Yesenia Ayala

Latest News on Yesenia Ayala:
Photos: CHICAGO's Bianca Marroquín Receives Sardi's Caricature (Feb 24, 2025)

WEST SIDE STORY To Be Presented By Houston Grand Opera to In January (Dec 12, 2024)

ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts (Nov 13, 2024)

BIO

Broadway: West Side Story (Drama Desk Nominee, Best Supporting Actress), Carousel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Regional: Destiny of Desire (Old Globe). Film/TV: West Side Story, Incarcerated, “Fosse/Verdon,” “Modern Love.” Off-Broadway: Sweet Charity, Trip of Love. Other: Bombshell: In Concert, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Three-time Chita Rivera Award Nominee for Best Female Dancer and Winner for Best Ensemble (Carousel).

Photos

"Destiny of Desire" Nell Emilia Suarez, Kenneth Teaton, Yesenia Ayala, Al Rodrigo and Bianca Marroquín

Date:

02/24/2025

From: Photos: CHICAGO's Bianca Marroquín Receives Sardi's Caricature

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

05/09/2024

From: Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

05/09/2024

From: Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE

Yesenia Ayala and Paris Remillard

Date:

05/09/2024

From: Photos: See Rachel Zegler, Julianne Hough & More at ILLINOISE Gala Celebration

Yesenia Ayala and Paris Remilard

Date:

02/21/2020

From: Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Company Celebrates Opening Night!

Lorna Courtney, Marlon Feliz, Ilda Mason, Satori Folkes-Stone, Yesenia Ayala, Gabi Ca Photo

Lorna Courtney, Marlon Feliz, Ilda Mason, Satori Folkes-Stone, Yesenia Ayala, Gabi Campo, Alexa De Barr, Yesy Garcia

Date:

02/21/2020

From: Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Company Celebrates Opening Night!

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

02/21/2020

From: Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Company Celebrates Opening Night!

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

02/21/2020

From: Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Company Celebrates Opening Night!

Amar Ramasar, Yesenia Ayala, and the cast of WEST SIDE STORY

Date:

02/19/2020

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Ivo van Hove's WEST SIDE STORY on Broadway!

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

04/30/2018

From: Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Meet the Press

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

04/30/2018

From: Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Meet the Press

Cast members making their Broadway debut: Elliott Mattox, Amy Quanbeck, Yesenia Ayala Photo

Cast members making their Broadway debut: Elliott Mattox, Amy Quanbeck, Yesenia Ayala, Ryan Sell, Ryan Foust and Jake Ryan Flynn during the Actors' Equity Gypsy Robe Ceremony honoring Katie Webber for 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' at the Lunt-Fonta

Date:

04/24/2017

From: Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY's Gypsy Robe Ceremony!

Katie Webber, Kristy Cates, Yesenia Ayala, Stephanie Gibson, Monette McKay and Darius Photo

Katie Webber, Kristy Cates, Yesenia Ayala, Stephanie Gibson, Monette McKay and Darius Barnes

Date:

04/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Golden Ticket Holders Win Entry to the CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Opening Night Party!

Talya Groves, Monette McKay, Robin Masella, Kristen Piro, Amy Quanbeck, Yesenia Ayala Photo

Talya Groves, Monette McKay, Robin Masella, Kristen Piro, Amy Quanbeck, Yesenia Ayala and Paloma Garcia-Lee

Date:

04/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Golden Ticket Holders Win Entry to the CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Opening Night Party!

Stephen Carrasco, Kristen Piro, Robin Masella, Amy Quanbeck, Yesenia Ayala and Mikey Photo

Stephen Carrasco, Kristen Piro, Robin Masella, Amy Quanbeck, Yesenia Ayala and Mikey Winslow

Date:

04/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Golden Ticket Holders Win Entry to the CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Opening Night Party!

Cory Lingner, Elliott Mattox, Madeleine Doherty and Yesenia Ayala

Date:

04/24/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Golden Ticket Holders Win Entry to the CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Opening Night Party!

Asmeret Ghebremichael, Joel Perez and Yesenia Ayala

Date:

02/17/2017

From: Photo Coverage: The New Group Celebrates Opening Night of EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

02/17/2017

From: Photo Coverage: The New Group Celebrates Opening Night of EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE

Paris Remillard, Jackie Burns and Yesenia Ayala

Date:

12/13/2016

From: Photo Flash: Jenna Ushkowitz, Max von Essen, Laura Osnes and More Attend Broadway Style Guide's 2016 Holiday Soiree

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

05/02/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Award Nominations!

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

05/02/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Award Nominations!

Yesenia Ayala

Date:

10/18/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of New Dance Musical, TRIP OF LOVE!

Yesenia Ayala and Alexa Debarr

Date:

10/18/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of New Dance Musical, TRIP OF LOVE!

Yesenia Ayala and Alexa Debarr

Date:

10/18/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of New Dance Musical, TRIP OF LOVE!

STAGE CREDITS

Illinoise

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2024

Performer (Understudy)

(Unknown)

West Side Story

[Broadway]

Broadway Revival, 2020

Anita

Carousel

[Broadway]

2018 Broadway Revival, 2018

Ensemble

Louise (Understudy)

(Unknown)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2017

Ensemble

Veruca Salt (Understudy)

(Unknown)

Sweet Charity

[Off-Broadway]

The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016

Ensemble

Trip of Love

[Off-Broadway]

Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015

Movies

West Side Story
[ 2021 ] Clary

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Yesenia Ayala, West Side Story

Videos

Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-02 11:59:53

Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound ILLINOISE

by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-12 16:16:32

VIDEO: Watch 'Fallaste Corazón' from DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe

by Alan Henry - 2023-06-23 12:35:12

Video: The Cast of DESTINY OF DESIRE Performs 'El Destino del Deseo' in Rehearsal

by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-15 05:34:22

TV: What Does WEST SIDE STORY Mean to You? Broadway Stars Answer on the Opening Night Video

TV: What Does WEST SIDE STORY Mean to You? Broadway Stars Answer on the Opening Night Red Carpet!

by TV - Red Carpets - 2020-02-21 11:57:06

VIDEO: Isaac Powell Sings WEST SIDE STORY's 'Something's Coming'

by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-12-16 15:11:34

VIDEO: Get A First Look At CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on Broadway

by Alan Henry - 2017-04-21 18:56:59

STAGE TUBE: Feel the Rhythm of Life with Highlights from Sutton Foster- Led SWEET CHA Video

STAGE TUBE: Feel the Rhythm of Life with Highlights from Sutton Foster- Led SWEET CHARITY!

by Nicole Rosky - 2016-11-18 12:35:57

TV: There's Nothing Better Than This- Meet the Cast of Sutton Foster-Led SWEET CHARIT Video

TV: There's Nothing Better Than This- Meet the Cast of Sutton Foster-Led SWEET CHARITY!

by Nicole Rosky - 2016-10-04 13:59:33

TV: How Will Sutton Foster-Led SWEET CHARITY Be Different from Others? Director Leigh Video

TV: How Will Sutton Foster-Led SWEET CHARITY Be Different from Others? Director Leigh Silverman Tells All!

by Nicole Rosky - 2016-08-14 10:00:01

TV: Watch Highlights from 60's Dance Musical, TRIP OF LOVE!

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-11-09 14:34:50

TV: Travel Back to the 60's with a Sneak Peek of TRIP OF LOVE!

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-09-30 11:43:00

News

Photos: CHICAGO's Bianca Marroquín Receives Sardi's Caricature Photo

Photos: CHICAGO's Bianca Marroquín Receives Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 24, 2025

Bianca Marroquín, who recently starred in Chicago on Broadway, has received her caricature at the iconic Sardi's! BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling of her portrait and you can check out photos here!

WEST SIDE STORY To Be Presented By Houston Grand Opera to In January Photo

WEST SIDE STORY To Be Presented By Houston Grand Opera to In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

On January 31, 2025, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open blockbuster musical West Side Story, created by composer Leonard Bernstein, lyricist Stephen Sondheim, choreographer Jerome Robbins, and playwright Arthur Laurents.

Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now Photo

Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!

ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now Photo

ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear Revealed as Vocalists in ILLINOISE Photo

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear Revealed as Vocalists in ILLINOISE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear will transfer to Broadway as vocalists for the musical Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Yesenia Ayala been in?

Yesenia Ayala has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Yesenia Ayala been in?

Yesenia Ayala has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Yesenia Ayala been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for West Side Story.

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