Skip to main content

Welcome

To
54 Below

A Nonprofit Cabaret Venue

A line drawing of a building entrance with arched windows and steps leading up to double doors. A red sign above the entrance reads “Union Square Café.” Plants and a trash can are by the steps, evoking the charm of Union Square or 54 Below.

Union Square Café Sings 54 Below

July 8, 2025

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

Union Square Café servers are making their 54 Below debut! We invite you to join the front-of-house employees of one of New York’s quintessential eateries in a way you’ve never seen them before. In addition to unmatched hospitality, this talented group of musical theater performers have credits from regional to off-Broadway and are on their way to the real prize – Broadway. Come along for a night of their favorite musical theater hits that will surely keep your toes tapping all night long.

Directed by Alyssa Melder and Stephen Ropski, with production by Melder. Music direction by Daniel Gittler.

Featuring:

Christian Arredondo
Marianna Ban
Brendan Coulter
Gabbi Diaz
Charles Etubiebi (54 Silhouettes at the United Solo International Festival)
Shell Manzoline
Alyssa Melder (Friends! A Musical Parody off-Broadway)
Stephen Ropski
Natalie Alexa Taylor
Jennifer Walder (Friends! A Musical Parody and Dex! A Killer Musical off-Broadway)

Joined by:

Shane Corwin on drums
Mohan Ritsema on bass

Art by John Donohue, alltherestaurants.com.

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

Featuring

Christian Arredondo, a young man with short, dark, curly hair and trimmed facial hair, gazes at the camera in a rust-colored collared shirt with wide beige stripes. The solid rust background creates a warm and cohesive portrait.

Christian Arredondo

More
Marianna Ban, with long, dark, wavy hair, wears gold hoop earrings and a blue velvet top. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a solid dark blue background that complements her outfit.

Marianna Ban

More
Brendan Coulter, a young man with short brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera in a green crew-neck shirt against a dark gray background. His teeth show as the lighting highlights his clear skin and friendly expression.

Brendan Coulter

More
Gabriella Diaz, a young woman with long, wavy black hair, wearing a blue top, smiles broadly at the camera. She has a small nose stud and natural makeup, set against a plain beige background. Her expression appears cheerful and friendly.

Gabriella Diaz

More
Charles Etubiebi, a man with short hair and a beard, smiles gently at the camera. He wears a dark collared shirt and stands against a textured brown background, with warm lighting highlighting his face.

Charles Etubiebi

More
A woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera. She has light skin, brown eyes, and is wearing gold earrings, subtle makeup, and a red top. The background is plain and dark, highlighting her cheerful expression.

Shell Manzoline

More
Alyssa Melder, a young woman with long, wavy brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a light pink top against a smooth gradient blue background, her cheerful and friendly expression lighting up the scene.

Alyssa Melder

Director/Producer
More
Stephen Ropski, a young man with short brown hair and fair skin, smiles warmly at the camera. He wears a dark denim button-up shirt over a light background, giving a relaxed and friendly appearance.

Stephen Ropski

Director
More
Natalie Alexa Taylor, a young woman with long, wavy red hair and fair skin, looks slightly past the camera. She has blue eyes, subtle makeup, and wears a sheer light blue top against a softly lit background for a calm, natural feel.

Natalie Alexa Taylor

More
A woman with long wavy blonde hair and blue eyes looks at the camera with a slight smile. She is wearing a black top and subtle makeup. The dark, softly blurred background emphasizes Jennifer Walder’s face.

Jennifer Walder

More

Past Performances

  • Tue, Jul 8 :9:30 pm
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.