Emerson Steele, featured on the New York stage in Violet and Parade, will debut her solo show Roles I Can’t Play Now … Or Ever … Except Tonight! Oct. 14 at 7 PM at 54 Below.
"Every performer has received the feedback: 'Sorry, you’re not young/old/tall/short/MALE enough for this role,'" according to notes.
"So what’s a girl to do? With tongue in cheek, with humor and heart, bringing songs, stories, dances, and goofy antics, 2014 Theatre World Award winner, Emerson Steele, turns the norms upside down and for one night will play the roles she has always wanted to play – and some she hopes to play in the future!"
Ilana Ransom-Toeplitz directs, with musical direction by Sonny Paladino.
Tickets start at $25, with a $25 food and beverage minimum. Visit www.54Below.com for more info.
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FUN FLASHBACK:
"Water in the Well!" A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Violet With "Young Violet," Emerson Steele
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Water in the Well!" A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Violet With "Young Violet," Emerson Steele
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Water in the Well!" A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Violet With "Young Violet," Emerson Steele
Emerson Steele is making her Broadway debut playing the childhood version of the title character in Roundabout's production of Violet. The 14-year-old actress, who boasts a powerful voice and bears a striking resemblance to Sutton Foster, takes us behind the scenes!
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Today I woke up at around 10. Woah! That's super early for me!
Emerson Steele
After getting dressed and making myself look somewhat presentable, I did my vocal warm ups!
Emerson Steele
My mom and I go to a special brunch every Saturday! This was where we went today!
Emerson Steele
Yum! Juice, water, and coffee galore!
Emerson Steele
This is what a full person looks like in case you were wondering!
Emerson Steele
Let's swing off some of that food!
Emerson Steele
Yay! So fun to hang with my buddy Gaten Matarazzo (Gavroche in Les Mis)! Such a star and wonderful person to talk to!
Emerson Steele
Now it is time for work... Or as I like to call it, PLAY TIME!
Emerson Steele
Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber and Brooks Ashmanskas star as a group of well-intentioned Broadway hams who take a stand for justice—and a bit of extra stage-time—in the new musical.
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