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Birth Place: PHILIPPINES

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BIO

Jose Llana most recently appeared as Adam in the World Premiere of Joe diPietro's Falling For Eve at the York. Broadway: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, original Chip Tolentino (Drama Desk Award); Wang Ta in Flower Drum Song; Angel in RENT; Jessie-Lee in Streetcorner Symphony; and Lun Tha in The King and I. Off-Broadway: Gabey in On the Town and Adam Guettel’s Saturn Returns, both at The Public Theater. Regional: Martin Guerre (Guillaume, Guthrie Theater), Ballad of Little Jo (Steppenwolf Theater, Jefferson Nom.), Candide (Prince Theater, Barrymore Nom.) and as El Gato in the World Premiere of Wonderland (Straz & Alley Theater). Workshops: Frank Wildhorn’s Havana, Melchior in Spring Awakening (Sundance Lab) and Honor (Prospect), among others. TV/film: Sex and the City and Hitch. Cast albums and solo album, VIVA Philippines label.

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STAGE CREDITS

Titanic Titanic
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Thomas Andrews
Here Lies Love Here Lies Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Ferdinand Marcos
The King and I The King and I
[US Tour]
Lincoln Center National Tour, 2016
The King
Twelfth Night Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Public Theater Musical Adaptation, 2016
Orsino
The King and I The King and I
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
King of Siam [Replacement]
King of Siam [Replacement]
Here Lies Love Here Lies Love
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2013
Ferdinand Marcos
Wonderland Wonderland
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
El Gato
Falling for Eve Falling for Eve
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2010
Adam
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Chip Tolentino
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Chip Tolentino
Chip Tolentino
Flower Drum Song
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Ta
Flower Drum Song
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Ta
The Ballad of Little Jo
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2000
Tin Man
Martin Guerre
[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1999
Guillaume
Saturn Returns
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Performer
Saturn Returns: A Concert
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer
Street Corner Symphony
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Jessie-Lee
On the Town
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Gabey
On the Town
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1997
Gabey
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Angel Schunard [Replacement]
The King and I
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Lun Tha

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Jose Llana, Here Lies Love

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Flashback: Broadway Sings William Finn Photo
Flashback: Broadway Sings William Finn
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2025

Composer and lyricist William Finn passed away on April 7 at the age of 73. Finn is best known for his Tony-winning work on the musical Falsettos, as well as The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A New Brain, and more. Watch in these videos as some of Broadway's best take on his iconic catalog.
Broadway Remembers William Finn Photo
Broadway Remembers William Finn
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 8, 2025

Tony winning composer William Finn passed away yesterday at the age of 73. In response to the news, the theater community has been saluting his incredible impact on Broadway and the lives of countless artists who have crossed his path.
Photos: Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James & More in FINN Benefit Concert Photo
Photos: Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James & More in FINN Benefit Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2025

Stars in the House just commemorated its fifth anniversary with a very special live, and of course livestreamed, show, teaming up with FINN creators Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond to present a star-studded one-night-only concert performance of FINN. Check out photos from the concert here!
Video: FINN Takes the Stage at Town Hall Photo
Video: FINN Takes the Stage at Town Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2025

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson teamed up with FINN creators Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond to present a one-night-only performance that also celebrated the fifth anniversary of Stars in the House. Watch the full show here!
Michael Urie, Charlotte D'Amboise, Nina West & More Join FINN Performance at Town Hal Photo
Michael Urie, Charlotte D'Amboise, Nina West & More Join FINN Performance at Town Hall
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Michael Urie, Charlotte D’Amboise, Nina West, Peppermint, Adam Pascal, Brenda Braxton, and Zachary Noah Piser have joined the star-studded cast of the special performance of FINN taking place on Monday, March 17.
FINN Musical Will Be Performed at Town Hall Following Kennedy Center Tour Cancellatio Photo
FINN Musical Will Be Performed at Town Hall Following Kennedy Center Tour Cancellation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

A special performance of Finn is coming to the Town Hall in New York City next month, presented by Stars in the House. Finn was originally set to be performed at the Kennedy Center but was recently cancelled.
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST Photo
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST
by Michael Major - Jan 13, 2025

Watch Joy Woods sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' from My Fair Lady at MCC Theater's MISCAST in 2023. See a video of the Gypsy star perform the classic musical theatre song now!
Video: Lorna Courtney Sings 'Corner of the Sky' at MCC MISCAST23 Photo
Video: Lorna Courtney Sings 'Corner of the Sky' at MCC MISCAST23
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024

You can now take a look back at Lorna Courtney performing 'Corner of the Sky' from Pippin at MCC Theater's MISCAST23. Learn more about the event and check out the video here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Video: Watch Jose Llana Sing 'Colors of the Wind' at MCC MISCAST23 Photo
Video: Watch Jose Llana Sing 'Colors of the Wind' at MCC MISCAST23
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2024

Watch Jose Llana sing 'Colors of the Wind' from the film 'Pocahontas' at MCC Theater's MISCAST23. MCC Theater’s annual MISCAST gala is a one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest stars. Watch the video!
Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, and More Join National Alliance for Musical Theatre's FEST Photo
Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, and More Join National Alliance for Musical Theatre's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 36thAnnual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee Photo
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
Jessica Vosk, Lea DeLaria & More Star in WILD ABOUT YOU Workshop & Presentation Photo
Jessica Vosk, Lea DeLaria & More Star in WILD ABOUT YOU Workshop & Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

A two week workshop of the new musical WILD ABOUT YOU, with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and book by Eric Holmes began this week in NYC. It will culminate in an invitation-only industry presentation. See who is starring and learn more about the show.
Photos: COUNTING AND CRACKING Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: COUNTING AND CRACKING Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Last night, September 12, The Public Theater and NYU Skirball celebrated the Opening Night of Belvoir St Theatre’s COUNTING AND CRACKING, a Sri Lankan-Australian epic written and associate directed by S. Shakthidharan and directed and associate written by Eamon Flack making its North American debut at NYU Skirball. See photos from opening night!
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels Photo
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 14, 2024

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores! Photo
Photos: Go Inside the Farewell Gathering for TITANIC at Encores!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 29, 2024

Titanic concluded its run as part of New York City Center Encores! on Sunday, June 23rd. The company held a closing celebration, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Video: Original TITANIC Cast Member Victoria Clark Misses the Boat At Tonight's Encor Photo
Video: Original TITANIC Cast Member Victoria Clark Misses the Boat At Tonight's Encores! Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Watch as Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark, who played Alice Beane in the original Broadway company of Titanic, makes a special appearance on the New York City Center stage below!
Video: More Highlights from Encores! TITANIC Photo
Video: More Highlights from Encores! TITANIC
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2024

Titanic has arrived at New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out more video clips of the cast, including 'Barrett's Song,' 'Still,' and 'The Proposal.'
Video: Watch Jesse Eisenberg Make a Cameo in TITANIC at Encores! Photo
Video: Watch Jesse Eisenberg Make a Cameo in TITANIC at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Watch as Jesse Eisenberg makes his New York City debut in Titanic!
Review Roundup: TITANIC Sets Sail at Encores! Photo
Review Roundup: TITANIC Sets Sail at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2024

Titanic has sailed into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out what the critics are saying!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jose Llana been in?

Jose Llana has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Jose Llana been in?

Jose Llana has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jose Llana been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love.

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