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Elena Shaddow

Also Credited As: Elena L. Shaddow

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BIO

Elena Shaddow landed her part as Cosette in the Broadway production of Les Miserables during her senior year at NYU Steinhardt Music. Right after gaduation she was cast as Abigail Barclay and understudy to Susan in Sweet Smell of Success. Additional Broadway credits include Laura Fairlie in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White, and Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, and Claudia in Nine with Antonio Banderas.


In London's own Broadway, West End, Elena was cast as Magnolia in Show Boat at the Royal Albert Hall. Elena was also cast Clara Johnson in the National Tour of The Light in the Piazza for which she was nominated for the 2007 Helen Hayes Outstanding Lead Actress Award.
Elena's regional theatre credits include Lili in Carnival! (Paper Mill Playhouse), Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ), Viola in Illyria (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ) and Lupita in Senior Discretion Himself (The Arena Stage), for which she was nominated for the 2005 Helen Hayes Outstanding Lead Actress Award.

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STAGE CREDITS

The King and I The King and I
[US Tour]
Lincoln Center National Tour, 2016
Anna Leonowens [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Production, 2015
Cinderella
The Visit The Visit
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ottilie
The Sound of Music Live! The Sound of Music Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Sister Sophia
La Cage aux Folles La Cage aux Folles
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Anne
The Light in the Piazza
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Clara
Show Boat
[West End]
London Revival, 2006
Magnolia
Carnival!
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Lili
The Woman in White The Woman in White
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble
Laura Fairlie (Understudy)
(Understudy) [Replacement]
(Understudy)
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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December Songs
[New York]
New York Production, 2005
Performer
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Fiddler on the Roof Fiddler on the Roof
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Grandma Tzeitel [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Hodel (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Nine Nine
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Renata
Claudia (Understudy)
(Unknown)
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(Unknown)
The Water Coolers
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Brooke

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Elena ShaddowThe Light in the Piazza

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Elena ShaddowSeñor Discretion Himself

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SHE LOVES ME at Bucks County Playhouse Photo
SHE LOVES ME at Bucks County Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - Sep 7, 2025

You know it and you love it - even if you didn’t know where it’s from. Harnick and Bock delight once again at the BCP stage.
Video: Elena Shaddow, Andrew Leeds and More in SHE LOVES ME at Bucks County Playhouse Photo
Video: Elena Shaddow, Andrew Leeds and More in SHE LOVES ME at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse has released a video preview (Dave Tavani) of its new revival of the beloved musical romance “She Loves Me,” directed and choreographed by two-time Tony-nominee Denis Jones (“Holiday Inn,” “Tootsie”).
Photos: SHE LOVES ME is Now Playing at Bucks County Playhouse Photo
Photos: SHE LOVES ME is Now Playing at Bucks County Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse will continue its summer season with a new revival of the beloved musical romance “She Loves Me,” directed and choreographed by two-time Tony-nominee Denis Jones. Check out all new photos here!
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to G Photo
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
Elena Shaddow and Andrew Leeds to Star in SHE LOVES ME at Bucks County Playhouse Photo
Elena Shaddow and Andrew Leeds to Star in SHE LOVES ME at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse will continue its summer season with a new revival of the beloved musical romance “She Loves Me,” directed and choreographed by two-time Tony-nominee Denis Jones.
Savy Jackson, Kara Lindsay and More to Perform at Paper Mill Playhouse Spring 2025 Ga Photo
Savy Jackson, Kara Lindsay and More to Perform at Paper Mill Playhouse Spring 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse will host its Annual Gala: A Vision for the Future. This yearly event celebrates the arts and raises vital funds to support Paper Mill Playhouse. Learn how to attend!
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May Photo
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 
Spotlight: TOM KITT & FRIENDS at 54 Below Photo
Spotlight: TOM KITT & FRIENDS at 54 Below
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 24, 2025

Tom Kitt & Broadway's best gather for 4 concerts at 54 Below
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April Photo
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!
Aaron Tveit, Ariana DeBose, and More to Join Tom Kitt's 54 Below Shows Photo
Aaron Tveit, Ariana DeBose, and More to Join Tom Kitt's 54 Below Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

54 BELOW will welcome back Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Tom Kitt with special guests Aaron Tveit, Ariana DeBose and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Aaron Tveit, Elena Shaddow and More to Join Bryan Perri for FEW WORDS Photo
Aaron Tveit, Elena Shaddow and More to Join Bryan Perri for FEW WORDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

Tony winning actor Aaron Tveit, as well as Elena Shaddow, Jennifer Babiak, Andrea Jones-Sojola, Constantine Pappas, and Drew Seigla, will perform music by ryan Perri in Few Words: A Performance at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Charles Kirsch Celebrates Iconic Broadway Flops at 54 Below Photo
Interview: Charles Kirsch Celebrates Iconic Broadway Flops at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 5, 2025

The star-studded 2/19 show (also being live-streamed) shines a spotlight on gems from that musicals that never made it, introduced and sung by members of the original casts of the shows they came from.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Stagecrafters Theatre Commemorates 50th Anniversary With Gala Event BROADWAY COMES HO Photo
Stagecrafters Theatre Commemorates 50th Anniversary With Gala Event BROADWAY COMES HOME
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

Stagecrafters Theatre has announced a star-studded gala at Playhouse Square on August 19 in honor of its 50th anniversary.
Video: Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Making of Aaron Lazar's Upcoming Album THE IMPOS Photo
Video: Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Making of Aaron Lazar's Upcoming Album THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 17, 2024

Go inside the studio for the making of Aaron Lazar's upcoming album 'The Impossible Dream,' featuring Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Kelli O'Hara, Shoshana Bean, and more! Watch in this video.
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Tracklist Revealed For Aaron Lazar's Debut Album 'Impossible Dream'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

The full tracklist and list of guest stars have been announced for Aaron Lazar's upcoming debut album, Impossible Dream. Learn more about the album and how to pre-order it here!
Exclusive: Backstage at A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Lincoln Center Photo
Exclusive: Backstage at A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Lincoln Center
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 9, 2024

Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music In Concert, featuring brand new orchestrations by legendary orchestrator and lifelong Sondheim collaborator Jonathan Tunick recently hit the stage at David Geffen Hall at New York’s Lincoln Center.  Check out exclusive photos from inside the big night!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Elena Shaddow been in?

Elena Shaddow has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Elena Shaddow been in?

Elena Shaddow has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Elena Shaddow's first West End show?

Elena Shaddow's first West End show was Show Boat which opened in 2006

What awards has Elena Shaddow been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Light in the Piazza and Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Señor Discretion Himself.

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