We had the good fortune of connecting with Lisa Donahey and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Lisa, what’s the most important lesson your business/career has taught you?
To me, the most important thing in the music business is, ‘Adaptability’. When I say, Adaptability I’m talking about two things. Firstly, I have to keep up with new technology and be aware of new trends in the music industry. Secondly, for me, Adaptability means being able to sing different styles of music and being…
"SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD" produced by Inland Valley Rep Theatre summer of 2014, received a nomination from the Inland Theatre League. "http://www.inlandtheatre.org/itl-awards/2014-itl-awards/
Through your help and support, Lisa has been working on spreading the word about her new album, "Takes on Broadway" and this is her first year submitting music for GRAMMY® consideration. It is such a thrill to have the opportunity to do this and truly a dream ever since she was a little girl singing into her hairbrush. (Hey! You gotta start somewhere!) "Takes on Broadway", produced by Chris Gestrin (fellow Berklee grad), is entered in three categories this year. The album, as you may know, features fresh…
Read moreThe delightful Donahey gets to perform Songs For A New World’s splashiest numbers, demonstrating terrific comedic skills and a soprano as smooth as silk. She’s the pissed-off wife in “Just One Step†and a frustrated, German-accented Mrs. Santa in “Surabaya Santa†(think Marlene Dietrich or Lotte Lenya in vamp mode). On a more serious note, she sings of a woman who chooses material possessions over “The Stars And The Moon,†and in “The Flagmaker, 1775,†of a young woman on the home front…
Read moreLisa will be lending her vocals backing up Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Melissa Manchester, at the Aratani Theater's "Concert for Peace" on Saturday, August 2. 7:00pm Showtime Tickets: $30/$45/$60 Tickets on Sale Soon! The Aratani Theatre 244 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90012
Please come see me in Songs for a New World! It is going to be a fantastic show Jason Robert Brown's show debuted in 1995 with a small powerhouse quartet and a driving, exquisitely crafted score running the gamut of today's popular music, Songs for a New World gives us insight into today's generation Jason Robert Brown says 'It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand or turn around and go back." GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! There are Friends & Family…
Read moreCheck out Lisa's music video of "Let It Go" form Disney's FROZEN. Lisa sang on and starred in this special little video. Enjoy!
"No Place like Oz" starring Lisa Donahey screens at the 15th Festival Internazionale del Cortometraggio "Scrittura e Immagine" organized by Associazione Flaiano in Pescara ITALY. Directed by Alberto Massaresse. See the program at www.premiflaiano.it You'll be able to see see it in early 2014!
On March 23rd Lisa will be singing a private event performing a HOUSE CONCERT. These are fun ways to bring entertainment and the arts to you and your friends. If you want to add some entertainment to your event or party and have a open space in your home how about hosting a fun evening of LIVE music for you and your friends. You need only have an electrical outlet as Lisa can bring on a top notch keyboardist, sound system, and a fun one-of-a-kind show tailored just for you and your friends. Please…
Read moreCheck me out a Nurse with a few lines on Monday, February 18 on ABC at 1pm PST. Be sure to check your local listings!
