Jackie Fornatale

Jackie studied theatre and music and has a B.A. in Theatre Arts. After a 20+ year hiatus, she is thrilled to be performing again. Her solo cabaret debut show, "Second Chance" enjoyed much success at the Encore and Mama Rose's in 2004 & 2005. Jackie has studied with Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins in their CabLab Workshops, and also with Lennie and Lina Koutrakos in their Summer in the City Workshop.

Ms. Fornatale recently appeared with Alisa Schiff in Rob Langeder's MAC Award winning "BROADWAY REVIVAL" under the direction of Miles Philips, and musical direction of Tracy Stark. Jackie was a guest performer in Michael Edwin Stuart's "WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE" at the Encore, and also enjoyed being part of Tracy Stark's choir during the CD Release Performance for her latest CD: "FEAST FOR THE HEART" at the Metropolitan Room.

Jackie appeared with Brandon Cutrell in John DeMarco’s "PURE AND SIMPLE" at Danny’s Skylight Room, and with Susan Peirez in John’s "ALL ABOUT LOVE" - which enjoyed a sold out run at Judy’s Chelsea. Both of John DeMarco’s shows were under the musical direction of Daryl Kojak. Jackie also appeared with Susan Neuffer in "INSTANT KARMA" at Mama Rose’s in and at the Encore under the direction of Lennie Watts, and musical direction of Gerry Dieffenbach.