Off the Kuff: WAKE

Off the Kuff: WAKE is a New Year’s Eve party hosted by Ephraim Sykes (Hamilton, NBC’s Hairspray Live), nationally acclaimed motivational speaker Shaun Derik, and Broadway’s Sasha Hutchings (Hamilton, Sweet Charity). Entertainment will include star-studded performances with a message of unity and love. Partygoers will dance into the new year to a newly curated set by DJ Duggz, aka Preston Dugger (Motown).

The epic party will feature live performances by Broadway stars such as Nick Christopher (Hamilton), Tamika Sonja Lawrence (If/Then), Chester Gregory (Motown), Saycon Senbloh (Eclipsed), Eric Lajuan Summers (Kinky Boots), Crystal Joy (Motown), and Martina Sykes (Motown). WAKE will also celebrate a call to community and action with a countdown address by the founder of Abernathy magazine, Harlem’s Willie Jackson. There will be a collaborative art installation piece in conjunction with Long Gallery Harlem, as well as an invitation to a fresh social media campaign encouraging active citizenship and participation. The full night includes a champagne toast and open bar specials.