An Evening Below with the Stars

For those people who do not live in New York or within spitting distance of a major city, I am going to apologize to you now, because this weekend felt like something that can only happen in a place like this. While taking a break from all of the world’s problems and our own domestic political peril, there is a fabulous venue in New York called 54 Below.  It is a beautiful performance space/supper club below the historic disco Studio 54 (that now houses a very active Broadway theater).

54 Below has become the home to many of Broadway’s stars, where they get to showcase themselves in a whole new way, giving many of us fans and admirers a chance to have an intimate encounter. Last weekend, I saw Sherie Rene Scott in her new show, PIECE OF MEAT. This is an eclectic musical journey of Ms. Scott’s relinquishing her vegetarianism and returning to her carnivorous ways, juxtaposing it as a bigger metaphor for making life choices.  This is definitely a quirky through line on which to hang a show, and at times it is very clear that as an audience member, you have to just endure the journey.   One thing is very consistent: Ms. Scott proves that she can sing anything, and it makes it all worth the trip. On a side note, sitting in the audience were   Tom Hanks, his gorgeous wife, Rita Wilson , and the effervescent, Brooke Shields.  Again, it was a fabulous night in a fabulous space.  

Sherie will be at 54 Below until October 27^th.  If you are visiting the New York City area in this time frame, then you must see her. If you are planning a theater run later this year, then check 54 Below’s calendar. The food is great.  The atmosphere is sensational.  You might get a chance to see your favorite Broadway star up close and personal. Not to mention, you may see a few stars in the audience, too.  For those of you who have access to things like this in your towns, I hope that you take the opportunities, treat yourself, and explore them.  In the interim, live vicariously through me.

Go to http://www.54below.com for more information.