Jenn Gambatese
Also Credited As: Jennifer Gambatese
Latest News on Jenn Gambatese:
Photos: SCHOOL OF ROCK Broadway Company Celebrates 10 Year Reunion (Oct 21, 2025)
Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council (Oct 3, 2025)
My Friends: A Sondheim Concert Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford (Jul 30, 2025)
Photos: SCHOOL OF ROCK Broadway Company Celebrates 10 Year Reunion (Oct 21, 2025)
Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council (Oct 3, 2025)
My Friends: A Sondheim Concert Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford (Jul 30, 2025)
BIO
Jenn Gambatese originated the Broadway roles of Jane in Tarzan and Natalie in All Shook Up (Outer Critics Circle nom), played Glinda in the national tour of Wicked, and was on Broadway in Hairspray, Is He Dead?, A Year with Frog and Toad, and Footloose. Regional work includes Carrie in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Carousel, Maria in Lyric's The Sound of Music, and her award winning Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun for Goodspeed Musicals. Favorite Off-Broadway: Fiorello! and Stairway to Paradise (Encores!), and The School for Lies (CSC). Curtis Cregan and our 2 daughters Rock My World! Social Media: @jenngamby
Photos
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
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
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Rosalie Mullins [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Natalie Heller
Ed
Natalie Haller
Natalie Heller
Natalie Haller
Ed
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Jenn Gambatese, All Shook Up
Videos
Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-17 14:02:08
VIDEO: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Cast Performs 'Make Me A Woman' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-05-05 10:04:02
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-30 11:34:53
VIDEO: The Cast of MRS. DOUBTFIRE Performs 'Bam! You're Rockin Now' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-11-18 09:44:42
VIDEO: Watch MRS. DOUBTFIRE Cast Take First Bows Back on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-10-22 11:49:45
Broadway Rewind: Watch Scenes from ALL SHOOK UP, with Cheyenne Jackson & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-05-26 16:31:00
Video Flashback: 'When The Children Are Asleep' From Goodspeed Musicals' CAROUSEL
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-04 08:19:41
BWW Exclusive: Songs from the Vault- Jenn Gambatese Sings a Classic!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-08 15:31:00
VIDEO: On This Day, May 10- Disney's TARZAN Swings Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-05-10 11:01:00
There's a New Headmistress in Town! Meet SCHOOL OF ROCK's New Principal, Analisa Learning
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-11-03 16:47:14
VIDEO: Sierra Boggess Bids Adieu To Her SCHOOL OF ROCK Dressing Room
by Michael Dale - 2016-08-10 14:23:53
STAGE TUBE: Laura Osnes and Steven Pasquale Perform 'If I Loved You' from Lyric Opera's CAROUSEL
by Stage Tube - 2015-04-20 17:16:50
TV: Watch Highlights from Lyric Opera of Chicago's Starry New Production of CAROUSEL!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-04-10 16:26:32
News
Photos: SCHOOL OF ROCK Broadway Company Celebrates 10 Year Reunion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
On Sunday, October 12, the Broadway company of School of Rock held a 10-year reunion at Beer Authority Times Square. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
On Sunday, October 12, the Broadway company of School of Rock held a 10-year reunion at Beer Authority Times Square. See photos here!
Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Idina Menzel joins LaChanze and others on the inaugural Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council, aiming to enhance sustainability in theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Idina Menzel joins LaChanze and others on the inaugural Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council, aiming to enhance sustainability in theater.
My Friends: A Sondheim Concert Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, have announced a benefit concert to kick-off the organization’s 40th anniversary season.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, have announced a benefit concert to kick-off the organization’s 40th anniversary season.
Original Musical Comedy ONE NIGHT to Premiere at Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by Emmy Rice - Jul 19, 2025
One Night, an original musical comedy-drama with book and lyrics by Kleban Award winners Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman, will have its world premiere as part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival in Manhattan, with four performances, July 30 - August 2, 2025.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 19, 2025
One Night, an original musical comedy-drama with book and lyrics by Kleban Award winners Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman, will have its world premiere as part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival in Manhattan, with four performances, July 30 - August 2, 2025.
Andrew Rannells, Anika Larsen and More Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025
The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance have just announced updates for the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert. We have the full lineup here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025
The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance have just announced updates for the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert. We have the full lineup here!
Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. Check out the cast as they perform 'Sticky Situation' in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. Check out the cast as they perform 'Sticky Situation' in the video here!
Exclusive Photos: Jim Stanek, Jenn Gambatese, & More in A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn. Check out an exclusive look at the production in the photos here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn. Check out an exclusive look at the production in the photos here!
Photos: Anne Hathaway, Billy Porter & More at BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
On Monday, October 14, Broadway for Harris presented Broadway Rallies for Kamala!, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
On Monday, October 14, Broadway for Harris presented Broadway Rallies for Kamala!, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris. See photos!
Video: SUFFS Performs 'Keep Marching' At BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. A-list talent turned out for the big night including the cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, SUFFS. Watch as the show's creator, composer, and star, Shaina Taub performs, 'Keep Marching' with the show's all-female cast. See the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. A-list talent turned out for the big night including the cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, SUFFS. Watch as the show's creator, composer, and star, Shaina Taub performs, 'Keep Marching' with the show's all-female cast. See the video!
Video: Anne Hathaway Rocks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA With A Queen Classic
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. Award-winning stage and screen star Anne Hathaway, who rocked the vote with a cover of Queen's classic song, 'Somebody to Love'. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. Award-winning stage and screen star Anne Hathaway, who rocked the vote with a cover of Queen's classic song, 'Somebody to Love'. Watch the video!
Video: Anne Hathaway, Whoopi Goldberg, Kristin Chenoweth & More In BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA Livestream
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2024
Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. Broadway Rallies for Kamala! will be performed in front of a live, invited audience and live streamed nationally for free via BroadwayWorld at 7:30pm ET.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2024
Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. Broadway Rallies for Kamala! will be performed in front of a live, invited audience and live streamed nationally for free via BroadwayWorld at 7:30pm ET.
Video: Schele Williams Talks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA
by Richard Ridge - Oct 14, 2024
Broadway and Hollywood’s best gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. We spoke to the event's director Schele Williams about the event and the dial-a-thon that has made one million phone calls for the Harris campaign.
by Richard Ridge - Oct 14, 2024
Broadway and Hollywood’s best gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. We spoke to the event's director Schele Williams about the event and the dial-a-thon that has made one million phone calls for the Harris campaign.
Idina Menzel Joins Dial-A-Thon in Support of Kamala Harris
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024
Broadway for Harris has announced additional stars for its two mobilization events taking place today, Monday, October 14th. Star of stage and screen Idina Menzel has joined the lineup for Kamala Dial-A-Thon, a virtual phone bank from 12-6pm ET.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024
Broadway for Harris has announced additional stars for its two mobilization events taking place today, Monday, October 14th. Star of stage and screen Idina Menzel has joined the lineup for Kamala Dial-A-Thon, a virtual phone bank from 12-6pm ET.
Broadway Stars Will Unite for Broadway Rallies for Kamala
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2024
On Monday, October 14th, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the final weeks leading up to Election Day, November 5th. Watch here!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2024
On Monday, October 14th, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the final weeks leading up to Election Day, November 5th. Watch here!
Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn.
Interview: Catherine Brunell Talks About Joining Final Leg of MRS. DOUBTFIRE National Tour
by Melissa Heckscher - Sep 17, 2024
BroadwayWorld talks to Broadway veteran Catherine Brunell on how joining the already-established cast & crew of Mrs. Doubtfire was like “crashing a family Christmas party,” and how performing in Mrs. Doubtfire brings her to tears every night.
by Melissa Heckscher - Sep 17, 2024
BroadwayWorld talks to Broadway veteran Catherine Brunell on how joining the already-established cast & crew of Mrs. Doubtfire was like “crashing a family Christmas party,” and how performing in Mrs. Doubtfire brings her to tears every night.
Kristin Hanggi Will Hold Book Signing For New Book GOD, SEX, MUSICAL THEATRE at the Drama Book Shop
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
Author and Award-wining Broadway Director Kristin Hanggi will be holding a book signing celebration for the release of their book “God, Sex, Musical Theatre” on Thursday, May 2nd from 7:30-9 PM at the iconic Drama Book Shop in Manhattan.
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
Author and Award-wining Broadway Director Kristin Hanggi will be holding a book signing celebration for the release of their book “God, Sex, Musical Theatre” on Thursday, May 2nd from 7:30-9 PM at the iconic Drama Book Shop in Manhattan.
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Delights Once More at Dizzy's
by Rob Lester - Apr 29, 2024
The 'Songbook Sundays' makes the second day of a weekend a first-rate experience. Rodgers & Hammerstein were on tap on April 21 in a season that included a focus on Frank Loesser, with Johnny Mercer's turn coming up in June.
by Rob Lester - Apr 29, 2024
The 'Songbook Sundays' makes the second day of a weekend a first-rate experience. Rodgers & Hammerstein were on tap on April 21 in a season that included a focus on Frank Loesser, with Johnny Mercer's turn coming up in June.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " April 15 to April 21, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 15, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 15, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Songbook Sundays Continues at Dizzy's Club With IT MIGHT AS WELL BE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with It Might as Well Be Rodgers & Hammerstein, April 21st at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with It Might as Well Be Rodgers & Hammerstein, April 21st at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jenn Gambatese been in?
Jenn Gambatese has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Jenn Gambatese been in?
Jenn Gambatese has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jenn Gambatese been nominated for?
and Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All Shook Up .
Videos