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LIVESTREAM | Union Square Café Sings 54 Below

STREAMS LIVE JUL 8, 2025 AT 9:45PM ET

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

Union Square Café servers are making their 54 Below debut! We invite you to join the front-of-house employees of one of New York’s quintessential eateries in a way you’ve never seen them before. In addition to unmatched hospitality, this talented group of musical theater performers have credits from regional to off-Broadway and are on their way to the real prize – Broadway. Come along for a night of their favorite musical theater hits that will surely keep your toes tapping all night long.

Directed by Alyssa Melder and Stephen Ropski, with production by Melder. Music direction by Daniel Gittler.

Featuring:

Christian Arredondo
Marianna Ban
Brendan Coulter
Gabbi Diaz
Charles Etubiebi (54 Silhouettes at the United Solo International Festival)
Shell Manzoline
Alyssa Melder (Friends! A Musical Parody off-Broadway)
Stephen Ropski
Natalie Alexa Taylor
Jennifer Walder (Friends! A Musical Parody and Dex! A Killer Musical off-Broadway)

Joined by:

Shane Corwin on drums
Mohan Ritsema on bass

Art by John Donohue, alltherestaurants.com.

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

Christian Arredondo, a young man with short, dark, curly hair and trimmed facial hair, gazes at the camera in a rust-colored collared shirt with wide beige stripes. The solid rust background creates a warm and cohesive portrait.

Christian Arredondo

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Marianna Ban, with long, dark, wavy hair, wears gold hoop earrings and a blue velvet top. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a solid dark blue background that complements her outfit.

Marianna Ban

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Brendan Coulter, a young man with short brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera in a green crew-neck shirt against a dark gray background. His teeth show as the lighting highlights his clear skin and friendly expression.

Brendan Coulter

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Gabriella Diaz, a young woman with long, wavy black hair, wearing a blue top, smiles broadly at the camera. She has a small nose stud and natural makeup, set against a plain beige background. Her expression appears cheerful and friendly.

Gabriella Diaz

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Charles Etubiebi, a man with short hair and a beard, smiles gently at the camera. He wears a dark collared shirt and stands against a textured brown background, with warm lighting highlighting his face.

Charles Etubiebi

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A woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera. She has light skin, brown eyes, and is wearing gold earrings, subtle makeup, and a red top. The background is plain and dark, highlighting her cheerful expression.

Shell Manzoline

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Alyssa Melder, a young woman with long, wavy brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a light pink top against a smooth gradient blue background, her cheerful and friendly expression lighting up the scene.

Alyssa Melder

Director/Producer
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Stephen Ropski, a young man with short brown hair and fair skin, smiles warmly at the camera. He wears a dark denim button-up shirt over a light background, giving a relaxed and friendly appearance.

Stephen Ropski

Director
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Natalie Alexa Taylor, a woman with fair skin and shoulder-length red hair, smiles at the camera. She wears a white t-shirt under a blue denim sleeveless top. The solid peach background creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Natalie Alexa Taylor

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A woman with long wavy blonde hair and blue eyes looks at the camera with a slight smile. She is wearing a black top and subtle makeup. The dark, softly blurred background emphasizes Jennifer Walder’s face.

Jennifer Walder

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Past Performances

  • Tue, Jul 8
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