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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

Back to the Future: The Musical Back to the Future: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Ensemble
Mean Girls Mean Girls
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Karen Smith
Mean Girls Mean Girls
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble
Cady Heron (Understudy) [Replacement]
Karen Smith (Understudy) [Replacement]
Regina George (Understudy) [Replacement]
Mean Girls Mean Girls
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Performer
Holiday Inn: The New Irving Berlin Musical Holiday Inn: The New Irving Berlin Musical
[Broadway]
Roundabout Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ensemble
Cats Cats
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
Moonshine: The Hee Haw Musical Moonshine: The Hee Haw Musical
[Regional (US)]
Dallas Theater Center World Premiere Production, 2015
April
Ensemble
Honeymoon in Vegas Honeymoon in Vegas
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Perforner (Swing)
Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]

Movies

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

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Law & Order
Charlotte Barrington

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Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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… 
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 24, 2024

The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway Celebrates Back to the Future Day Photo
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway Celebrates Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

The Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical BACK TO THE FUTURE celebrated Back to the Future Day in style on Broadway. See photos here including an appearance by Don Fullilove, who played “Goldie Wilson” in the original Back to the Future film in 1985.!
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway Photo
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

On Sunday, October 13th, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated their 500th performance on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Offer Discount Tickets Through Fall Accessible Ticket Initiat Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Offer Discount Tickets Through Fall Accessible Ticket Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

BACK TO THE FUTURE will offer discounted tickets through its new “Back In Time” Fall Accessible Ticket Initiative, offering upper level seats from $59 and stage level seats from $79, including fees, for every performance Tuesday, September 17 through Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas and More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Check out Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, and more in rehearsal for Smash on Broadway in new video from the rehearsal room!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " July 22 to July 28, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " July 22 to July 28, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 22, 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 including understudies, a disability pride show, and Sondheim Unplugged.
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Composer Glen Ballard Gets a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Photo
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Composer Glen Ballard Gets a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 16, 2024

Take a look at these photos of Back to the Future's composer, Glen Ballard, as he celebrates receiving his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
BroadwayCon Unveils First Slate of 2024 Panels and Programming Photo
BroadwayCon Unveils First Slate of 2024 Panels and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

BroadwayCon has revealed 2024 programming and panels! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: New Trailer for SMASH THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: New Trailer for SMASH THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024

Get a first look at the new trailer for Smash the Musical.
Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg Will Join Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Photo
Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg Will Join Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2024

BACK TO THE FUTURE has found some new cast members in Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg. We have all of the details!
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 27, 2025 Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 27, 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

Great Scott! A new block of tickets for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical on Broadway has just been released for sale through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Photos: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadway-Bound SMASH Workshop Photo
Photos: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadway-Bound SMASH Workshop
by Lauren Hilton - Feb 21, 2024

SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it had a workshop, which was presented in NYC. Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the cast & creatives!
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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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