Dale Melancon
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My name is Dale and I’m a professional entertainer based in New York City.

When I was about 4 or 5, my mother noticed I had an ear for music: After hearing commercials on TV, I’d run to my great-grandmothers piano sitting in our dining room, and plunk out the jingle on the white keys. She threw me into piano lessons, and the rest is history!

I didn’t start singing until high school choir. I quickly developed a love for ensemble singing and blending tight harmonies. I placed in a few honor choirs and would stay up late on Youtube watching videos of different choral arrangements. 🤓

I was in college when I first discovered musical theatre. I originally went to business school, and then decided to give music a try. After a year in the Opera program at LSU (#geauxtigers), I transferred to Ball State (#chirpchirp) in Indiana to study musical theatre. Since graduating, I’ve performed with amazing people and companies around the country and world.

Some of my favorite contracts have been on cruise ships as a singer. I’ve seen 30+ countries over 4 continents. Thanks to one fateful cruise contract, I met my beautiful wife, Alyx. We love the opportunity to perform together when we can. This is just the beginning!

(Hey! I’m also a watercolor artist! You can see what I’ve got for sale here!)

Regional Theatre

Jersey Boys Swing (Bob Gaudio & Others)

Miracle on 34th Street Fred Gaily

Newsies! (Regional Premiere) Jo-Jo

Elf! The Musical Chadwick/Ensemble

TEXAS: A Musical Drama ‘16 Dancer/Calvin Armstrong und.

TEXAS: A Musical Drama ‘14, ‘15 Chorus/Calvin Armstrong und.

Trial By Jury Edwin

Related Experience

The Flyboys! Vocalist, NYC Dance Captain

Oceania Sirena Vocalist, Vocal Capt., Asst. Cruise Director

Celebrity Summit Vocalist

Home! For The Holidays Creator, Vocalist

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Videos

Cry For Me from Jersey Boys

As a swing onboard the Norwegian Bliss, I had the opportunity to play the role of the brains behind The Four Seasons’ music: Bob Gaudio. (This video is best viewed on mobile.)

Oceania Sirena Highlight Reel

Here you can watch some of my favorite moments from 3 of the production shows onboard the Oceania Sirena. All footage is courtesy of Norwegian Creative Studios.

Celebrity Summit Highlight Reel

This collection of clips is from the production shows onboard the Celebrity Summit. All footage is courtesy of Celebrity Cruise Line.

Proud Of Your Boy from Disney's Aladdin

I performed this in "One For My Baby: The Songs of Harold Arlen & More" at The Cabaret in Indianapolis, IN, accompanied by Johnna Tavianini. Video courtesy of The Cabaret.

I Want You by Marian Hill

This is a short dance video featuring choreography by Sarah McCoy and myself, which was filmed and edited by Johnny Sciortino.

When First My Old, Old Love I Knew from Trial By Jury by Gilbert & Sullivan

This production was performed by the 2016 company of TEXAS: A Musical Drama, directed by Joey Rodriguez, and accompanied by Jeremy Duck.

It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday originally by Boyz II Men, adapted by Jason Mraz

One of my original and favorite arrangements, this was performed during TEXAS Originals 2014, featuring Victoria Olivier, Katie Beth Stubbs, Christopher Miller, Natalie Michaels, Andrew Young, and myself.