KYE BRACKETT

Kye is a native Floridian who, throughout his 40 year career, has had his many talents take his life into many areas of the entertainment field. As a singer/dancer Kye has been in Broadway, LA and West End productions of Five Guys Named Moe, for which he garnered an NAACP Image Award, Dreamgirls and Rent, as well as the internationally acclaimed command performance for the Queen of England called, "Hey, Mr. Producer". As a choreographer Kye has choreographed for both The Miss America Pageant and has choreographed and starred in the musical revue "Could It Be Magic", the Barry Manilow Songbook, at The Mercury Theater in Chicago. Kye has written an Urban Opera called The Family which is currently a part of "The Silence Is Broken", a multi-media awareness campaign that focuses on Aids Awareness and for the past decade Kye has served as both background vocalist and staging director for Barry Manilow in his tours and his residencies. 

BREANNA DE SANTOS

Breanna is an alumna from the top choir of Las Vegas Academy of Arts, class of 2021. She has been singing since she was two years old. Blessed with multiple opportunities, Breanna has performed as a soloist and with an ensemble in a variety of venues.

She majored in vocal at LVA and was Vice-President of the top choir "Academy Singers" her senior year, all the while being active in Vocal Jazz and Opera Workshop.

When she was 10, she had her first encounter with a big stadium at Thomas & Mack, opening for the NBA with the National Anthem and this was followed by multiple games for the WNBA LV ACES. She has also been invited to sing at benefits, 9/11 and 1 October commemorative ceremonies, football games, foodiefests (locally and out of state), and blood drives. Breanna has had the pleasure of singing at the welcoming rally for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather fight in 2015 at the age of 11. She has graced the Smith's Center stage as a solo artist and with the school choir on different occasions. She has performed at Mandalay Bay, Sam's Town, Orleans, and Gold Coast to mention a few.

Showcasing her gift for singing, Breanna has won multiple school talent shows and performed at nationwide school functions, party events, including weddings and holidays, blood drives, and televised appearances. She has learned to play the ukulele and dabbled in song writing.

Sharing positivity during last year's pandemic, Breanna met and collaborated with other singers from across the globe, singing different genres of songs in TikTok and has been recognized by many; a truly humbling experience no doubt.
She is currently a Freshman studying Pre-Nursing at the University of Reno, Nevada and working part-time, while still performing at the local Laughing Planet and Improvisational Jazz Club. Breanna is a force to be reckoned with.

CLINT HOLMES

The son of an African-American jazz musician and a classically-trained British opera singer, Clint was raised with the best of two musical worlds.  His 40-plus year career has taken him from the top of the charts, to concert halls, on TV screens, and cemented his legacy as a veritable Las Vegas institution.

Throughout his 40+ year career, Clint has received many accolades-most recognizably, the highest honor of a GRAMMY  nomination for his album, Rendezvous. Produced by eight-time Grammy Award-winner Gregg Field, the sophisticated album offers a diverse playlist that reinterprets modern day and classic pop hits, Jazz, soulful R&B, theatrical tunes, and numbers culled from the Great American Songbook. 

For more information on Clint Holmes, please visit www.clintholmesmusic.com

MICHELLE JOHNSON

Award winning vocalist and singer songwriter Michelle Johnson is the recipient of the National Association of Women Business Owners Woman of Distinction Award for her contributions in entertainment, and she is also the 2020 Las Vegas Black Music Awards recipient of the Lena Horne Award for Musical Excellence.  Known as "Las Vegas' First Lady of Jazz," her soaring vocals, versatile repertoire, and ability to engage an audience in a dynamic, personal, and intimate way have made her a favorite in cabarets and performing arts centers across the country. Michelle has performed on Broadway and appeared, toured or recorded with legendary artists including Gladys Knight, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, and Elton John. In addition, she has starred in and executive produced sold-out shows in Las Vegas, where she is a favorite at The Smith Center, and in many other cities across the globe.

Michelle's liquid voice and unique storytelling style will engage you from the first note to the last. Her unique voice, versatility, affinity for languages, and impressive range have made her a rare find in the music business. She primarily grew up in Cairo, Egypt, and then attended and graduated from Yale University. Her original path to Harvard Law School diverged onto a different route when her passion for the entertainment industry won out.

An accomplished singer songwriter, she is in the process of recording her first album to be released in 2023, and the first single I'm All In" has already garnered over 25,000 views on YouTube. Michelle is also a coauthor of the inspirational book "Power of the Platform" and is in the process of writing her own book about the music industry from the female perspective and launching an online platform for women who want to pursue careers in the arts.

Learn more at www.michellejohnson.com.

THE CAST OF COCKTAIL CABARET

"The Cocktail Cabaret" features musical virtuosity and humor brought to life by a small cast of power-house musical performers.  Original cast members Niki Scalera("Hairspray," "Tarzan," "Footloose") and Maren Wade("America's Got Talent," "Confessions of a Showgirl," "Pin Up," "50 Shades! The Parody") will welcome sensational baritone-tenor Doug Carpenter ("Baz," "Beautiful, the Carol King Musical") and veteran Vegas Entertainer Tony Arias as emcee.

The fantastic four-piece band is led by co-producer and renowned pianist Dr. Philip Fortenberry ("Behind the Candelabra"), drummer Don Meoli ("Jersey Boys"), bassist Josh Jones ("Million Dollar Quartet") and Saxophonist John Summers ("Lady Gaga").

"It only seems appropriate that we would present our modern musical show celebrating the cocktail culture at such a legendary Vegas venue as the Westgate, formerly the stage home of icons Elvis, Sinatra and Liberace," said Keith Thompson, co-producer, arranger, and director.  "Comedic musical performer Tony Arias will guest emcee, and for those who know Tony, we're in for a wildly funny and exciting show!"

Learn more at cocktailcabaret.com