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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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Andrew Keenan-Bolger Will Celebrate LIMELIGHT Release with Book Launch Events in NYC Photo
Andrew Keenan-Bolger Will Celebrate LIMELIGHT Release with Book Launch Events in NYC
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2026

Broadway's Andrew Keenan-Bolger is making a showstopping YA debut with Limelight, a poignant coming-of-age novel about identity, first love, and the power of the arts to help young people feel seen. Keenan-Bolger will celebrate the release with two special events in New York City.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2026- STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Welco Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2026- STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Welcomes Teen Critics and More
by - Feb 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
SIGNS OF LIFE Concept Album Featuring Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella and More to be Rele Photo
SIGNS OF LIFE Concept Album Featuring Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella and More to be Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

The concept album for the new musical in development, Signs of Life, will be released on all streaming platforms. The album will feature Shoshana Bean, Jenn Colella and more.
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Kate Baldwin & More Photo
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Kate Baldwin & More
by Luka Vonier - Feb 13, 2026

Winter is here is coming and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of this month's performers, including Kate Baldwin, Paulo Szot, Liz Callaway, Jenn Colella, and Storm Large
SUFFS Filmed Recording Sets Spring Premiere on PBS Great Performances Photo
SUFFS Filmed Recording Sets Spring Premiere on PBS Great Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026

This Spring, Great Performances will air the filmed recording of Suffs, the Broadway musical from Tony Award winner Shaina Taub. The recording was captured during the show's original Broadway run.
Bernadette Peters, Jennifer Holliday, Andrew Rannells & More Will Take Part in Broadw Photo
Bernadette Peters, Jennifer Holliday, Andrew Rannells & More Will Take Part in Broadway Backwards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026

For one night only, Broadway’s buzziest stars and legendary icons will flip the script on beloved show tunes, reimagining them as powerful stories of LGBTQ+ love and pride when Broadway Backwards returns for its 20th anniversary on Monday, March 23, 2026. 
SIGNS OF LIFE Will Host One-Night-Only Concert Event This Month Photo
SIGNS OF LIFE Will Host One-Night-Only Concert Event This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

SIGNS OF LIFE will present a special one-night-only concert event, offering a unique musical experience. Scheduled for February 23, the event promises an evening of compelling performances.
Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, RENT Original Cast Members and More Set for THE FESTI Photo
Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, RENT Original Cast Members and More Set for THE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The Festival, a first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars, will come to the Hudson River waterfront, featuring Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara and more.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Listen: Shoshana Bean Sings 'You’re Not Alone (Aquarius)' From SIGNS OF LIFE Photo
Listen: Shoshana Bean Sings 'You’re Not Alone (Aquarius)' From SIGNS OF LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

Astro Lab Productions will release the concept album for the new musical in development, Signs of Life. Listen to the first single featuring Shoshana Bean, “You’re Not Alone (Aquarius),” now!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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.
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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 at the Drama Desk Awards for Come From Away. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Come From Away.

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