Arnaldo! has thrilled audiences from Seattle and New York to Puerto Vallarta and Manila. He has received NY's Bistro Award 2008, Manila's Gawad Musika Award 2014, and Filipino Community of Seattle's Lifetime Achievement Award in Arts & Culture 2016. Arnaldo! is the founder of Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association and the executive producer and director of Seattle Cabaret Festival, formerly known as March Is Cabaret Month. www.dragchanteuse.com
Writer-performer Angie Louise is a member of Actors’ Equity with a long list of principal credits (The 5th Avenue Theatre, Village, SCT, regional tour); a past winner of the Academy of American Poets Prize; screenwriter, actor, and songwriter for two award-winning feature films; and the longtime frontwoman and songwriter for Weimar Berlin-inspired rock band The Love Markets. Record releases with The Love Markets include BEAUTY FACTORY and WORLD OF YOUR DREAMS (“Irresistible… Intoxicating” – Seattle Magazine); a third record, SHIP OF LIGHT, is due out later this year. “Louise is a singer, actress and songwriter with fearsome chops.” – City Arts Magazine. www.angielouise.com
Art is very happy to be able to bring his 'crooner' sensibility back to this year's Seattle Cabaret Festival after last year's first exhilarating plunge into the 'Cabaret' experience. Art is a member of Actor’s Equity, having performed in many musicals and plays throughout Seattle and regionally over thirty years of calling Seattle home.
Known as Minnesota's Hot Dish, Bobbi Jo Blessings brings the Midwest charm in full force. She has been captivating audiences for almost ten years with her penchant for live singing, bad choreography, and bold floral prints. Derek Eisel is a farmer and musician on Lopez Island. He plays a one-man show of songs and poems/storytelling broken into short sets where the audience can guess the theme to win a dozen eggs from Watmough Bay Farm, the farm he shares with his husband. You can find Derek’s book, WHAT KIND OF MAN, at the Lopez Book Shop and at Elliott Bay Books in Seattle. http://derekeiselmusic.com
Join Bobbi, Taylor, Karen, and Ben in their adventurous journey where theatre and life intertwine. Witness their unique friendships unfold in a world of drama, song, and laughter. It's not just a show, it's a rollercoaster of energetic adventures and often tender moments that only a true theatre family can bring. A celebration of bonds in the wacky, fun, and silly world of the theatre.
Bodacious Ladyhood is an award-winning a cappella trio who have been singing together for 21 years. In that time, they have performed in clubs, on stages, and at wineries all over Washington State, as well as on national radio. They are excited to be part of the Seattle Cabaret Festival for their sixth appearance! They have been described as "vibrant-voiced" and "a must-see" who give "show-stopping entertainment." Bodacious Ladyhood is three parts harmony, one part comedy, and a whole lot of fun.
You may have seen Faye B as a featured singer/actor here in Seattle over the years and at Seattle Cabaret Festival for the last four. She is well known for her radio and stage performances, as well as her iconic portrayals of Fanny Brice and Edith Piaf. Faye has premiered original music across the nation and written and performed popular, nationally aired radio mysteries produced here in Seattle.
Gretchen’s led a very theatrical life with fascinating opportunities to portray real-life women as diverse as MAE WEST, PATSY CLINE, LEONA HELMSLEY, and ANN LANDERS, and such classic characters as SHIRLEY VALENTINE, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (twice!), Mama Rose in GYPSY, Dot/Marie in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Mrs. Lovett in Sondheim's masterpiece, SWEENEY TODD. While living in Portland, OR, Gretchen produced and hosted four years of CABARET CHANTEUSE, a monthly professional singer showcase at Tony Starlight's Supperclub. Local audiences may remember her best from the original cast of Seattle's longest-running hit musical, ANGRY HOUSEWIVES. This is Gretchen’s fourth time with Seattle Cabaret Festival.
Heather hails from the Great White North (Toronto area), but has lived in Seattle since 1997. She’s been an artist and singer literally her whole life, and went to college for each discipline. She maintains a painting studio, performs in jazz venues, cabarets, theatre, and has sung with the Dickens Carolers since 2005. She also teaches private voice lessons, does some film acting and voiceover, and has recently released her first solo album! www.heatherwardstudios.com
Velvety mezzo soprano Jeannette d’Armand is well known for her cabaret performances, shows at the 5th Avenue Theatre, her time as a soloist with Cirque du Soleil, and as a voice instructor at Cornish College of the Arts as well as an active private voice teacher. She also coaches women nationwide on how to use their voices to empower themselves in the workplace. Greg Fulton is a Seattle-based musician playing guitar, mandolin, banjo and organ. He teaches guitar at SPU and Instrumental Music Ensemble at the Seattle Waldorf School. He is a long-time member of the band Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers and the Jazz Police Big Band.
Jhasmine Rabara is a vocalist in the Seattle area who always had a love for singing as a child. Her parents played classic records by artists such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, which has heavily influenced her style and interpretation of classic jazz standards. She has since gone on to share the stage with prominent Filipino artists among the likes of Arnel Pineda, Bamboo, Marcelito Pomoy, and Ice (formerly Aiza Seguerra). Although a self-described old soul, Jhasmine also dabbles in other genres and enjoys singing Broadway songs. You can watch her performances on youtube, instagram, and a jazz gig near you .
Joan Houston was immersed in music growing up in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle. She is Whitney Houston’s first cousin, although she didn’t know her well. Joan’s family always had music and musicians around. Joan was a KING 5 TV reporter, then the Development Director of the United Negro College Fund. She retired to Mexico in 2010. Bob Bruneau was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and started playing piano in church. He went on to get his music education degree at Portland State, and after four years in the Air Force Band of the Pacific Northwest, he formed the Seattle-based band A New Day with a fellow airman. A past member of Seattle Men’s Chorus and frequent musical director for Arnaldo!, Bob retired to Puerto Vallarta in 2004.
Ms. Klein has performed in most of the theatres of Seattle. Since 1978, she has performed in Portland, Coeur d'Alene, Los Angeles; many cities on tour in America, including in Alaska; as a young performer in Scotland, Paris, New York, and Canada; and now as an elder statesgal in cabaret and jazz venues. www.joannekleindiva.com
John Allman has performed his own songs at venues including the Village Gate in New York City, the Calico Café in Santa Fe, and Redmond Pride 2023. As a composer, lyricist and librettist, John’s stage works have been seen in Seattle, Santa Fe and NYC. Last year John produced a staged reading of his musical THE MIRACLE OF THE SALT, songs from which have been presented at Aspire Kinetic Arts' inaugural Creator's Series and the launch concert for Gaisma Theatre Group; he recently collaborated on the new musical FUR PAJAMAS. John's fifth musical for children, BEE PRESENT, debuts at SecondStory Repertory in May.
Julie has been performing cabaret since 1980, in Seattle, Los Angeles, New York and Paris. Attending the International Cabaret Conference at Yale, Julie honed her finer techniques of Cabaret Performance from New York’s best Cabaret Artists. The daughter of a Sicilian butcher and a cool blonde Norwegian beauty, Julie grew up in Seattle's multi-ethnic Ballard neighborhood: “Retro jazz and popular music of my parent’s era was bombarded into my psyche. I didn't have a choice and I loved it.” Julie originally intended to have a career as a teacher, but the lure of the limelight proved too powerful - as her international career proves.
For over four decades, Kim Maguire has made her mark as a performer, educator, director, and producer. A 2017 Seattle/Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist finalist, Kim is a mainstay in Seattle’s vocal jazz scene. Her signature style draws inspiration from the timeless swing era of the 1940s and '50s, known for its rhythmic depth and beautifully crafted torch songs. Described as a "stunning singer" with an authentic and joyful presence, Kim's style is characterized by her theatrical presence, technical skill, and a silky-smooth vocal texture. Kim is an advocate for the promotion and preservation of The American Songbook repertoire and a mentor to many young musicians.
Linda Kosut sings an eclectic repertoire: standards, pop, folk. Growing up in The Bronx, she sat with her dad on the piano bench singing with him as he played. Just before retirement age, she decided to pursue her dream, and won national acclaim for her recordings: “Life is but a dream” (Cabaret Hotline’s Top 10 CDs 2003) and “Long As You're Living”, the music of Oscar Brown Jr. (Backstage Magazine’s Bistro/BMI Award for Outstanding Recording). Her 2014 CD “Easy Come Easy Go” honors musician Johnny Green. Linda’s performed in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Seattle, even Italy. After 36 years in San Francisco, she now lives in Roseville, CA.
The Love Markets make modern songs of love and revolution, drawing their inspiration from the artists of Weimar Berlin. With deep roots in Seattle’s arts scene since 2009, the band has graced and disgraced city stages from ACT Theatre and Seattle Art Museum to The Triple Door and Can Can, performed on TV and radio, and released two critically acclaimed records, WORLD OF YOUR DREAMS and BEAUTY FACTORY. Their third release, SHIP OF LIGHT, is due out later this year. “Irresistible… Intoxicating… A deliciously dark carnival.” – Seattle Magazine. “Ruffle-clad ruffians… Uber-belter vocals... Fearsome chops.” – City Arts. www.thelovemarkets.com
Mark “Mom” Finley has performed on theatre stages, cabarets and nightclubs around the world for the past 50 years! Mark won Seattle’s Spotlight Award for Best Male Live Entertainer 3 years in a row! Finley’s Drag journey began in his sister’s Brownie uniform; to D’vah DejaVu of 80s NYC club scene; and finally as "Mom" to all his 'kiddleywinks'. For his years of service Mark was canonized by The Int’l Order of The Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence as Ms. Mark Finley, Our Lady of Chartreuse, Patron Saint of All Things FAAAAABulous!!!
Guilty of perpetrating thirty-plus years of Seattle theatre, Mark’s music-directing credits include: “110 in the Shade” for Reboot Theatre & Seattle Public Theatre; “Wizard of Oz”, “Goodnight Moon”, and many others for Seattle Children's Theatre; twenty-some shows for Showtunes Theatre Company (including “Falsettos”, “Nine”, and “Singin’ In The Rain” in concert in Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya); “Oh, Coward!” - Seattle Repertory Theatre; “Goblin Market” - ACT Theatre; and lots-&-lotsa cabarets at the late lamented Thumpers, including his solo show “Dragons & Princes & Castles, Oh My!”
Matt Dela Cruz is a Filipino-American performance artist and educator from Seattle. He is a graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School in NYC and a UW Drama Alumnus, and recently completed his Masters in Teaching degree at SPU. Performance-wise, he recently got to play Tom Collins in Renton Civic Theatre’s Production of RENT and Bosley in the PNW premiere production of BLOODLETTING, which was produced by Pork Filled Productions. He also produced and performed in his own cabarets featuring the music of Britney Spears, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. www.mattdelacruz.com
Matthew is an actor, singer, and founder of the groundbreaking vocal group The Bobs. www.matthewstull.com
Roger Schmelzer leans into the American Songbook to deliver an upbeat message of hope and kindness. Directed by the legendary Marilyn Maye, he brings fresh interpretations of timeless standards to create a warm and intimate evening. His critically acclaimed NYC solo debut in 2017 at the Metropolitan Room led to an appearance at Carnegie Hall, performances across the U.S., and a 2022 BroadwayWorld nomination for Best Cabaret /Solo Performance. Roger’s CD "About Now" was described by public radio as "Chock-full of the sorts of clever lyrics and lush arrangements that characterize songs for intimate settings from the last century to today." He celebrates his return to Seattle Cabaret Festival.
Sugartime Trio is a dynamic Seattle-based female jazz/pop ensemble known for their impeccable 3-part harmony and highly charismatic delivery. The powerhouse vocal sounds of Caitlin Frances, Kim Maguire, and Meg McLynn create a remarkably unique blend showcasing lush ballads and pedal to the metal swing. With a decade of collaboration, the trio initially united as a "McGuire Sisters" tribute band before officially forming Sugartime Trio in 2019. Their repertoire spans the infectious three-part harmony tunes of the 1920s to the contemporary era. Sugartime is backed by a top-tier jazz rhythm section guaranteed to swing your socks off. https://www.kimmaguirejazz.com/sugartime-trio
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