“Prepare to have your soul rocked“ The Los Angeles Times

Multi-Grammy nominated Ryan Shaw performs his first solo 54 Below concert, an intimate evening of music and storytelling.  From Broadway to Soul blends Shaw’s unique connection to Broadway with his soulful powerhouse vocals.  Featuring songs from Shaw’s roles in productions of Motown The Musical on Broadway and Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as personal favorites from Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd and Jason Robert Brown’s Parade, along with songs by Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and more, this one-night-only musical journey transcends genres, blending soul, R&B, and Broadway as only Shaw can.

Ryan Shaw is a three-time Grammy nominated artist for his solo projects, Columbia Records’ This is Ryan Shaw, his In Between, and Dynotone’s Real Love.  He has shared the world stage with such artists as Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, John Legend, B.B. King, and Jill Scott. His music has been featured on FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance” and ABC’s “Dancing with The Stars,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Lincoln Heights,” and the films My Blueberry Nights and Bride Wars, as well as the “Sex and the City” soundtrack.  Ryan has been a featured guest on national TV talk shows. He starred as Judas in the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Olivier Award-winning London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, as the original Stevie Wonder in Motown: The Musical on Broadway, and on London’s West End as the Soul of Michael Jackson in Thriller Live. Ryan debuted at Radio City Music Hall in the Dream Concert benefit for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. His Carnegie Hall appearances include Elton John and Bernie Taupin Tribute, A Celebration of The African American Cultural Legacy, and a Nat King Cole 100th concert with the NY Pops. His concert schedule includes Nat King Cole at 100 with the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center as well as the Nashville Symphony, and A Tribute to the Queen of Soul:  Aretha Franklin with numerous orchestras throughout North America. Ryan recently premiered his new solo orchestral show, RYAN SHAW:  Masters of R&B at the Ferguson Center for the Arts with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. He was a featured guest in The 92nd Street Y’s recent presentation of Lyrics & Lyricists What’s Going On?:  Songs of Change.  Ryan’s most recent album, Imagining Marvin, showcases Marvin Gaye hits alongside Ryan’s original songs and features GRAMMY Award-winning co-writers Valerie Simpson and Rob Thomas, and special guests Derek Trucks, Rob Thomas, Robert Randolph, and Shoshana Bean.

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

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