Francesca Dawis
Latest News on Francesca Dawis:
Video: CABARET Stars Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Discuss Art as Resistance (Aug 4, 2025)
Video: Billy Porter on the Difference Between His Directing and Performance Styles: 'I'm About Love' (Jul 25, 2025)
Video: Billy Porter Says He is Returning to a 'Better' Broadway in CABARET (Jul 23, 2025)
Video: CABARET Stars Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Discuss Art as Resistance (Aug 4, 2025)
Video: Billy Porter on the Difference Between His Directing and Performance Styles: 'I'm About Love' (Jul 25, 2025)
Video: Billy Porter Says He is Returning to a 'Better' Broadway in CABARET (Jul 23, 2025)
BIO
(she/her) Regional credits as actor/singer/violinist: Mr. Holland’s Opus (Ogunquit Playhouse), Once (Theater Latté Da), A Christmas Carol (Guthrie Theater). Also a coloratura soprano, Francesca’s opera credits include Adele in Die Fledermaus and Baby Doe in The Ballad of Baby Doe. When not onstage, Dawis works as a criminal defense social worker. B.A. Psychology, Stanford University (concertmaster, Stanford Symphony, Philharmonia); M.S. Social Work, Columbia University. Love to sister Isabella (actor/musician and Fred Ebb Award recipient), and Pippin! www.francescadawis.com
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Ensemble ()
Prologue Musician, Violin
Videos
Video: Billy Porter on the Difference Between His Directing and Performance Styles: 'I'm About Love'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-25 10:25:23
Video: Billy Porter Says He is Returning to a 'Better' Broadway in CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-23 10:20:16
Video: Billy Porter Talks Fulfilling Dream Role as Emcee in Broadway’s CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-21 12:00:41
Video: Watch Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in New CABARET Footage
by Michael Major - 2025-04-17 10:36:23
Video: Adam Lambert Celebrates His Birthday at CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-30 09:41:26
Video: John Kander Joins CABARET Cast to Celebrate 58th Anniversary of Original Broadway Production
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-21 05:47:39
Video: Redmayne, Rankin, Neuwirth, and More Talk CABARET on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 12:04:53
Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-04-12 14:54:44
News
Video: CABARET Stars Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Discuss Art as Resistance
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025
Having recently begun their run in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Tony Award winner Billy Porter and Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace visited MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the production. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025
Having recently begun their run in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Tony Award winner Billy Porter and Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace visited MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the production. Watch the interview now.
Video: Billy Porter on the Difference Between His Directing and Performance Styles: 'I'm About Love'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
Billy Porter has returned to Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, a role he played earlier this year in the West End production. The Tony-winner recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the show, along with his beauty line Black Mona Lisa Beauty. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
Billy Porter has returned to Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, a role he played earlier this year in the West End production. The Tony-winner recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the show, along with his beauty line Black Mona Lisa Beauty. Watch the interview!
Video: Billy Porter Says He is Returning to a 'Better' Broadway in CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025
Billy Porter is now playing the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and, ahead of opening night, the Tony-winner stopped by TODAY to share his thoughts on joining the production. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025
Billy Porter is now playing the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and, ahead of opening night, the Tony-winner stopped by TODAY to share his thoughts on joining the production. Watch the interview!
Video: Billy Porter Talks Fulfilling Dream Role as Emcee in Broadway’s CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025
Playing the Emcee on Broadway has been a longtime dream for Billy Porter. The Tony-winner, who steps into the shoes of the Cabaret host this week, visited CBS Mornings to talk about playing the role in the current Broadway production. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025
Playing the Emcee on Broadway has been a longtime dream for Billy Porter. The Tony-winner, who steps into the shoes of the Cabaret host this week, visited CBS Mornings to talk about playing the role in the current Broadway production. Watch the interview!
Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to Join CABARET; Production to Close in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Emmy Award, GRAMMY Award, and three-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Emmy Award, GRAMMY Award, and three-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.
Video: Watch Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in New CABARET Footage
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025
Watch new footage of Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway. The new video features the production's new 'Sally Bowles' performing 'Mein Herr,' while she discusses taking on the iconic character.
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025
Watch new footage of Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway. The new video features the production's new 'Sally Bowles' performing 'Mein Herr,' while she discusses taking on the iconic character.
Photo: Orville Peck Teases CABARET Look With New Preview
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2025
Just days before his first performance, Orville Peck has further revealed his identity with a new look at him in Cabaret. New photos show the country singer peeking from behind a curtain, showing his eyes without his iconic mask for the first time.
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2025
Just days before his first performance, Orville Peck has further revealed his identity with a new look at him in Cabaret. New photos show the country singer peeking from behind a curtain, showing his eyes without his iconic mask for the first time.
Photos: See Unmasked Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada in CABARET Preview
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025
Orville Peck has officially been unmasked as he prepares to take on the role of the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club! See new photos of the unmasked country singer, alongside his upcoming co-star, Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025
Orville Peck has officially been unmasked as he prepares to take on the role of the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club! See new photos of the unmasked country singer, alongside his upcoming co-star, Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.
Photo: Orville Peck Reveals That He Will Perform Without Mask in CABARET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
Orville Peck has confirmed that his iconic mask will not, in fact, be part of his Cabaret costume. Fans have been eager to see Peck's full face, which has not been revealed since his first album was released in 2019.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
Orville Peck has confirmed that his iconic mask will not, in fact, be part of his Cabaret costume. Fans have been eager to see Peck's full face, which has not been revealed since his first album was released in 2019.
Photo: New Look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025
See a new look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The photo cuts off Peck's eyes, not yet making it clear if the country music singer will don one of his classic masks for his performance.
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025
See a new look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The photo cuts off Peck's eyes, not yet making it clear if the country music singer will don one of his classic masks for his performance.
Photo: New Look at Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025
See a new look at Eva Noblezada in character as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The Great Gatsby alum joins the Broadway revival alongside Orville Peck. See new photos of her in in Sally Bowles' fuzzy green jacket and purple costume.
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025
See a new look at Eva Noblezada in character as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The Great Gatsby alum joins the Broadway revival alongside Orville Peck. See new photos of her in in Sally Bowles' fuzzy green jacket and purple costume.
Photos: Eva Noblezada & Orville Peck Get Into CABARET Costume
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2025
A first look at Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck in Cabaret has been revealed. The production has shared first look photos of the pair in costume, teasing a first look at Peck without his iconic mask on.
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2025
A first look at Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck in Cabaret has been revealed. The production has shared first look photos of the pair in costume, teasing a first look at Peck without his iconic mask on.
Ellen Harvey to Join CABARET on Broadway as 'Fraulein Schneider'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
Ellen Harvey will return to Broadway as ‘Fraulein Schneider’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre starting Monday, March 31. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
Ellen Harvey will return to Broadway as ‘Fraulein Schneider’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre starting Monday, March 31. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Adam Lambert Celebrates His Birthday at CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Pride Live/Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center celebrated GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert’s birthday with a special curtain call. Check out a video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Pride Live/Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center celebrated GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert’s birthday with a special curtain call. Check out a video here!
Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada to Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Marty Lauter Shares Backstage Moments and Must-Haves From CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Marty Lauter, a.k.a. 'Marcia Marcia Marcia' from RuPaul's Drag Race, is appearing in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. They take us backstage at the August Wilson Theatre to share backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Marty Lauter, a.k.a. 'Marcia Marcia Marcia' from RuPaul's Drag Race, is appearing in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. They take us backstage at the August Wilson Theatre to share backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more.
Video: John Kander Joins CABARET Cast to Celebrate 58th Anniversary of Original Broadway Production
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
Last night, legendary Broadway composer John Kander and the cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre celebrated the 58th anniversary of the original Broadway production. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
Last night, legendary Broadway composer John Kander and the cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre celebrated the 58th anniversary of the original Broadway production. Check out the video here!
Listen to the Full Prologue from CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024
Fans of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club know that the party starts early at the August Wilson Theatre. As audiences arrive, approximately 75 minutes before the show starts, the Prologue begins. Listen to the just-released album here.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024
Fans of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club know that the party starts early at the August Wilson Theatre. As audiences arrive, approximately 75 minutes before the show starts, the Prologue begins. Listen to the just-released album here.
Photos: Adam Lambert & Auliʻi Cravalho Celebrate Their CABARET Gala Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 29, 2024
Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho celebrated their gala opening night in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Thursday, September 26th and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out our photos below!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 29, 2024
Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho celebrated their gala opening night in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Thursday, September 26th and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out our photos below!
Photos: New Images of Adam Lambert & Auli'i Cravalho in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024
Check out new production photos below of Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho who are making their Broadway debuts in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024
Check out new production photos below of Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho who are making their Broadway debuts in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Francesca Dawis been in?
Francesca Dawis has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Francesca Dawis been in?
Francesca Dawis has not appeared in the West End.
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