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.
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.
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. Catch it again on 9/5
April 22, 2025
A night to be remembered at Gotham Comedy Club last Monday, April 14 as New York's cabaret community gathered to celebrate the Bistro winners at it's 40th anniversary awards night.
April 9, 2025
In Reservations for Two, veteran chanteuse Sue Matsuki and musical director/pianist Gregory Toroian celebrate an extraordinary 31-year artistic partnership with a performance brimming with polish, playfulness, and mutual respect.
March 10, 2025
With Ryan Silverman bowing out due to illness, Brown had less than a day to come up with a solo show. But she proved the consummate professional by delivering a delightful set!
March 10, 2025
Maggie Kneip has a story to tell—and on Wednesday night, March 5, at Don’t Tell Mama, she told it with a grace, vulnerability, and raw honesty. Kneip’s masterful storytelling made for a captivating evening.
March 10, 2025
Cabaret troupe member Caroline Sorokoff said, 'Everything at French Woods feels like family!” And that warm, fuzzy feeling of family echoed on throughout the night at the 2/28 show.
January 31, 2025
The show was an exquisite celebration of both the rich history of Weill’s compositions and the unique interpretative brilliance of Ute Lemper.
January 20, 2025
Don’t Forget Me was a glorious celebration of women in history—an evening that was both reflective and empowering. This reviewer looks forward to seeing what Fernandez does next!
January 12, 2025
Hannah Jane shines in 'Lady Legends of Broadway' at Green Room 42. She had the audience captivated from the moment she stepped on stage. With her talent, charisma, and deep understanding of Broadway’s rich history, she’s certainly one to watch.
December 24, 2024
Norm Lewis brought his signature charisma and warmth to 54 Below in a performance that left the audience thoroughly enchanted. This show was a true gift, one that will undoubtedly be remembered by everyone lucky enough to witness it!
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