Tommie Wofford: The Bard, feat. Gabriella Pizzolo & more!
January 26, 2025
Join Tommie Wofford at 54 Below as he premieres his concept album simply titled, The Bard.
Tommie Wofford’s The Bard is a nuanced narrative of one’s journey dealing with society’s expectations, internal changes, and the pressures we often self impose. The Bard touches on topics such as religious trauma, grief, and mental health, allowing Wofford’s artistry to be the backdrop of his self-discovery and spiritual growth. The Bard, a title built heavily around the idea of embracing one’s self identity, seeks to engage the audience with a multi perspective view of our development as individuals, taking a deeper look at our journey through life and how it contributes to who’ve we become, or rather, who we’re becoming.
This 10 track concept album serves as Wofford’s debut release, a concise yet complete body of work which follows a myriad of cabaret performances and self produced full length shows. A side by side fellowship of remarkable artists, whose work ranges across both professional and collegiate theater landscapes, these vocalists express their light by bringing Wofford’s edgy and progressive, yet hymn-like songs to life. The Bard, a deeply thoughtful and emotionally charged piece, brings self awareness and visual performance together in a powerful evening not to be missed.
Co-produced and directed by Jamiel T. Burkhart. Featuring Aidan Arbona, RJ Christian (Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical) and Cameron Reese as guest composers.
Featuring:
Nicholas Barrón (Ragtime at New York City Center Encores!, 2022 Jimmy Award for Best Lead Actor)
Faye Bean
Jeffrey Cornelius (Dear Evan Hansen national tour)
Quinn Dembecki
Akshara Gunda
Pablo David Laucerica (Dear Evan Hansen national tour)
Tori Jade Lopez
Rebecca Madeira (A Funny Thing Happened… and Sweeney Todd at Signature Theatre)
Jai McAllister
Alessandro Mejia
Armani Moon
Mason Olshavsky (EPIC: The Musical)
Gabriella Pizzolo (“Stranger Things,” Fun Home, Matilda)
Renee Shohet
Indya Skye
Ava Diane Tyson
Oscar Williams (Fun Home, The Secret Garden at Lincoln Center)
Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.
