FALLing Slowly
54 Below254 W 54th St, New York 10019
FALLing Slowly is a one-night concert built around folk-inspired musical theatre and singer-songwriter classics. A cast of emerging musical theatre performers and special guests will bring acoustic-inspired arrangements and storytelling to songs from Once and Hadestown, alongside work by Carole King and Joni Mitchell. The listed performers include Bella Brodine, Anthony Cangiamila, Tori Cutalo, Richard Diamond, Nicole Donato, Delaney Dorsey, Roy Gantz, Bella Generazo, Diana Martucci, Isha Narayanan, Erin Pellegrini and Erin Rausch. Cutalo and Generazo serve as producers and directors, with Tyler Arle as music director.
FALLing Slowly is presented as the title of this concert rather than as a fixed band or solo act. The available information does not give the project a hometown, an established lineup, prior collaborators or performance reviews. Its identity is instead in the material and approach for this evening: musical theatre songs and singer-songwriter repertoire recast through acoustic-led arrangements, with storytelling connecting the selections. The program places Once and Hadestown beside the songbooks of King and Mitchell, performed by a group drawn from emerging musical theatre artists.
A nonprofit cabaret venue dedicated to live music, 54 Below is a listening room where audiences gather to experience legendary artists performing in a dedicated space. The atmosphere is elegant and intimate, with a focus on the music and the performers. The room is designed for seated audiences, offering close proximity to the stage, and the experience is centered around the show rather than conversation or drinking. Shows are ticketed and require advance purchase, with a nonprofit mission that supports the arts. The venue has a strong reputation for excellence in theatre, as recognized by a 2022 Tony Award nomination.