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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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Andrew Barth Feldman, Lena Hall and More Join THE FESTIVAL; Schedule Revealed Photo
Andrew Barth Feldman, Lena Hall and More Join THE FESTIVAL; Schedule Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026

The Festival has released the initial programming schedule for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 1, 2026- Adrienne Warren Joins PROOF On Broadway and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 1, 2026- Adrienne Warren Joins PROOF On Broadway and More
by - Jul 1, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jenn Colella Recalls How There’d Be a 'Naked Fight Call' at Broadway’s URBAN COWB Photo
Jenn Colella Recalls How There’d Be a 'Naked Fight Call' at Broadway’s URBAN COWBOY
by Michael Gioia - Jun 30, 2026

Jenn Colella revealed that there was quite the unconventional fight call happening at Broadway’s Urban Cowboy. ‘We were wild in that show,’ she recalls of her time starring in the short-lived 2003 Broadway musical.
J. Harrison Ghee, Jenn Colella, and Blaine Krauss Join Next HIGH NOTES Event at The T Photo
J. Harrison Ghee, Jenn Colella, and Blaine Krauss Join Next HIGH NOTES Event at The Travel Agency
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026

Tony winner J. Harrison Ghee, Tony nominee Jenn Colella, and Hamilton's Blaine Krauss will perform at The Travel Agency's High Notes series, pairing live Broadway performances with cannabis culture at the Union Square location.
Tony-Winners Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Aaron Tveit, & More Set for The Cabaret's 20 Photo
Tony-Winners Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Aaron Tveit, & More Set for The Cabaret's 2026 Fall-Winter Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026

The Cabaret has unveiled its 2026 Fall-Winter Season, featuring performances by Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Aaron Tveit, Jenn Colella, Ana Gasteyer, Nicole Zuraitis, and Cheyenne Jackson.
HUNGRY WOMEN to Make World Premiere at SoHo Playhouse from Black Watch Theatre Photo
HUNGRY WOMEN to Make World Premiere at SoHo Playhouse from Black Watch Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026

Black Watch Theatre will present the world premiere of Melissa Maney's HUNGRY WOMEN, directed by Daniella Caggiano, at SoHo Playhouse. The dark comedy, winner of the Soho Playhouse Lighthouse Series, imagines a world without men across two hundred years.
Photos/Videos: Broadway Inspirational Voices, Kayla Davion, Jenn Colella & More at RI Photo
Photos/Videos: Broadway Inspirational Voices, Kayla Davion, Jenn Colella & More at RISE UP, SING OUT: A CONCERT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026

On Sunday, June 14, the Committee for the First Amendment hosted “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment,” a 90-minute live event of song, solidarity, and action at The Town Hall in New York City. Take a look at photos and video of the event, featuring Ayo Edebiri, Bette Midler, the Broadway Inspirational Voices, Kayla Davion, Jane Fonda, Jenn Colella, and more.
Tessa Thompson, Ms. Rachel and More Join RISE UP, SING OUT: A CONCERT FOR THE FIRST A Photo
Tessa Thompson, Ms. Rachel and More Join RISE UP, SING OUT: A CONCERT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

The Committee for the First Amendment's “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment,” has completely sold out. Tessa Thompson, Ms. Rachel and more have joined the lineup for the event.
The Festival: What to Know About Broadway’s Weekend Event, How to Get Tickets, the Photo
The Festival: What to Know About Broadway’s Weekend Event, How to Get Tickets, the Lineup and More
by Michael Gioia - Jun 14, 2026

Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.
THE FESTIVAL Unveils Programming With Audra McDonald, Jason Robert Brown, Eva Nobleza Photo
THE FESTIVAL Unveils Programming With Audra McDonald, Jason Robert Brown, Eva Noblezada and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.
MAMMA MIA! & More Lead Bay Area's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo
MAMMA MIA! & More Lead Bay Area's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Mamma Mia & more.
Julia Roberts, Peppermint and More Join RISE UP, SING OUT: A CONCERT FOR THE FIRST AM Photo
Julia Roberts, Peppermint and More Join RISE UP, SING OUT: A CONCERT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

Julia Roberts, Lily Gladstone, Wilson Cruz, Peppermint, Jenn Colella, and more will participate in “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment' at The Town Hall.
Jenn Collela To Take The Stage At Feinstein's At The Nikko Photo
Jenn Collela To Take The Stage At Feinstein's At The Nikko
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026

Tony Award-nominated actor Jenn Colella will perform her solo concert at Feinstein's at the Nikko in San Francisco, featuring songs from COME FROM AWAY, SUFFS, and more from her 22-year Broadway career.
Interview: Jenn Colella on Bringing BIG DYKE ENERGY to the Laurie Beecham Theatre Photo
Interview: Jenn Colella on Bringing BIG DYKE ENERGY to the Laurie Beecham Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 26, 2026

6/8-9, Jenn Colella brings BIG DYKE ENERGY to NYC's Beechman Theatre. It features “music, mischief, and unapologetically queer storytelling.” Colella spoke about the show, what made her want to create it, and why Pride should be celebrated year-round.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 19, 2026- DEATH BECOMES HER To End Broadway Run and Mo Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 19, 2026- DEATH BECOMES HER To End Broadway Run and More
by - May 19, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars Photo
Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars
by Michael Major - May 18, 2026

Watch a new video of Gabrielle Mariella's impressions of Lea Michele, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jenn Colella, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, Mickey Mouse, and Julie Andrews singing 'Sarah Come Down to Me' from 'New Music.'
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more. 
Video: SUFFS is Now Available to Watch in Full For Free Photo
Video: SUFFS is Now Available to Watch in Full For Free
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Shaina Taub's Tony-nominated musical Suffs is available to watch now in full! The capture was filmed during the show's original Broadway run. Watch the video here.
Sierra Boggess, Liz Callaway and More to Perform at 70th Drama Desk Awards Photo
Sierra Boggess, Liz Callaway and More to Perform at 70th Drama Desk Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

The Drama Desk Awards has revealed the line-up of special performances and tributes for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026 at The Town Hall.
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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 at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Come From Away. She has also received nominations for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for the same role and won the 2017 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite Featured Actress in a Musical. Additionally, she was honored with the 2018 Theatre World Award for her performance in Come From Away.

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