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Broadway: Come From Away (Tony Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical), If/Then, Chaplin, High Fidelity, Urban Cowboy(Outer Critics Circle Award nomination). Off-Broadway: Beebo Brinker, Lucky Guy, Slut, Closer Than Ever. Regional: Annie Get Your Gun (Pittsburgh CLO); Peter Pan (Sacramento Music Circus); Side Show(Kennedy Center). TV: The Code, Feed The Beast, Elementary, All My Children, The Good Wife, Rescue Me. Film: Uncertainty (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). MFA Acting, UC Irvine.

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STAGE CREDITS

Suffs Suffs
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Carrie Chapman Catt
Suffs Suffs
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Carrie Catt
Talk To Me Talk To Me
[Off-Broadway]
Abingdon Theatre Company & New York City Children's Theater Reading, 2021
Performer
Fun Home Fun Home
[Immersive]
Quintessence of Dust Theatre Company Immersive Production, 2019
Alison
Twelve Angry Men Twelve Angry Men
[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Staged Reading, 2018
Performer
Come From Away Come From Away
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Annette
Ensemble
Beverley
Annette
Ensemble
Beverley
Come From Away Come From Away
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Ford's Theater Production, 2016
Performer
If/Then If/Then
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Anne
Chaplin Chaplin
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Hedda Hopper
Closer Than Ever Closer Than Ever
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2012
Performer
Lucky Guy Lucky Guy
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Chicky Lay
Beebo Brinker Chronicles
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Beebo Brinker
High Fidelity High Fidelity
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Laura
The Times They are A-Changin'
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Cleo
Slut
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Delia
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Pippi
Urban Cowboy Urban Cowboy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Sissy
High Fidelity
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Suffs


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Come From Away


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Come From Away

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Come From Away

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Urban Cowboy

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SUFFS Broadway Cast to Reunite for GREAT PERFORMANCES Town Hall Event Photo
SUFFS Broadway Cast to Reunite for GREAT PERFORMANCES Town Hall Event
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026

The Town Hall will host a special screening of Great Performances' Suffs', followed by a discussion with Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman, and Nikki M. James, along with a live piano performance from the original cast.
Video: Jenn Colella and Lauren Patten Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Broadway Backw Photo
Video: Jenn Colella and Lauren Patten Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Broadway Backwards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2026

Jenn Colella and Tony Award winner Lauren Patten reunite to perform a gender-bent rendition of “The Next Ten Minutes” from The Last Five Years at the 20th anniversary of Broadway Backwards, revisiting their acclaimed 2022 duet in a standout moment from the record-breaking benefit. Watch the video.
Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform 'I Was Here' in Clip From PBS Capture Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform 'I Was Here' in Clip From PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

Next month, Great Performances will air a filmed recording of Suffs, the Broadway musical from Tony Award winner Shaina Taub. Watch a clip from the forthcoming airing, which sees the suffragists perform the musical number 'I Was Here.'
Review: JENN COLELLA Hip, Hot, and High-Caliber at 54 Below Photo
Review: JENN COLELLA Hip, Hot, and High-Caliber at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 28, 2026

As usual, Jenn Colella has brought a not-to-be-missed show to 54 Below, where a Colella concert is appointment programming.
Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana and More to Perform RUMOURS at Symphony Space Photo
Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana and More to Perform RUMOURS at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026

Symphony Space has revealed the lineup of Broadway stars performing A Gala Celebration of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, including Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana and more.
Interview: Sara Jean Ford of Theatre Raleigh's COME FROM AWAY Photo
Interview: Sara Jean Ford of Theatre Raleigh's COME FROM AWAY
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 25, 2026

From April 1st-19th, Theatre Raleigh will be presenting the Tony-winning musical COME FROM AWAY at the De Ann S. Jones Theatre. Sara Jean Ford and I previously spoke in 2023 talking about North Carolina Theatre’s production of MARY POPPINS.
Photos & Video: BROADWAY BACKWARDS Raises Record $1,223,681- Watch Highlights Photo
Photos & Video: BROADWAY BACKWARDS Raises Record $1,223,681- Watch Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Broadway Backwards marked its 20th anniversary with an evening of show-stopping performances, LGBTQ+ storytelling and record-breaking fundraising at the Gershwin Theatre. See photos from the event here!
SING4HER Benefit for Foundation for Women's Cancer Will Come to 54 Below Photo
SING4HER Benefit for Foundation for Women's Cancer Will Come to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

54 Below will host SING4HER, a cabaret event supporting the Foundation for Women's Cancer, harnessing Broadway music to aid women diagnosed with cancer.
Jessie Mueller, Jenn Colella and More to Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square Photo
Jessie Mueller, Jenn Colella and More to Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

The 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert will take place Saturday, April 25 from 11am–3pm in Times Square’s Duffy Square in front of the iconic red steps. The event will feature a lineup of Broadway stars.
Cabaret Roundup: March 23-29- Darren Criss, Lillias White & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: March 23-29- Darren Criss, Lillias White & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 23, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including the annual MAC Awards Show, music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack sung by Justin Vivian Bond, comedian Kyle Dunnigan's band and more.
SIGNS OF LIFE Concert To Feature Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella, Damon Daunno & More At Photo
SIGNS OF LIFE Concert To Feature Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella, Damon Daunno & More At Jazz At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2026

SIGNS OF LIFE will be presented in concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center featuring Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella, and Damon Daunno. The one-night-only event showcases music from the new musical by Christopher DeLair.
THE FIRST ANNUAL 54 BELOW GALA and More Set for 54 Below Next Week Photo
THE FIRST ANNUAL 54 BELOW GALA and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, The First Annual 54 Below Gala and more. 
Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella, Amber Iman and More to Join SIGNS OF LIFE Concert Photo
Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella, Amber Iman and More to Join SIGNS OF LIFE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

Astro Lab Productions will present a one-night-only New York City event: Signs of Life, the concept album, live in concert, featuring Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella, Amber Iman and more.
Dylan Mulvaney, Kara Young and John-Andrew Morrison Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Photo
Dylan Mulvaney, Kara Young and John-Andrew Morrison Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Three more stars have joined the lineup of stars bringing LGBTQ+ twists to beloved show tunes at this month's Broadway Backwards, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
A NIGHT WITH EMMA STEBBINS: Candlelight Musical Performance Comes to The Heckscher Mu Photo
A NIGHT WITH EMMA STEBBINS: Candlelight Musical Performance Comes to The Heckscher Museum
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

A NIGHT WITH EMMA STEBBINS will be performed on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Join in for a special concert celebrating the extraordinary career of trailblazing 19th-century sculptor Emma Stebbins.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 4, 2026- WICKED Welcomes New Leads and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 4, 2026- WICKED Welcomes New Leads and More
by - Mar 4, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Reeve Carney, Alex Newell and More to Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadw Photo
Reeve Carney, Alex Newell and More to Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Reeve Carney, Alex Newell, JJ Niemann, and five new members of the RENT original Broadway company have joined the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration.
Ariana DeBose, Grey Henson, Robyn Hurder and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup Photo
Ariana DeBose, Grey Henson, Robyn Hurder and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Additional stars have joined the lineup of Broadway luminaries bringing to life LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Video: Jenn Colella Sings Brandi Carlile's 'The Story' at 54 Below Photo
Video: Jenn Colella Sings Brandi Carlile's 'The Story' at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2026

54 Below has released new video footage of Jenn Colella performing 'The Story' by Brandi Carlile. The performance took place at author Eli Rallo's release party for her recent book of essays, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's Hi Photo
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jenn Colella been in?

Jenn Colella has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jenn Colella been in?

Jenn Colella has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jenn Colella been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Come From Away, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Come From Away, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away and Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Urban Cowboy .

What awards has Jenn Colella won?

Jenn Colella has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Come From Away. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show, Come From Away.

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