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Jelani Alladin

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BIO

In his Broadway debut, he originated the role of Kristoff in Frozen (2018).


Off-Broadway: Sweetee (Signature Theatre); Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope (York Theatre). Regional: I and You (TheatreSquared), Choir Boy (Studio Theatre DC, Marin Theatre Company - San Francisco Critics Circle Award, Best Leading Actor in a Play), The History Boys (Palm Beach Dramaworks - Carbonell Award, Best Ensemble), Violet (Clarence Brown), Josephine (Asolo Rep - world premiere). Graduate of the NYU Tisch New Studio on Broadway. Many thanks to my managers at Cyd LeVin & Associates. @jelanialladin

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STAGE CREDITS

The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Black
Hercules Hercules
[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2019
Hercules
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
Frozen Frozen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Kristoff
Frozen Frozen
[Regional (US)]
Denver Center Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2017
Kristoff
Sweetee Sweetee
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer
Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Performer

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Movies

I Didn't Come Here to Make Love
[ 2017 ] Jelani
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] David
Respect
[ 2021 ] Jon
Beneath the Fold
[ 2024 ] Stanley

TV Shows

The Walking Dead: World Beyond
Will Campbell
Blue Bloods
[ 2024 ] Jaylen Davis

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Jelani Alladin, Frozen

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jelani Alladin, Frozen

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Video: Tonya Pinkins Sings 'When It Ends' from THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center Photo
Video: Tonya Pinkins Sings 'When It Ends' from THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center Encores!
by Gillian Blum - Mar 28, 2026

Watch Tonya Pinkins sing 'When It Ends' from The Wild Party at New York City Center Encores! in this video from the production, which runs until March 29.
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' in Encores! THE WILD PARTY Photo
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' in Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2026

Watch a new video of Tony Nominee Jordan Donica performing 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?'in The Wild Party. The acclaimed production of Michael John LaChiusa's musical must close at New York City Center on March 29.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 25, 2026- GIANT Opens On Broadway and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 25, 2026- GIANT Opens On Broadway and More
by - Mar 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Jelani Alladin & Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'People Like Us' in THE WILD PARTY Photo
Video: Jelani Alladin & Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'People Like Us' in THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2026

Watch Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and Jelani Alladin sing 'People Like Us' in newly-released footage from The Wild Party. Check out the new video now!
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers & Adrienne Warren Sing 'Best Friend' in THE WILD PARTY Photo
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers & Adrienne Warren Sing 'Best Friend' in THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2026

New York City Center Encores! has released new video footage of Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and Tony winner Adrienne Warren performing 'Best Friend' from The Wild Party. Watch the video!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
Photos: THE WILD PARTY Opens at City Center Photo
Photos: THE WILD PARTY Opens at City Center
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2026

The Wild Party is in full swing and is currently in performances at New York City Center Encores! Go inside opening night of the starry new production in new photos from the curtain call and after party!
Review Roundup: Star-Studded THE WILD PARTY Opens At City Center Photo
Review Roundup: Star-Studded THE WILD PARTY Opens At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

Reviews are in for The Wild Party, currently in performances at New York City Center Encores! See what the critics had to say about the starry new production led by BOOP! star Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica, Adrienne Warren and more!
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! THE WILD PARTY Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2026

Watch new video footage from The Wild Party at New York City Center Encores!, featuring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Jelani Alladin, Wesley J. Barnes, Jordan Donica, and more.
Photos: THE WILD PARTY At City Center Starring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Tonya Pinkins and Photo
Photos: THE WILD PARTY At City Center Starring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Tonya Pinkins and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

Check out newly released photos of The Wild Party, currently in performances at New York City Center Encores! The production features Jasmine Amy Rogers (Queenie), Adrienne Warren (Kate), Tonya Pinkins (Dolores Montoya), Jelani Alladin (Black), and more!
Jelani Alladin to Narrate THERE'S ONLY ONE SIN IN HOLLYWOOD Audiobook Photo
Jelani Alladin to Narrate THERE'S ONLY ONE SIN IN HOLLYWOOD Audiobook
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026

Broadway actor Jelani Alladin will lend his voice to the audiobook adaptation of 'THERE'S ONLY ONE SIN IN HOLLYWOOD.' The announcement was made by the novel's author, Rasheed Newson, who confirmed that Alladin's narration will bring a new dimension to the storytelling. This collaboration highlights Alladin's versatility and enriches the novel's exploration of Hollywood's complex landscape. The audiobook release date and additional details are yet to be announced.
Video: Why THE WILD PARTY is an 'Unusual' Production for Encores! Photo
Video: Why THE WILD PARTY is an 'Unusual' Production for Encores!
by Luka Vonier - Mar 11, 2026

The Wild Party is being presented at New York City Center Encores! The production features Jasmine Amy Rogers, Adrienne Warren and more. Hear from Tonya Pinkins, director Lili-Anne Brown and others from the company.
Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WILD PARTY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2026

Go inside rehearsal for The Wild Party at New York City Center Encores! The videos feature Jasmine Amy Rogers and Adrienne Warren as Queenie and Kate, alongside original Broadway cast member Tonya Pinkins returning to the show as Dolores Montoya.
Kecia Lewis and Kelsie Watts Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! 2026 Photo
Kecia Lewis and Kelsie Watts Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Tony Award-winner Kecia Lewis and Kelsie Watts have joined the lineup of Broadway voices taking the stage in support of people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a life-threatening lung disease at Broadway Belts for PFF.
Video: THE WILD PARTY First Day with the Encores! Orchestra Photo
Video: THE WILD PARTY First Day with the Encores! Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

The Wild Party will be presented at New York City Center Encores! this spring. You can now get a look inside the first day with the Encores! orchestra for the production in a new video.
Video: First Look At Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jelani Alladin And Jordan Donica In THE WILD Photo
Video: First Look At Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jelani Alladin And Jordan Donica In THE WILD PARTY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Go behind the scenes of ENCORES! THE WILD PARTY, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers (BOOP!), Jelani Alladin (Frozen), and Jordan Donica (Camelot) as City Center releases a new look at the stars during their first cast photo shoot. Watch the video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses
by - Feb 11, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica and Tonya Pinkins Join Encores! THE WILD PARTY Photo
Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica and Tonya Pinkins Join Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The complete cast has been set for New York City Center Encores! The Wild Party. Original Broadway cast member Tonya Pinkins returns to the show, this time as Dolores Montoya.
Christine Ebersole, Jelani Alladin and More to Star in BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Photo
Christine Ebersole, Jelani Alladin and More to Star in BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The lineup has been revealed for the 16th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! at SONY Hall with a simultaneous virtual livestream. The event will feature Christine Ebersole, Jelani Alladin and more.
Santino Fontana, Tony Shalhoub, and More Will Lead LIGHT UP THE SKY Reading at Sympho Photo
Santino Fontana, Tony Shalhoub, and More Will Lead LIGHT UP THE SKY Reading at Symphony Space
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

​​​​​​​A staged reading of Moss Hart’s Light Up the Sky is coming to Symphony Space next month. The one-night-only reading is set for December 16. Learn more about the production here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jelani Alladin been in?

Jelani Alladin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jelani Alladin been in?

Jelani Alladin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jelani Alladin been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Frozen and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Frozen.

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