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Hannah Elless starred on Broadway in the most recent revival of Godspell and created the role of Margo Crawford in Steve Martin’s musical Bright Star. She also originated the role of Jess in Jack Thorne’s Tony Award Winning Broadway adaptation of A Christmas Carol. In addition, Ms. Elless originated the leading role of Mary in Ahrens & Flaherty’s world premiere musical Knoxville and is a Craig Noel Award nominee for creating the role of Joon in the musical Benny & Joon. Most recently Hannah starred as Baker’s Wife in the viral, immersive, and completely outdoor production of Into the Woods in NYC. Broadway: Bright Star, Godspell, A Christmas Carol. Off-Broadway: Summer And Smoke, Come Back Little Sheba, Picnic, The Other Josh Cohen. TV/Film: “The Deuce” (HBO), “Glee” (FOX), The Lake Effect, Fortune, She’s Fine. You can find her on social media @HannahElless.

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Knoxville Knoxville
[Regional (US)]
Asolo Repertory Theatre World Premiere, 2020
Performer
A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Jess
Benny & Joon Benny & Joon
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
East Coast Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2019
Joon
The Other Josh Cohen The Other Josh Cohen
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer
Summer and Smoke Summer and Smoke
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Revival, 2018
Nellie Ewell
Benny & Joon Benny & Joon
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Old Globe Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Joon
Bright Star Bright Star
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Margo Crawford
Godspell Godspell
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2002
Ensemble [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Other Josh Cohen
[Off-Broadway]
Premiere, 2012
A Bunch of Other People / Drums

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Tony Award winner Lillias White and Broadway star Alton Fitzgerald White have joined the lineup for American Songbook Association's fifth annual gala “Ahrens and Flaherty: On the Wheels of a Dream”. Learn more!
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hannah Elless been in?

Hannah Elless has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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Hannah Elless has not appeared in the West End.

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