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FutureFest

January 21 & 22, 2026

After nine sold out engagements, FUTUREFEST returns to 54 Below!

Presented by the Festival of New American Musicals and Open Hydrant Theater Company, this popular Los Angeles showcase spotlights rising local young talent in a celebration of the next generation of musical theatre artists.  At FutureFest, high-school and college students sing songs from new musicals written by leading and rising lyricists/composers.

Students are selected from a variety of high schools/colleges such as  NYU, Pace University, Fordham, Columbia, Stuyvesant HS, Bronx High School of Science, Regis HS, Bronx Prep, Democracy Prep, Monsignor Farrell, Notre Dame Academy, Pelham HS, Bronx School of the Arts, and LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts.

Bob Klein, Linda Shusett, and Marcia Seligson (past Producing Artistic Director of Reprise, UCLA) and Luis Cardenas and Sarah Rosenberg (Artistic Directors of Open Hydrant Theater Company) are proud and honored to bring FutureFest to New York City! Join us for an exciting evening of musical theatre presented by tomorrow’s stars.

Hosted by Layla Capers (School of Rock, Disney’s The Lion King) on Jan 21 and by Azalea Wolfe (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Les Misérables national tour) on Jan 22.

The performance on Jan 21 will feature:

Richelle Adusei
Cole Bellorgey
Jade Binder
Noemi Bolano
Rayan Bouhadja
Lauren Nicole Bryant
Violet Winter Cilen
Layla Hope Clarke
Julianne Darden
Dylan Davila
Grace Del Corral
Shasteline Dilone
Britney Goldberg
Soleil Hall
Kaliyah Hoy
Joseph Keegan
Dayanna Larios
Jacob Lesco
Alexandra Lynch
Alexa Olvet
Ashley Poulin
Rebekah Shea Rivera
Caroline Rohde
Misa Socorro
Jociel Tambone
and more stars to be announced!

The performance on Jan 22 will feature:

Luz Arvelo
Zoe Buller
Melanie “Melan” Concepcion
Saraphina Dinin
Amy Erlanger
Guiliana Gallone
Josh Garcia
Marvin Gonzalez
Jordan Greenberg
Lewis Robert Gurgis
Amy Herzberg
Mia Leilani
Gianeé Martinez
Zoe Montes
Juliet Pearson
Jordyn Rubinsky
Raquel Sciacca
Mari Southgate
Norberto Troncoso
Victoria Underhill
Sandra Valeska
and more stars to be announced!

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

Featuring

Layla Capers, a young woman with medium brown skin and curly dark hair, looks directly at the camera with a calm, neutral expression. She is wearing a white top and natural makeup against a dark gray background that highlights her features.

Layla Capers

Host, Jan 21 only
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Azalea Wolfe, a young girl with long wavy brown hair, wears a sleeveless black top and gazes at the camera with a gentle smile. The plain dark gray background and soft lighting highlight her face and hair.

Azalea Wolfe

Host, Jan 22 only
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Richelle Adusei

Jan 21 only
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A woman with wavy, reddish-brown hair and light skin smiles gently. She wears a black turtleneck and subtle makeup with pink lipstick. The background is blurred, showing colorful city lights at night.

Luz Arvelo

Jan 22 only
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A teenage boy with short brown hair and blue eyes stands against a plain gray background. He is wearing a green crew-neck shirt and looking directly at the camera with a slight, closed-mouth smile, reminiscent of Lily Gilliam’s portrait style.

Cole Bellorgey

Jan 21 only
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A young woman with wavy reddish-brown hair and bangs smiles softly. She has light skin, a nose ring, and wears subtle makeup. She is dressed in a black jacket and shirt, posing against a dark, blurred background.

Jade Binder

Jan 21 only
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Noemi Bolano, with shoulder-length dark hair, smiles gently. She wears a bright blue top with a ruffled collar and a necklace featuring a circular charm. The background is textured and neutral in color, contrasting beautifully with the vibrant blue of her clothing.

Noemi Bolano

Jan 21 only
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A young person with curly hair and medium skin, resembling Rayan Bouhadja, wears a dark zip-up hoodie over a white shirt, standing outdoors at dusk. Their expression is neutral, framed by a deep blue sky and silhouetted trees.

Rayan Bouhadja

Jan 21 only
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Lauren Nicole Bryant

Jan 21 only
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A young person with short, light brown and orange hair smiles softly. They wear a light knit sweater and have light skin. Their hand gently touches their chin. The background is a plain, pastel blue.

Zoe Buller

Jan 22 only
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A young girl with straight, dark brown hair and bangs smiles gently at the camera. She wears a bright pink shirt under blue denim overalls. The background is light blue, giving the portrait a soft, Violet Winter charm as her hair is tucked behind one ear.

Violet Winter Cilen

Jan 21 only
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Layla Hope Clarke, a young woman with long, wavy auburn hair, smiles widely against a solid blue background. Wearing a black top with ruffled sleeves, her fair skin and cheerful, expressive face light up the scene.

Layla Hope Clarke

Jan 21 only
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A young woman, Melanie Concepcion, with long, dark hair styled in two braids smiles at the camera. She wears a floral-patterned black top and a gold name pendant. A white sheet is draped behind her, with colorful fabrics in the background.

Melanie "Melan" Concepcion

Jan 22 only
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Julianne Darden

Jan 21 only
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A smiling person with curly hair, resembling Dylan Davila, wears a light gray hoodie. The background is blurred, hinting at an indoor setting.

Dylan Davila

Jan 21 only
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A young woman, Grace Del Corral, with curly, light brown hair and highlighted blonde strands poses against a dark green background. She wears a turquoise spaghetti strap top and a delicate necklace, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Grace Del Corral

Jan 21 only
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Shasteline Dilone, a young woman with medium brown skin and dark hair styled in loose waves, looks directly at the camera, resting her chin lightly on her hand. She wears a light yellow top against a plain, light background.

Shasteline Dilone

Jan 21 only
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Saraphina Dinin, a young girl with straight, light brown hair and fair skin, looks at the camera with a gentle expression. She is wearing a black top and small gold earrings against a plain white background.

Saraphina Dinin

Jan 22 only
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A young woman with dark hair pulled back smiles warmly. She wears bold red lipstick, dark eye makeup, a black leather jacket, and unique safety pin earrings with colored accents—channeling Amy Erlanger style against a soft, warm beige background.

Amy Erlanger

Jan 22 only
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A person with shoulder-length dark hair is smiling. They are wearing a white blouse with puffed sleeves under a dark plaid pinafore, much like one might imagine on Giuliana Gallone. The background is a plain light color, emphasizing the subject's expression and attire.

Giuliana Gallone

Jan 22 only
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Josh Garcia

Jan 22 only
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Britney Goldberg, a young woman with fair skin, long wavy light brown hair, and blue eyes, looks at the camera in a sleeveless bright pink top and subtle makeup. The background is neutral and softly blurred.

Britney Goldberg

Jan 21 only
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Marvin Gonzalez, a young man with short, curly dark hair, looks at the camera with a neutral expression. He is wearing a white T-shirt, a gray hoodie, and a light blue denim jacket against a soft, blurred gray background.

Marvin Gonzalez

Jan 22 only
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A young woman with wavy brown hair and fair skin looks directly at the camera, softly smiling. Jordan Greenberg is wearing a light blue textured shirt with buttons, set against a neutral brown background. The image is well-lit and sharply focused.

Jordan Greenberg

Jan 22 only
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A smiling, bald man with light skin—Lewis Robert Gurgis—wears a dark knit sweater. He has dark eyebrows, brown eyes, and is shown against an olive-green background. Soft lighting highlights his friendly expression and relaxed demeanor.

Lewis Robert Gurgis

Jan 22 only
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A young woman with medium skin tone and curly, shoulder-length black hair faces the camera. She is wearing a purple top and small hoop earrings. The background is plain and light-colored, creating a simple, clean portrait.

Soleil Hall

Jan 21 only
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Amy Herzberg

Jan 22 only
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A woman with long, wavy black hair poses with her back to the camera, looking over her shoulder and slightly pursing her lips. She wears a gold armband and hoop earrings. The setting appears to be indoors with warm lighting and a person blurred in the background.

Kaliyah Hoy

Jan 21 only
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Joseph Keegan

Jan 21 only
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Dayanna Larios, a young woman with long brown hair and light skin, stands against a plain beige background. She wears natural makeup, a black sleeveless top, and shows a small tattoo on her left shoulder, gazing calmly at the camera.

Dayanna Larios

Jan 21 only
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A young girl with long, dark hair and bangs smiles warmly at the camera. She has big, dark eyes, light brown skin, and is wearing a black top. The background is solid black, making her face the focus of the image.

Mia Leilani

Jan 22 only
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A young man with short dark hair and light skin smiles slightly, showing dimples. He wears a maroon henley shirt with white buttons. The background is dark and plain, putting focus on his face. The lighting is soft, highlighting his facial features.

Jacob Lesco

Jan 21 only
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Alexandra Lynch, with long, light brown hair and hazel eyes, smiles softly. She wears light makeup, including mascara and red lipstick, complemented by small stud earrings. The backdrop is a plain light blue wall that subtly enhances her serene presence.

Alexandra Lynch

Jan 21 only
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A young woman with long black hair and straight bangs looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Gianeé Martinez has light skin, brown eyes, and wears a sleeveless red top against a solid black background that draws focus to her face.

Gianeé Martinez

Jan 22 only
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A person with long dark hair wearing a beige turtleneck sweater and green dangling earrings poses against a muted background. Their expression is neutral, with a slight head tilt. The overall tone of the image is soft and warm.

Zoe Montes

Jan 22 only
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A young person with wavy, light brown hair and blue eyes looks directly at the camera. They have clear skin, natural makeup, and are wearing a light pink top. The background is softly blurred in neutral tones.

Alexa Olvet

Jan 21 only
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A person with long dark hair and blue eyes smiles softly at the camera, reminiscent of Juliet Pearson. The skin is fair with subtle freckles against a soft peach backdrop. The lighting highlights their facial features, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Juliet Pearson

Jan 22 only
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Ashley Poulin, a young woman with fair skin, long brown hair, and blue eyes, smiles gently. She wears a light blue denim shirt and is posed against a dark background, with soft, even lighting on her face.

Ashley Poulin

Jan 21 only
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Rebekah Shea Rivera, with long, curly brown hair, wears round eyeglasses and a red off-the-shoulder top. She looks over her shoulder toward the camera with a soft smile against a solid warm brown background.

Rebekah Shea Rivera

Jan 21 only
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Caroline Rohde, with long, curly brown hair and hoop earrings, is smiling slightly while leaning against a brick wall. The lighting accentuates her facial features and brown eyes against the blurred close-up of the bricks.

Caroline Rohde

Jan 21 only
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Jordyn Rubinsky, a young woman with fair skin and curly brown hair, smiles softly at the camera. She has blue eyes, light makeup, and wears a dark top. The solid warm brown background creates a professional and pleasant portrait.

Jordyn Rubinsky

Jan 22 only
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Raquel Sciacca, a young woman with long, wavy dark hair, smiles against a blue background. She wears a bright pink top. Her expression is warm, and she has a gentle gaze, creating a friendly and inviting mood in the portrait.

Raquel Sciacca

Jan 22 only
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Misa Socorro, a young woman with long, curly dark hair, wears large pink cat-eye glasses and a white sweater. She smiles slightly, looking directly at the camera against a plain white background, with pink earrings as accents.

Misa Socorro

Jan 21 only
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A young girl, Mari Southgate, with long dark brown hair styled in loose waves and half-up pigtails smiles warmly. She has light skin, deep brown eyes, and soft pink lipstick. She wears a white shirt with colorful stripes before a maroon background.

Mari Southgate

Jan 22 only
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Jociel Tambone, with curly black hair and a light complexion, smiles at the camera. They are wearing a white collared shirt under a red sweater. The neutral light gray background highlights Jociel's cheerful expression beautifully.

Jociel Tambone

Jan 21 only
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Norberto Troncoso, a young man with short, curly dark hair and medium skin tone, smiles at the camera in a bright blue shirt. The background is blurred, drawing focus to his friendly expression.

Norberto Troncoso

Jan 22 only
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Victoria Underhill, a young person with long dark hair, brown eyes, and smooth skin, smiles gently at the camera. She wears a small earring and a light pink top; the softly blurred neutral background keeps focus on her face.

Victoria Underhill

Jan 22 only
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Sandra Valeska, a young woman with long, dark hair, gazes softly at the camera. She wears a black top and small hoop earrings. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting that focuses on her calm and composed expression.

Sandra Valeska

Jan 22 only
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Pricing

  • $51.50 (includes $6.50 in fees) – $62.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $73.50 (includes $8.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $101 (includes $11 in fees)
  • Subsidized Seating: $18 (includes $3 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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