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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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!
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. She returns to Don't Tell Mama May 3 and 13
March 3, 2026
The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26. Throughout the evening, Sussman’s off-kilter wit and warmth reminded us why cabaret remains such a treasured form.
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. It was nostalgic, educational, and thoroughly heartfelt.
February 4, 2026
BOY BAND is a high-octane, joy-filled celebration of music, memory, and the unapologetic pleasure of loving what you love. Burns’ unbridled enthusiasm is infectious, and the audience at Don’t Tell Mama reveled in every beat.
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. The next performance of the show is back at Don't Tell Mama on Saturday, January 24
December 31, 2025
Ultimately, Rhythms and Revelations unfolds as part memoir and part theatrical showcase... for his fans, this was an evening rich with heart, memories, and undeniable charisma.
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.
December 24, 2025
On 12/21, Jessica Vosk's SLEIGH delivered heart, humor, powerhouse vocals, and holiday magic in abundance. Vosk didn’t just sing the season, she owned it!
December 11, 2025
The soprano shared her voice, passion and knowledge with an adoring crowd on Sunday December 7th. The evening promised glamour, nostalgia, and soaring vocals
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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. This best of show closed out their 2024-25 season.
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. A triumphant kickoff to Pride, and a vital reminder that the legacy of Judy Garland, and the protection of LGBTQ+ youth, remains as urgent and luminous as ever.
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