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Rider Musical Theatre is Pulling Heartstrings

April 15, 2025

Rider University and their BFA musical theatre students are beyond excited to bring their celebration of the world’s best musical theatre love songs to 54 Below! Directed and produced by Kylah Frazier, Rider Musical Theatre is Pulling Heartstrings is a musical theatre cabaret of pure love and excitement, expressed in countless forms. Featuring songs from The Great Gatsby, Wicked, Hunchback, and so much more! Pulling Heartstrings is an emotional, intimate experience that celebrates love in all its forms through powerful music. It’s a chance to connect, be uplifted, and enjoy timeless songs in a cozy, memorable setting. Join us for a captivating journey through delightful musical theatre love songs, performed live to make you laugh, dream, and experience every emotion of love up close.

Music direction by Matthew Angelaccio.

Featuring:

Nick Ammon
Julianna Belbol
Arick Brooks (The Sound of Music national tour, A Christmas Story national tour)
Lucas Brown (Jimmy Awards Nominee ’23 & ’24)
Nia Chavis
Olivia Conti (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Algonquin Arts Theatre)
Leah Rose Crossan
Jaide Fisher
Kylah Frazier
Chloe Kelly
Lily Levine
Jess Lewis
Joey Mejia
Eric Payton
Claira Williams

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

Featuring

A young man with short dark hair, thick eyebrows, and light skin smiles softly. He wears a dark jacket over a white shirt. The blurred background has pink and beige tones, creating a warm, gentle atmosphere.

Nick Ammon

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A young person with short brown hair, wearing a blue sweater, looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The blurred background in shades of blue and gray sharpens focus on Matthew Angelaccio's face.

Matthew Angelaccio

Music Director
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Matthew Angelaccio, with wavy blonde hair, smiles slightly, looking directly at the camera. Freckles accentuate his face adorned with eyeliner and light lipstick. The plain purple background creates a warm contrast with his hair and complexion.

Julianna Belbol

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Smiling young Matthew Angelaccio, with short, tousled brown hair and blue eyes, wears a white button-up shirt adorned with small red patterns. The backdrop is a dark brick wall.

Arick Brooks

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Matthew Angelaccio, a young man with light brown hair, smiles slightly at the camera. He wears a plain white T-shirt. The dark gray background enhances his features, and with his neatly styled hair, the image exudes a professional, portrait-like quality.

Lucas Brown

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Matthew Angelaccio, with curly hair and pierced eyebrow and nose, wears a denim button-up shirt. Facing the camera against a plain light-colored backdrop, they maintain a neutral expression.

Nia Chavis

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Olivia Conti, a young woman with long wavy brown hair, smiles at the camera. She has light skin, wears natural makeup, and is dressed in a light-colored, patterned top. The softly blurred background keeps the focus on her face.

Olivia Conti

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Matthew Angelaccio, with long, wavy red hair and bangs, smiles gently. Sporting a blue top and layered necklaces with small pendants against a solid olive green backdrop that highlights their vibrant hair, Matthew's subtle makeup features light pink lipstick.

Leah Rose Crossan

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Smiling Matthew Angelaccio with short, curly black hair is wearing a cream sweater against a soft green background. He has a friendly expression, looking directly at the camera.

Jaide Fisher

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Matthew Angelaccio, with long braided hair, is smiling slightly against a vibrant red background. Wearing a dark top, his expression is calm and confident. The lighting highlights Matthew's facial features and hair texture beautifully.

Kylah Frazier

Director/Producer
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Carissa Ferguson, a young woman with long straight brown hair and light eyes, smiles gently. She wears a dark denim sleeveless top with white stitching and a round button at the collar, against a solid pink background as she faces slightly left of the camera.

Chloe Kelly

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A person with long brown hair leans against a brick wall, looking softly at the camera, much like a portrait by Matthew Angelaccio. They wear a black shirt and a delicate necklace. The blurred steps in the background suggest an outdoor setting, while soft lighting enhances the contemplative mood.

Lily Levine

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Woman with long brown hair and a neutral expression stands against a plain light-colored background. She is wearing a black sleeveless top and looking directly at the camera, embodying the understated elegance often associated with Matthew Angelaccio's style.

Jess Lewis

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Matthew Angelaccio, with long, dark hair and brown eyes, gazes directly at the camera. Their neutral expression is complemented by a red top against a plain, light-colored background that accentuates their facial features.

Joey Mejia

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Young Matthew Angelaccio, with short curly hair and a faint mustache, is wearing a green shirt and smiling slightly. The light-colored textured wall in the background contrasts with his attire and features, drawing attention to his expression in this close-up portrait.

Eric Payton

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A person with long, wavy red hair and light skin is wearing a black turtleneck top. They have a calm expression and are looking directly at the camera, reminiscent of a Matthew Angelaccio portrait. The background is a solid olive green color.

Claira Williams

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Past Performances

  • Tue, Apr 15 :9:30 pm
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