Skip to main content

Welcome

To
54 Below

A Nonprofit Cabaret Venue

A graphic with colorful blocks reading “THIS IS HOW WE DO IT” and symbols of Black Music—a microphone, a raised fist with broken chains, and paint accents. Below, yellow script says “A Celebration of Black Music” on a black background.

This Is How We Do It: A Celebration Of Black Music

June 29, 2025

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

It’s African American Music Appreciation Month and This Is How We Do It.

Join producers Trejah Bostic and Pier Lamia Porter as they bring you a jubilant celebration of Black music live from Broadway’s Living Room – paying homage to legendary Black artists across multiple genres and celebrating their significant contributions that have lead us through centuries of artistic expression. Featuring an all-star roster of artists from Broadway and beyond with music direction by Rashad McPherson, be prepared to hear some of your favorite tunes from artists such as Natalie Cole, Usher, Tina Turner, Earth Wind & Fire, and more.

So grab your dancing shoes, bring a friend, and ease on down the road to a night full of joy and community!

Featuring:

Blu Allen (MJ The Musical)
Saint Aubyn (Ain’t Too Proud)
Albie Gray
Shaq Hester (The Preacher’s Wife)
Crystal Joy (Motown the Musical)
Devin Kessler
Jasmine Lawrence
Ashton Martin
Benjamin Moore (Hell’s Kitchen)
Yewande Odetoyinbo
Marla Roy
J. Andrew Speas (Disney’s Aladdin national tour)
Nikisha Williams (Hamilton national tour)

Joined by:

Shawn Dustin on drums/programming
AJ Jagannath on guitar
Rashad McPherson on keys
Criston Oates on bass

Background Vocals:

Tyneshia Hill
Keeara Powell

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

Featuring

Trejah Bostic

Producer
More

Pier Lamia Porter

Producer
More
A bearded man with a nose ring smiles at the camera. He wears a wide-brimmed cream hat with a red underside and a patterned shirt in brown and navy. The background is plain brown, and the lighting highlights his face.

Rashad McPherson

Music Director/Keys
More

Blu Allen

More
A Black man with neatly styled short twists and a trimmed beard looks directly at the camera. He wears a dark shirt, a deep red coat, and a round button reading

Saint Aubyn

More
A man with short black hair and a neatly groomed beard looks directly at the camera. He is wearing a white shirt with a standing collar. The background is softly blurred in warm, neutral tones, highlighting his face.

Albie Gray

More
A smiling person with medium-dark skin, short afro hair, and a small goatee wears a light green collared shirt and a thin necklace. The background is a soft, blurred pinkish-beige color. The lighting is bright and even.

Shaq Hester

More
A joyful woman with dark skin and styled dreadlocks smiles widely, showing her teeth. She wears a strapless top and multiple rings and bracelets. Her hands gently frame her face against a solid light turquoise background.

Crystal Joy

More
A woman with long, braided hair styled in a high ponytail poses confidently. Styled by Devin Kessler, she wears a white, off-shoulder blouse with voluminous sleeves, gold hoop earrings and rings. Her hands rest on her collarbones; the backdrop is light brown.

Devin Kessler

More
Jasmine Lawrence, with wavy dark hair and green eyes, smiles gently at the camera. She is wearing a dark green top and has subtle makeup, including dark red lipstick and soft eyeshadow, against a warm beige background.

Jasmine Lawrence

More
A man with short, curly hair and a beard, wearing a nose ring and a white shirt, rests his chin on his hand. Ashton Martin gazes thoughtfully at the camera, set against a soft green and beige gradient background.

Ashton Martin

More
A man with short, curly black and gray hair and a neatly trimmed goatee looks at the camera, smiling slightly. He wears a gray textured sweater over a maroon shirt, set against a Benjamin Moore-inspired backdrop of softly blurred pale blue and gray tones.

Benjamin Moore

More
A smiling woman, Yewande Odetoyinbo, with dark curly hair and glowing brown skin looks at the camera. She wears bright red lipstick, a black top, and her joyful expression shines against the soft, light background.

Yewande Odetoyinbo

More
A woman with long, wavy dark hair and glowing skin smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a sleeveless black lace top and has her hands clasped together. The background is plain and bright, highlighting her cheerful expression.

Marla Roy

More
A person with short, reddish-brown hair and smooth skin wears a blue shirt and dark green vest. Like J. Andrew Speas, they have pierced ears with hoop earrings and gaze directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a dark background.

J. Andrew Speas

More

Nikisha Williams

More
A man wearing dark sunglasses and a plaid shirt holds two drumsticks. With short hair, a trimmed beard, and a silver chain necklace, Shawn Dustin looks confidently at the camera against a plain, light-colored background.

Shawn Dustin

Drums/Programming
More
Musician AJ Jagannath, in a plaid shirt and cap, plays guitar on stage, illuminated by colorful lights. He gazes to the side with a microphone in the background. The atmosphere is vibrant and dynamic, capturing the essence of a live music performance.

AJ Jagannath

Guitar
More
Criston Oates, a musician wearing glasses and a striped shirt, is playing an electric bass guitar with intense focus. A microphone and music equipment are visible in the background, indicating a musical setting. The guitar strap is red, and the bass guitar is white with a wooden fretboard.

Criston Oates

Bass
More
Tyneshia Hill poses confidently against a dark background. With short, curly hair and wearing a long-sleeved, black sequined dress with an open-shoulder design, she complements her look with hoop earrings and red lipstick, standing with one hand on her hip.

Tyneshia Hill

Background Vocals
More
Keeara Powell, with short blond hair, smiles confidently. She wears a sleeveless black lace dress and red lipstick. Her right hand touches her face, displaying rings, while bracelets adorn her left wrist. The dark background is lit subtly by purple lighting that highlights her features.

Keeara Powell

Background Vocals
More

Pricing

  • $29.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $40.50 (includes $5.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $51.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $57 (includes $7 in fees)
  • Subsidized Seating: $18 (includes $3 in fees)
  • Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

Times(show / doors open)

Buy Tickets View Seating Chart Find Out about Group Sales View Seat Map
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.
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.