Chilina Kennedy
Chilina Kennedy recently played Elle in the one-woman play The Human Voice (filmed for Toronto’s Ontario International College) and starred as Dina in the International Tour of The Band’s Visit opposite Sasson Gabay (Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award). Broadway: Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (over 1200 performances) and Mary Magdalene in Des McAnuff’s Jesus Christ Superstar.
Birth Place: Canada
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Chilina Kennedy recently played Elle in the one-woman play The Human Voice (filmed for Toronto’s Ontario International College) and starred as Dina in the International Tour of The Band’s Visit opposite Sasson Gabay (Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award). Broadway: Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (over 1200 performances) and Mary Magdalene in Des McAnuff’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway: originated the role of Binky in Stephen Trask and Peter Yanowitz’s This Ain’t No Disco (Atlantic Theater Company). 1st National Tour: Sophie in Mamma Mia! Film: With Me (BravoFact, NY Shorts and Whistler Film Festivals). Selected Regional: Phoebe in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (CT and San Diego Critics' Circle Nominations), Evangeline in Evangeline (original production and album), Philia in Des McAnuff’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Toronto/Mirvish), Ross Petty’s Pantomime The Little Mermaid (Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award), three seasons at the Stratford Festival, three seasons at the Shaw Festival and The Lord of the Rings (World Premiere Mirvish/Toronto). Chilina is currently developing a show that she composed and co-wrote with Eric Holmes, Call It Love. She is also the Artistic Producer of Toronto’s Eclipse Theatre Company. www.chilinakennedy.com
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Video: China Anne McClain Sings 'Beautiful Little Fool' From THE GREAT GATSBY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-10-09 12:21:53
Video: BILLIE JEAN is Now Playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2025-07-24 09:35:18
Video: Isabella Esler, Chilina Kennedy and More in LIFE AFTER at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-04-28 15:27:18
Video: Get a First Look at A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-03-08 12:18:04
Video: Travel Back to the 60s in Rehearsal for A SIGN OF THE TIMES
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-15 15:20:42
Exclusive: Watch Original tick, tick... BOOM! Star Amy Spanger (and Brian Shepard) Sing 'Therapy'
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-11 15:00:20
Listen: Hear Joaquina Kalukango's 'Let It Burn' From the PARADISE SQUARE Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-23 14:14:49
VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Discusses Her PARADISE SQUARE Tony Awards Performance on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-06-22 11:23:36
VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Discusses Being Grateful to Be Back on Stage in PARADISE SQUARE Post-Show Speech
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-20 09:53:25
VIDEO: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Gives Pre-Show Speech at PARADISE SQUARE
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-04 09:04:22
VIDEO: Watch the Opening Night Curtain Call at PARADISE SQUARE
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-04-03 22:07:29
VIDEO: First Look at the Pre-Broadway Run of PARADISE SQUARE in Chicago
by Alan Henry - 2021-12-02 11:05:01
VIDEO: Get A First Listen To 'I'd Be A Soldier' From PARADISE SQUARE
by BWW Staff - 2021-10-15 11:47:38
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026
Artistic Director Jonathan Church unveiled the acting company for Stratford Festival's 75th season, featuring Thomas Duplessie as Hamlet, Chilina Kennedy in Mary Poppins and Chicago, and Eric McCormack in Present Laughter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026
You can now get a first look at China Anne McClain singing “Beautiful Little Fool,” in her musical stage debut as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Chilina Kennedy will step back into the role of Myrtle Wilson, and Max Monnig will make his Broadway debut as Tom Buchanan in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026
The first fully staged production of new musical WILD ABOUT YOU will run at Charing Cross Theatre from January 18 to April 10, 2027, with initial casting announced for the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Grace Porter and Josh Davis will lead the cast of BREAK, a new play by Lindsay Carpenter, running September 11-14, 2026, at The Atelier at TheatreLab in New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026
This Ain’t No Disco: World Premiere Recording – Songs from the Musical by Stephen Trask and Peter Yanowitz is out now in digital and streaming formats.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to Lena Hall singing Lay Your Head from This Ain’t No Disco: World Premiere Recording – Songs from the Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Center Stage Records will release This Ain’t No Disco: World Premiere Recording – Songs from the Musical by Stephen Trask and Peter Yanowitz in digital and streaming formats.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
The original cast recording of REUNIONS, the new musical that ran at New York City Center Stage II, is now available to listen to! The album features Chip Zien, Joanna Glushak and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Keaka Productions and Charing Cross Theatre Productions announced WILD ABOUT YOU, a new musical with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, will run at Charing Cross Theatre following sold-out concerts at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jun 13, 2026
PUNCH: A New Musical - Presented in Concert is a warm, musical hug to those who feel like they don’t quite belong where they are expected. A favourable mix of originality and familiarity, the production features thoughtfully-crafted music and strong, believable performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
Reunions, a new musical with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire, which had a run last year at New York City Center Stage II, has released an original cast recording of the musical.
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jun 8, 2026
PUNCH - A New Musical: Presented in Concert is inspired by the true story of Punch, an abandoned Japanese macaque (a type of monkey described as being highly social and intelligent) who became internet famous because of his bond with a large stuffed orangutan toy.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Eclipse Theatre Company will present PUNCH, a new musical by Andrew Seok, in concert at The Factory Theatre Mainspace, featuring Chilina Kennedy and Belinda Corpuz.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
The new musical Wild About You welcomes star of stage and screen, Eric McCormack, as a co-producer as it prepares for a first developmental production in London in January 2027.
by Peter Danish - Mar 23, 2026
A major new musical is having an industry reading this week. BWW managed to sit down with the creative team of Wild About You.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026
The new musical WILD ABOUT YOU will hold a 29-hour reading with an invitation-only industry presentation on March 23rd, followed by a first developmental production in early 2027.
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 1, 2026
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