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Jenn Colella 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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Jenn Colella STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Carrie Chapman Catt

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Carrie Catt

[Off-Broadway]
Abingdon Theatre Company & New York City Children's Theater Reading, 2021
Performer

[Immersive]
Quintessence of Dust Theatre Company Immersive Production, 2019
Alison

[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Staged Reading, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Annette

Ensemble

Beverley

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Ford's Theater Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Anne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Hedda Hopper

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Chicky Lay

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Beebo Brinker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Laura

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Cleo

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Delia

Delia

[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Pippi

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Sissy

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer


Jenn Colella 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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Jenn Colella News


Baayork Lee & More Join Pittsburgh CLO 2024 Summer of Musicals


Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the 2024 Summer of Musicals. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.

SUFFS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in June


Suffs will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording on June 14th. The album is now available for pre-order.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of SUFFS on Broadway


In this video, watch as the Broadway cast and creative team of Suffs walks the opening night purple carpet at the Music Box Theatre.

Photos: The Cast of SUFFS Walks the Purple Carpet on Opening Night


All of Broadway came out to celebrate the magnificent women of Suffs last night, as the new musical officially opened on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team on the purple carpet here!

Review Roundup: Shaina Taub's SUFFS Opens On Broadway!


The fight for women's votes has made its way to Broadway in Suffs, a new musical from Shaina Taub, opening tonight at the Music Box Theatre! Read the reviews below to see how the critics responded to this historic new musical!

IF/THEN Cast Will Reunite at 54 Below This Summer


On June 24, 54 Below will host a celebration of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s 2014 Broadway musical IF/THEN. Join original Broadway cast members as they share memories from the production, as well as sing from the beautiful Tony Award-nominated score once again for New York audiences.

Photos: Get a First Look at SUFFS on Broadway


Get a first look at the cast of Suffs in action! All new photos have been released ahead of the show’s opening night on Thursday, April 18.

Video: Shaina Taub Performs 'Keep Marching' and Talks SUFFS With Secretary Hillary Clinton on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW


Suffs creator Shaina Taub recently appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, alongside Secretary Hillary Clinton, who serves on the musical's producing team. Watch the interview and performance in the video here!

SUFFS to Perform on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Next Monday


Suffs will be coming to your TV screens next week! Cast from the Broadway musical will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday, April 15 to perform a song from the show. The episode airs on NBC at 9:00am.

Photos: Melissa McCarthy Visits SUFFS on Broadway


Earlier this week the cast of Suffs welcomed a very special guest to the Music Box Theatre. Melissa McCarthy stopped by for a preview performance of Suffs and posed with the cast backstage. Check out photos here!

Character Breakdown: SUFFS Cast Unpacks Their Roles


In this video, watch as the cast of Suffs unpacks their roles ahead of opening night!

Photos: Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda Host Biden Fundraiser at SUFFS


On Wednesday April 3, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted a fundraiser at new Broadway musical Suffs to support President Biden’s campaign. Check out photos here!

Meet the Trailblazing, History-Making Women of SUFFS


Who are the suffs of Suffs? Did you know that the characters of one of Broadway's newest musicals are based on real, trailblazing women? Before you watch them make history on stage at the Music Box Theatre, get to know the ladies who changed the world over 100 years ago.

Video: Hillary Clinton Talks SUFFS and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW


Hillary Rodham Clinton stopped by The Tonight Show last night to discuss the upcoming election, as well as the new musical Suffs, on which she serves as a producer. Watch the full clip here!

Video: Shaina Taub, Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, and More Discuss SUFFS on CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Watch Shaina Taub, Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, and the cast of Suffs discuss the show on CBS Sunday Morning in the video here.

Photos: Inside SUFFS First Preview on Broadway


Earlier this week the cast of Suffs had their first preview on Broadway in front of a sold-out house! Check out photos from the big night here!

Video: Go Inside the First Preview for SUFFS


Suffs is a new musical that demands to be heard, and lucky for theatergoers, previews are now underway at the Music Box Theatre! In this video, watch as the cast, creatives, and audience members celebrate the first preview.

Meet the Cast of SUFFS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is marching to Broadway! Meet the cast of Suffs here!

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History


Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

Jenn Colella 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?

Jenn Colella has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Suffs" and "Come From Away," as well as by the Drama Desk Awards for "Come From Away." She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Come From Away" and for Outstanding Actress in a Musical by the 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 the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in Come From Away.

What is Jenn Colella next theatre project?

Jenn Colella's next show will be Suffs which opens on 4/18/2024 on Broadway.

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