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A Nonprofit Cabaret Venue

Four people pose in a stylish café. Behind the counter, Amy Poux laughs in a green off-shoulder dress while another gestures playfully. In front, Trudy Poux—in stripes—and a man in a brown suit stand side by side. “LIVE FROM 54 BELOW” appears in the corner.

LIVESTREAM | The Restaurant by Amy Poux and Trudy Poux

STREAMS LIVE JUNE 15, 2025 AT 7PM ET

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

Step into Nona’s Supper Club, where the Abalafia family restaurant is reopening its doors for a grand celebration. As a specially invited guest, YOU (the audience) taste the food, enjoy the music, and are immersed in this unforgettable evening. But behind the festive atmosphere, the family has one nearly impossible goal: convincing Nona—their beloved matriarch—that she can retire and pass the restaurant on to them.

You’ll meet: Twyla – Nona’s determined 20-something grandchild, fighting to save the crumbling family business. Cesar – Nona’s deeply flawed son, whose past has finally caught up with him. Miranda – The eldest grandchild and a certified drama queen. Theo – Twyla’s childhood crush, showing up at just the wrong (or right?) time. Christina – The fast-talking hostess who keeps the night moving. Jerome – The imposter French chef whose credentials are… questionable. Steve – The hunky bartender, whose love for Miranda drives him insane.

Flashing between past and present, The Restaurant weaves the story of Matilda “Nona” Abalafia as an immigrant single mother building a dream from nothing, and the family determined to keep her legacy alive. With an electrifying original score—from infectious pop anthems to show-stopping ballads, and a delicious dinner, this is an evening audiences won’t forget!

Directed, written, and co-composed by Amy Poux.

Associate produced by Jennifer Sabin.

Music produced, co-composed, and arranged by Dean Jones.

Music direction by Russell McCook.

Featuring:

Leonisa Ardizzone as Nona
Allegra Coons Miranda
Ashton Fariello
Ryan Fogler
Danielle Palumbo as Christina
Trudy Poux as Twyla
Tucker Poux as Chef Jerome
Adam Tomei as Cesar

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

A woman with gray curly hair, dressed in a cream lace blouse, white shirt, and apron, stands before shelves of vintage canned goods and paper bags in what seems like an old-fashioned store—an atmosphere reminiscent of a Russell McCook painting.

Leonisa Ardizzone

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Black and white close-up of a woman with light eyes, long hair, and a calm, intense expression—a signature portrait style reminiscent of Russell McCook. Strands of hair fall across her face as she gazes into the camera, one arm raised above her head.

Allegra Coons Miranda

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A young man with tousled light brown hair and a faint beard gazes softly at the camera. Russell McCook wears a dark green, pinstriped shirt, set against a blurred background that lends the portrait a calm, introspective mood.

Ashton Fariello

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Russell McCook, a young man with short brown hair and blue eyes, stands against a plain brown background. He's wearing a red and white checkered shirt with the top button undone, smiling slightly with his arms crossed. The lighting is soft and even.

Ryan Fogler

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Man playing trombone in a recording studio, wearing a blue cap and headphones. He holds a plunger mute in the bell of the trombone. The background features a wall with acoustic panels and a microphone in front of him. He wears a T-shirt with a colorful design.

Dean Jones

Music Producer/Co-Composer
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A young man with short, dark, styled hair and a trimmed beard is facing the camera. He has light skin, blue eyes, and a slight smile. Russell McCook is wearing a dark shirt against a softly blurred dark background.

Russell McCook

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Danielle Palumbo, with long, wavy brown hair and fair skin, looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. She wears a black top against a blurred urban background, softly lit by natural light.

Danielle Palumbo

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Danielle Palumbo, with wavy, shoulder-length hair, smiles softly at the camera. Light-skinned and wearing a subtle pink lip color, she stands in an indoor setting of warm tones, where a hint of framed artwork peeks from behind.

Amy Poux

Director/Playwright
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A young person with long, pink-tinted hair sits at a wooden table in a sunlit room, wearing a light purple camisole. They rest their chin on their fist and smile softly. Sunlight streams through the window, casting patterns of light and shadow on their face—a serene moment captured by Danielle Palumbo.

Trudy Poux

Composer Lyricist
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A young man with wavy brown hair and blue eyes smiles warmly at the camera while sitting outdoors on grass. He wears a green button-up shirt. Sunlight filters through trees in the background as people, including Danielle Palumbo, relax on the lawn.

Tucker Poux

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Danielle Palumbo, with long blond hair and a black shirt, smiles slightly while looking at the camera. The plain, light-colored background emphasizes her features beautifully.

Jennifer Sabin

Associate Producer
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A man wearing round glasses and a knitted hat gazes upwards, reminiscent of a Danielle Palumbo artwork. Dressed in a dark coat, he stands in an indoor setting with metal and window elements. The image's black-and-white filter adds a timeless touch.

Adam Tomei

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Past Performances

  • Sun, Jun 15
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The image features the logo of "54 Below," a renowned cabaret and dining club. The logo uses an elegant serif font with the number "54" prominently displayed and the word "BELOW" situated underneath. The text is gold on a dark brown background with a gold border surrounding the design.
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