Broadway Anthems, Movie Classics, & more
An Evening with Alana Barraj
Cabaret Show
Past EventCelebrate stage and silver screen classics. Lebanese-American Alana Barraj performs a one night only cabaret show.
Best known for her powerful vocals (both in song and everyday life), Alana Barraj reprises some of her favorite moments with Abu Dhabi Choral Group (ADCG), original works, and folk & pop hits rounded off with some of her infamous banter.
The Arts Center’s own and Abu Dhabi long time resident and frequent performer, Alana Barraj is best known for her roles in Abu Dhabi Choral Group’s (ADCG) semi annual productions which have included playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family Musical. Come prepared for a special, one of a kind, entertaining evening full of songs from broadway classics, legendary animated features, folk and pop legends, and original works. The evening also features guest singers Caitlin Rose and Caroline Kelly.
Accompanist and Arranger: Alexandra Ivanova
This is a past event
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