
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 currently sits on the Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) Board of Directors. For ten years, she managed the education portfolio at The New York Pops, but these days you'll find her managing nationwide School and Community Programs for Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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First Show
The Phantom of the OperaFavorite Show
Come From AwayFavorite Stories
- Review: Justin Vivian Bond Excites Audience in SEX WITH STRANGERS at Joe's Pub - This article is my favorite, because the editor's comments upon submission were simply, "She has arrived!" It felt good to have submitted something that elicited such a response.
- Review: Meg Flather's HAMMERSTEIN AND SONDHEIM: CAREFULLY TAUGHT A Tour-De-Force Performance At Don't Tell Mama - I still think about this show, and Flather's exceptional work!
- Tanya Moberly Raises the Roof at Don't Tell Mama with I LOVE NY SONGWRITERS PART I - Getting to be present for Tanya Moberly's recording was such an honor - she is a powerhouse performer!
- Kati Neiheisel Plays Lovely Encore Of Carpenters Tribute Show YESTERDAY... ONCE MORE At Pangea - This was my first review for BroadwayWorld, so it has a special place in my heart :)
- Review: LYNDA RODOLITZ MAKES ART Indeed at Don't Tell Mama - I had such a great time at this show! So much laughter. It was good for the soul.
Most Popular Articles

Review: The Ever Divine Kim David Smith Dazzled In COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub
May 6, 2026
Comme Une Folle (Torch Songs for Tough Times Because Gay) is not merely a cabaret act; it is an experience - equal parts mischief, melancholy, and musical brilliance!

Review: Linda Jackson Finds Her Place Onstage at Don't Tell Mama in TEMPORARILY LOST
April 28, 2026
With a strong narrative voice, and a gift for connection, Jackson has firmly found her place on New York’s cabaret scene.

Review: Jeremy Sussman's Entertaining FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama
March 3, 2026
The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26.

Review: Sarah Carson Celebrates Her Heritage In A WELCOME IN THE HILLSIDE at Don't Tell Mama
March 2, 2026
With thoughtful direction, vibrant musical collaboration, and Carson’s luminous storytelling at its core, the night celebrated not only Welsh heritage but the enduring strength of family ties.

Review: John Burns is Fun and Fabulous in BOY BAND at Don't Tell Mama
February 4, 2026
BOY BAND is a high-octane, joy-filled celebration of music, memory, and the unapologetic pleasure of loving what you love.

Review: Laura Tashji's LYRICS OF MY LIFE at Don't Tell Mama
January 20, 2026
Lyrics of My Life was a sincere and affectionate cabaret that showcases Laura Tashji’s genuine love for performing and her life as a mother.

Review: Matthew Morrison Blends Bway, Pop & Personal Reflection In RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS at 54 Below
December 31, 2025
Ultimately, Rhythms and Revelations unfolds as part memoir and part theatrical showcase.

Review: THE 2ND ANNUAL DIONNE FAMILY CHRISTMAS A Perfect Start to the Holidays at The Green Room 42
December 24, 2025
The 2nd Annual Dionne Family Christmas on 12/22 proved itself exactly what a holiday cabaret should be - joyful, a little chaotic, deeply personal, and fueled by talent and love.

Review: Jessica Vosk Proved She's One of the Best With SLEIGH at 92NY
December 24, 2025
On 12/21, Jessica Vosk's SLEIGH delivered heart, humor, powerhouse vocals, and holiday magic in abundance.

Review: Liora Michelle Shines In SONGBIRDS OF THE SILVER SCREEN at Don't Tell Mama
December 11, 2025
The soprano shared her voice, passion and knowledge with an adoring crowd on Sunday December 7th.

Review: Dawn Derow Brings Finesse And Power to SING HAPPY at The Triad Theater
December 4, 2025
On Monday evening, December 1, Dawn Derow turned The Triad into a Kander & Ebb cathedral—equal parts smoke, sequins, and soul—with her riveting new revue Sing Happy.

Review: Billie Brouse's THINKING OUT LOUD Brought Heart and Humor to Don't Tell Mama
November 21, 2025
When the Canadian-born songstress stepped into the showroom at Don’t Tell Mama on Tuesday, November 18, the packed house erupted with the kind of whoops and cheers usually reserved for rock legends returning from stadium tours.

Review: DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE IN PENNSYLVANIA – A Heartfelt Homage to PA
October 29, 2025
Dreams Don’t Come True in Pennsylvania asks a deceptively simple question - “Are you willing to leave a place you love to pursue a dream that may not come true?” - and answers it with humor, heart, and unapologetic joy

Review: Caroline O'Connor's MY MUSICAL LIFE Sparkles at Green Room 42
September 30, 2025
Caroline O’Connor’s My Musical Life was not just a concert—it was a vibrant journey through a storied career, infused with glamour, grit, and that rare, intangible magic only a true star can conjure!

Review: The ATF CABARET - A Joyous Celebration Of Aussie Talent at Green Room 42
September 28, 2025
The ATF Cabaret on 9/20 was a splendid showcase of Australian talent thriving in New York City! It was equal parts heart, humor, and world-class performance.

Review: HAPPY PEOPLE Brought Sharp Wit And Tenderness to The Green Room 42
September 24, 2025
Co-written by Matthew Lee Robinson, and Scott Morris, this cleverly crafted, uproariously funny and quietly tender piece turned a simple premise into a disarmingly human portrait of nostalgia, broken dreams, and frayed relationships

Review: Faith Kasparian Shines In LAW OF IMAGINATION at Don't Tell Mama
September 16, 2025
On 9/10, cabaret fans were treated to LAW OF IMAGINATION, Kasparian’s delightful, heartfelt one-woman show, directed with savvy warmth by Tony Award-winner Faith Prince, and supported by the playful, precise musical direction of Bobby Peaco.

Review: JLCO Swings Into The Stratosphere With BEST OF Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center
June 18, 2025
From the moment the first downbeat hit, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) locked in with that trademark precision and passion, and didn’t let go for the next two hours.

Review: Star-studded NIGHT OF 1000 JUDYS Kicks Off Pride Month at Joe's Pub
June 17, 2025
Night of 1000 Judy’s wasn’t just a fabulous show—it was a rallying cry, a hug, and a high kick all at once.

Review: Linda Mironti Embraces Being “PERFECTLY IMPERFECT” at Don't Tell Mama
May 14, 2025
From the moment Mironti stepped onto the stage—radiant and refreshingly real—there was no doubt we were in for an evening that would celebrate both polish and the glorious rough edges of a life well-lived.
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