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Pace Musical Theater Class of 2027: Almost Best Musical

January 30, 2025

The Pace Musical Theater Class of 2027 is excited to bring Almost Best Musical to the 54 Below stage! Directed and produced by Kyle Geriak, this night will be a celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits from shows that were nominated for–but did not win–the Tony Award® for Best Musical. Get ready to hear songs from all your favorite 21st century shows like Wicked, Mean Girls, Newsies, and more! Pace Musical Theater is the Musical Theater program at Pace University right here in NYC. This second year collegiate ensemble is filled with both NYC Theatrical veterans and first time city goers, who’re all training to get their BFA in Musical Theater and pursue their dreams of being working performers in the industry. Join us for a night that is sure to be an awards show of its own!

Featuring:

Nyx Berry
Sophia Bonasso
Jadan Brioso
Meilani Cisneros
Denver Dickenson Jr.
Erin Rose Doyle (The Hills of California, Parade)
Zaheerah Duncan
Heather Falk
Carly Gendell (School of Rock)
Gracie Greenberg
Cory Hammond
Kahlil Harvey
Hope Hill
Gianna Joyce
Joseph Keegan
Harry Lawler
Austin Lofquist
Ella Mardirossian
Alex Massarotti
Emile Miranda
Alessandro Mejia
Najm Muhammad
Morgan Robbins
Jonah Ruderman
Selah Simmons
Reese Spencer
Theo Twilleager
Steven Van Dao
Evan Vistoso
Carson Worthy

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

Featuring

Nyx Berry

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Portrait of Sophia Bonasso, a person with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a black sleeveless top. The background is a plain, soft white. Sophia gazes directly at the camera with a neutral expression, their head slightly tilted.

Sophia Bonasso

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Jaden Brioso, with their curly hair, smiles at the camera. They are wearing a dark collared shirt and have small earrings. The background is a softly blurred gray texture.

Jadan Brioso

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A person with short, wavy black hair and a confident expression, reminiscent of Meilani Cisernos, looks directly at the camera. They wear a black shirt against a neutral background. Their makeup is subtle, emphasizing the eyes and lips with finesse.

Meilani Cisneros

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A person with short curly hair is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar over a gray shirt. The softly blurred background, reminiscent of Denver Dickenson's urban settings, features brick and gray tones suggesting an outdoor setting. The person gazes directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Denver Dickenson Jr.

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Erin Rose Doyle

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Zaheerah Duncan, a smiling individual with long, wavy black hair, dons a dark gray top. The light-colored background highlights her subtle makeup and delicate necklace beautifully.

Zaheerah Duncan

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Heather Falk, a young person with long curly blonde hair, poses against a beige background. They are wearing a light blue top, with one hand gently touching their neck. With their head slightly tilted, Heather gazes softly at the camera, displaying a neutral expression.

Heather Falk

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Close-up of Carly Gendell, a young woman with long brown hair, gazing softly at the camera against a dark gray background. Her fair skin is complemented by natural makeup and pink lipstick. With her chin slightly tilted down, she wears a gentle smile that exudes calmness and serenity.

Carly Gendell

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Kyle Geriak

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Gracie Greenburg, with shoulder-length curly hair and a sleeveless beige top, gazes directly at the camera. Against a plain grey backdrop, they maintain a neutral expression. Soft lighting gently highlights Gracie's facial features, adding depth to the captured moment.

Gracie Greenberg

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A young person, resembling Cory Hammond, with short brown hair styled with blonde highlights, wears a light blue sleeveless shirt. The neutral gray background creates a simple portrait setting as the individual gazes directly at the camera with a composed expression.

Cory Hammond

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Kahlil Harvey, with voluminous, symmetrical afro-textured hair styled in large, round shapes on either side of the head, dons a textured dark button-up shirt. The smooth light gray backdrop highlights their expressive and serene facial expression beautifully.

Kahlil Harvey

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Hope Hill

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Gianna Joyce, with long braided hair, smiles warmly while standing against a backdrop of vibrant yellow leaves. She is clad in a black top and leather jacket, perfectly complementing the natural setting of an autumn day.

Gianna Joyce

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Joseph Keegan

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A young man with tousled brown hair and light facial stubble is looking into the camera. He is wearing a white T-shirt and has a slight smile. The soft gray background highlights his expression, drawing focus to Harry Lawler's charismatic presence.

Harry Lawler

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Austin Lofquist, with short, wavy brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. They're wearing a blue button-up shirt. The plain, light background allows Austin's face and expression to be the focal point of the image.

Austin Lofquist

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Portrait of Ella Mardirossian, a smiling person with long, wavy dark hair and hoop earrings, set against a warm orange backdrop. They sport a light green top with natural makeup—subtle eyeliner and pink lipstick. The relaxed pose exudes both friendliness and confidence.

Ella Mardirossian

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A young man with short, dark brown hair smiles broadly at the camera. Alex Massarotti is wearing a black shirt. The background is a soft, blurred gray, adding focus to his expressive face and cheerful demeanor.

Alex Massarotti

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Emile Miranda, with long, dark hair and a neutral expression, is set against a soft gray background. Wearing a blue top, their warm and smooth complexion is beautifully highlighted by the lighting that evenly accentuates their facial features.

Emile Miranda

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Alessandro Mejia, with long, curly dark hair, smiles gently. Wearing a black leather jacket over a yellow shirt, the background is plain grey, highlighting Alessandro's relaxed and friendly expression.

Alessandro Mejia

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A person with a high top fade hairstyle and a beard, resembling Najm Muhammad, stands indoors against a plain background. Wearing a burnt orange top and a necklace with an intricate circular pendant, their expression is neutral, while warm lighting highlights their facial features.

Najm Muhammad

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Harry Lawler, with curly brown hair and blue eyes, is shown against a neutral background. Wearing a purple lace top and small hoop earrings, their expression is soft and composed, with subtle makeup highlighting the eyes and lips. The image captures a calm and poised demeanor.

Morgan Robbins

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Jonah Ruderman

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Selah Simmons stands against a neutral background, their naturally curly hair complementing the calm expression on their face. Clad in a black and white striped t-shirt, the soft lighting highlights both their features and the intricate texture of their hair.

Selah Simmons

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Reese Spencer, a woman with straight, shoulder-length dark brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless, textured pink top and has a smooth, clear complexion. The background is a plain light gray, creating a simple and clean portrait.

Reese Spencer

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Theo Twilleager, with short brown hair and striking green eyes, gazes directly at the camera. They wear a cozy brown sweater against a calming blue background. Soft lighting highlights Theo's facial features, creating an inviting and warm presence.

Theo Twilleager

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Steven Van Dao

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Evan Vistoso, a young person with short dark hair, is wearing round glasses and a black shirt. They gaze directly at the camera with a slight smile, set against a solid maroon background.

Evan Vistoso

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Carson Worthy, with medium-length brown hair and blue eyes, smiles softly in a light blue shirt against a solid beige background.

Carson Worthy

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Past Performances

  • Thu, Jan 30 :9:30 pm
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