BALDWIN & KINNUNEN JOIN
54 SINGS BABY: THE MUSICAL
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at 7:00pm & 9:30pm
54 Below (254 W.54th St, NYC)
Tony nominees Kate Baldwin (Finian’s Rainbow, Hello Dolly) and Caitlin Kinnunen (The Prom) have signed on to appear in 54 SINGS BABY: THE MUSICAL at 54 Below on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.
They will join Aeja L. Barrows (Purlie, Sister Act) as Lizzie, JJ Niemann (Back to the Future, Hamilton) as Danny, and Graham Rowat (Dear Evan Hansen, Mamma Mia!) as Alan.
For this concert the characters of Nick and Pam have been changed to be a same-sex couple, Nikki and Pam, and Kinnunen will take on the role of Nikki. The role of Pam will be announced later.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Planned Parenthood.
The ensemble will feature John Amalfitano, Aisha Collins, Catherine DeLuce, Zach Kropp, Katelyn Lauria, Davey Miller, Brody Redman.
54 SINGS BABY: THE MUSICAL will be directed by the show’s original director and lyricist, Richard Maltby Jr. and produced by Robert W. Schneider. The show will be music directed by Canaan J. Harris
BABY, which was nominated for the 1984 Best Musical Tony Award, has music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and a book by Sybille Pearson.
BABY tells the story of three couples on a university campus dealing with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of the universal experience of pregnancy and upcoming parenthood. There are the college students, barely at the beginning of their adult lives; the thirty-somethings, having trouble conceiving but determined to try; and the middle-aged parents, looking forward to seeing their last child graduate from college… when a night of unexpected passion lands them back where they started.
Schneider said, “We are so proud of the incredible work that Planned Parenthood has accomplished and we wanted to do our small part to demonstrate our support for their services. I am very happy that Mr. Maltby, Mr. Shire, and Ms. Pearson have enthusiastically agreed. Baby is a favorite amongst many in the community and I am eagerly looking forward to bringing it back to New York audiences on March 17th.”
Tickets, starting at $30, are still available. In addition to the ticket price, there is food and beverage minimum of $25.00 54 SINGS BABY: THE MUSICAL tickets can be purchased at 54below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551
MORE ABOUT 54 BELOW
A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, 54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the-art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. 54 Below will present iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music. The venue provides a food and beverage menu from early evening through the wee hours of the morning that is worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage. In their description on the venue, The New York Times writes 54 Below “has the intimacy of a large living room with unimpeded views and impeccable sound; there is not a bad seat. Its sultry after-hours ambience is enhanced by brocade-patterned wall panels planted with orange-shaded lanterns. And the atmosphere is warmer and sexier than in Manhattan’s other major supper clubs. Located at 254 West 54th Street, 54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $15-$105. www.54Below.com
