Elena Shaddow
Also Credited As: Elena L. Shaddow
Latest News on Elena Shaddow:
Savy Jackson, Kara Lindsay and More to Perform at Paper Mill Playhouse Spring 2025 Gala (May 2, 2025)
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May (Apr 25, 2025)
Spotlight: TOM KITT & FRIENDS at 54 Below (Apr 24, 2025)
Savy Jackson, Kara Lindsay and More to Perform at Paper Mill Playhouse Spring 2025 Gala (May 2, 2025)
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May (Apr 25, 2025)
Spotlight: TOM KITT & FRIENDS at 54 Below (Apr 24, 2025)
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.
Photos
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Jenn Gambatese, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
Date:
11/11/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Jenn Gambatese, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
Date:
11/11/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Elena Shaddow Harrington, husband Producer/Managing Director of Theatreworks USA Michael Harrington and kids pose at the opening night of the new musical based on the film "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" on Broadway at The Longacre Theatre on October 16, 2019 in New York City (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Date:
10/17/2019
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE LIGHTNING THIEF
STAGE CREDITS
[US Tour]
Lincoln Center National Tour, 2016
Anna Leonowens [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble
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Broadway Revival, 2004
Grandma Tzeitel [Replacement]
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Hodel (Understudy) [Replacement]
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Roundabout Revival, 2003
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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
Videos
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-11-10 17:55:16
Exclusive: Joshua Colley Sings 'She Used to Be Mine' At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Linnae Medeiros - 2020-01-30 14:58:17
Exclusive: Eden Espinosa Sings Holding to the Ground at Tuesdays at 54
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-22 17:13:03
Exclusive: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Back To Before' at Tuesday at 54 Below
by Alan Henry - 2020-01-09 12:06:47
VIDEO: Lesli Margherita Performs 'Adelaide's Lament' and More Highlights from Bucks' GUYS AND DOLLS
by Alan Henry - 2017-07-13 13:33:28
TV: Step in Time with the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's MARY POPPINS!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-18 10:36:10
TV: They've Got Trouble at the MUNY! Watch Highlights of Hunter Foster & More in THE MUSIC MAN!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-07-06 14:42:13
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Paper Mill
by Stage Tube - 2015-11-25 19:37:37
STAGE TUBE: Watch Paper Mill's 'Ralphie's Christmas Wish' - A CHRISTMAS STORY Short Film!
by Stage Tube - 2015-11-17 16:34:05
TV: Watch Highlights of INTO THE WOODS at The Muny - Heather Headley, Erin Dilly, Rob McClure and More!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-07-22 16:37:13
TV Exclusive: It's a Happy Ending- Go Inside the Recording Studio with the Cast of THE VISIT!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-07-07 10:00:50
AUDIO Exclusive: First Listen- Company of THE VISIT Sings 'Yellow Shoes' on Cast Album; Hits Shelves on 6/26!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-01 16:00:44
TV Exclusive: Geniuses Unite! Lin-Manuel Miranda Hosts Talkback with John Kander at THE VISIT- Part 2
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-22 12:08:12
TV Exclusive: Geniuses Unite! Lin-Manuel Miranda Hosts Talkback with John Kander at THE VISIT- Part 1
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-21 16:02:42
STAGE TUBE: Lindsay Mendez Performs 'Stop' from THE DANGER YEAR at 54 Below
by Stage Tube - 2015-01-28 21:09:25
STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Jordan, Kate Baldwin & More Sing Georgia Stitt at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-01-28 09:41:11
STAGE TUBE: Elena Shaddow Sings from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY; Plays 54 Below Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-09-05 15:16:32
TV: Melissa Errico, Ciara Renee, Elena Shaddow, Roslyn Kind & More Preview 54 Below Shows!
by Randy Rainbow - 2014-04-15 17:45:53
News
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!
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
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!
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
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 24, 2025
Tom Kitt & Broadway's best gather for 4 concerts 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
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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…
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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
Photos: Gingold Theatrical Group Presents Oscar Wilde's THE PORTRAIT OF MR. W.H. as Part of Project Shaw
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 25, 2024
Gingold Theatrical Group concluded the 19th season of Project Shaw with Oscar Wilde's The Portrait of W.H. Check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 25, 2024
Gingold Theatrical Group concluded the 19th season of Project Shaw with Oscar Wilde's The Portrait of W.H. Check out photos here!
PARTING GIFT: THE SONGS OF GERALD GINSBURG Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024
PS Classics has released Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg on streaming and digital formats. Listen now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024
PS Classics has released Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg on streaming and digital formats. Listen now!
Exclusive: Hear Colin Donnell Perform 'Little Boy Blue' on Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
BroadwayWorld has your first listen to an all new track from the upcoming album, Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg. 'Little Boy Blue' is performed by Colin Donnell, and based on a poem by Eugene Field.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
BroadwayWorld has your first listen to an all new track from the upcoming album, Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg. 'Little Boy Blue' is performed by Colin Donnell, and based on a poem by Eugene Field.
Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More to be Featured on PARTING GIFT: THE SONGS OF GERALD GINSBURG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024
PS CLASSICS will release Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg, featuring stars from Broadway and opera with a 17-piece orchestra. Learn when you can download the album!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024
PS CLASSICS will release Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg, featuring stars from Broadway and opera with a 17-piece orchestra. Learn when you can download the album!
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.
Videos