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Young, Gifted, & Broadway Celebrates Black History Month

February 2, 2026

Let’s lift our voices and celebrate Black History Month with Broadway’s best and brightest young stars! Join us at 54 Below for an evening where you will hear great songs from Broadway and beyond, along with some historical facts you may have never known. Journey with us, as we lift the voices of great historical figures of Black History! Featuring current and recent Broadway youth performers from Disney’s The Lion King, TINA! The Tina Turner Musical, Waiting for Godot, MJ The Musical, Gypsy, and more!

Featuring:

Jace Bently (Gypsy)
Layla Capers (Disney’s The Lion King, School of Rock)
Lincoln Alejandro Collier (MJ The Musical)
Soleil Hall
Jackson Hayes (Disney’s The Lion King national tour, MJ The Musical)
Mila Jaymes (Gypsy)
Ethan Joseph (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, MJ: The Musical national tour)
McKenzie S. Lewis (Disney’s The Lion King)
Davis Matthews (Preachers Wife, Disney’s The Lion King)
Mekhi Richardson (Lights Out Off-Broadway)
Grammy Award winner Walter Russell III (Disney’s The Lion King, Kinky Boots, MJ The Musical)
Nia Thompson (Disney’s The Lion King)
Kyleigh Vickers (Gypsy)
Julius Weems IV (MJ The Musical)
and more stars to be announced!

With special guest Broadway legend Bonita Hamilton from Disney’s The Lion King and musical director Nattalyee Randall. Come hear these gifted performers acknowledge the many Black Broadway performers whose shoulders we stand on and lift their voices as Broadway’s best and brightest young stars!

Produced by Angela Russell, Young, Gifted & Broadway Founder/Creative Director.

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

Featuring

Jace Bently

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Layla Capers, a young woman with medium brown skin and curly dark hair, looks directly at the camera with a calm, neutral expression. She is wearing a white top and natural makeup against a dark gray background that highlights her features.

Layla Capers

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A close-up of Lincoln Alejandro Collier, a young boy with short curly hair and medium brown skin, looking directly at the camera. He wears a gray hoodie under a black jacket, his neutral expression set against a bright yellow background.

Lincoln Alejandro Collier

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A young woman with medium skin tone and curly, shoulder-length black hair faces the camera. She is wearing a purple top and small hoop earrings. The background is plain and light-colored, creating a simple, clean portrait.

Soleil Hall

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Bonita Hamilton-Caesar, with long, textured hair, stands before a purple backdrop in a vibrant blouse over a black top. Her calm expression and direct gaze at the camera are captivating. The lighting expertly enhances her features, harmonizing beautifully with the purple tones.

Bonita Hamilton

Special Guest
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A young Black boy with short, curly hair looks directly at the camera. He has a calm, neutral expression and wears a black hoodie. The plain dark background and soft lighting highlight his features, reminiscent of portraits like those of Jackson Hayes.

Jackson Hayes

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A smiling child with curly brown hair wears a denim jacket over a navy and white striped top. The background is light blue, and the child’s wide smile shows missing front teeth. The overall mood is cheerful and vibrant.

Mila Jaymes

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Ethan Joseph

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A young girl with long, curly dark hair smiles softly at the camera. McKenzie S. Lewis wears a light purple t-shirt and blue denim overalls. The plain, light gray background highlights her friendly, expressive face.

McKenzie S. Lewis

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A young Black boy with short curly hair looks confidently at the camera. He wears a light greyish-green jacket over a beige shirt. The dark gray background highlights Davis Matthews’ calm and serious expression.

Davis Matthews

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Nattalyee Randall

Music Director
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Mekhi Richardson, a smiling child with short hair and braces, wears a denim jacket over a maroon shirt. An earring in the left ear glints as Mekhi stands against a solid dark blue background, the lighting highlighting a joyful expression.

Mekhi Richardson

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A young person with short, curly black hair and brown skin smiles brightly. They are wearing a blue denim jacket over a dark top. The plain beige background highlights their friendly expression—capturing the vibrant energy of Walter Russell III.

Walter Russell III

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A young girl, possibly Nia Thompson, with voluminous curly hair styled in two puffy ponytails stands in a street setting. She wears a black and yellow Disney-themed varsity jacket with a lion emblem. The street is lit with overhead lights, and a building is visible in the background.

Nia Thompson

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A young girl, Kyleigh Vickers, with her hair in a puff wears star-shaped earrings and a denim jacket over a white shirt. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression, and her raised left hand is visible near her shoulder. The background is plain and light-colored.

Kyleigh Vickers

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A smiling child with short, spiky hair, Kyleigh Vickers wears a denim jacket over a yellow shirt. The background is a soft light blue. Her expression is cheerful, with bright eyes and visible front teeth, conveying a sense of happiness.

Julius-Raymond Weems IV

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Pricing

  • $51.50 (includes $6.50 in fees) – $62.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $79 (includes $9 in fees)
  • Premiums: $101 (includes $11 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

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