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Analisa Bell

Analisa Bell

ANALISA BELL was born and raised in Perth, the most isolated city in Australia. After high school, she auditioned and gained entry to the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts where she studied musical theater. Upon graduating, she performed in a number of musicals and theatre productions in Perth, including Oklahoma, Les Misérables and The Vagina Monologues (Winner of 2007 ITA Best Actress Award). She also worked as a voice-over artist and on-air talent for Perth commercial radio stations 96fm and 92.9fm. After several years touring Australia as a children’s theatre entertainer, Analisa discovered the world of cabaret! She went on to tour the cabaret and festival circuits in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, before moving to NYC at the end of 2014. She is currently mentored by Tony Award-winner, Faith Prince, is an Alum of the International Cabaret Conference at Yale, won the 2015 Annual Broadway Spring Festival Shana Farr Cabaret Competition, was a Semi-finalist in the 2016 and 2017 MetroStar Challenges at the former Metropolitan Room, and has performed in a plethora of solo and collaborative cabarets at the former Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, The Triad Theater, Don’t Tell Mama, The Green Room 42, and 54 Below. She is currently Secretary on the Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) Board of Directors, and by day, you’ll find her working at The New York Pops as Education and Operations Manager. 




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First Show:

The Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Show:

Come From Away

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Review: Amy Wolk's Glorious Return To The Stage at Don't Tell Mama
Review: Amy Wolk's Glorious Return To The Stage at Don't Tell Mama
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Amy Wolk’s one-woman show Amy Has Some Things to Wolk On, performed at Don’t Tell Mama on Monday, November 25, was a delightful and hilarious journey showcasing her unique comedic sensibility and impressive vocal talent.

Review: Australian Theatre Festival NYC's Cabaret Brought The Best Of Oz On B'way To Green Room 42
Review: Australian Theatre Festival NYC's Cabaret Brought The Best Of Oz On B'way To Green Room 42
November 26, 2024

The Australian Theatre Festival NYC continues to be a highlight of this reviewer’s calendar, offering a taste of down-under brilliance with every performance. It was a thrilling celebration of Aussie talent.

Review: Joshua Redman Group Captivates Jazz At Lincoln Center Crowd
Review: Joshua Redman Group Captivates Jazz At Lincoln Center Crowd
November 20, 2024

Joshua Redman and company put on an epic performance on 11/16. Redman’s saxophone gleamed with his signature liquid-gold tone, while his mellifluous improvisation intertwined beautifully with Gabrielle Cavassa’s smooth, silky vocals.

Review: Susie Mosher's Entertaining Last Performance Of THE LINEUP at Birdland
Review: Susie Mosher's Entertaining Last Performance Of THE LINEUP at Birdland
November 4, 2024

Knowing it was the last performance at the venue that Mosher has called home for six years added a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to the evening. That being said, the sense of community and artistry Mosher has built through her curated showcase was palpable.

Review: THE STYLISTICS Prove They've Still Got It At Carnegie Hall
Review: THE STYLISTICS Prove They've Still Got It At Carnegie Hall
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Carnegie Hall was all a-buzz on Friday evening, October 11, for The Stylistics’ long-awaited return to the prestigious venue, where they last performed 50 years ago! The Stylistics were in top form. The trio had the audience clapping and swaying in their seats, as they sung through their hit catalogue.

Review: Goldie Dver Delights With WHAT A MAN! at Don't Tell Mama
Review: Goldie Dver Delights With WHAT A MAN! at Don't Tell Mama
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This is not just a “run-of-the-mill” tribute show. For Dver knew Newley personally, and was able to share intimate, poignant stories of her and her late husband’s friendship with the British singer-songwriter.

Review: Sarah Carson's Enchanting STRANGE MAGIC at Don't Tell Mama
Review: Sarah Carson's Enchanting STRANGE MAGIC at Don't Tell Mama
October 4, 2024

Expertly directed by Lennie Watts, Carson’s latest cabaret delivers on all fronts. With clever medleys and informative patter, Carson and team created a marvelous, hypnotic show! The next performance is 10/6 at 4 pm

Review: Matthew Martin Ward's Solo Cabaret Debut at Don't Tell Mama
Review: Matthew Martin Ward's Solo Cabaret Debut at Don't Tell Mama
September 16, 2024

Matthew Martin Ward has made a name for himself as an accomplished Musical Director for many of New York’s cabaret performers, and now, he has taken center stage with his debut solo cabaret “What I Love” on Saturday September 14. When delivering patter, Ward’s distinctive wit was evident, with his deadpan comic delivery landing every time.

Review: Joe Fox Tells His Story In DON'T CRY FOR ME MY YESHIVA at Don't Tell Mama
Review: Joe Fox Tells His Story In DON'T CRY FOR ME MY YESHIVA at Don't Tell Mama
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As it says on his promotional material, Joe Fox traveled to Maine in 2009 where he made a documentary on same sex marriage. While scenes from the documentary play during the performance, it is Fox’s story that is the feature of this fascinating show, which is less cabaret and more of a theatrical piece with songs.

Review: An Enjoyable PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK Was Had At Joe's Pub
Review: An Enjoyable PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK Was Had At Joe's Pub
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On Thursday evening, July 25, Greta Gertler Gold and Hilary Bell showcased musical numbers and the synopsis from their 29-hour reading for an enthusiastic crowd at Joe’s Pub.

Review: Learning From The Best At 92NY SUMMER CABARET CONFERENCE With Faith Prince
Review: Learning From The Best At 92NY SUMMER CABARET CONFERENCE With Faith Prince
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A fantastic team of cabaret experts were on hand to empower participants to showcase the most authentic version of themselves on stage!

Review: Lucie Arnaz Celebrates A Life On Stage with I GOT THE JOB at 54 Below
Review: Lucie Arnaz Celebrates A Life On Stage with I GOT THE JOB at 54 Below
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Lucie Arnaz has had a long and varied career. The crowd at 54 Below on Thursday, July 20 was treated to a setlist of songs from a bevy of roles she has played or desired to play. Overall, Arnaz proved why she indeed got so many jobs, and how she continues to shine on stage today!

Review: Talia Suskauer Heats Up Joe's Pub with SONGS FROM MY SHOWER
Review: Talia Suskauer Heats Up Joe's Pub with SONGS FROM MY SHOWER
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The premise of Talia Suskauer's July 8th show was simply songs that Suskauer sings in the shower, and judging by the crowd’s enthusiasm, all were thrilled that she was bringing them to the stage!

Review: Jenn Bornstein's Touching Tribute DIARY OF A PIZZA BAGEL'S DAUGHTER at Don't Tell Mama
Review: Jenn Bornstein's Touching Tribute DIARY OF A PIZZA BAGEL'S DAUGHTER at Don't Tell Mama
July 5, 2024

Entering with a rousing mash-up of Michael John LaChiusa’s “Welcome to my Party” and “I Love Being Here with You” by Peggy Lee and Bill Schluger, Bornstein set the tone with a hilarious and touching homage to her father, who sadly passed away during the pandemic. The show is a touching homage to a well-loved father.

Review: Shannon Daley Thrills in LOVE AND LET DIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOND GIRL at Don't Tell Mama
Review: Shannon Daley Thrills in LOVE AND LET DIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOND GIRL at Don't Tell Mama
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On Friday June 28, the audience at Don’t Tell Mama was taken on a journey of theatrical storytelling by singer and actress Shannon Daley. This highly original, intriguing piece of theater (which worked surprisingly well in a cabaret space), was well worth another run. This reviewer hopes Daley and her formidable team will bring it back soon!

Review: Susan Mack Shines Bright in NO MORE BLUES at Birdland
Review: Susan Mack Shines Bright in NO MORE BLUES at Birdland
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Susan Mack played to a sold-out crowd at Birdland on Monday night. Overall, Mack delivered a wonderful night of music, which transported the audience away from the stresses of the day and melted the blues away.

Review: Jimmie Herrod's Beautiful COLOR & LIGHT at 54 Below
Review: Jimmie Herrod's Beautiful COLOR & LIGHT at 54 Below
June 1, 2024

Last Friday, May 24, the audience at 54 Below was treated to the beautiful, dulcet tones of America’s Got Talent finalist, Jimmie Herrod with COLOR & LIGHT. This reviewer loved seeing just how much Herrod was enjoying himself on stage. He performed with such ease and grace and communicated so effortlessly with his bandmates. It was a joy to watch!

Review: GETTING TO NOËL YOU at Don't Tell Mama Is Utterly Splendid
Review: GETTING TO NOËL YOU at Don't Tell Mama Is Utterly Splendid
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On Wednesday night, May 22, you could feel the buzz amongst the supportive, near sold-out crowd as Henderson embarked on his final performance of GETTING TO NOËL YOU! His comic timing and facial expressions were nothing short of entertaining!

Review: Kelly Brandeburg's MY FAVORITE BARBRA at Green Room 42 Is Epic
Review: Kelly Brandeburg's MY FAVORITE BARBRA at Green Room 42 Is Epic
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The California-based singer has performed this show for a decade now. It has been seen by over 5,000 audience members across the country – and it’s not hard to see why it’s garnered such a following. This was the first time she’s performed it in New York, and hopefully not the last!

Review: Gillian Bell Proves She's In Her Prime at Green Room 42
Review: Gillian Bell Proves She's In Her Prime at Green Room 42
May 21, 2024

Singer Gillian Bell entered Green Room 42 in a sparkly pantsuit to wild applause last Thursday evening, May 16, showcasing her big, brassy belt!



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