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Born in San Jose and raised in Fullerton California, Demetria wanted to be a professional football player, but after a few tough games...Thank God for the Arts! A singer since the age of 12, she is currently an accomplished vocalist, stage, and screen actress, Demetria has a powerful vocal range and a mesmerizing style, singing old-school jazz and blues in the tradition of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan.

She has performed in the US, Philippines, and Japan as a professional artist. Demetria has two commercials currently running for Independence Blue Cross and Colonial Penn. Some of her favorite roles include Ethel Waters His Eye is on the Sparrow (Barrymore Award Nominee for Best Actress in a Musical); The Nurse, Hack CBS; Perlene Scott, The Wire HBO; Lutiebell, Purlie; Mrs. Ott, Susannah; Chiffon, Little Shop of Horrors; Susannah, Tintypes, Charlene Woodard Ain't Misbehavin‘ and yes Electra Gypsy. Demetria served as Music Director for the Emmy Award-winning "Gimme the Mic Philadelphia" on WPSG-TV, UPN57.

Demetria was recently named a 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow and she is grateful to Bernard Harvard, President, and Producing Artistic Director for nominating her for this prestigious honor.

Demetria has her own band, Demetria & The Fellas as well as sings with an array of bands from a Duo, to a quartet, to a 15-piece Big Band. She has been a featured vocalist at numerous local theatres and Jazz Series as well as Philadelphia’s 4th of July on the Parkway, World Cafe Live Philly & Delaware, and Cape May Jazz Festival to name a few.

Her enchanting debut CD Takin’ a Chance… is available at iTunes, Amazon.com, and demetriabailey.com

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Jerry Zaks Will Lead The Nation's Top Regional Theater Actors As Master Teacher For The 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program


Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced prominent director Jerry Zaks will serve as Master Teacher for the 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program, a national program to serve the future of American theater.

Demetria Joyce Bailey Named as 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow


Walnut Street Theatre has announced that Demetria Joyce Bailey has been selected as one of 10 stage actors in the United States to be a 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow.

Photos: First Look at Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Walnut Street Theatre


Walnut Street Theatre is finishing its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. This heartwarming musical comedy features Jimmy Buffett's unmistakable music and is sure to delight fans old and new! Escape to Margaritaville opens April 5, and is now extended through April 30, 2023. The production is directed and choreographed by Lisa Stevens. Get a first look at the production here!

Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to The Walnut


​​​​​​​Walnut Street Theatre (WST) finishes its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents American Christmas Songbook Through December 19


Bristol Riverside Theatre (120 Radcliffe Street) brings back a holiday favorite and welcomes audiences home this holiday season. An American Christmas Songbook, the theatre's first concert in the theatre since 2019, gathers audiences December 9-19 for a heartwarming evening of favorite carols and songs performed by a cast of BRT favorites.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Continues Outdoor William Penn Summer Music Fest With BROADWAY MEMORIES and TOTALLY AWESOME 80S


Bristol Riverside Theatre has moved its William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest outside for the summer season and continues with the theatre's traditional concert series which will bring the sounds of Broadway and the 80s to Bristol Township's brand-new outdoor amphitheatre. This BRT summer tradition continues under the leadership of former BRT Artistic Director Keith Baker and features several of BRT's favorite voices.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Brings 25 Year Old Summer Music Tradition Online For 2020


The show must go on! From Bucks County to the world, Bristol Riverside Theatre brings its Summer Music Fest into homes, vacation homes or anywhere its audience may be for 2020. This popular, annual summertime music series is one of the highlights for one of the region's beloved theaters. For the new season, look for performances that can be watched anywhere with a solid internet connection and a music lover singing along behind the screen. The series starts

Bristol Riverside Theatre Celebrates Songs From Broadway To The Movies With The Return Of Summer Music Fest


The show must go on! From Bucks County to the world, Bristol Riverside Theatre brings its Summer Music Fest into homes, vacation homes or anywhere its audience may be for 2020.

Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of Woodstock At BRT


Bristol Riverside Theatre's Summer Music Fest celebrates the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with Woodstock at 50: A Celebration running July 18-28. BRT revisits this pivotal moment in music history with songs such as "Piece of My Heart", "With A Little Help From My Friends", and "Evil Ways". Led by Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band, the program features BRT favorites Demetria Joyce Bailey, Laura Giknis, Danny Vaccaro, Tasha Waters and introducing newcomer Paul Binotto.

Bristol Riverside Launches Summer Music Fest with LOVE IS HERE TO STAY


Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off its Summer Music Fest series with Love Is Here To Stay running June 13 - 23. Filled with hit after hit, Love Is Here To Stay features the standards in pop culture we'll never forget. You'll enjoy songs like "It Had to Be You", "Just in Time, and "Ain't Misbehavin'". Led by Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band, the program features BRT favorites Demetria Joyce Bailey, Laura Giknis, Yanellie Pabon-Garcia, Keith Spencer, and Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton.

Neil Simon Comedy THE SUNSHINE BOYS Comes To BRT


Laughter can be found at Bristol Riverside Theatre in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, running March 12 - March 31.  The humorous and touching play is directed by Bristol Riverside Theatre's artistic director Keith Baker. Previews begin Tuesday, March 12, with opening night set for Thursday, March 14.

MATILDA Continues Walnut Street Theatre 210th Season


Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 210th season with Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Directed by Linda Goodrich, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, MATILDA THE MUSICAL begins previews on November 6th, opens on November 14th, and runs through January 6th on the Walnut's Mainstage.

MATILDA Continues Walnut Street Theatre's 210th Season


Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 210th season with Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Directed by Linda Goodrich, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, MATILDA THE MUSICAL begins previews on November 6th, opens on November 14th, and runs through January 6th on the Walnut's Mainstage.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Captures TIME IN A BOTTLE


Bristol Riverside Theatre's Summer Music Fest travels back in time to the 60s and 70s with Time in a Bottle on July 12-22.  With songs like Just The Way You Are, Let It Be, and The Way We Were, this program takes a chart-topping trip through favorite songs of the decades.  Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band are joined by BRT veterans Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton, and Maggie Griffin-Smith with BRT newcomer Jake Blouch.

An Unforgettable Concert Comes to Bristol Riverside Theatre


Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off its Summer Music Fest series with Unforgettable: A Tribute to America's Greatest Songwriters on June 14-24. Unforgettable presents the best songs from pop culture, musicals, and movies, with selections such as "Night & Day", "Summertime", and "The Pink Panther Theme".  Led by Keith Baker and the BRT Band, the program features BRT favorites Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Derrick Cobey, Elyse Langley, and Keith Spencer.

Celebrate The Holidays With Bristol Riverside Theatre!


Bristol Riverside Theatre takes the chill of winter out of the air with its heartwarming holiday concert An American Christmas Songbook, running December 7-17, 2017. Music director Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band present traditional carols and new arrangements of popular holiday songs sung by BRT favorites Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Maggie Griffin-Smith, Luke Grooms, Amy Spencer, Keith Spencer, Dwayne Washington, and Tasha Waters.

Celebrate The Holidays With Bristol Riverside Theatre!


Bristol Riverside Theatre takes the chill of winter out of the air with its heartwarming holiday concert An American Christmas Songbook, running December 7-17, 2017. Music director Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band present traditional carols and new arrangements of popular holiday songs sung by BRT favorites Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Maggie Griffin-Smith, Luke Grooms, Amy Spencer, Keith Spencer, Dwayne Washington, and Tasha Waters.

Let Freedom Ring at Bristol Riverside Theatre This Summer


Bristol Riverside Theatre's Summer Music Fest celebrates the month of our country's birth with When America Sings on July 13-23. With songs like Coming to America, The Best is Yet to Come, and Let the River Run, this program takes a chart-topping road trip through our great nation. Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band are joined by BRT veterans Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Joslynn Cortes, John D. DiFerdinando, Alanna J. Smith, and with Tasha Waters making her BRT debut.

Bristol Riverside Theatre to Present AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK


Bristol Riverside Theatre takes the chill of winter out of the air with its heartwarming holiday concert An American Christmas Songbook, running December 8-18, 2016. Music director Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band present traditional carols and new arrangements of popular holiday songs sung by BRT favorites Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Lauren Cupples, Cristina Farruggia, Robert Farruggia, Laura Giknis, Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton, and Dwayne Washington.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Gets WORKING, November 1-20


Bristol Riverside Theatre presents WORKING based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book and featuring songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Wicked), and James Taylor running November 1-20.  Directed by Keith Baker, the ensemble cast features Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Laura Giknis, Tamar Greene, Jenny Lee Stern, and Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton.

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