
First Stages: New Musical Theatre from Columbia and Barnard Students
March 26, 2026
Join us at 54 Below for the New York City debut of Columbia and Barnard’s First Stages! First Stages is a student organization that supports the development of new and original student musical theatre works. This inspirational evening will showcase First Stages’ community of composers, lyricists, book writers, directors, choreographers, and performers, who are eager for their stories to be heard beyond Morningside Heights. Featuring numbers from First Stages productions, including Inner Styles: A New Musical, Alive: the Mary Shelley Musical, The Deerboro Ripper, and more pieces currently in development. First Stages at 54 Below will give audiences a glimpse into the stories and immense talents of Columbia and Barnard student artists.
Directed by Kiana Mottahedan.
Music directed by Dallin Attwooll.
Composers/Writers:
Marino Bubba
Molly Durawa
Kennedy Eagleton
Terry Foley
Jaeden Riley Juarez
Eshan Kabir
Max Kleban
Elsa Rose McIntyre Cordoba
Kiana Mottahedan
Dhruva Ram
Ava Roberts
Ben Roe
Daniella Sapone
Anna Steel
Featuring:
Joseph Akinyoyenu
Karen Awaida
Sarafina Belafonte
Hannah Carter
Josh Chang
Ryan Crawford
Olivia Cull
Cai Dewrell
Justine Dugger-Ades
Jalen Ford
Anjalee Hardy
Ana Huesa
Emma Ivanov
Jaeden Riley Juarez
Hannah Levinson
Julia Lima
Anly Lockwood
Kieran Lomboy
Amelia Mason
Kiana Mottahedan
Jaden Natividad
Ariana Neal
Ava Roberts
Ben Roe
Ethan Roblendo-Perez
Emily Shang
Anoushka Sharma
Jason Shim
Luca Tuana i Guitart
Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.
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)
- 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