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In his Broadway debut, he originated the role of Kristoff in Frozen (2018).

Off-Broadway: Sweetee (Signature Theatre); Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope (York Theatre). Regional: I and You (TheatreSquared), Choir Boy (Studio Theatre DC, Marin Theatre Company - San Francisco Critics Circle Award, Best Leading Actor in a Play), The History Boys (Palm Beach Dramaworks - Carbonell Award, Best Ensemble), Violet (Clarence Brown), Josephine (Asolo Rep - world premiere). Graduate of the NYU Tisch New Studio on Broadway. Many thanks to my managers at Cyd LeVin & Associates. @jelanialladin

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Jelani Alladin STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2019
Hercules

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Kristoff

[Regional (US)]
Denver Center Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2017
Kristoff

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Performer


Jelani Alladin Movies

I Didn't Come Here to Make Love
[ 2017 ] Jelani
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] David
Respect
[ 2021 ] Jon

Jelani Alladin TV Shows

The Walking Dead: World Beyond
Will Campbell

Jelani Alladin Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Jelani Alladin, Frozen

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jelani Alladin, Frozen

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Jelani Alladin News


Exclusive: Broadway Music Gets Major Increase in Spotify Streams Through Gen-Z Discoveries

As several musicals are starting to be wiped from TikTok, the next generation of theatre lovers are still getting their fill through Spotify. In new research shared exclusively with BroadwayWorld, there are currently over 11 million Broadway-themed playlists globally on Spotify, especially with the help of the Wicked and Mean Girls movie musicals.

Photos: Colman Domingo, Trace Lysette, and More Honored at Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Greater New York Dinner

Last night, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, brought together more than 1,000 LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters from across the country for its annual Greater New York Dinner. Check out photos from the event below!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE REFUGE PLAYS

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. Check out photos of the stars arriving on the opening night red carpet here!

Video: Watch Matt Bomer & Jelani Alladin in the FELLOW TRAVELERS Trailer With Jonathan Bailey, Noah J. Ricketts & More

FELLOW TRAVELERS is the epic love story and political thriller led by Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart, The Boys in the Band) and Jonathan Bailey (Company, Wicked movie). The series also stars Jelani Alladin (Frozen on Broadway), Allison Williams (Girls, Peter Pan Live) and Noah J. Ricketts (Frozen on tour, The Great Gatsby). Watch the video trailer!

Rachel Zegler, Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Included in Variety's New Power of New York List 2023

Variety has announced its 2023 edition of the annual New Power of New York List, which highlights 'power players' in the arts scene across New York City's five boroughs. Learn more about who has been featured, including several Broadway names!

FELLOW TRAVELERS Starring Matt Bomer & Jonathan Bailey Sets Premiere Date on Showtime

Fellow Travelers, Showtime's upcoming limited series starring Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart, The Boys in the Band) and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked movie, Company) has announced a Showtime premiere date. The series also stars Jelani Alladin (Frozen on Broadway, Hercules), Allison Williams (Peter Pan Live, Get Out) and Noah J. Ricketts (Frozen on Tour).

Broadway Podcast Network BroadwayCon Events to Feature Danny Burstein, James Monroe Iglehart, and More

The Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) has announced the network's star-studded line-up of live podcast programming at BroadwayCon, July 21-23 at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square. 

Wake Up With BWW 6/2: GREY HOUSE Reviews, Alicia Keys Musical, and More!

Today's top stories: Read the reviews for Grey House on Broadway, a new Alicia Keys musical Hell's Kitchen is coming to the Public Theater with Shoshana Bean, and more!

Video: Watch Jonathan Bailey & Matt Bomer in FELLOW TRAVELERS Series Teaser Trailer

The eight-episode drama is created by Oscar nominee Ron Nyswaner (HOMELAND) and stars Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart, The Boys in the Band), Jonathan Bailey (Wicked movie), Jelani Alladin (Frozen on Broadway), Allison Williams (Get Out, Peter Pan Live) and Noah J. Ricketts (Beautiful: the Carole King Musical). Watch the video trailer now!

Video: Stars Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet for FAT HAM

The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opened on Broadway just last week at the American Airlines Theatre and BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the big night in this video!

Photos: On the Opening Night Purple Carpet For FAT HAM on Broadway

The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opened on Broadway last night, April 12. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night purple carpet here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the New York Premiere of SUMMONING SYLVIA

Check out photos from the New York premiere of Alex Wyse & Wesley Taylor's Summoning Sylvia!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE COLLABORATION Ahead of Cancelled Performance

Last night, shortly before the show was about to begin, the official opening night of The Collaboration was cancelled due to a case of Covid-19 in the cast detected during pre-show testing. However, the red carpet was still held prior to the announcement. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos here!

LISTEN: Carmen Cusack, Jerry Mitchell & Kathryn Allison Share Audition Stories On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast

The annual Audition Stories episode is back as Why I'll Never Make It host Patrick Oliver Jones (First Wives Club) has former guests share their own experiences in the audition room and on self-tapes...the good, the bad, and the hysterical. Listen here!

Jelani Alladin & Noah J. Ricketts Join Matt Bomer's Showtime Limited Series FELLOW TRAVELERS

SHOWTIME has announced that Jelani Alladin (Frozen, Hercules), Noah J. Ricketts (To My Girls, Frozen) and Linus Roache (Batman Begins, HOMELAND) have joined the lead cast of its new limited series FELLOW TRAVELERS, also starring Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey and Allison Williams. Bomer will also executive produce the new series.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD III in the Park

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of Free Shakespeare in the Park production of RICHARD III at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and we have photos from the red carpet arrivals!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway was presented on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at NYU Skirball.

Jelani Alladin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jelani Alladin been in?

Jelani Alladin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jelani Alladin been in?

Jelani Alladin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jelani Alladin been nominated for?

Jelani Alladin has been nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for his role in Frozen.

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