Orlando Cabaret Festival, presented at Mad Cow Theatre (105 S. Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801), has announced their 2013 lineup. The festival runs May 4-14, 2013. You can purchase tickets here.
Emily Skinner
Tony Award Nominee, Emily Skinner recently starred in Billy Elliott on Broadway and on tour and Sideshow, The Full Monty, Jekyll & Hyde on Broadway. Emily offers a three-performance run of her original show, Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way. Read more about Emily
"An engaging comedienne who performs with bright panache, she manages to amuse without ever striking a false note."
- Ben Brantley, The New York Times
Shoshana Bean
Best known for her roles in the Broadway smash hits Wicked and Hairspray, Shoshana recently wowed listeners with her modern soulful stylings in her solo CD Superhero. Hearing her masterful anthems and heart-wrenching ballads you will find yourself relating to her lyrics, singing along to her melodies and standing in awe of her vocal abilities. Read more about Shoshana
"A star turn unlike any other." - BroadwayWorld.com
Tony DeSare
In his second year at the Orlando Cabaret Festival, Tony Desare's takes on classic standards and sophisticated original compositions have earned him a reputation as one of countr'ís hottest young cabaret artists of our time. Read more about Tony
Lee Lessack
Lee Lessack's graceful lyric baritone vocals and sophisticated yet endearing persona have made him a shining star of the international concert scene. In this powerhouse evening, Lee brings Johnny Mercer to life weaving heretofore unknown stories with timeless tunes. Read more about Lee
"The BEST male cabaret singer to come along since Michael Feinstein." - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
Michael Walters: Showtunes Made Me Gay
Join renowned Singer, Actor, and Celebrity Impersonator Michael L. Walters for an evening of showstopping songs, Hilarious stories and some good old fashioned Diva Worship as only this die-hard Broadway fanatic can deliver. Read more about Michael
"Simply Superb! He is the ultimate entertainer!" - The Tampa Tribune
Mel & El
Mel & El are a knockout comedy team who deliver edgy and topical humor mixed with outrageous and often naughty original songs. With a cult New York following, they have performed at legendary venues such as Birdland and Joe's Pub. The Mel & El Show is a laugh-out-loud look into their personal lives and how they have stayed best friends since they were 12 years old. Read more about Mel & El
"The outrageous routines of Mel & El...bring down the house." - Neil Genzlinger, The New York Times
Lindsey Alley
LINDSEY ALLEY has been performing in theatre, television and film since the age of six, including as a Mouseketeer on the Disney Channel's All New Mickey Mouse Club. Lindsey lives in Los Angeles and tours the world, performing her acclaimed cabaret act, Lindsey Who? Read more about Lindsey
"A masterpiece of comedy and music! Sheís very nice and kinda naughty! Perfection!" -The Polk Theatre
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