award-winning performer and creative producer. community-builder and co-founder of Ring of Keys.

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award-winning performer and creative producer. community-builder and co-founder of Ring of Keys.

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award-winning performer and creative producer. community-builder and co-founder of Ring of Keys.

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award-winning performer and creative producer. community-builder and co-founder of Ring of Keys.

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award-winning performer and creative producer. community-builder and co-founder of Ring of Keys.

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award-winning performer and creative producer. community-builder and co-founder of Ring of Keys.

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Mar 27, 2025

Andrea named "Women To Watch on Broadway" 2025 list by Broadway Women's Fund

Mar 27, 2025

Broadway Women’s Fund, Broadway’s first impact investment fund, has revealed its sixth annual Women to Watch on Broadway list, shining a spotlight on the New York theatre industry's emerging female leaders. Andrea is proud to be listed among such icons as Tiffany Nichole Greene, Erica A. Hart, Qween Jean and more!

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Mar 27, 2025

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May 13, 2025

New York Theatre Barn New Works Series

May 13, 2025

New Work Series by New York Theatre Barn is presenting FEMALE COMPLAINTS. An original musical by Kate Mulley and Tina deVaron tells the untold story of underground abortionist Inez Burns, who ran a successful and illegal abortion clinic for half a century in San Francisco. Andrea is delighted to work with New York Theatre Barn and to perform alongside her wife, Klea Blackhurst.

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May 13, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

solo producing Ring of Keys' 2nd Annual Gala: Queering the Canon: A Retrospective

Mar 3, 2025

Andrea conceived the concert series “Queering the Canon” in 2020 for her non-profit Ring of Keys. This is the 7th QTC concert in the series, and Andrea has creative and/or executive produced its entirety. “Queering the Canon: A Retrospective” | A Benefit for Ring of Keys celebrates a round-up of the past QTC concerts. Andrea is the Executive and Creative Producer. Hosted by Miss Peppermint, with performances by Natalie Joy Johnson, Klea Blackhurst, Jari Jones, and more.

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Mar 3, 2025

Nov 17, 2024

Ilana in Broadway-bound play BILLIE JEAN

Nov 17, 2024

A new Broadway-bound play in development Billie Jean, by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Marc Bruni, will have closed industry presentations on November 21st and 22nd. Billie Jean explores the public battles and private secrets of the lesbian sports icon Billie Jean King. Andrea plays the role of Ilana, her wife. Andrea previously participated in the table reading and 29-hour reading.

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Nov 17, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

A Night of Artivism Concert

Nov 4, 2024

Reuniting with Ari Afsar (Jeannette), Andrea joins A Night of Artivism: A Community Safety song cycle concert presented by Tony®️-winning Broadway Advocacy Coalition. The night is a culmination of Ari’s fellowship and features songs co-written with formerly incarcerated community advocates. Other perfomers include Tiffany Mann, Adam Hyndman. Directed by Kirya Traber and music direction by Sujin Kim-Ramsey.

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Nov 4, 2024

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get to know andrea

Andrea Prestinario (she/her) is a queer, Jeff award-winning performer and producer who is New York City-based and Chicago-grown. Over the last two decades, she has been seen throughout the country in iconic, classical musical theatre roles including Alison (Fun Home), Eliza (My Fair Lady), Louise (Gypsy), Sarah (Guys & Dolls) among others. She is equally at home workshopping new work and has lent her talents to musical theatre writers like Ari Afsar, Alan Schmuckler & Michael Mahler, Eliza Randall & Sam Norman, and more. She is the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of Ring of Keys. As a creative producer, Andrea is revolutionizing the musical theatre industry through her creation of Queering the Canon, a Concert Series for Ring of Keys. She is an Artist Ambassador for the NYCLU and serves on the Advisory Board of National Queer Theatre, the Alumni Council for Ball State University’s Department of Theatre & Dance, and as the Board Chair for Ring of Keys.