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Jenna Russell

Date of Birth: October 05, 1967 (55)

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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Jenna Russell STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
cast [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Revival, 2020
Irene Molloy

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory's West End Premiere Production, 2019
Cast

[London]
Young Vic London Premiere Production, 2018
Helen

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2016
Mephistopheles

[West End]
Apollo Theatre Transfer, 2014
Penelope Pennywise

[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2014
Penelope Pennywise

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Production, 2012
Mary Flynn

[West End]
2012
Marilyn Prince

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Marie

Dot

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2006
Dot

[West End]
London Revival, 2005
Sarah Brown

[London Fringe]
Royal Shakespeare Company Revival, 1992
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1987
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1983
Performer [Replacement]


Jenna Russell 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

Theatre World Awards - 2008 - Performance

Jenna Russell, Sunday in the Park with George

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actress In A Musical

Jenna Russell, Sunday In The Park With George

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Jenna Russell News

Finalists Revealed for the 15th Annual STEPHEN SONDHEIM SOCIETY Student Performer of the Year 2023 Competition

The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition – affectionately known as SSSSPOTY – was inaugurated in 2007, and in 2023 returns for its 15th year. The gala final will be held, fittingly, in the Sondheim Theatre, on the afternoon of 11 June 2023.

Celebrate Mother's Day with BroadwayHD!

In the month of May, explore how motherhood is portrayed onstage with these six beloved musicals that examine the difficulties, joys, sorrows, and delights of being a parent.

STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Featuring Bernadette Peters, Michael Ball & More to Release Live Album

The star-studded Sondheim's Old Friends concert will release a live album! 

Photos: First Look at FURTHER THAN THE FURTHEST THING at Young Vic Theatre

Production photos have been released for Zinnie Harris’ multi-award-winning play Further than the Furthest Thing in a visionary revival by Genesis Fellow / Young Vic Associate Director Jennifer Tang. The cast includes Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell, Cyril Nri, Gerald Kyd, Archie Madekwe and Kirsty Rider with live vocals by Shapla Salique.

GUYS & DOLLS Leads our Top Ten London Shows for March

Spring is finally here and March is filled to bursting with some incredible shows.

Ruth Wilson Will Appear as Part of Young Vic's New Season

Golden Globe and Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson will star in the internationally acclaimed epic The Second Woman – one woman, one scene, one hundred men, one electrifying 24-hour performance.

Winners Announced for The 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; MOULIN ROUGE Wins Best Musical!

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards, honouring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 until September 30, 2022.

STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Broadcast Date and Time Confirmed

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends will be broadcast on BBC Two on 31 December at 5.35pm and then available on the BBC iPlayer. Performances will include Bernadette Peters singing 'Losing My Mind' from Follies and Imelda Staunton singing 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' from Gypsy.

VIDEO: Watch Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, and More in SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Concert Trailer

Watch the trailer for the New Year's Eve BBC and iPlayer broadcast of the star-studded SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS concert starring Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, Michael Ball, and many more.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; The Curve Leads Favourite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.

Video: A Crash Course on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Something is stirring! As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along will transfer to Broadway in Fall 2023. Want to know more about the show? We've got you covered wit these videos!

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; Curve Theatre Leads Favourite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.

Nottingham Playhouse Announces CINDERELLA Panto 2023

Following the triumphant opening of Dick Whittington last week, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that next year's pantomime will be Cinderella.  Written by Notttingham Playhouse Artistic Director Adam Penford and starring the theatre's favourite dame, John Elkington, the show will run from 1 December 2023 to 13 January 2024.

Cast Announced For FURTHER THAN THE FURTHEST THING at Young Vic Theatre

The Young Vic Theatre has announced full casting for its 2023 new season opening production Further than the Furthest Thing, the multi-award-winning modern classic by Zinnie Harris (Macbeth (an undoing), This Restless House, How To Hold Your Breath) in a visionary revival by Genesis Fellow / Young Vic Associate Director Jennifer Tang (AI, Mountains: The Dreams of Lily Kwok).

Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards Before December 31st!

Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld West End Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Concert Will be Broadcast on BBC This Holiday Season

The star-studded Sondheim's Old Friends concert will be broadcast on BBC this holiday season! Dates and times for the BBC Two broadcast and iPlayer release have yet to be announced.

Olivier Award Stolen From Musical Con Has Been Found

The Olivier Award, which had been stolen during October's Musical Con, has been found! The fan convention took place at ExCeL London in October. The event was the first of its kind and brought together 10,000 musical theatre fans for a celebration of musicals.

Stiles + Drewe And Mercury Musical Developments Announce Winner For The 2022 Best New Song Prize

Stiles + Drewe and Mercury Musical Developments have announced the winner of the Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize 2022. Twelve finalist songs from new British musicals were presented last night at The Other Palace, in a concert hosted by Olivier Award-winner Janie Dee.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; MOULIN ROUGE Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Christopher Chung, Chelsea Halfpenny & More to Perform at Stiles + Drewe's 2022 Best New Song Prize Concert

Stiles + Drewe and Mercury Musical Developments announced a selection of starry performers to join the line-up for this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 21st November at 7.30pm.

Jenna Russell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jenna Russell has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Jenna Russell has appeared on London's West End in 12 shows.

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

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 .

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Sunday in the Park with Georgeand Best Actress In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George.

Jenna Russell's next show will be Further than the Furthest Thing which opens on 3/16/2023 on West End.

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