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Jennifer Nettles

Birth Place: Douglas, GA, USA

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BIO

Jennifer Nettles made her Broadway debut in Chicago as Roxie Hart in 2015. Recent One of the most popular singer-songwriters in music today, she recently had a #1 Country Album with her solo debut CD That Girl. As the lead vocalist of the country group Sugarland, she exploded onto the music scene in 2004 and has enjoyed worldwide sales of over 22 million to-date, plus eight No. 1 singles and numerous awards including Grammys, AMAs, ACM Awards and more. As a songwriter, Jennifer won five ASCAP Awards, as well as the 2008 Grammy, ACM and CMA Awards for the platinum-selling hit "Stay." She is loving this opportunity to bring her performance from the concert stage back to one of her first loves, the theater stage. Jennifernettles.com


Nettles made her acting debut in the NBC television movie, Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (2015) portraying Dolly Parton's mother. It premiered on December 10, 2015. She reprised her role in the sequel Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (2016).

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STAGE CREDITS

Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Giulia
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Jenna [Replacement]
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2017
Donna
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Roxie Hart [Replacement]

Productions

Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Composer
Writer

Writing

Guilia
Writer

Movies

Harriet
[ 2019 ] Eliza Brodess

TV Shows

The Righteous Gemstones
Aimee-Leigh Gemstone
The Righteous Gemstones
[ 2019-2025 ] Aimee-Leigh Gemstone
The Bondsman
[ 2025-2025 ] Maryanne Dice

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Video: Watch Didi Romero Sing 'Always Get What I Want' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF Photo
Video: Watch Didi Romero Sing 'Always Get What I Want' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026

PAC NYC has shared a new performance video featuring Didi Romero and the Giulia ensemble performing 'Always Get What I Want,' a song written by Jennifer Nettles for GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO. Watch the performance here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2026- BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Kicks Off With THE Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2026- BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Kicks Off With THE LOST BOYS and More
by - Jul 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'The River' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO Photo
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'The River' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2026

The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center!  The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off-Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch a clip of Nettles performing 'The River' in this video.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2026- Mark Ballas Returns to CHICAGO and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2026- Mark Ballas Returns to CHICAGO and More
by - Jul 22, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Watch Jennifer Nettles & More in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO Photo
Exclusive: Watch Jennifer Nettles & More in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2026

The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center!  The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch highlights of the company in action in this video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 17, 2026- Go Inside THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW With Josh R Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 17, 2026- Go Inside THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW With Josh Rivera and More
by - Jul 17, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Story Jennifer Nettles Couldn't Shake Is Finally on Stage Photo
The Story Jennifer Nettles Couldn't Shake Is Finally on Stage
by Luka Vonier - Jul 26, 2026

'She just kept haunting me and haunting me, this story... ' The woman doing the haunting is none other than Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, brought to life onstage by the one and only Jennifer Nettles. Her world premiere musical is now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center, where it continues through Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Watch in this video as Nettles discusses the evolution of her new musical.
Interview: Mary Zimmerman on Her Off-Broadway Return Directing GIULIA: THE POISON QUE Photo
Interview: Mary Zimmerman on Her Off-Broadway Return Directing GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Cara Joy David - Jul 18, 2026

It has been over twenty years since Mary Zimmerman directed a show off or on Broadway. In our new interview, she discusses her return off-Broadway, directing Jennifer Nettles’ Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Jennifer Nettles' GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Jennifer Nettles' GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026

Now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick.  Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Written by and Starring Jennifer Photo
Review Roundup: GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Written by and Starring Jennifer Nettles
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2026

Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo just opened! The production, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2, features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is produced by special arrangement with Adam Zotovich. Let's see what the critics have to say...
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 10, 2026- CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL First Loo Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 10, 2026- CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL First Look and More
by - Jul 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
GIULIA Starring Jennifer Nettles Extends at PAC NYC Through Early August Photo
GIULIA Starring Jennifer Nettles Extends at PAC NYC Through Early August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo has extended. The musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, and direction by Mary Zimmerman.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 7, 2026- New Look at OH, MARY!, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 7, 2026- New Look at OH, MARY!, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Jul 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours
Photos: Jennifer Nettles' GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO Photo
Photos: Jennifer Nettles' GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos of the world premiere of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, written by and starring Grammy Award winner Jennifer Nettles.
Andrew Kober Dives Deep Into GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Saying Goodbye to T Photo
Andrew Kober Dives Deep Into GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Saying Goodbye to THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES and More
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026

About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
Photos: Andrew Lloyd Webber and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Celebrated at PAC NYC Benefit Photo
Photos: Andrew Lloyd Webber and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Celebrated at PAC NYC Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

On June 3, the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) hosted a special benefit celebration honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber and the acclaimed production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Check out photos from the event.
A History of Pop Stars on Broadway Photo
A History of Pop Stars on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026

Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons. 
Photos: Jennifer Nettles and More in Rehearsal for GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERM Photo
Photos: Jennifer Nettles and More in Rehearsal for GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, written by and starring Grammy Award winner Jennifer Nettles.
Photos/Video: Broadway Bets Raises $989,528 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Photo
Photos/Video: Broadway Bets Raises $989,528 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Broadway’s official game night, Broadway Bets, hosted an evening of poker that raised  $989,528 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos and video here!
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'Split Second Life Changing Moment' From GIULIA Photo
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'Split Second Life Changing Moment' From GIULIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

You can now get a sneak peek of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, coming this summer at PAC NYC, as the show's creator Jennifer Nettles sings 'Split Second Life Changing Moment'.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jennifer Nettles been in?

Jennifer Nettles has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jennifer Nettles been in?

Jennifer Nettles has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Jennifer Nettles written?

Jennifer Nettles has written 1 shows including Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo (Writer).

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