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BIO

Broadway debut! Jana was most recently seen in Little Shop of Horrors in her Off-Broadway debut as the Urchin/Audrey Cover, Dance Captain, and OS singer. She made history as the first Black woman to play Audrey Off-Broadway. Now, she’s so excited to be making Broadway history in this fantastic show. Special thanks to her amazing agents at Buchwald, her friends and family who supported her through it all, and her wonderful cast.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Polexia

Penny Lane (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
O.S. Singer [Replacement]

Dance Captain [Replacement]

Urchins (Understudy) [Replacement]

Audrey (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Photos: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Opens At Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has released opening night photos for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Photos: First Look at Kennedy, Massell, and More in BEAUTIFUL at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has released production photos for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, featuring a book by Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award nominee Douglas McGrath and words and music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Extended at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse is extending its production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical due to overwhelming demand. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kyra Kennedy & More to Star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
KILL THE WHALE Adds Additional Performance at Joe's Pub

Due to popuar demand, an additional night has been added for KILL THE WHALE at Joe's Pub, which will now play on Sunday, April 14 at 6:00 PM and Monday, April 15 at 7:00 PM. 
Photos: Go Inside the Jonathan Larson Grants Concert Celebration

The American Theatre Wing celebrated the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant, the esteemed annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. A special concert, showcasing the past four years of Jonathan Larson Grant winning artists, was held at Florence Gould Halland BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photos below!
Amber Gray, Grace McLean, and More Will Perform in Daniel Emond's KILL THE WHALE at Joe's Pub

KILL THE WHALE, a new rock, hiphop, and folk opera by 2023 Larson Grant Recipient Daniel Emond, will premiere at Joe’s Pub on Sunday, April 14 at 6:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and find out who will star here!
KILL THE WHALE Concert Will Be Performed at Chelsea Table + Stage This Month

Kill The Whale: A Musical Odyssey, a rock opera based loosely on Moby-Dick by 2X Jonathan Larson finalist composer Daniel H Emond, will be presented in a concert of selections from the score on Monday October 16th at 9:30 at Chelsea Table + Stage. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!
Melissa Errico & Alex Lugo Join Lineup for Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Tribute at 54 Below

Tony nominee Melissa Errico has joined the lineup for the upcoming concert A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken on July 2 and 3.
Amber Gray, Carolina Rial, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
A TRIBUTE TO HOWARD ASHMAN AND ALAN MENKEN Announced At 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken on July 2 and 3. Celebrate the rhymes and rhythms of Ashman and Menken, the composer and lyricist duo responsible for the soundtrack to millions of childhood dreams (and thrills!).
Photos: See Cameron Crowe, Tom Kitt & More at the ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Recording Listening Party

See photos from the Almost Famous Original Cast Recording Listening Party, celebrating Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt’s 2023 Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score.
Listen: ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The Almost Famous – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available! Listen to the full album here!
Listen: '1973' From ALMOST FAMOUS; Cast Recording to Be Released Next Month

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Almost Famous will be released April 21, 2023. Learn how to preorder and presave the album here! The new track “1973” has also been released today, performed by Casey Likes, Emily Schultheis, Anika Larsen, and the company.
Video: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Takes Over Broadway Sessions

Broadway Sessions is back for 2023! In this video, check out highlights from the cast of Almost Famous, which concluded its Broadway run on January 8, 2023.
Jessie Mueller Joins STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR CLIMATE ACTION Concert

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley bring their hit series to The Green Room 42 for a special one-night-only Stars in the House for Climate Action to benefit the Broadway Green Alliance. Tony winner Jessie Mueller has just joined the lineup!
Photos: Original Film Star Billy Crudup Visits ALMOST FAMOUS

Billy Crudup, who played Russell Hammond in the original Almost Famous film, visited the cast of Almost Famous on Broadway this week, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Original Movie Cast Member Jimmy Fallon Attends ALMOST FAMOUS Performance

Check out photos of Almost Famous film cast member Jimmy Fallon (Dennis Hope) attending a performance of Broadway’s Almost Famous!
Video: Jimmy Fallon Joins The Cast Of ALMOST FAMOUS At Curtain Call

Tonight, the cast of the Broadway adaptation of the hit film Almost Famous welcomed film star Jimmy Fallon on stage for the show's curtain call. Check out video of Jimmy rocking out with the cast of Almost Famous the Musical.
ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Comes to Broadway Sessions This Week

Ben Cameron's long running, award winning, musical theatre variety series, Broadway Sessions, kicks off it's 2023 season at The Green Room 42, Thursday, January 5th.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jana Djenne Jackson been in?

Jana Djenne Jackson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jana Djenne Jackson been in?

Jana Djenne Jackson has not appeared in the West End.

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