PHOTO CALL: Lindsay Mendez, Ben Platt, Patti Murin, F. Michael Haynie and More Are Band Geeks | Playbill

News PHOTO CALL: Lindsay Mendez, Ben Platt, Patti Murin, F. Michael Haynie and More Are Band Geeks The musical Band Geeks came to life in a concert presentation Jan. 18 at 54 Below. Wicked star Lindsay Mendez and The Book of Mormon's Ben Platt were among the cast.

The concert presentation featured Jill Abramovitz (Cinderella, It Should’ve Been You), F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Peter Pan Live!), Mendez (Wicked, Dogfight), Ruthie Ann Miles (Here Lies Love, The King and I), Mike Millan (Piece of My Heart), Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones, Fly by Night), Platt (The Book of Mormon, "Pitch Perfect"), Daniel Quadrino (Newsies, Peter Pan Live!), Nicholas Christopher (Motown, Rent), Gavin Lodge (Annie, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert), Jacey Powers (Falling, Our Town) and Jason Michael Snow (The Book of Mormon, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man).

According to press notes, "With just nine members and dwindling funds, the Cuyahoga High Marching Beavers are close to extinction. When a troubled athlete is relegated to their ranks, Elliott, the tuba-playing band captain and Laura, his best friend, must find a way to unite the band, embrace their inner geek, and save the Marching Beavers." Here's a look at the concert:,

Lindsay Mendez, Ben Platt, Patti Murin, F. Michael Haynie and More Are Band Geeks



Directed by Lorin Latarro, the concert featured music direction by Jacob Yates and was produced by Shoshana Feinstein.

54 Below is located at 254 W. 54th Street. For more information visit 54Below.com.

 
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