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MAC Award-Winner MICHELLE DOWDY first took New York by storm as Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway production of Hairspray, racking up over 400 performances. She has gone on to play the role internationally and at Dallas Theatre Center. Most recently, she was seen as scene stealer Madame Thenardier in the National Tour of Les Miserables.

A nightlife and cabaret favorite, Michelle has performed all over New York in some of the most prestigious venues in town, from 54 Below to Town Hall.

​In her debut solo album and critically-acclaimed show, A Brass Act, Michelle lends her powerhouse vocals to hits by her favorite 50’s & 60’s divas as well as classic Broadway tunes such as I Can Cook, Too and The Man That Got Away. Album available here on iTunes.

This past Christmas, Michelle released a holiday single collaboration with Jordan Wolfe, My Christmas Dream.

Michelle is also a passionate advocate for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Over the past decade, she has raised thousands of dollars for the cause as part of Broadway Bares, founded by her former Hairspray choreographer Jerry Mitchell.

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Michelle Dowdy STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere at Theatre Row, 2019
Performer

[US Tour]
Revival National Tour, 2017
Madame Thénardier [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Betty Jean Reynolds [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Tracy Turnblad (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Review: September 5th THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER at Birdland Theater Filled With Personal Triumph

It was a particularly special night at THE LINEUP on September 5th.

Photos: September 5th THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER at Birdland Theater By Photographer Matt Baker

It was a wonderful week at THE LINEUP when the guest list featured artists and Friends of Susie that the audience and the industry adore.

Michelle Dowdy and Jordan Wolfe Return Their TRICKS AND TREATS To Chelsea Table + Stage

The adorable and artistic, the spooky and the spectacular, the flat out wonderful Michelle Dowdy and Jordan Wolfe will return to Chelsea Table + Stage with their annual and well-researched Halloween show ON Friday the 13th, in the month of All Hallows' Eve.

Travis Moser Releases New Version of 'Rainbow Connection' With Drew Wutke

Cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser and musical director and pianist Drew Wutke have released a new recording of 'Rainbow Connection' by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher.

Marti Cummings to Make Joes Pub Solo Concert Debut in DRUGS, DRAG, AND DIVORCE

Drugs, Drag, and Divorce will play one night only at Joes Pub (425 Lafayette Street) May 26th at 9pm.

54 SINGS SHUFFLE ALONG, MATTHEW SCOTT: THE JESUS YEAR, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.org or call (646) 476-3551.

Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Gianna Yanelli to Present GI-VAS! at The Green Room 42 in May

The Green Room 42 will present Gianna Yanelli in GI-VAS! On Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 9:30 pm.

Feature: Gifts To Cabaret That Last All Year - Day Five

For the next eight days of the holiday season, Broadway World Cabaret is looking at artists that we consider gifts to the art form, every day of the year, not just Christmas day. Day five is totally Tara Martinez day.

Andrea Macasaet to Make Solo Concert Debut at Chelsea Table + Stage in January

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York’s newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present the solo concert debut of Andrea Macasaet, one of the original Broadway stars of SIX the Musical, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

See 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, Julie Benko & Jason Yeager, and More at 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

The Skivvies to Celebrate New Holiday Album SLEIGH MY NAME at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present The Skivvies to ring in the holidays with their album release shows “Sleigh My Name,” for two performances, Saturday December 17 and Sunday, December 18, both at 7:00 PM.

Listen: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE NYC SESSIONS �" VOLUME THREE Out Now

Listen to Sondheim Unplugged: The NYC Sessions – Volume Three, the final installment of the monumental three-volume set dedicated to the oeuvre of iconic musical theater composer Stephen Sondheim.

Album Review: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED (The NYC Sessions) Volume Three One Heck Of A Rewarding Listen

SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED (The NYC Sessions) Volume Three well captured, produced, and released.

Gillett, Dowdy, Saunders, Cameron and More Set For Theatre Now 10th Year Celebration

Theatre Now New York, a non-profit artist service organization and theatre company dedicated to supporting musical theatre writers, is kicking off their 10th year with a celebration at The Players on Monday, November 14th at 6:30pm.

SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE NYC SESSIONS �" VOLUME THREE to be Released in November

YELLOW SOUND LABEL will release Sondheim Unplugged: The NYC Sessions – Volume Three, the final installment of the monumental three-volume set dedicated to the oeuvre of iconic musical theater composer Stephen Sondheim. The third edition will be available on Friday, November 18 in streaming and digital formats, in addition to a 2-disc CD.

Photos: THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER Looks Like a Fun Time For An October 11th Birdland Theater Audience

It was an especially festive week at THE LINEUP on October 11th and Matt Baker's got the proof.

Interview: Michelle Dowdy & Jordan Wolfe of TRICKS & TREATS at The Green Room 42 October 23rd

Jordan and Michelle are just days away from premiering their debut Halloween Extravaganza and Broadway World Cabaret has some behind-the-scenes details.

Shereen Pimentel, Darius Jordan Lee & More Join 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022 at New World Stages.

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