Lisa Donahey News

New York Cabaret staple Cortés Alexander brings his show Cortés Alexander – Songs from the 60s and Other Swell Ideas back to the Write-Off Room September 30, 2023.

 Bringing together four of Southern California’s powerhouse singers, “Songs in the Key of She” will celebrate the sisterhood they all share through song.

Powerful vocalist and inimitable performer Lisa Donahey is excited to bring back live music and kick off the holidays and celebrate the joyous, soulful sounds of the season–featuring songs off her critically acclaimed, stylistically eclectic holiday album Christmas in Our Soul.

Live music is coming back and audiences are ready to be entertained! Lisa Donahey is the one to provide that warm, and long overdue, welcome back with her new show “Songs for the Soul.”

Lisa Donahey is back in the next inception of her dynamic show, JAZZBARET! Join Lisa as she sings cabaret tunes and jazz standards with her little big band, adding a narrative flair and vocal style all of her own. Lisa's shows are always an entertaining and intimate experience and leave audiences smiling from ear to ear.

Lisa Donahey is back in the next inception of her dynamic show, JAZZBARET!  Join Lisa as she sings cabaret tunes and jazz standards with her little big band, adding a narrative flair and vocal style all of her own.

Lisa Donahey is back in the next inception of her dynamic show, JAZZBARET! Join Lisa as she sings cabaret tunes and jazz standards, adding a narrative flair and vocal style all of her own. Lisa's shows are always an entertaining and intimate experience and leave audiences smiling from ear to ear. Lisa is no stranger to Feinstein's at Vitello's performing her sold-out shows a?oeChristmas in Our Soul,a?? a?oeJust a Broad and a Little Big Band,a?? a?oeSongs in the Key of Shea?? and a?oeA Summer Night of Soul.a??

Powerful vocalist and inimitable performer Lisa Donahey will kick off the holidays and celebrate the joyous, soulful sounds of the seasona?"featuring songs off her critically acclaimed, stylistically eclectic holiday album Christmas in Our Soul.

Bringing together four of Southern California's powerhouse singers, a?oeSongs in the Key of Shea?? will celebrate a sisterhood through song.

With her impeccable and interpretive vocals, masterful storytelling, and engaging charismatic style, Lisa is a multi-faceted talent adding her own narrative flair to music from the worlds of jazz standards and cabaret. From vocalist with a 15-piece big band at major performing arts centers, to headlining LA venue's like Feinstein's at Vitello's, and Catalina Jazz Club, or opening for Broadway stars like Adam Pascal, and Anthony Rapp. Lisa's acting credits are extensive, from TV, film, commercials, and character voices for animated films and TV. Accompanying Lisa will be David Arana on piano.

Actress/singer par excellence Lisa Donahey presented her Big 50th Birthday Bash at Feinstein's Upstairs at Vitello's Friday July 19 and did an encore performance Sunday July 21. I attended Friday and had a great time. Donahey has an infectious personality. Her charisma is enormous, as she talks directly to her audience, including them in the repartee - with a bevy of surprises - and has a joyous time doing it. Backed by six extraordinary musicians* with virtuoso musical director David Arana at the keyboard, the show came in at almost two hours, but was so enjoyable, the time flew by, literally. Donahey had two glorious backup singers Lyndsay Dodoras and Billye Johnstone

What better way to celebrate a birthday than with music and friends. Add in a variety of songs spanning musical genres and eras everyone is sure to love, the best musicians around, talented guest singers and fun surprises and you have yourself one big party!

The popular 'Cabaret On Sundays' Series presented by Les Michaels of Life Is A Cabaret will begin the 11th season on June 2, 2019 with a total of 18 shows in the Summer Season that runs through September 29, 2019.  The cabaret shows are presented in concert format at the Arthur Newman Theatre located in the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert at 73750 Catalina Way.  All shows are Sundays at 2 pm and tickets are all $15 cash only and doors open at 1 pm. 

What do you get when you mash up the musical styles of swingin' jazz standards and an intimate Cabaret evening of songs and stories? You get powerful vocalist and inimitable performer Lisa Donahey in her new show "Jazzbaret."

Chris Isaacson Presents presented Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp: Acoustically Speaking at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood. Acoustically Speaking features two Broadway favorites and original stars of Rent coming together to celebrate music, memories, and their 20-year friendship.

Acclaimed singers Carole J. Bufford and Lisa Donahey have been set to appear as special guests with Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp: Acoustically Speaking at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16, it was announced today by Chris Isaacson Presents. Bufford will perform on Monday and Donahey will perform on Tuesday.

Glenn Miller. Benny Goodman. Count Basie. All names that signify Big Band's big orchestral arrangements. Powerful vocalist and inimitable performer Lisa Donahey will bring to life the era's jazz and swing stylings during her upcoming show, "Just a Broad and a Little Big Band" at Los Angeles' Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City on March 11. 

Cortes Alexander (Liza's At the Palace) will be performing his annual 'Holiday Swell-tacular' at Vitello's on December 21 & 22 at 8 p.m.

Cortes Alexander (Liza's At the Palace) will be performing his annual 'Holiday Swell-tacular' at Vitello's on December 21 & 22 at 8 p.m.

For the second time since December, sax superstar Dave Koz presented Jim Caruso's Cast Party in his new music room, The Dave Koz Lounge, which is located at Spaghettini in the heart of Beverly Hills, California. Scroll down for photos from the concert!