SONDHEIM UNPLUGS SARAH RICE AT 54 BELOW

Feinstein’s/54 Below continues to celebrate a New York event since 2010, with the BroadwayWorld and Bistro Award-winning monthly series Sondheim Unplugged featuring some of Broadway and cabaret’s most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only, delving into the musical world of Broadway’s master composer. 

Expect tunes from A Little Night Music, Company, Into the Woods, Follies, Passion, Dick Tracy and more.  The show is hosted by series creator Phil Geoffrey Bond, who will fill the audience in on Sondheimien facts, history & assorted tidbits of theatrical lore! Come join the party!

Sondheim Unplugged will feature Sarah Rice, Sweeny Todd’s original Johanna at the 7pm April 21 Performance.“It began with Sondheim’s 85^th birthday and first at the Beecham Theatre running here for seven years,” said Rice. You get to enjoy performers who originated their roles and sharing their stories such as Lane Bradbury, Gypsy’s original Dainty June. “The show is at a high professional level, especially with Bond giving ‘dish’. I don’t only do songs from Sweeny Todd.  For instance I sang A Boy Like That as a duet from West Side Story.”

Rice said that she is singing “all over the place.”  “I have a booking in London in June doing my own show. I also participate in a weekly program called Peaceable Hour from 6-7pm and given free of charge to the community.  Music by world class singers is diverse and speaking is frowned upon. I sing as well as play the theremin . The location is the St. Clemens Church and non-secular.  www.peaceablehour.com
 
Rice describes 54 Below now being a fancy speakeasy having known years ago as Studio 54. Along with the featured performers cabaret singers are: Kristy Cates, Marquee Five, Alexa Green, Blaine Krauss, Rob Maitner, Julie Reyburn, Courter Simmons, and Lucia Spina. You never know who will stop by as well. 

For tickets and further information go to: www.54below.com  There is an additional $25 food and beverage minimum as well.  

 Sarah Rice is on the far left.