Entitled Broadway Loves Len: Cariou at 75, the evening at the intimate nightspot began at 9:30 PM.
Scheduled to be part of the celebration of the Sweeney Todd star were James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, Betty Buckley, Liz Callaway, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Robertson, Veanne Cox, Lee Roy Reams and Sarah Rice.
"From his Tony award-winning role in Sweeney Todd to his creation of roles in A Little Night Music, Applause & Dance a Little Closer among many others, Broadway has been in love with Len for nearly 50 years. Now, 54 Below is delighted to celebrate his 75th year with a star-studded tribute to this great thespian. Expect tributes, musical and otherwise, from some of the many stars who’ve shared the stage & screen with him, & maybe even a tune from the man of the hour himself!"