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Heart & Music: Songs From Rising Queer Composers

January 16, 2025

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

Join us at 54 Below for a night of new queer tunes from New York City’s rising composers. Featuring the voices of top talent, this concert will celebrate new works and queer joy via exciting new musicals. Produced by Annie Brown and Lain Walls, 54 Below’s Heart & Music is bound to be an unforgettable evening of discovery and connection celebrating the voices of tomorrow and the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ narratives in musical theatre.

Featured performers include:

Aja Simone Baitey (Redwood at La Jolla Playhouse)
Desmond Luis Edwards (How to Dance in Ohio)
Brett Evans
Elisa Galindez (Real Women Have Curves at A.R.T.)
Bea Mienik
and more stars to be announced!

Featured songwriters include:

Emma Ashford (1660 VINE, 2024-25 Dramatists Guild Musical Theatre Writing Fellow)
Richard Castle & Ron Barnett (Love Stings at Northern Sky Theatre)
Andre Catrini & Laura Zlatos
Matt Graham & Thalia Ranjbar
Jack Oliver Kotanen
Kyu Park, Riley Glick, & Danielle Llevada
Lucier&Rose
Vaheed Talebian & Kate Rankine
Jerome Walker (Playbill Songwriter Series)
Yazmeen Mayes
and more writers to be announced!

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

Featuring

Annie Brown

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Lain Walls

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Aja Simone Baitey stands against a plain background, their curly auburn hair catching the light. Wearing a teal sleeveless top, they exude a calm, direct expression. The lighting beautifully highlights their hair texture and facial features.

Aja Simone Baitey

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Desmond Luis Edwards

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Brett Evans

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Elisa Galindez

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Bea Mienik

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Emma Ashford, with short blonde hair and light-colored eyes, is gazing softly at the camera. She wears a light beige, textured top against a simple, muted gray background, enhancing the calm and serene atmosphere of this portrait.

Emma Ashford

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A man resembling Richard Castle stands with short brown hair, wearing dark-framed glasses, a dark suit, and a bow tie. His beard complements his warm, smiling expression against a softly blurred indoor backdrop.

Richard Castle

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Smiling person with long dark hair, wearing a gray blazer over a black shirt. They are positioned in front of a stained glass window with diamond-shaped patterns. The lighting is bright, highlighting their face and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Ron Barnett

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Andre Catrini, with short dark hair and a mustache, is smiling softly. Wearing a grey henley shirt, he stands against a blurred backdrop of large windows letting in soft, natural light. The overall mood is warm and inviting.

Andre Catrini

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Laura Zlatos, with her long blonde hair and bangs, smiles warmly at the camera. She's wearing a black sleeveless top paired with bright red lipstick. Behind her, a purple wall showcases artwork and a bookshelf brimming with various books.

Laura Zlatos

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A bearded man wearing a gray beanie and red-tinted glasses poses with his chin resting on his hand. He is wearing a black t-shirt that reads

Matt Graham

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Thalia Ranjbar, with long dark hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a black blazer over a black top and a gold necklace with a sun-shaped pendant, all set against a solid blue curtain backdrop.

Thalia Ranjbar

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Jack Oliver Kotanen

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Luci Lucier, with long, vivid blue hair styled with volume at the top, stands against a vibrant wall. The backdrop showcases a vivid blue section and a red geometric shape, complementing Luci's striking presence as they gaze slightly to the side with a neutral expression.

S.C. "Luci" Lucier

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A woman with long, wavy brown hair and blue eyes is wearing a white top. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is plain gray, highlighting her features.

Meghan Rose

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Vaheed Talebin, with short dark hair and a beard, smiles warmly in a striped maroon vest over a white shirt featuring a floral collar. Set against a plain light-colored wall, Vaheed is accessorized with a gold earring and thin necklace, embodying effortless style.

Vaheed Talebian

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A woman with long brown hair and bangs, wearing large rectangular eyeglasses, is smiling at the camera. She has fair skin and is dressed in a red shirt. The background is dark, highlighting her face as the focal point of the image—none other than Kate Rankine.

Kate Rankine

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Jerome Walker, with short hair and glasses, is smiling and playing a black piano. Wearing a blue, black, and white patterned sweater, a microphone is poised near their mouth against a maroon curtain backdrop, suggesting an intimate live performance setting.

Jerome Walker

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Yasmeen Mayes, with her shaved head, smiles warmly at the camera, wearing glasses and a black velvet sleeveless top. The dark background, tinged with purple and red lighting, creates a soft, intimate atmosphere.

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Pricing

  • $34.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $45.50 (includes $5.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $56.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $73 (includes $8 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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