Jose Llana
Birth Place: PHILIPPINES
Latest News on Jose Llana:
Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND Available For Licensing From Music Theatre International (Nov 20, 2025)
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages (Nov 17, 2025)
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Nov 16, 2025)
Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND Available For Licensing From Music Theatre International (Nov 20, 2025)
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages (Nov 17, 2025)
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Nov 16, 2025)
BIO
Jose Llana most recently appeared as Adam in the World Premiere of Joe diPietro's Falling For Eve at the York. Broadway: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, original Chip Tolentino (Drama Desk Award); Wang Ta in Flower Drum Song; Angel in RENT; Jessie-Lee in Streetcorner Symphony; and Lun Tha in The King and I. Off-Broadway: Gabey in On the Town and Adam Guettel’s Saturn Returns, both at The Public Theater. Regional: Martin Guerre (Guillaume, Guthrie Theater), Ballad of Little Jo (Steppenwolf Theater, Jefferson Nom.), Candide (Prince Theater, Barrymore Nom.) and as El Gato in the World Premiere of Wonderland (Straz & Alley Theater). Workshops: Frank Wildhorn’s Havana, Melchior in Spring Awakening (Sundance Lab) and Honor (Prospect), among others. TV/film: Sex and the City and Hitch. Cast albums and solo album, VIVA Philippines label.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
King of Siam [Replacement]
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Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Jose Llana, Here Lies Love
Videos
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2025-01-13 15:41:03
Video: Watch Jose Llana Sing 'Colors of the Wind' at MCC MISCAST23
by Michael Major - 2024-12-16 15:56:50
Video: Watch the Cast of HERE LIES LOVE Perform Unplugged 'Child of the Philippines'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-03 19:00:01
Video: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Perform Unplugged Version of 'Walk Like A Woman'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-30 15:37:10
Video: Watch HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Perform 'Opposite Attraction' Unplugged
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-30 15:32:48
Video: David Byrne Calls HERE LIES LOVE's Dancing Audience His 'Dream Come True'
by Michael Major - 2023-10-06 10:31:42
Video: Watch Arielle Jacobs & HERE LIES LOVE Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2023-09-28 09:51:59
Video: David Byrne & More Talk HERE LIES LOVE's Immersive Sound Design
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-09-18 15:03:50
Video: David Byrne Reveals What Inspired Him to Create HERE LIES LOVE on MORNING JOE
by Michael Major - 2023-07-20 13:47:27
Video: Who Are the Real People Behind the Story of HERE LIES LOVE? The Cast Explains
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-07-20 10:59:30
Video: Arielle Jacobs, Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, and More Talk HERE LIES LOVE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-16 12:23:10
Video: HERE LIES LOVE Company Talks Bringing the Show to Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-10 14:22:50
Video: Lea Salonga and David Korins Tour the Newly Transformed Broadway Theatre For HERE LIES LOVE
by Stephi Wild - 2023-03-27 09:03:46
BWW Exclusive: Jenn Collela, Aisha Jackson & More Sing Lerner & Loewe in BROADWAY IN CONCERT on PBS
by Michael Major - 2022-03-04 09:21:03
VIDEO: Jose Llana Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-12-03 15:00:20
News
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 16, 2025
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 16, 2025
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here!
Photos: BARKADA BRUNCH Celebrates Filipino Artistry on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has released photos from Barkada Brunch: Celebrating Filipino Artistry on Broadway, which was held on Sunday, June 1 at the MTC Creative Center (311 West 43rd Street).
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has released photos from Barkada Brunch: Celebrating Filipino Artistry on Broadway, which was held on Sunday, June 1 at the MTC Creative Center (311 West 43rd Street).
Photos: Inside Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway – a celebratory brunch honoring the AANHPI artists and professionals who are part of the 2024–2025 Broadway season – was held on Tuesday, June 3. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway – a celebratory brunch honoring the AANHPI artists and professionals who are part of the 2024–2025 Broadway season – was held on Tuesday, June 3. See photos here!
Video: FINN Takes the Stage at Town Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2025
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson teamed up with FINN creators Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond to present a one-night-only performance that also celebrated the fifth anniversary of Stars in the House. Watch the full show here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2025
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson teamed up with FINN creators Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond to present a one-night-only performance that also celebrated the fifth anniversary of Stars in the House. Watch the full show here!
FINN Musical Will Be Performed at Town Hall Following Kennedy Center Tour Cancellation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
A special performance of Finn is coming to the Town Hall in New York City next month, presented by Stars in the House. Finn was originally set to be performed at the Kennedy Center but was recently cancelled.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
A special performance of Finn is coming to the Town Hall in New York City next month, presented by Stars in the House. Finn was originally set to be performed at the Kennedy Center but was recently cancelled.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, and More Join National Alliance for Musical Theatre's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 36thAnnual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 36thAnnual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jose Llana been in?
Jose Llana has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Jose Llana been in?
Jose Llana has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jose Llana been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love.
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