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BIO

Jenn Gambatese originated the Broadway roles of Jane in Tarzan and Natalie in All Shook Up (Outer Critics Circle nom), played Glinda in the national tour of Wicked, and was on Broadway in Hairspray, Is He Dead?, A Year with Frog and Toad, and Footloose. Regional work includes Carrie in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Carousel, Maria in Lyric's The Sound of Music, and her award winning Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun for Goodspeed Musicals. Favorite Off-Broadway: Fiorello! and Stairway to Paradise (Encores!), and The School for Lies (CSC). Curtis Cregan and our 2 daughters Rock My World! Social Media: @jenngamby

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STAGE CREDITS

Mrs. Doubtfire Mrs. Doubtfire
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Miranda Hillard
Mrs. Doubtfire Mrs. Doubtfire
[Regional (US)]
5th Avenue Theatre Pre-Broadway Production, 2019
Miranda Hillard
School of Rock School of Rock
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Rosalie Mullins [Replacement]
Carousel
[Chicago]
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production, 2015
Carrie Pipperidge
Iron Curtain Iron Curtain
[Off-Broadway]
Prospect Theater Company Production, 2011
Performer
The School for Lies The School for Lies
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2011
Elainte
Is He Dead? Is He Dead?
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Marie Leroux
Tarzan Tarzan
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Jane Porter
All Shook Up All Shook Up
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Natalie Haller
Ed
Ed
Ed
Natalie Heller
Wicked (1st National Tour) Wicked (1st National Tour)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Glinda [Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jenn Gambatese, All Shook Up

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Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY Photo
Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. Check out the cast as they perform 'Sticky Situation' in the video here!
Exclusive Photos: Jim Stanek, Jenn Gambatese, & More in A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspee Photo
Exclusive Photos: Jim Stanek, Jenn Gambatese, & More in A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn. Check out an exclusive look at the production in the photos here!
Photos: Anne Hathaway, Billy Porter & More at BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA! Photo
Photos: Anne Hathaway, Billy Porter & More at BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

On Monday, October 14, Broadway for Harris presented Broadway Rallies for Kamala!, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris. See photos!
Video: SUFFS Performs 'Keep Marching' At BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA Photo
Video: SUFFS Performs 'Keep Marching' At BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. A-list talent turned out for the big night including the cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, SUFFS. Watch as the show's creator, composer, and star, Shaina Taub performs, 'Keep Marching' with the show's all-female cast. See the video!
Video: Anne Hathaway Rocks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA With A Queen Classic Photo
Video: Anne Hathaway Rocks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA With A Queen Classic
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. Award-winning stage and screen star Anne Hathaway, who rocked the vote with a cover of Queen's classic song, 'Somebody to Love'. Watch the video!
Video: Anne Hathaway, Whoopi Goldberg, Kristin Chenoweth & More In BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA Livestream
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2024

Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. Broadway Rallies for Kamala! will be performed in front of a live, invited audience and live streamed nationally for free via BroadwayWorld at 7:30pm ET.
Video: Schele Williams Talks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA Photo
Video: Schele Williams Talks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA
by Richard Ridge - Oct 14, 2024

Broadway and Hollywood’s best gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. We spoke to the event's director Schele Williams about the event and the dial-a-thon that has made one million phone calls for the Harris campaign.
Idina Menzel Joins Dial-A-Thon in Support of Kamala Harris Photo
Idina Menzel Joins Dial-A-Thon in Support of Kamala Harris
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024

Broadway for Harris has announced additional stars for its two mobilization events taking place today, Monday, October 14th.  Star of stage and screen Idina Menzel has joined the lineup for Kamala Dial-A-Thon, a virtual phone bank from 12-6pm ET.
Broadway Stars Will Unite for Broadway Rallies for Kamala Photo
Broadway Stars Will Unite for Broadway Rallies for Kamala
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2024

On Monday, October 14th, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the final weeks leading up to Election Day, November 5th. Watch here!
Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed Photo
Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn.
Interview: Catherine Brunell Talks About Joining Final Leg of MRS. DOUBTFIRE National Photo
Interview: Catherine Brunell Talks About Joining Final Leg of MRS. DOUBTFIRE National Tour
by Melissa Heckscher - Sep 17, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks to Broadway veteran Catherine Brunell on how joining the already-established cast & crew of Mrs. Doubtfire was like “crashing a family Christmas party,” and how performing in Mrs. Doubtfire brings her to tears every night. 
Kristin Hanggi Will Hold Book Signing For New Book GOD, SEX, MUSICAL THEATRE at the D Photo
Kristin Hanggi Will Hold Book Signing For New Book GOD, SEX, MUSICAL THEATRE at the Drama Book Shop
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Author and Award-wining Broadway Director Kristin Hanggi will be holding a book signing celebration for the release of their book “God, Sex, Musical Theatre” on Thursday, May 2nd from 7:30-9 PM at the iconic Drama Book Shop in Manhattan.
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Delights Once More at Dizzy's Photo
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Delights Once More at Dizzy's
by Rob Lester - Apr 29, 2024

The 'Songbook Sundays' makes the second day of a weekend a first-rate experience. Rodgers & Hammerstein were on tap on April 21 in a season that included a focus on Frank Loesser, with Johnny Mercer's turn coming up in June.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " April 15 to April 21, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " April 15 to April 21, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 15, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Songbook Sundays Continues at Dizzy's Club With IT MIGHT AS WELL BE RODGERS & HAMMERS Photo
Songbook Sundays Continues at Dizzy's Club With IT MIGHT AS WELL BE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with It Might as Well Be Rodgers & Hammerstein, April 21st at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE IS A COMEDIC GEM, WITH A REFLECTIVE LENS at STRAZ CENTER Photo
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE IS A COMEDIC GEM, WITH A REFLECTIVE LENS at STRAZ CENTER
by Drew Eberhard - Apr 5, 2024

Mrs. Doubtfire, a new musical based on the 1993 hit family film of the same name, is actually based on the 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. The stage musical in all its purposes features music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell. The National Tour is currently onstage in the Carol Morsani Hall, at Tampa’s Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
Broadway Friends Sing To Benefit Bullying Prevention & Kindness Organization Photo
Broadway Friends Sing To Benefit Bullying Prevention & Kindness Organization
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

On Sunday, April 7th, a volunteer cabaret of Broadway's best & Broadway-bound performers will sing at the 'EVENING WITH FRIENDS' benefit for the Be A Friend Project at the Ardsley Country Club in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Videos: Scott Alan Returns to Birdland With Christiane Noll, Robin de Jesus, and More Photo
Videos: Scott Alan Returns to Birdland With Christiane Noll, Robin de Jesus, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

On Monday, February 5, Birdland welcomed songwriter Scott Alan back to the stage, to celebrate his most acclaimed works. Check out videos here!
Photos: Christiane Noll, Robin de Jesus, And More Sing Scott Alan At Birdland Jazz Photo
Photos: Christiane Noll, Robin de Jesus, And More Sing Scott Alan At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

On Monday, February 5, Birdland welcomed songwriter Scott Alan back to the historic stage. As always, Scott brought some of today’s brightest theater stars to sing his compositions. See photos from the evening!
Julie Benko to Celebrate Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz Club Photo
Julie Benko to Celebrate Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Julie Benko, star of 'Funny Girl' and 'Harmony,' returns to Birdland Jazz Club to celebrate Mardi Gras.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jenn Gambatese been in?

Jenn Gambatese has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Jenn Gambatese been in?

Jenn Gambatese has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jenn Gambatese been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All Shook Up .

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