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Annie
Gaybis is what is known in the business as a triple
threat. She acts, sings and dances.
From Broadway, where she starred in the revival of Oh! Calcutta!
to Las Vegas City Lights
at the Flamingo Hilton.
Her first film Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starred Burt
Reynolds and Dolly Parton.
Many films followed right up to the controversial Showgirls
where under Margurite Derricks choreography
she was featured throughout the film as one of its main dancers.
Onstage,
Annie has been featured opposite John Raitt (father
of Bonnie) in the Los Angeles production of South Pacific
and was selected to work with Placido Domingo in over
a half dozen productions at the Los Angeles Dorothy Chandler including Carmen and
Othello.
From
being profiled on 60 Minutes to guest appearances with Regis
as well as guest starring with her husband John Byner
in two holiday specials for the Family Channel.
Annie
has worked with Eddie Murphy in Distinguished Gentlemen and Kevin
Costner in Waterworld
as well as guesting on Baywatch,
Sliders, Married With Children, and Leeza.
Ms.
Gaybis has toured the world with her cabaret show. To date, she has shared the stage with headliners such as Vic Damone,
Phyllis Diller, Rodney Dangerfield, Peggy
Lee, David Brenner, Red Buttons, Hal Linden, Little Richard, Michael Buble, Joel Grey, Kevin Meaney, Michael
Feinstein and Jeff Ross.
In 2024, Annie returned to the stage in her portrayal of Melissa in the two-character play
Love Letters at St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre.
Hot off that performance, she continued with Clifford Odets’ classic
The Country Girl, portraying Georgie to standing ovations and strong critical praise.
She finished the year with First Coast Opera in the acclaimed
The Barber of Seville, performing in a special role created specifically for her by director
Mark Frieman.
In 2025, Annie continued her dynamic return to the stage, dancing with First Coast Opera in
The Magic Flute, directed by Nelson Sheeley.
She was also profiled in an extensive interview by
The Orlando Voyager, reflecting on her career from past to present.
That same year, Annie was selected for inclusion in
Marquis Who’s Who in America, appearing in their 2026 publication.
Expanding her performance work, Annie danced a showgirl performance piece choreographed by
Victoria Lane to
Shania Twin’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”, celebrating female strength, confidence, and fun.
She closed out the year starring as Mary in City Repertory Theatre’s onstage production of
It’s a Wonderful Life, a role made iconic on screen by Donna Reed.
Annie portrayed Mary across every stage of her life — from childhood to motherhood — in a production
that played to multiple sold-out houses and earned standing ovations throughout its run.
The Annie Gaybis Channel on YouTube continues to feature her singing and dancing.
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