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Currently: LILY U/S, BOYLAN SISTER in ANNIE
We got ANNIE!
Allison starts rehearsals this week as Lily U/S, Peggy, Cecille, Boylan Sister in Annie at The Derby Dinner! Running through August 11.
Happy Closing! FOOTLOOSE
Allison closed out Footloose with her 60th performance as Ariel Moore!
Happy Opening! FOOTLOOSE
It’s time to cut footloose! Allison is thrilled to perform as Ariel in Footloose at the Derby Dinner Playhouse over the next two months. Tickets are almost completely sold out - be sure to check out remaining dates. Happy Opening!
Tech - FOOTLOOSE
Tech rehearsals are underway for Footloose at the Derby Dinner Playhouse!
Everybody cut, everybody cut! Rehearsals for FOOTLOOSE
Allison started rehearsals this week as Ariel Moore in Footloose at the Derby Dinner Playhouse!
Bon Voyage!
Happy closing to Anything Goes at The Milton Theatre! On to the next adventure!
Happy Opening from the S.S. American!
Opening night on Leap Day! Anything Goes at The Milton Theatre running from Feb 29-Mar 17.
Tech - Anything Goes
Happy tech from Anything Goes at The Milton Theatre!
Bon Voyage!
Allison is thrilled to return to the SS American as Reno U/S and Purity at The Milton Theatre! Running from Feb 29-Mar 17.
Happy Closing to WHITE CHRISTMAS!
Happy closing to the cast, crew and creative of White Christmas at The Encore!
NEW MUSIC OUT NOW: The Man With The Bag
“The Man With The Bag” - Produced, mixed and recorded by Allison Bell. Tis the season!
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Opening Night! Judy Haynes in WHITE CHRISTMAS
Allison is thrilled to open White Christmas in the role of Judy Haynes!
Wilde Award Recipient - Best Lead Actress in a Musical - 42nd STREET
Allison is honored to receive a Wilde Award for her performance as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street this past spring! The Wilde Awards presented by Encore Michigan “honor productions, performances and technical achievements that stand out above the rest” in professional regional theatre.
Judy in WHITE CHRISTMAS - BroadwayWorld.com
“The holiday season begins at The Encore Musical Theatre Company with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas…Leading the remarkable company are Allison Bell (42nd Street) as Judy Haynes…The cast includes talented industry professionals from Michigan to NYC and beyond, showcasing the top-quality artistry that has become the hallmark of The Encore’s productions.”
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas!
Allison is thrilled to return to The Encore to perform as Judy in White Christmas this holiday season!
ILLUSION: A New Musical at Emerging Artists Theatre
Allison performed as Dixie Depraved in Illusion: A New Musical at the Emerging Artists Theatre Off-Broadway as part of the Sparks Theatre Festival in NYC.
First Staged Reading of ILLUSION: A New Musical
Allison originated the role of Dixie Depraved in the first staged reading of Illusion: A New Musical presented at the Dramatists Guild Foundation.
Directed by Ronny Dutra. Music by Steve Zackhim. Lyrics and Book by Don Loftus.
Commercial Booking: NYCB “Game On”
Allison appeared in her first commercial as a high school student.
New project coming soon…
Allison is self-producing a song and dance project! Coming soon.
Modeling in Paris!
Allison modeled Chelsea Reece dresses in Paris, France!
Happy Closing to Anything Goes!
Allison closed performances as Charity in Anything Goes at The Goodyear Theatre.
Bon Voyage from the S.S. American…
All ashore that’s going ashore! Allison starts rehearsals as Charity in Anything Goes at Rubber City Theatre.
Happy Closing to 42nd Street!
Happy closing to the cast, crew and creative of 42nd Street!
Reviews are in! Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street
Thanks to PULP, A2VIEW, and ENCORE MICHIGAN for their glowing reviews!
Opening Night! 42nd Street
Happy opening to the cast, crew and creative team of 42nd Street at The Encore! Running June 1-25. Directed and Choreographed by Scott Thompson.
Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street - BroadwayWorld.com
“Directed and choreographed by Scott Thompson, this production of 42nd Street promises to pay homage to the original vision of Gower Champion…The lead role of Peggy Sawyer will be portrayed by Allison Bell, a recent graduate from the prestigious University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD).” Read the full article here.
Tech for 42nd Street at The Encore
Allison is having a blast playing the role of Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street at The Encore Theatre Company. On to tech!
Senior Showcase in NYC - Michigan Musical Theatre
Allison looks forward to Senior Showcase with the University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre in the city! May 8th by invite only at Alvin Ailey.
Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street at The Encore
Allison is thrilled to begin rehearsals as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street at The Encore Theatre Company! Directed and Choreographed by Scott Thompson.
Senior Showcase in Ann Arbor
Congratulations to the University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre Class of 2023 on their showcase performances in Ann Arbor this weekend!
Senior Showcase Rehearsals - Michigan Musical Theatre
Allison starts rehearsals this week for Senior Showcase with the University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre. She looks forward to showcasing in the city in the coming weeks!
Commencement - University of Michigan
Allison is walking at commencement and graduation ceremonies this weekend at The University of Michigan. Allison graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre in December 2022.
Closing - Catch Me If You Can
Allison is grateful to her “Jet Set” crew for a wonderful run!
Professional Debut!
Allison makes her professional theatre debut in Catch Me If You Can at The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach, VA.
Opening Night - Catch Me If You Can
Happy Opening to the cast, crew, and creative of Catch Me If You Can with Virginia Musical Theatre! Allison sends gratitude to her family, mentors, and The Price Group.
Tech for Catch Me If You Can
Tech week for Catch Me If You Can with Virginia Musical Theatre in the gorgeous Sandler Center for the Performing Arts!
Rehearsals for Catch Me If You Can
Allison said goodbye to the city and started rehearsals for Catch Me If You Can with Virginia Musical Theatre in Virginia Beach.
Booked First Job!
Allison is thrilled to have booked her first job! Catch her if you can…
Modeling for Chelsea Reece
Allison is thrilled to model for Chelsea Reece, a new start-up dress designer company. Chelsea Reece is shooting at The Met and Central Park in NYC. Check out @allison_g_bell on Instagram for content.
First Modeling Gig
Allison booked her first modeling gig. More info coming soon…
Moving to NYC
Allison is moving to the city in January. On to new adventures!
College Graduation!
Allison is ecstatic to complete her undergraduate degree one semester early at The University of Michigan. Allison will graduate in December with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre, Minor in Performing Arts Management and Entrepreneurship, and a Certificate in Leadership (Barger Leadership Institute).
Content Coming Soon…
Allison is heading to the recording studio this weekend. See her YouTube channel for more! Special thanks to Cynthia Westphal and John Bogdan.
UMich Musical Theatre - Dance Workshop Performance
Allison will share her choreography to Cozy Cole’s “Topsy Part One” at UMich Musical Theatre’s Dance Workshop. Allison will perform in her piece and appear in other original works. Special thanks to Timmy Thompson and Johannes Pardi.
Moment by Moment: Song Cycle
Allison will perform in “Moment by Moment,” an original song cycle with music by Alexander Sage Oyen. Produced and directed by students of the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Department.
L’Originalite: New Music
Allison will premiere original music this Friday as a part of L’Originalite: A Night of All-Original Music. New work by all non-male identifying singer/songwriters. Canterbury House - Doors open 7:00pm, 8:00 pm show.
Swinging In - Sophisticated Ladies
Allison is swinging in for a split track tonight! - Sat. 8:00 show.
Happy Opening! - Sophisticated Ladies
Happy Opening to the cast of Sophisticated Ladies! Directed and Choreographed by Ayodele Casel and Torya Beard.
Moving In - Sophisticated Ladies
Sophisticated Ladies wraps up studio rehearsal today and heads into tech! Directed and Choreographed by Torya Beard and Ayodele Casel.
Places Where We Sing - Michigan Marching Band
Allison performs in The Big House with the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Department at Game Day!
Michigan Marching Band Collaboration
The University of Michigan Musical Theatre Department collaborates with the Michigan Marching Band to Present “Places Where We Sing” at The Big House.
Sophisticated Ladies - Swing
Allison is looking forward to swinging Sophisticated Ladies at the Lydia Menhelsson Theatre this fall. Directed and Choreographed by Torya Beard and Ayodele Casel.
Hail to the Victors Performance
Allison performs with the Musical Theatre Class of 2023 at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Freshmen Welcome.
Senior Entrance Is Here!
Allison performs with the Musical Theatre Class of 2023 at the University of Michigan. Youtube link coming soon.
Senior Entrance
Allison returns to the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Department to perform in The Class of ‘23 Senior Entrance.
Performance with Terrance Simien
Allison sings with 2-time Grammy Award Winner Terrance Simien and his band in a performance at the historic Hoover Auditorium this summer.
Jazz at Eight
Allison performs at the historic Hotel Lakeside - jazz standards, American songbook, and Golden Age classics!
Peace for Ukraine
Allison is producing and performing in ‘Peace for Ukraine’ a one-night only evening of song, dance, spoken word, and prayer to raise awareness of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Showcase - Ramsdell Summer Theatre Camp
Allison presents the 2022 Musical Theatre Showcase for the Ramsdell Summer Theatre Camp. She is proud of her students and their hard work!
Resident Teaching Artist - Ramsdell Summer Theatre Camp
Allison teaches young students at the historic Ramsdell Theatre in musical theatre disciplines including dance, acting, acting through song, creative movement, and choreography as part of the Ramsdell Summer Theatre Camp.
Assistant Producer - Lakeside Chautauqua
Allison will work at the non-profit Lakeside Chautauqua for the 2022 summer season as an Assistant Producer. She will help to present over eighty live shows over a twelve week season, including an eight-concert symphony series.
Producing - Nothing New To Say
Allison works on her first project as a lead producer, Nothing New To Say. The one-night only concert will feature cover songs and premiere original works ranging from jazz funk to acoustic folk genres.
Swinging In! - Hair
Allison is swinging in for the next three weeks in Hair, produced by the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Department.
Hair
Allison is cast as the female swing for the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Deparmtent’s production of Hair at The Power Center.
Understudying in Philadelphia!
Allison travels to Philadelphia with Fiddler on the Roof directed by Sarna Lapine with music direction by Andy Einhorn and choreography by Ali Solomon. She will perform with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Undeclared - TV Pilot Series
Allison appears in the role of Sam in “Undeclared,” a five-episode TV Pilot series written and conceptualized by Timmy Thompson.
Fiddler on the Roof
Allison joins the University Musical Society’s production of Fiddler on the Roof as U/S Hodel, Shprintze, and Shandel. The production is directed by Sarna Lapine with choreography by Ali Solomon and music direction by Andy Einhorn in collaboration with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.
New Releases!
Allison recently recorded “The Lady Is A Tramp,” “Simple Love,” and more at the Duderstadt Center at the University of Michigan. Visit her website or SoundCloud for content.
Children Will Listen: A Sondheim Concert
Allison was proud to associate produce Michigan Performance Outreach Workshop (MPOW)’s first in-person benefit concert, “Children Will Listen: A Sondheim Concert.” One hundred percent of event proceeds benefitted Art Lab J’s new STEAM youth program, Creative Thinkers and Movers.
OAPN Conference - Playhouse Square
Allison attended and volunteered at the 2021 Ohio Arts Professionals Networking Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoyed networking with artists, agents, presenters, and creatives at Playhouse Square.
Michigan Performance Outreach Workshop
Allison is thrilled to serve on the 2021-2022 Executive Board of Michigan Performance Outreach Workshop (MPOW) as the Director of Finance and Non-Profit Outreach. Allison will manage organizational finances, compose grant applications, and continue to develop MPOW’s non-profit community partnership program with Art Lab J. MPOW provides arts access and education to elementary school students in Southeast Michigan.
Arts & Entertainment Management Internship
Allison completed her internship in Arts & Entertainment Management at Lakeside Chautauqua in August 2021. Allison developed her skills in the areas of performance, arts administration, producing, dance pedagogy, and technical production over the course of the summer.
Only Have Eyes for You
Allison will star in the short film “Only Eyes for You” sponsored by Arts at Michigan, the SMTD EXCEL Lab, the SMTD Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and University of Michigan Spectrum Center. Written by Timmy Thompson, Directed by Sevon Askew, Cinematography by Jules Garber.
Release details coming soon.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents: Trial By Jury
Allison will appear as the First Bridesmaid in the University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s first international production of Trial By Jury. Tickets available through May 9th, 2021.
NEW RELEASE: Winter Things - Cover by Allison Bell
Allison covered Ariana Grande’s “Winter Things” just in time for the holidays! Streaming on SoundCloud.
The University of Michigan Musical Theatre Department Presents Ghost Light 2020
Allison will perform Kira Stone’s “Enough” from the new musical Carry Me on Episode 1 of the Musical Theatre Department’s Ghost Light 2020. Live streaming on the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Youtube page at 8:00pm EST on December 4th.
Divas for Democracy: United We Slay
Tune in to Divas for Democracy: United We Slay presented by Drag Out The Vote to catch Allison as a Featured Voter! Streaming at 8:00pm EST on October 18th.