Biography

JANET DACAL has a successful and extensive career in music and theater. Her music career began under the wing of Grammy winning artist Gloria Estefan, recording background vocals on a number of her albums. Other artists she’s worked with include, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. Following her time with the Estefan’s, Janet toured the world with Grammy Winning, Latin Recording Artist Luis Enrique. Janet is currently starring as Dina in the National Tour of the 10-time Tony Award Winning Musical, "The Bands Visit". She has starred in several Broadway productions in NYC, most recently "Prince of Broadway", directed by Hal Prince himself. Janet starred in the Tony and Grammy Award Winning hit “In The Heights.” After having originated the role of Carla in the original Off-Broadway and Broadway productions, for which she received a Drama Desk Award. She then starred as Alice, in Frank Wildhorn’s musical “Wonderland.” She appears in the original cast recordings of all three musicals. Janet has had the great pleasure to perform in renowned establishments such as Birdland and The Apollo Theatre in NYC. Favorite television appearances include, “The Tony Awards” and “White Collar.” She has been nominated with Carbonell Awards for her work in “The Last 5 Years” and “Five Course Love.”