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Voices of Empowerment Take Center Stage

September 21, 2026

Join us at 54 Below for an inspiring evening celebrating musical theatre’s ability to uplift communities and spark change! In Voices of Empowerment Take Center Stage, performers share songs from groundbreaking musicals that have given visibility to underrepresented voices, challenged social norms, and become anthems of empowerment and resilience. Featuring stars from Hamilton, Hadestown, Little Shop of Horrors, SIX, Boston College’s Theatre Department, and more, this concert highlights the songs that continue to inspire audiences today. Produced by Alyssa Kate Wong with music direction by Elyza Tuan (Write Out Loud 2022 winner),  this special evening celebrates the voices and stories that continue to shape the future of theatre.

Directed by Billy Bollbach, with production management by Eleanor Neary. Assistant production management by Aimee Cowles and Evelyn Rossman.

Featuring:

Logan Altenburger
Isaiah Baston (Jimmy Awards nominee)
Billy Bollbach
Annabelle Bryant
Lucy DeMeo
Sloane Escobar
Ava Luisa Estrada
Liam Fahey
Grace Flavien
Chris Fukuda with Cornell Class Notes
Theo Gaeta
Joe Gihooly
Chase Kerman
Amy Keum (KPOP, Death Name)
Timothy Haechan Lee (Hadestown)
Chani Maisonet (Little Shop of Horrors)
Lauren A. Marchand (2023 Jimmy Award winner)
Haley Raffaele
Miu Sato
Gabriella Sorrentino (Hamilton)
Alyssa Kate Wong
Peyton Zaletsky

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

Featuring

A young woman with long, light brown hair smiles softly outdoors. She wears a navy dress and a small necklace. In the blurred background are green grass and arched beige columns. The lighting is natural, capturing the quiet elegance of Logan Altenburger in this serene setting.

Logan Altenburger

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A young Black man with short curly hair and groomed eyebrows looks directly at the camera. He has smooth skin, brown eyes, and a neutral expression. Styled by Sylvie Friedman, he wears a black crewneck shirt against a plain, light background.

Isaiah Baston

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A young woman with long, straight blonde hair and light skin looks directly at the camera. She has a neutral expression, brown eyes, and wears a sleeveless, purple top. The background is a solid, muted purple color, creating an elegant setting reminiscent of an Annabelle Bryant novel.

Annabelle Bryant

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A young person with short brown hair and blue eyes smiles at the camera. They wear a black top, beige scarf, pearl earrings, and a gold necklace. Green foliage and a wooden structure are in the background.

Lucy DeMeo

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Sloane Escobar, a young woman with long brown hair and light skin, stands against a gray textured background. She has a small nose ring, subtle makeup, and wears a dark tank top. Sloane looks directly at the camera, smiling softly.

Sloane Escobar

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Ava Luisa Estrada, a woman with long brown hair and highlighted strands, looks over her shoulder toward the camera, lips parted. She wears a sleeveless black top and stands against a beige wall with dramatic lighting creating shadows on the background.

Ava Luisa Estrada

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Young man with wavy brown hair and a full beard smiles softly at the camera. He has thick eyebrows, light brown eyes, and wears a light pink shirt. The background is bright white, making his features stand out clearly.

Liam Fahey

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Grace Flavien

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Black-and-white logo with the words “THE CLASS NOTES.” The “L” in “CLASS” is stylized as a musical note, sharing its stem with the “T” in “NOTES.” Created by Chris Fukuda, the design evokes a clean, musical theme.

Chris Fukuda

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A young man with short, curly brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. He has fair skin, brown eyes, and is wearing a dark shirt. The background is plain gray, and the lighting is even, highlighting his friendly expression.

Theo Gaeta

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A young person with short light brown hair and fair skin smiles slightly while facing the camera. Reminiscent of Joseph Gillhooly, they are wearing a beige t-shirt and standing against a plain, light-colored wall. The lighting is even and soft.

Joseph Gillhooly

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A young woman with wavy red hair smiles at the camera. She wears a silver necklace with a dark pendant and a white top. The background is softly blurred with green and yellow tones, suggesting an outdoor, sunny setting—capturing the relaxed, candid style often seen in Chase Kerman’s portraits.

Chase Kerman

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A woman with medium-length wavy black hair smiles softly at the camera. She is wearing a dark denim jacket with a buttoned collar. The background is a plain, light gray, giving a professional and friendly headshot appearance.

Amy Keum

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Timothy H. Lee

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Chani Maisonet

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Lauren A. Marchand, a young woman with long, curly dark hair and fair skin, looks at the camera with a neutral expression. She wears a black scoop-neck top and hoop earrings, set against a softly blurred background in warm brown and orange tones.

Lauren A. Marchand

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A young woman with wavy, light brown hair and bold makeup wears layered gold necklaces and a light green top. She looks at the camera with a slight smile, reminiscent of Haley Raffaele’s effortless style. The background includes a window with blinds and dim indoor lighting.

Haley Raffaele

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Miu Sato

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Gabriella Sorrentino, with long, dark, curly hair and light skin, smiles softly at the camera. She wears natural makeup, light pink lipstick, and a grey off-the-shoulder top against a softly blurred background.

Gabriella Sorrentino

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Young woman with long, light brown hair and blue eyes, smiling gently while leaning against a beige stone wall. Peyton Zaletsky is wearing a bright coral-red, textured blouse. The background is softly blurred with neutral tones.

Peyton Zaletsky

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Alyssa Wong, a woman with long, wavy dark hair, poses against a black background. She wears a white sleeveless top and small earrings. Her expression is neutral, and she looks directly at the camera with soft, natural makeup.

Alyssa Kate Wong

Producer
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Billy Bollbach, a young man with short brown hair and fair skin, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a light pink shirt and is positioned against a soft blue background. The photo is bright, with even lighting highlighting his face.

Billy Bollbach

Director
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Eleanor Neary, a young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiles outdoors while wearing a sleeveless white dress with a deep V neckline. She stands in front of a stone building with arched windows, and the sunlight highlights her face and hair.

Eleanor Neary

Production Manager
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A young woman with long, wavy dark hair and subtle highlights stares confidently at the camera. She has a neutral expression, light makeup, and is wearing a white top. The background is softly blurred in shades of brown.

Elyza Tuan

Music Director
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Pricing

  • $19.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $51.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $58 (includes $7 in fees)
  • Premiums: $63.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • Additional $6 If Purchased At Venue
  • Order Fees: 10% of ticket price, plus $3 facility fee
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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54 Below’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

254 W 54th St. Cellar, NYC 10019 [MAP]

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