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Jenna Russell

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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STAGE CREDITS

Flowers for Mrs. Harris Flowers for Mrs. Harris
[West End]
2023
Mrs Harris [Replacement]
Further than the Furthest Thing Further than the Furthest Thing
[West End]
2023
cast [Replacement]
Hello, Dolly! Hello, Dolly!
[West End]
West End Revival, 2020
Irene Molloy
The Bridges of Madison County The Bridges of Madison County
[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory's West End Premiere Production, 2019
Cast
Fun Home Fun Home
[London]
Young Vic London Premiere Production, 2018
Helen
Doctor Faustus Doctor Faustus
[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2016
Mephistopheles
Urinetown Urinetown
[West End]
Apollo Theatre Transfer, 2014
Penelope Pennywise
Urinetown Urinetown
[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2014
Merrily We Roll Along Merrily We Roll Along
[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Production, 2012
Mary Flynn
Soho Cinders Soho Cinders
[West End]
2012
Marilyn Prince
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Dot
Marie
Sunday in the Park with George
[West End]
West End Transfer, 2006
Dot
Guys and Dolls
[West End]
London Revival, 2005
Sarah Brown
The Beggar's Opera
[London Fringe]
Royal Shakespeare Company Revival, 1992
Performer
Girlfriends
[West End]
Original London Production, 1987
Abbacadabara
[West End]
Original London Production, 1983
[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Actress in a Musical

Jenna RussellMerrily We Roll Along

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jenna Russell, Sunday in the Park with George


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2008 - Performance

Jenna Russell, Sunday in the Park with George

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Jenna Russell, Sunday in the Park with George


winner
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actress In A Musical

Jenna Russell, Sunday In The Park With George

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Actress in a Musical

Jenna Russell, Guys And Dolls

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Review Roundup: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, Starring Mark Addy & Jenna Rus Photo
Review Roundup: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, Starring Mark Addy & Jenna Russell
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 11, 2026

Harold Fry was never meant to be a hero. An ordinary man in an ordinary life until a letter from a long-lost friend sends him out the front door… and he keeps on walking. From Devon’s quiet lanes to the windswept streets of Berwick-upon-Tweed, his journey becomes a pilgrimage of love, redemption, and second chances. Strangers turn into companions, kindness appears in unexpected places, and the road reveals more than Harold ever imagined. Back home, his wife Maureen begins her own journey, one that might bring them together again.
Review: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
Review: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 11, 2026

First seen in Chichester last summer, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry now makes its joyful arrival into London. Based on the 2012 novel by Rachel Joyce which became a 2023 film, the show is a musical that cleverly acts as a snapshot of modern Britain and a study into the complexities and darkness of grief and sadness within a marriage. 
Photos: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
Photos: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

New production photos have been released for the new British Musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel with music and lyrics by Passenger. CHeck out the photos here!
Interview: 'Everyone Carries Something Difficult': Actors Mark Addy and Jenna Russell Photo
Interview: 'Everyone Carries Something Difficult': Actors Mark Addy and Jenna Russell on Joy and Bravery in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Christiana Rose - Jan 23, 2026

With a focus on the themes of redemption, resilience and second chances, BroadwayWorld UK sit down for an interview with Mark Addy and Jenna Russell for the upcoming West End Premiere of THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY.
Photos: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY Cast in Rehearsals Photo
Photos: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the new British Musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel with music and lyrics by Passenger.
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Photo
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George.
Photo: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Tease SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Reunion Photo
Photo: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Tease SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Reunion
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have taken to Instagram to further tease the production of Sunday in the Park With George, in which they are rumored to star in London.
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond Photo
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026

2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; THE COLOR PURPLE Lead Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; THE COLOR PURPLE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan 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 Michigan Awards; Stagecrafters Leads F Photo
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Stagecrafters Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan 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!
Ariana Grande y Jonathan Bailey en conversaciones para SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Photo
Ariana Grande y Jonathan Bailey en conversaciones para SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE en Londres
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 16, 2025

La producción, dirigida por Marianne Elliott, tiene previsto presentarse en el Teatro Barbican de Londres en 2027.
WICKED's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Lead SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH G Photo
WICKED's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Lead SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in London
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

Wicked's Glinda and Fiyero, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, are in talks to reunite on stage in a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical Sunday in the Park With George, directed by Marianne Elliott, in London in 2027.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; THE COLOR PURP Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; THE COLOR PURPLE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan 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!
The Art of Transformation: Grace Amelia Jenkins and the Future of Performance in a Wo Photo
The Art of Transformation: Grace Amelia Jenkins and the Future of Performance in a World Shaped by AI
by Felicitas de la Fare - Dec 15, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of performance, Grace Amelia Jenkins stands as a commanding presence — an actress of depth, range, and sophistication whose career bridges the worlds of theatre, film, and fashion.
Full Cast Set For THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY Photo
Full Cast Set For THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The full cast has been announced joining the already announced  Mark Addy as Harold Fry, Jenna Russell as Maureen Fry and Noah Mullins as The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Stagecrafters Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Stagecrafters Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan 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!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; NEWSIES THE MUS Photo
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan 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!
Video: Noah Mullins to Join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF Photo
Video: Noah Mullins to Join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Noah Mullins will join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell to make their West End debut playing The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Watch a video of Mullins here!
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY Concept Album Will Be Released Ahead of West En Photo
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY Concept Album Will Be Released Ahead of West End Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

Tickets will go on sale on September 10 for the Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook Will Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING IN THE Photo
St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook Will Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING IN THE Outdoor Greek Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook will stage Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing September 12–20, 2025, in the historic Outdoor Greek Theatre in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jenna Russell been in?

Jenna Russell has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jenna Russell been in?

Jenna Russell has appeared on London's West End in 14 shows.

What was Jenna Russell's first West End show?

Jenna Russell's first West End show was Abbacadabara which opened in 1983

What awards has Jenna Russell been nominated for?

Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Actress In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George and Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Guys And Dolls.

What awards has Jenna Russell won?

Jenna Russell has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Sunday in the Park with George. She also received the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Sunday in the Park with George.

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