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A Nonprofit Cabaret Venue


Andrea Prestinario is a queer award-winning performer and producer who has worked extensively throughout the country over the last 20 years with NYTW, A.C.T San Francisco, Marriott Theatre, Lyric Opera, Gulfshore Playhouse, Writers’ Theatre, York Theatre, and more. Favorite roles include Alison in Fun Home (Baltimore Center Stage), Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls; (Weston Playhouse), Eliza in My Fair Lady; Maureen in RENT (Paramount Theatre), Martha in 1776 (Asolo Rep), and Louise in Gypsy (Drury Lane Oakbrook). She received a Jeff Award for her work as Violet in Side Show (Boho Theatre).

A graduate of Ball State University and The School at Steppenwolf, she is also the Co-Founder of Ring of Keys: a 501(c)3 nonprofit artist service organization for queer women and trans artists in musical theatre. She created RoK’s signature programming: Queering the Canon: A Concert Series, which she produced in addition to other concerts for the org (Joe’s Pub, Birdland). Television credits include roles on “Succession” (HBO) and “Law & Order” (NBC). She is a proud Artist Ambassador for the NYCLU.