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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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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.
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.
Video: Jenn Colella, Alex Joseph Grayson and More Sing Shaina Taub's 'Huddled Masses' Photo
Video: Jenn Colella, Alex Joseph Grayson and More Sing Shaina Taub's 'Huddled Masses'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and two-time Tony Winner and NYCLU Artist Ambassador Shaina Taub released a newly-arranged single and music video for Taub’s song “Huddled Masses.” Watch the video!
Raúl Esparza, Norbert Leo Butz, Beth Leavel and More to Present at 70th Annual Drama Photo
Raúl Esparza, Norbert Leo Butz, Beth Leavel and More to Present at 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for the ceremony.
Video: Jenn Colella and Grace McLean Lead 'Fire & Tea' in SUFFS PBS Clip Photo
Video: Jenn Colella and Grace McLean Lead 'Fire & Tea' in SUFFS PBS Clip
by Josh Sharpe - May 4, 2026

A new performance clip of 'Fire & Tea' has been released from the filmed version of Suffs, featuring Jenn Colella and Grace McLean. Check it out now, ahead of its PBS debut this Friday.
Video: Nikki M. James Performs 'Wait My Turn' in Clip from SUFFS PBS Capture Photo
Video: Nikki M. James Performs 'Wait My Turn' in Clip from SUFFS PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

A new performance clip has been released from the filmed version of Suffs, coming to PBS Great Performances next week. Watch the musical number 'Wait My Turn,' featuring Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells.
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles Photo
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and More Join Broadway Earth Da Photo
Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and More Join Broadway Earth Day Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Additional performers and guest speakers have been revealed for the 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert, including Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and more.
Photos: Jenn Colella, Alex Newell and More Celebrate THE FESTIVAL at the CIVILIAN Hot Photo
Photos: Jenn Colella, Alex Newell and More Celebrate THE FESTIVAL at the CIVILIAN Hotel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, and more! See photos here.
Video: Alex Newell, Talia Suskauer And Jenn Colella Preview Performances For THE BROA Photo
Video: Alex Newell, Talia Suskauer And Jenn Colella Preview Performances For THE BROADWAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your first look at the A-list lineup set to appear at The Broadway Festival this summer. Check out videos from today's preview featuring Tony Award-winnerAlex Newell, Talia Suskauer, and Tony-nominee Jenn Colella performing selections from stage and popular music.
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone and More Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway Photo
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone and More Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone, and Mitch Wood will join the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards.
TheatreWorks and Hershey Felder Will Screen THE ASSEMBLY Documentary in May Photo
TheatreWorks and Hershey Felder Will Screen THE ASSEMBLY Documentary in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Hershey Felder will screen the documentary THE ASSEMBLY on May 4 at Fox Theatre in Redwood City, followed by a live musical performance and Q&A with Felder and the film's stars.
SUFFS Broadway Cast to Reunite for GREAT PERFORMANCES Town Hall Event Photo
SUFFS Broadway Cast to Reunite for GREAT PERFORMANCES Town Hall Event
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026

The Town Hall will host a special screening of Great Performances' Suffs', followed by a discussion with Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman, and Nikki M. James, along with a live piano performance from the original cast.
Video: Jenn Colella and Lauren Patten Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Broadway Backw Photo
Video: Jenn Colella and Lauren Patten Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Broadway Backwards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

Jenn Colella and Tony Award winner Lauren Patten reunite to perform a gender-bent rendition of “The Next Ten Minutes” from The Last Five Years at the 20th anniversary of Broadway Backwards, revisiting their acclaimed 2022 duet in a standout moment from the record-breaking benefit. Watch the video.
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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 also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show, Come From Away.

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