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Jonalyn Saxer

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BIO

Jonalyn Saxer starred as Karen in the first national tour of Mean Girls after appearing in the original Broadway cast in the ensemble and as an understudy for Karen, Cady, and Regina. She will be seen as a Jet girl in the upcoming West Side Story movie remake directed by Steven Spielberg. Other Broadway credits include Cats, Holiday Inn, Honeymoon In Vegas, and Bullets Over Broadway. Other credits include Moonshine: That Hee-Haw Musical and Gotta Dance (now known as Half Time). Regionally, she was seen as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street at The Muny, and has performed at other theaters including Pittsburgh CLO, Maine State Music Theater, and the Fingerlakes Theater Festival. Proud graduate of Syracuse University.



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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Ensemble


[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Karen Smith


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble


Cady Heron (Understudy) [Replacement]

Regina George (Understudy) [Replacement]

Karen Smith (Understudy) [Replacement]

Regina George (Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

Karen Smith (Unknown) [Replacement]

Regina George (Unknown) [Replacement]

Karen Smith (Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

Cady Heron (Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

Regina George (Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Performer


[Broadway]
Roundabout Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ensemble


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Dallas Theater Center World Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble

April

Ensemble

April

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Perforner (Swing)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Movies

Doppelgänger
[ 2007 ] Gossip Girl
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn The Broadway Musical
[ 2017 ] Ensemble
West Side Story
[ 2021 ] Rhonda

TV Shows

Law & Order
Charlotte Barrington

Videos

News


AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
Video: Goodspeed's WHITE CHRISTMAS in Rehearsal
by Joshua Wright - Oct 30, 2025

Watch Omar Lopez-Cepero and Clyde Alves, along with the cast of White Christmas, rehearse 'Let Yourself Go' from Irving Berlin's White Christmas, running at Goodspeed November 14th through Dec 28th, 2025.
Cast Set for WHITE CHRISTMAS at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals is ready to ring in the holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as its final production of the 2025 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & BRING IT ON Co-Creators Visit The Muny Production
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2025

Three of the creators of Bring It On: The Musical went to see the Muny's production on June 18. Watch a video of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Kitt and Amanda Green — members of the musical’s Tony-nominated creative team — speaking to the audience.
Review: BRING IT ON at The Muny is a High Flying Sensation
by James Lindhorst - Jun 18, 2025

The Muny's Bring It On is electrifying musical theatre for people of all ages. The biggest surprise is Jeff Whitty’s clever book. His story is filled with laughs, unexpected surprises, and a lot of heart. The young exuberant cast’s lively performances are punctuated with high-intensity dancing and explosive gymnastics. The Muny’s vibrant production of Bring It On soars and is highly recommended. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 18, 2025- WICKED Tops the Grosses, REAL WOMEN Closing Announced, and More
by - Jun 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  June 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch a First Look at BRING IT ON at The Muny
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025

Watch a first look at Bring It On: The Musical, led by Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, and Bryce Williams. Watch a video of production footage ahead of opening night!
Photos: First Look at BRING IT ON at The Muny With Jonalyn Saxer & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos of Bring It On at The Muny. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Video: First Look at BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

The Muny has released a first look at its upcoming production of Bring It On: The Musical. The show runs June 16-22. Check out the video and learn more about the show here!
Video: Behind the Scenes of BRING IT ON at The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

The Muny has shared a new look behind the scenes of Bring It On: The Musical! Brace yourself for the ultimate cheer showdown with The Muny's first production of the summer! Their upcoming season will also include Frozen, Evita, Come From Away, and more. Watch the video!
Video: Kennedy Holmes Performs 'We Ain't No Cheerleaders' From BRING IT ON at The Muny
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2025

The Muny has shared a video of Kennedy Holmes performing “We Ain’t No Cheerleaders” from Bring It On: The Musical! Brace yourself for the ultimate cheer showdown with The Muny's first production of the summer!
Full Cast Set For BRING IT ON at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

The Muny has announced the full cast for its premiere production of Bring It On: The Musical, which opens the theatre's 107th season in Forest Park beginning this month.
Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, and More Will Lead BRING IT ON at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, Bryce Williams, Taylor Sage Evans, Katy Geraghty, and more will star in the Muny premiere of Bring It On. Learn more about the show here!
Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 8, 2025

Take the Lead, an exuberant new musical, is now at Paper Mill Playhouse, and it is a definite hit. We attended the opening night when the full house audience was all smiles and cheers.
Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The world premiere musical Take the Lead, which began performances Saturday, March 29 opened this Sunday, April 6, at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here! 
Photos: In Rehearsals for TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room here!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse  is launching “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jonalyn Saxer been in?

Jonalyn Saxer has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jonalyn Saxer been in?

Jonalyn Saxer has not appeared in the West End.

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