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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
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
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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BroadwayCon Sets Dates and Initial Programming For 2026 Photo
BroadwayCon Sets Dates and Initial Programming For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025

BroadwayCon is set to return next year, with Mainstage programming taking place at Palladium Times Square, and additional programming and the Marketplace taking place at the New York Westin at Times Square.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025

The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More on the QUEENS Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More on the QUEENS Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of the company on the red carpet.
Jenn Colella, Elizabeth Teeter, Salome Smith, And Ashley De La Rosa Join WRITE OUT LO Photo
Jenn Colella, Elizabeth Teeter, Salome Smith, And Ashley De La Rosa Join WRITE OUT LOUD 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025

Write Out Loud, the nonprofit championing emerging musical-theatre writers, will release its seventh EP on November 14, 2025. The lineup includes Jenn Colella, Elizabeth Teeter, Salome Smith, and Ashley De La Rosa.
Jenn Colella and Beth Malone to Star in CASA CUSHMAN Industry Reading Photo
Jenn Colella and Beth Malone to Star in CASA CUSHMAN Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

A private industry reading of Casa Cushman, the new play written and directed by Tectonic founding member Leigh Fondakowski, will star Drama Desk award and Tony Award nominee Jenn Colella and Tony Award nominee Beth Malone.
FILIPINOS ON BROADWAY and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week Photo
FILIPINOS ON BROADWAY and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Filipinos on Broadway featuring Tatianna Cordoba and more! See the full lineup here.
See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October Photo
See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!
Review: SUFFS at The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Review: SUFFS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Sep 20, 2025

Dear Readers, lately it feels like our most basic and dearly held civil liberties are being stripped away. And so, it’s good for us to recall how we got some of those rights. Along comes “Suffs”, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, all about the Women’s suffrage movement, and if you weren’t motivated to demand more from our government before seeing the show, you will be after.
Review: Jenn Colella Celebrates Her BIG DYKE ENERGY at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
Review: Jenn Colella Celebrates Her BIG DYKE ENERGY at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 8, 2025

Jenn Colella has a big win on her hands with BIG DYKE ENGERY.
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup Photo
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
Daniel Reichard Will Bring HELLO NEIGHBOR to The Beechman Photo
Daniel Reichard Will Bring HELLO NEIGHBOR to The Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Broadway favorite Daniel Reichard is bringing nostalgic joy to the newly remodeled Laurie Beechman Theatre in Hello, Neighbor: Songs We Grew Up To for a Grown-Up World.
Cabaret Roundup: August 25-31, 2025- Jenn Colella, Broadway Sings Taylor Swift & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: August 25-31, 2025- Jenn Colella, Broadway Sings Taylor Swift & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 25, 2025

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including free outdoor summer concerts, Broadway stars singing Taylor Swift hits, and solo shows by emerging artists.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
Jenn Colella Joins BEHIND THE CURTAIN CONCERT SERIES at On Pitch Performing Arts Photo
Jenn Colella Joins BEHIND THE CURTAIN CONCERT SERIES at On Pitch Performing Arts
by Emmy Rice - Aug 10, 2025

This exclusive engagement will be held at The Everest Theatre at Young Automotive Group Headquarters in Layton on Friday, September 5, 2025, with dinner and concert beginning at 6:30 PM, and again on Saturday, September 6, 2025 for a concert-only performance at 7:30 PM.
Best Cabaret in August 2025: Isaac Mizrahi, Penn & Teller, Samantha Pauly & More Photo
Best Cabaret in August 2025: Isaac Mizrahi, Penn & Teller, Samantha Pauly & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 1, 2025

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out
Photos: Marty Lauter Welcomes Orville Peck, Elizabeth Gilles and More for Laurie Beec Photo
Photos: Marty Lauter Welcomes Orville Peck, Elizabeth Gilles and More for Laurie Beechman Theatre Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2025

Marty Lauter—known to fans worldwide as Marcia Marcia Marcia from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15—made a solo concert debut on Monday, July 14 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Check out photos from the show.
SUFFS is Coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre This Fall Photo
SUFFS is Coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF’s 2025/26 season. Learn more!
Laura & Linda Benanti and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Laura & Linda Benanti and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!
WINNER Concept EP Featuring Taylor Iman Jones and Jade McLeod To Be Released This Wee Photo
WINNER Concept EP Featuring Taylor Iman Jones and Jade McLeod To Be Released This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

In celebration of Pride 2025, New York Theatre Barn will release a concept album of the original musical Winner featuring Taylor Iman Jones and Jade McLeod. Learn more!
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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 award from 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.

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