The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) welcomes two luminaries of stage and song for this season’s Cabaret in the Loft series: Donna Vivino on Saturday, January 18 at 8PM and Dominic Scaglione, Jr. on Sunday, March 9 at 7:30PM.
Both artists’ careers reflect a range of work on and off Broadway, throughout New Jersey and the NYC metropolitan area, and across the country. Recently concluding an acclaimed run as Jersey in Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical musical Hell’s Kitchen, Vivino has portrayed Cosette in Les Misérables, Elphaba in Wicked, and Grizabella in CATS. Recently, she earned a 2024 Grammy nomination for her role as lead vocalist for Sondheim Unplugged. Born to sing and croon, Scaglione, Jr. has portrayed Frankie Valli in the Chicago and Las Vegas companies of Jersey Boys as well as serving in the role on Broadway for a six-year run.
“I am so excited to welcome Donna and Dominic to our celebrated Cabaret in the Loft talent roster,” says series curator Matthew Luminello. “I have no doubt both artists, with deep New Jersey roots, will dazzle our audiences with their talent, charm, and storytelling.”
If you’d like to preview, review, or attend either performance, or any SOPAC Loft Series show, please contact Lauren at lauren@sopacnow.org.
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package
Patrons may choose three or more events across four series: Laughs in the Loft, Cabaret in the Loft, Jazz in the Loft, and Healing Sounds in the Loft to unlock exclusive savings tailored to their tastes. Discounts include two levels: Three events for 15% savings, or five events for 20% savings.
About the Series
Entering its third year, Cabaret in the Loft is quickly becoming a SOPAC audience favorite! Drawing on the wealth of talent from the greater SOMA area, “where Broadway comes home to sleep” (The New York Times), curator Matthew Luminello assembles a series of intimate storytelling and unforgettable performances perfect for any Broadway lover. Grab your friends and family for this 54-Below experience west of the Hudson, right here in South Orange!
Meet the Artists
Cabaret in the Loft
Donna Vivino
SAT, JAN 18 at 8PM
A New Jersey native, Donna Vivino recently portrayed Jersey in the original cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen. She made her Broadway debut at just 8 years old, originating the role of Young Cosette in Les Misérables. Since then, she has built her career playing iconic leading ladies, including Elphaba in Wicked, Grizabella in CATS, Diana in Next to Normal, and Mary in Merrily We Roll Along. Her veteran stage career features voluminous Broadway and National Tour credits, including Hairspray, Saturday Night Fever, and Fame Becomes Me opposite Martin Short. She received a 2024 Grammy nomination as a lead vocalist for Sondheim Unplugged. On film and television, Vivino appears on The Sopranos, Law & Order, and most recently the feature film Ezra with Robert Deniro and Bobby Canavale, and guest stars on FBI: Most Wanted on CBS.
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Cabaret in the Loft
Dominic Scaglione, Jr.
SUN, MAR 9 at 7:30PM
Renowned for headlining the Broadway production of Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, Dominic Scaglione was born more than 40 years after Frankie Valli, but feels a deep connection to the legendary Four Seasons frontman. Both artists were raised in Essex County in Italian-American families, and both became singers with heart-stopping falsettos. Scaglione Jr. has portrayed Valli in the Chicago and Las Vegas companies of Jersey Boys as well as serving in the role on Broadway for a six-year run. His SOPAC set features classics from The Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, and more!
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