About Us
The Cunninghams have been performing together since the year 2000, when they met while both studying music at Murray State University and a great partnership was born. They appeared together on the national tours of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Miracle on 34th Street, and have performed extensively on cruise ships, touring the world as lead vocalists for Oceania, Silversea, Holland America, and Celebrity Cruises. They expanded into river cruising as resident vocalists for American Queen Voyages and most recently as guest entertainers for American Cruise Lines. Dustin and Courtney have worked alongside each other in many musicals, including starring together in the roles of Harold Hill and Marian Paroo in the Garden Theatre's production of The Music Man. Regionally, they have performed for Kentucky Opera, Hippodrome Theatre, Alhambra Theatre, Jenny Wiley Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Winter Park Playhouse, Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Shows, Theater West End, Starlight Theatre, Capone's Dinner and Show, Gaylord Resorts, Willow Theatre, Galt House Hotel, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, and for Princess Cruises in Denali, Alaska.
Dustin Cunningham
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Dustin was raised in a family of musicians. He sang professionally as a child and was featured on the original cast album of the Dove award-winning musical Go Go Jonah. Dustin studied at Murray State University where he received his Bachelor's in Vocal Performance. He has been a featured classical soloist with the Nashville, Paducah, and Daytona Beach Symphonies. He also enjoyed performing theater for young audiences when he toured with Blue Apple Players. Regionally, he has performed for Arizona Broadway Theatre, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Orlando Repertory Theatre, Stage Door Theatre, Universal Studios Florida, and Golden Apple Dinner Theatre among others. Favorite credits include South Pacific (Emile), Peter Pan (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling), The Most Happy Fella (Joey), No Way to Treat a Lady (Morris), The Smoke on the Mountain Trilogy (Stanley), Guys and Dolls (Nicely-Nicely), Pirates of Penzance (Major General), Oliver! (Mr. Bumble), Buddy Holly Story (Joe B.), and Nunsense A-men (Sister Robert Anne & Sister Hubert).
Courtney Cunningham
Courtney grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and her Aunt Janet (who was a Opera lover) was the first person to notice Courtney's natural singing ability. She thrived in her public school's drama clubs and choirs, and received her B.A. in Vocal Music and Theatre from Murray State University. She continued her studies at the University of Central Florida, where she received her M.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Courtney competed on national television as part of the cast of VH1's Bridal Bootcamp. Regionally, she has performed for SeaWorld Orlando, Pirates Dinner Adventure, Music Theatre Louisville, Titanic: The Experience, Nickelodeon Hotel, Gramercy Theatre, and Public Theatre of Kentucky, among others. Favorite credits include The Pirates of Penzance (Mabel, Starlight Award for Best Vocal Performance), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Smoke on the Mountain (June), Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping (Karin), Bye Bye Birdie (Mrs. MacAfee), Nunsense 2 (Sister Leo), Magician's Nephew (The White Witch) and Faith County (Naomi).