Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Ariana DeBose makes her highly anticipated Café Carlyle debut with a special five-night engagement from September 29 - October 3, 2026. Renowned for her extraordinary work across stage and screen, DeBose rose to international acclaim for her groundbreaking performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, earning the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics Choice Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award. In making history, she became the first openly queer Afro-Latina to win an Academy Award.

 

A celebrated performer with roots on Broadway, DeBose earned a Tony Award nomination for her acclaimed portrayal of Disco Donna in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and was a member of the original cast of Hamilton. Her stage career also includes standout performances in Pippin, Motown The Musical, Bring It On: The Musical, Company, and most recently The Baker's Wife. Beyond the stage, she has captivated audiences in acclaimed film and television projects including SCHMIGADOON!, Wish, Argylle, I.S.S., and as the three-time host of the Tony Awards, earning two Emmy nominations for her celebrated hosting performances.

 

For her Café Carlyle debut, DeBose brings her singular artistry to one of New York's most intimate and iconic venues. This limited engagement promises an unforgettable evening with one of today's most versatile and celebrated performers.