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Jill Senter’s international theater career runs as deep as her family history. The niece of the VP of Columbia Records, David Kapralik, her uncle is responsible for discovering the talents of Barbara Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennet, and Sly and the Family Stone. Senter has studied at both the International School of Rome and La Rosey in Gstaad, Switzerland. She has lived in Elizabeth Taylor’s house and rubbed elbows with Hollywood’s elite her enter life.

A captivating performer on and off stage, Jill Senter attended Emerson College and was in the plays West Side Story (Velma), Cabaret (Kit Kat Girl), among many others. After graduation, she moved to New York and was cast in the national tours of Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, and Hair, in addition to several off-Broadway shows.

Senter has an accomplished TV and film career as well, starting off in commercials for JC Penney, Target, and Macy’s. Her TV appearances include Law & Order and Two on the Town. She also appeared in the movies Serpico co-starring Al Pacino, Death Wish with Charles Bronson, and starred in the cult classic Pick Up (aka Pazuzu).

Songwriting has always been a strong part of Senter’s career. After the loss of her father, she wrote “Celebrate the Moment,” which was a top 10 hit in Australia. Shortly after came, “Stronger Than Yesterday,” a song motivated by overcoming obstacles, which rose to #33 on the Billboard Dance Club song chart. Senter has long drawn inspiration from the personal struggles and challenges she has faced.

Still, it was “Celebrate the Moment,” which was dearest to Senter. In early 2019 she turned it into a nightclub revue. Written and arranged by Elliot Finkel, choreographed by Joanna Rush, and directed by Tony Nominee Walter Willison, the show debuted at the Laurie Beechman Theatre to rave reviews.

Jill Senter continues to flourish in her career as a singer/songwriter and will carry on her family legacy of bringing celebrated music to audiences for years to come.

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Jill Senter, Lyle Smith Mitchell And Steven Ray Watkins Present LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED


Actress and singer, Jill Senter, with Lyle Smith Mitchell and Music Director, Steven Ray Watkins, present a new edition of Jill Senter's La Soirée series of cabaret evenings, Let's Get This Party Started!  

Cabaret: Jill Senter Returns To The Stage With THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR


Actress and singer, Jill Senter, joins forces once again with Lyle Smith Mitchell and Music Director, Elliot Finkel, to present That's What Friends are For, an edition of Jill Senter's La Soirée series of cabaret evenings.

Come See Jill Senter's La Soirée


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2022 MAC Award Nominees Announced; View the Full List


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has announced the 2022 MAC Award nominees. The nominees were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership, except for the song and recording categories, which were determined by special committees.

Join us for Jill Senter's 'La Soiree: That's What Friends Are For!' at Don't Tell Mama!


Special Offer - Join us for Jill Senter's 'La Soiree: That's What Friends Are For!' at Don't Tell Mama!

Spend an Evening with Jill Senter in CELEBRATE THE MOMENT!


Spend the evening with us as Jill Senter leads the company of CELEBRATE THE MOMENT, a nightclub review that harkens back to The Golden Age of New York cabaret.

CELEBRATE THE MOMENT Kicks Off The Holiday Season


Kicking-off the holiday season, Jill Center & Co. return for a very special presentation of CELEBRATE THE MOMENT on Monday, November 25, 7:00 p.m. at The Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 West 42nd Street.

Eddie Marco Joins The Cast Of CELEBRATE THE MOMENT


Choreographer Joanna Rush appeared on Broadway in A CHORUS LINE (also as Sheila in the Los Angeles company), Shirley MacLaine AT THE PALACE starring Shirley MacLaine, in films including The Night They Raided Minsky's, A Killing Affair costarring with O.J. Simpson and Elizabeth Montgomery, and the TV remake of William Inge's Splendor in the Grass, which she also choreographed. Miss Rush currently tours the US in her one-woman show KICK and her newest show, SEX & POWER.

Jill Senter Returns In CELEBRATE THE MOMENT


Jill Senter returns for one night in CELEBRATE THE MOMENT: A Nightclub Revue written, arranged and conducted by Elliot Finkel with choreography by Joanna Rush and directed by Walter Willison on Wednesday, October 16th at 7 PM at The Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 West 42nd Street.

Jill Senter And Co Return To The Beechman In CELEBRATE THE MOMENT


Jill Senter and Company will return to The Laurie Beechman Theater, where they played to a capacity crowd in May, in CELEBRATE THE MOMENT: A New Nightclub Revue, written, arranged and conducted by Elliot Finkel with choreography by Joanna Rush and directed by Walter Willison, on Wednesday, July 17th and Wednesday, August 7th, at 7PM.

Jill Senter & Co Bring CELEBRATE THE MOMENT To The Laurie Beechman Theater


Jill Senter will premier her new show CELEBRATE THE MOMENT: A Nightclub Revue written, arranged and conducted by Elliot Finkel with choreography by Joanna Rush and directed by Walter Willison at The on Monday, May 20th at 7PM at The Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 West 42nd Street.

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