

Elizabeth Wonder Lee

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Harris Matthew wears a teal blazer over a white shirt, smiling warmly. He sports short hair and black-framed glasses. The neutral gray background highlights his friendly expression perfectly.

Harris Matthew

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A smiling man with short curly hair and a beard, reminiscent of Nigel Richards, stands against a red-brown background. He wears a mustard yellow shirt that matches his cheerful expression, while the lighting beautifully highlights the texture of his hair and beard.

Nigel Olufemi Richards

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DeAndre Sevon, in a black jacket and leather glove, poses against a vibrant red background. Their gloved hand is near their face, index finger pointing upward. With short hair and a neutral expression, a silver bracelet gleams on DeAndre's uncovered wrist.

DeAndre Sevon

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Dionne Hendricks

Music Director
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