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BIO

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
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
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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Review: JENN COLELLA Back In The Basement With Broadway At 54 Below Photo
Review: JENN COLELLA Back In The Basement With Broadway At 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 19, 2025

Whether on Broadway or in the cabaret, Jenn Colella is one of our best. This week at 54 Below it's Broadway AND cabaret.
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Lillias White & More Photo
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Lillias White & More
by Joey Mervis - Mar 17, 2025

Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of this month's performers, including Jenn Colella ('I Could Have Danced All Night'), Charles Busch ('Bill'), and Lillias White ('I'm Getting Along Right').
Lea Salonga to Join HARMONY as Special Guest Photo
Lea Salonga to Join HARMONY as Special Guest
by Emmy Rice - Mar 16, 2025

Ms. Salonga will be on hand to present the Gary Miller Award to honoree George Takei for his decades of work and activism. Check here for more details.
Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Jordan Fisher & More Take 'Defying Gravity' To New Heights at BROADWAY BACKWAR Photo
Video: Jordan Fisher & More Take 'Defying Gravity' To New Heights at BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

Broadway luminaries lit up the stage of the Gershwin Theatre on March 10, 2025, for Broadway Backwards. See video from the show as Jordan Fisher performs a soaring rendition of “Defying Gravity,” alongside Javier Ignacio, Gabriella Joy Rodriguez, and the ensemble.
Diversionary Theatre Announces 2025 Annual Gala: THE OUT LOUD BALL Photo
Diversionary Theatre Announces 2025 Annual Gala: THE OUT LOUD BALL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Diversionary Theatre has announced its 2025 Gala: The Out Loud Ball. This year's annual fundraising event will be emceed by Tony Award Nominee and Drama Desk Award winning musical theater star Jenn Colella (Come From Away, Suffs).
Photos: Broadway Backwards Raises Record $1,111,788 Photo
Photos: Broadway Backwards Raises Record $1,111,788
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Broadway stars lit up the Gershwin Theatre on March 10, 2025, as Broadway Backwards delivered performances celebrating LGBTQ+ love, the strength of community and the boundless power of hope. See photos from the event here! 
Jenn Colella, Adrienne Warren, and More Will Perform Stevie Wonder's SONGS IN THE KEY Photo
Jenn Colella, Adrienne Warren, and More Will Perform Stevie Wonder's SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Experience the magic of Stevie Wonder’s timeless album, Songs in the Key of Life, in an upcoming concert at Symphony Space. This one-night-only event takes you on a journey through the iconic double album that changed the face of music forever.
Jenn Colella Joins The New York City Gay Men's Chorus Gala HARMONY Photo
Jenn Colella Joins The New York City Gay Men's Chorus Gala HARMONY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Jenn Colella will join Harmony, the annual Gala Benefit of The New York City Gay Men's Chorus, which is now celebrating its 45th Sapphire Anniversary Season and its 25th Silver Anniversary Gala.  
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March Photo
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup Photo
Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Additional stars have joined the lineup of this year's Broadway Backwards, including Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee and more. See the stars taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH Photo
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Photo
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Broadway Backwards is set to return on Monday, March 10, 2025. The first slate of special guest performers includes Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and more. See how to purchase tickets.
Christopher Ashley to be Honored by SDC Foundation with 'Mr. Abbott Award' Photo
Christopher Ashley to be Honored by SDC Foundation with 'Mr. Abbott Award'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala will take place March 31, 2025, at City Winery in New York City, honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Jenn Colella Returns to 54 Below in March Photo
Jenn Colella Returns to 54 Below in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

54 Below will welcome back Come From Away and Suffs star Jenn Colella in March. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!
BroadwayCon 2025 Unveils Additional Programming & Moves to Marriott Marquis Photo
BroadwayCon 2025 Unveils Additional Programming & Moves to Marriott Marquis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

BroadwayCon has revealed a change of venue and additional programming for the 2025 event, taking place next week from February 7-9. Learn more about the upcoming events!
Review: 54 Below Crowd Has Amazing NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH JENN COLELLA Photo
Review: 54 Below Crowd Has Amazing NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH JENN COLELLA
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 10, 2025

This was not Jenn Colella's first year being the New Year's Eve headliner at 54 Below... and it probably won't be the last. That is how great she is at this.
Top 10 Viral Broadway Moments of 2024: WICKED, Bloody Nicole Scherzinger & More Photo
Top 10 Viral Broadway Moments of 2024: WICKED, Bloody Nicole Scherzinger & More
by Michael Major - Dec 31, 2024

From the long-awaited Wicked movie to a blood-soaked Nicole Scherzinger to Trisha Paytas, here are the viral moments that captured the attention of Broadway fans this year. See videos and photos now!
Spotlight: NYE WITH JENN COLELLA at 54 Below Photo
Spotlight: NYE WITH JENN COLELLA at 54 Below
by BWW Special Offer - Dec 24, 2024

Jenn Colella is bringing her powerhouse vocals to a special New Year’s Eve show as a tribute to all we’ve been through and a celebration of all that’s to come! Ring in the New Year with a mixture of pop, rock, and some good ol’ standards as you count down together in style celebrating love and life in all its many forms.
SUFFS Will Be Filmed For Release on PBS Great Performances Photo
SUFFS Will Be Filmed For Release on PBS Great Performances
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Suffs is set to close on Broadway next month, but fans of the show may have the opportunity to view the production on their TV screens in the future as part of PBS' Great Performances series.
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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 at both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in Come From Away.

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