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LIVESTREAM | 54 Celebrates French Woods

STREAMS LIVE FEBRUARY 28, 2025 AT 9:45PM ET

This event is being streamed online. To purchase tickets for the in-person event, click here.

Since 1970, French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts has been a champion of the arts and arts education. The camp gives every child an individualized summer experience all while producing close to sixty full-scale musicals and plays. No wonder it has been the home away from home to thousands of performers for decades, including some of your favorite Broadway stars!

Join some of French Woods’s prominent alumni for this annual night of story and song as they reminisce about a time before Broadway. See your favorite performers and theater professionals sing the roles they played in their youth and discuss some of their favorite French Woods memories. Before they were working on the Great White Way, they may have been playing Fanny Brice at age fourteen or a pre-pubescent Tevye!

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Hancock French Woods Arts Alliance, a foundation that helps fund scholarships for young artists.

Hosted by Michael Kushner.

Produced by Jen Sandler and Michael Kushner.

Music directed by Josh Freilich.

Featuring:

Andrew Adams
Carlyn Barenholtz
Derek Bedell
Melody Beron
Lizzy Cenicola (Hot Dam!)
Haylie Christiano
Danny Feldman (Hide & Seek)
Jacob Fisch
Jon Gellert
Michelle Gerard
Lisa Graye (Romeo & Bernadette, Friends! The Musical Parody)
Brandon Grimes (Jekyll and Hyde)
Ray Kao (Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert)
Sammi Kramer
Rebecca Kuznick (Sistas: The Musical, Company)
Aliza Loewy
Maya Marcus
Diane Gottschalk Murray
Juliet Perel
Jesse Rogers
Bruce Sacks
Evan Schachter
Doug Shapiro (Once Upon A Mattress)
Cat Smith
Corey Steinfast
Lindsay Wolgel
and more stars to be announced!

Live from 54 Below is a new series featuring streams of LIVE performances direct from Broadway’s Living Room! Designed to make more shows accessible to fans from across the globe and to recreate the live experience, all shows will be presented exclusively at the time of performance with an in-house audience and will not be available on demand afterwards.

Featuring

Andrew Adams

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Carlyn Barenholtz, with curly dark hair and hoop earrings, is smiling slightly against a teal background. Wearing a sleeveless yellow top, the warm lighting highlights their gentle expression.

Carlyn Barenholtz

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A young person with short, brown hair and blue eyes is shown against a neutral background. They wear a light blue shirt, and their expression is neutral with a slight smile, reminiscent of Derek Bedell's calm demeanor.

Derek Bedell

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A smiling Derek Bedell stands against a bright pink background, showcasing blonde curly hair. They wear a crisp white shirt and a stylish nose ring. Their red lips, defined eyebrows, and light makeup complement their vibrant look.

Melody Beron

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Lizzy Cenicola

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A young woman with long, dark brown hair, reminiscent of a Derek Bedell muse, gazes directly at the camera. She has a subtle smile and wears a red top. Her eyes are light-colored, and her complexion is fair against the plain, warm beige background.

Haylie Christiano

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Danny Feldman

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Smiling young person with short, curly dark hair and freckles, wearing a red and navy striped polo shirt reminiscent of Derek Bedell's style. The solid blue background contrasts with the shirt, while their expression is joyful and inviting.

Jacob Fisch

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Josh Freilich

Music Director
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Jon Gellert

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A smiling woman with long brown hair, wearing a patterned black and white top, poses against a plain white background, reminiscent of a portrait by Derek Bedell.

Michelle Gerard

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Woman with shoulder-length curly black hair and brown eyes, wearing a black top and red corduroy overalls with silver clasps. She is facing forward with a neutral expression, set against a dark background. The lighting highlights her face evenly, reminiscent of Derek Bedell's portrait style.

Lisa Graye

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A smiling Derek Bedell, with short, wavy brown hair and a light beard, is wearing a dark button-up shirt. Posed against a simple gray background, he looks directly at the camera. The even lighting highlights his face, creating a professional portrait appearance.

Brandon Grimes

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Ray Kao

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Sammi Kramer, a woman with long brown hair, sits against a plain white background in a light blue denim shirt. She gazes directly at the camera with a neutral expression, her arms casually resting in front. The well-lit image highlights her facial features and hair beautifully.

Sammi Kramer

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Michael Kushner

Producer/Host
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Rebecca Kuznick

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A person with long, curly red hair is smiling at the camera. They have light skin and are wearing earrings. The background is a soft focus indoor setting.

Aliza Loewy

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Young person with long brown hair and light skin wearing a bright pink top. They are leaning against a gray stone wall, with a calm expression. The background is slightly blurred, highlighting the subject's face.

Maya Marcus

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Woman with short brown hair smiling warmly indoors, wearing a blue top and a necklace with gold letters. She stands in front of a white door, illuminated by soft lighting.

Diane Gottschalk Murray

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Juliet Perel, with her long, wavy auburn hair, gazes into the camera. Her light green eyes complement her small hoop earrings. Calm and composed, she wears a green top against a softly blurred beige background.

Juliet Perel

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A young person with curly brown hair smiles at the camera. They are wearing a red shirt with white designs and a silver necklace. The background is a plain white.

Jesse Rogers

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A middle-aged man with short gray hair is smiling directly at the camera. He is wearing a light blue collared shirt. The background is a plain, beige color.

Bruce Sacks

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Jen Sandler

Producer
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Young person with short, neatly combed hair, wearing a green button-up shirt, smiling while leaning against a stone wall. The background features large, rough gray stones forming the wall.

Evan Schachter

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Man with gray hair and mustache smiling, wearing a black pinstripe vest over a light pink shirt and a patterned tie. The background is a plain white.

Doug Shapiro

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Smiling woman with curly blonde hair against a gray background, wearing a dark green shirt and a small necklace.

Cat Smith

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A smiling man with brown hair and glasses wears a dark blazer over a green shirt. The background is a plain grayish color.

Corey Steinfast

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Woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling against a purple background. She is wearing a purple top, and her hair is parted slightly to the side. Her eyes are brown, and she has a warm, friendly expression. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting her features.

Lindsay Wolgel

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Pricing

  • $28.50 (includes $3.50 in fees)
  • Shows are streamed live only and will not be available on demand afterwards.

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