Derek Klena
Latest News on Derek Klena:
These Broadway Stars Will Appear in Hallmarks' 2024 Holiday Movies (Nov 1, 2024)
Derek Klena To Return To 54 Below With New Show This January (Oct 24, 2024)
Mastering Your Audition Nerves: How to Feel Better In Your Auditions (Oct 27, 2024)
These Broadway Stars Will Appear in Hallmarks' 2024 Holiday Movies (Nov 1, 2024)
Derek Klena To Return To 54 Below With New Show This January (Oct 24, 2024)
Mastering Your Audition Nerves: How to Feel Better In Your Auditions (Oct 27, 2024)
BIO
Derek Klena was most recently in Moulin Rouge! and Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill on Broadway. Prior to that, he played the same role in the world premiere production at A.R.T in Cambridge, MA. Previously, he starred as Dmitry in the stage adaptation of the animated movie Anastasia. Derek first broke onto the NYC theatre scene in the 2012 Off-Broadway revival of Carrie, where he was quickly noticed and scooped up by Oscar and Tony winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to originate the lead role of Eddie Birdlace in Dogfight. He then made his Broadway debut as Fiyero in 10th Anniversary Company of Wicked and followed that up by originating the role of Michael in Jason Robert Brown's The Bridges of Madison County. Derek has also made appearances on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Quantico," "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," "Blue Bloods," "Law and Order: SVU," and "Carrie Diaries."
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Christian [Replacement]
Christian [Replacement]
[Boston]
World Premiere Production at American Repertory Theater, 2018
Nick Healy
TV Shows
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
DJ Fingablast, Doug, Douglas
DJ Fingablast, Doug, Douglas
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Derek Klena, Jagged Little Pill
- 2012 - Theatre Finalists
Derek Klena
Videos
Exclusive: Watch Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker Rehearse for the NY Pops Season Opener
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Derek Klena Perform 'Finale (Come What May)' from MOULIN ROUGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023
Video: New MOULIN ROUGE! Stars JoJo and Derek Klena Take Their First Bows Together
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2023
VIDEO: Stephanie J. Block Sings 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' at the Kennedy Center
by Alan Henry - Feb 4, 2023
Video: Stephanie J. Block, Derek Klena & More Get Ready to Bring SUNSET BOULEVARD to the Kennedy Center
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2023
VIDEO: Meet MOULIIN ROUGE!'s New Stars- Derek Klena & Ashley Loren!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 3, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2021
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Sings Reimagined 'Shall We Dance?' For R&H Goes Pop!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2021
VIDEO: Dyllón Burnside to Sing 'Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered' for R&H GOES POP!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Journey to the Past with ANASTASIA at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Fall Into Scenes from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY in 2014
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2020
News
These Broadway Stars Will Appear in Hallmarks' 2024 Holiday Movies
For a lot of people, it isn't the holidays without a Hallmark movie. And, for Broadway fans, it is an even bigger treat as Broadway performers continue to lend their talents to the heartwarming movies that grace your TV every year. Find out which Broadway stars are slated to appear in Hallmark movies this season!
For a lot of people, it isn't the holidays without a Hallmark movie. And, for Broadway fans, it is an even bigger treat as Broadway performers continue to lend their talents to the heartwarming movies that grace your TV every year. Find out which Broadway stars are slated to appear in Hallmark movies this season!
Derek Klena To Return To 54 Below With New Show This January
54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway leading man Derek Klena. He opens up about his journey through fatherhood, how it's reshaped his personal and professional experience, and the power and influence music has had through it all. Learn how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway leading man Derek Klena. He opens up about his journey through fatherhood, how it's reshaped his personal and professional experience, and the power and influence music has had through it all. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Mastering Your Audition Nerves: How to Feel Better In Your Auditions
Spencer Glass, actor and career coach for actors, shares tips for actors to shine under pressure in their auditions. Check out 5 tips on managing your audition nerves here!
Spencer Glass, actor and career coach for actors, shares tips for actors to shine under pressure in their auditions. Check out 5 tips on managing your audition nerves here!
A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
Review: Tom Kitt Puts THE TRUNK SONGS Center Stage at 54 Below
There is reason for all to hope that more 54B, more Tom Kitt, and more of this type of material will come our collective ways.
There is reason for all to hope that more 54B, more Tom Kitt, and more of this type of material will come our collective ways.
How to Get an Acting Agent
There is no correct way to get an agent. There's no one way street, perfect strategy, or recipe that can get you an agent meeting. Are there certain things to think about/tools to have under your belt to make the process a little simpler? Absolutely, and we'll get to that.
There is no correct way to get an agent. There's no one way street, perfect strategy, or recipe that can get you an agent meeting. Are there certain things to think about/tools to have under your belt to make the process a little simpler? Absolutely, and we'll get to that.
Videos: Darren Criss, Jordan Fisher, Rachel Zegler, and More Perform at Elsie Fest
The 7th Annual Elsie Fest took place on September 8 in NY at The Rooftop at Pier 17, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture all of the action! Check out a roundup of videos from many of the performances, featuring Darren Criss, Jordan Fisher, Rachel Zegler, and more!
The 7th Annual Elsie Fest took place on September 8 in NY at The Rooftop at Pier 17, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture all of the action! Check out a roundup of videos from many of the performances, featuring Darren Criss, Jordan Fisher, Rachel Zegler, and more!
See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54
54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Way Off Broadway's 30th Anniversary Season Continues With Area Premiere Of ANASTASIA
As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its 30th Anniversary Season, yet another area premiere production will take the stage at the Frederick venue when Anastasia opens on September 13th.
As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its 30th Anniversary Season, yet another area premiere production will take the stage at the Frederick venue when Anastasia opens on September 13th.
5 Tips for Parents of Young Actors
Spencer Glass, actor and career coach for actors, provides tips and advice for parents who have children who are interested in becoming an actor. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer.
Spencer Glass, actor and career coach for actors, provides tips and advice for parents who have children who are interested in becoming an actor. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer.
Derek Klena, Jenn Colella & More to Star in Tom Kitt's THE TRUNK SONGS at 54 Below
54 BELOW will welcome back Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Tom Kitt. Learn how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will welcome back Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Tom Kitt. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Return to MOULIN ROUGE! Tonight
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively.
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Says 'So Long, Farewell' To Derek Klena, Courtney Reed, Bobby Daye and Clay Rice-Thomson
This weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will say au revoir to current stars Courtney Reed and Derek Klena. They depart along with understudy Bobby Daye and ensemble member Clay Rice-Thomson. To celebrate their send off, the quartet of performers put together a farewell to the show, using the iconic 'goodbye' song, 'So Long, Farewell' from The Sound of Music. Check out video of their adorable parody below!
This weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will say au revoir to current stars Courtney Reed and Derek Klena. They depart along with understudy Bobby Daye and ensemble member Clay Rice-Thomson. To celebrate their send off, the quartet of performers put together a farewell to the show, using the iconic 'goodbye' song, 'So Long, Farewell' from The Sound of Music. Check out video of their adorable parody below!
How to Use the Summer Months to Heat Up Your Acting Career
Spencer Glass, actor, and career coach for actors, explores how artists should focus less on not having summer theatre work, and more on lifting their artistry.
Spencer Glass, actor, and career coach for actors, explores how artists should focus less on not having summer theatre work, and more on lifting their artistry.
The Comparison Game: The Actor's Nightmare
Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, discusses the toxicity of comparing yourself as an actor, and measuring your career to others. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer.
Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, discusses the toxicity of comparing yourself as an actor, and measuring your career to others. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer.
Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, starring alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively, for a 12-week limited engagement.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, starring alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively, for a 12-week limited engagement.
Cast Set For Garden Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Little Shop of Horrors will kick off the Garden's 17th season with performances beginning Friday, July 12 at 7:30 pm with a limited run through Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Little Shop of Horrors will kick off the Garden's 17th season with performances beginning Friday, July 12 at 7:30 pm with a limited run through Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Video: Austin Durant Makes Triumphant Return as Harold Zilger in MOULIN ROUGE
Last night, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed Austin Durant back as Harold Zidler; Durant originated the character for the North American Tour and performed the role on Broadway in 2019. Watch a video of his first curtain call since being back!
Last night, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed Austin Durant back as Harold Zidler; Durant originated the character for the North American Tour and performed the role on Broadway in 2019. Watch a video of his first curtain call since being back!
How to Create an Online Presence as an Actor
Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, explains the importance of having actor footage online, and being searchable in a moment's notice.
Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, explains the importance of having actor footage online, and being searchable in a moment's notice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Derek Klena been in?
Derek Klena has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Derek Klena been in?
Derek Klena has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Derek Klena been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill.
Videos