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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: 2nd Edition

March 31, 2026

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

Union Square Café servers return for an encore after their stunning 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. Produced by Alyssa Melder, and directed by Melder and Stephen Ropski.

Featuring:

Marianna Ban
Ben Carlson
Caitlin Coleman
Gabbi Diaz
Jordan Graham
Clark Mantilla (Holy Rollers off-Broadway)
Alyssa Melder (Friends! A Musical Parody off-Broadway)
Clay Miller
Stephen Ropski
Natalie Alexa Taylor
David Allan Thornton
Jennifer Walder (Friends! A Musical Parody and Dex! A Killer Musical off-Broadway)
and more stars to be announced!

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

Featuring

Marianna Ban, a woman with long dark hair, gold hoop earrings, and a pink top, smiles brightly at the camera. She has clear skin, natural makeup, and is posed against a solid light blue background.

Marianna Ban

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A young man with light skin and short, neatly styled blonde hair looks at the camera with a slight smile. He wears a black V-neck shirt and stands against a dark, softly textured background. The lighting highlights his facial features.

Ben Carlson

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Caitlin Coleman, a woman with fair skin and straight, shoulder-length brown hair with gray streaks, looks at the camera with a neutral expression. She has a silver eyebrow piercing above her right eye and a softly blurred light beige background.

Caitlin Coleman

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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

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A person with short, tousled brown hair and light skin gazes softly at the camera. Jordan Graham wears a white textured shirt and a thin necklace. Their reflection appears in a mirror behind them, with the softly lit background out of focus.

Jordan Graham

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Clark Mantilla

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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

Producer/Director
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A young man with short, curly dark hair and a trimmed beard smiles broadly. He is wearing a forest green, textured shirt with an open collar. The background is a solid teal color, and the lighting is soft, evenly illuminating his face.

Clay Miller

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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
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A young woman, Natalie Alexa Taylor, with light skin, blue eyes, and straight, light brown hair smiles gently at the camera. She wears a pale pink top and small hoop earrings. A soft, neutral background highlights her relaxed confidence.

Natalie Alexa Taylor

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A person, possibly David Alan Thornton, wearing a dark baseball cap, sleeveless shirt, and hoop earring smiles at the camera. The bright sun creates a glow around their head as wispy clouds drift across the blue sky in this low-angle shot.

David Alan Thornton

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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

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Past Performances

  • Tue, Mar 31 :9:30 pm
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