ChocolatCity Cabaret brings Parisian and Vegas performance artistry, with added thematic storytelling, to your hometown. Beyond Crazy Horse, Spiegelworld, The Radio City Rockettes, Cirque Du Soleil, and Broadway’s Cabaret & Moulin Rouge. ChocolatCity conscientiously developed the compelling love child of Cabaret, Burlesque, and Dinner Theatre entertainment experiences. Premiering in Atlanta (stay tuned for more info), ChocolatCity features a delicious cast of locally prominent dancers, singers, and specialty acts that introduce audiences to creative decadence. ChocolatCity immerses you into a bitter-sweet world that sparks new connections, reignites passion, and leaves viewers craving more of the unforgettable, delectable experience that is ChocolatCity Cabaret.

Reimagining “Modern Cabaret” 

Melody, the Creative Director is a Tony-nominated Broadway performer, award-winning choreographer, and creative powerhouse. Professional sports and global stages are not only in her DNA but flood her resume. Dancing and choreographing for the NBA and NFL, Melody has impressed audiences all over the U.S. as well as Iraq, Kuwait, China, Korea, and the Philippines. She has shared the stage with iconic artists such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, Kayne West, and Shakira. Her light shines both in front of the camera and behind the table as a heavy hitting creative in TV, film, music videos, commercials, and live entertainment. From vision to concept, Melody’s capacity encompasses training, development, and leadership as she continues to produce meaningful art.

Douglas Tappin

Douglas, the Artistic Director and brilliant British musical theatre and opera writer/composer. A veteran in producing theatre, his productions have been staged in London, U.K. and the U.S. at The Apollo Theater, The John F. Kennedy Center, and The Belk and Knight Theaters. His background includes leading and developing business affairs for Zomba/Jive International Music Group and Universal/Island Music Group allowing collaborations with Justin Timberlake, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and U2. His genius stretches across the board as he has two projects currently in Broadway development as well as Executive Directing The Musical Dramatic Arts Foundation.

Together, Melody and Douglas, form the intention-focused duo leading ChocolatCity Cabaret. They make this innovative and agile company a home for originality, a spring board for talent, and runway for impactful community partnerships.