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Jose Llana
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.
Date of Birth: May 05, 1976 (50)
Birth Place: PHILIPPINES
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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
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Chip Tolentino, Chip Tolentino
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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 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
VIDEO: Jose Llana Sings from COMPANY in Rehearsal for The Seth Concert Series
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2021-12-02 14:28:22
News
Photos & Video: RENT 30th Anniversary Concert Raises $4.5M for Broadway Cares
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2026
The Richard Rodgers Theatre and tens of thousands of at-home livestream viewers shared in the magic of Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert. The performance and its livestream raised $4,571,464 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2026
The Richard Rodgers Theatre and tens of thousands of at-home livestream viewers shared in the magic of Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert. The performance and its livestream raised $4,571,464 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos!
Así se vivió el 30º aniversario de RENT en Broadway de la mano de Andy Señor Jr.
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 28, 2026
El actor y director nos coló en el backstage del concierto benéfico que reunió al reparto original y grandes estrellas en Nueva York
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 28, 2026
El actor y director nos coló en el backstage del concierto benéfico que reunió al reparto original y grandes estrellas en Nueva York
Photos: The Original Cast of RENT Reunites for 30th Anniversary- On the Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 27, 2026
There was no day but yesterday at the Richard Rodgers Theatre! The best of Broadway gathered on 46th Street last night for the highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Reunion of Rent. The celebration brought together members of Rent's original Broadway company with dozens of performers who have appeared in Jonathan Larson's musical over the past three decades. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet here.
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 27, 2026
There was no day but yesterday at the Richard Rodgers Theatre! The best of Broadway gathered on 46th Street last night for the highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Reunion of Rent. The celebration brought together members of Rent's original Broadway company with dozens of performers who have appeared in Jonathan Larson's musical over the past three decades. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet here.
Video: Original RENT Stars Perform 'I'll Cover You' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2026
As Broadway prepares to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rent on Monday night, stars from the original run appeared on the TODAY Show to perform 'I'll Cover You.' Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2026
As Broadway prepares to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rent on Monday night, stars from the original run appeared on the TODAY Show to perform 'I'll Cover You.' Watch the video now!
Video: Aaron Tveit and Rachel Zegler Perform 'Without You' in Rehearsal For RENT 30th Anniversary Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has shared a video from rehearsal for the upcoming RENT 30th Anniversary Concert, featuring Aaron Tveit and Rachel Zegler performing 'Without You.' Watch the video here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2026
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has shared a video from rehearsal for the upcoming RENT 30th Anniversary Concert, featuring Aaron Tveit and Rachel Zegler performing 'Without You.' Watch the video here.
Andy Señor Jr. hará un takeover en BroadwayWorld Spain por el 30º aniversario de RENT
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
El artista mostrará el backstage de la gala que reúne a Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Aaron Tveit y Rachel Zegler en Broadway
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
El artista mostrará el backstage de la gala que reúne a Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Aaron Tveit y Rachel Zegler en Broadway
RENT 30th Anniversary Concert Will Host a Behind-the-Scenes Pre-Show Livestream
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2026
The 30th anniversary concert celebration of RENT will include an exclusive behind-the-scenes pre-show for livestream viewers, hosted by Troy Iwata and Jay Armstrong Johnson, with Ricki Lake as red carpet correspondent.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2026
The 30th anniversary concert celebration of RENT will include an exclusive behind-the-scenes pre-show for livestream viewers, hosted by Troy Iwata and Jay Armstrong Johnson, with Ricki Lake as red carpet correspondent.
Taye Diggs, Neil Patrick Harris, Rachel Zegler and More Join RENT 30th Anniversary Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
Rachel Zegler, Neil Patrick Harris, Norbert Leo Butz and Taye Diggs will perform in the RENT 30th Anniversary Concert, with a live stream available for audiences to watch.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
Rachel Zegler, Neil Patrick Harris, Norbert Leo Butz and Taye Diggs will perform in the RENT 30th Anniversary Concert, with a live stream available for audiences to watch.
RENT 30th Anniversary Concert to Offer Digital Ticket Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
Twenty-four in-person tickets to the sold-out Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert will be available through a digital ticket lottery, giving fans a final chance to experience the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical live in concert.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
Twenty-four in-person tickets to the sold-out Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert will be available through a digital ticket lottery, giving fans a final chance to experience the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical live in concert.
Review: Ali Ewoldt and Guests Shine in WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR at 54 Below
by Brandon Garcia-Waldenmayer - Oct 12, 2026
After lending her talents to iconic musicals such as The King and I, Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera, it’s clear Ewoldt is Broadway royalty. Audiences celebrated her birthday and Filipino American History Month with this stellar show.
by Brandon Garcia-Waldenmayer - Oct 12, 2026
After lending her talents to iconic musicals such as The King and I, Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera, it’s clear Ewoldt is Broadway royalty. Audiences celebrated her birthday and Filipino American History Month with this stellar show.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2026- Rosie O'Donnell Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Oct 8, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 8, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ethan Hawke, Jose Llana and More to Join THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026
Thornton Wilder’s holiday classic The Long Christmas Dinner, first produced in 1931, will be presented by more than 30 community-facing organizations all across the country this November and December as part of THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER FESTIVAL.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026
Thornton Wilder’s holiday classic The Long Christmas Dinner, first produced in 1931, will be presented by more than 30 community-facing organizations all across the country this November and December as part of THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER FESTIVAL.
RENT 30th Anniversary Concert Livestream Donations to Be Matched Up to $525,600
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS revealed that the Gates Foundation will match donations received from every livestream ticket purchase for Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, up to $525,600.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS revealed that the Gates Foundation will match donations received from every livestream ticket purchase for Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, up to $525,600.
Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.
Cabaret Roundup: Oct. 5-11 – Deborah Cox, Maltby & Shire & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 5, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including the New York Pops annual benefit featuring Deborah Cox, a Jerry Herman tribute, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 5, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including the New York Pops annual benefit featuring Deborah Cox, a Jerry Herman tribute, and more.
Best Cabaret in October 2026: Ariana DeBose, Deborah Cox, Patty Smyth & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and they are likely to sell out, so make sure to check this list when you plan out your month!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and they are likely to sell out, so make sure to check this list when you plan out your month!
Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and More Join RENT 30th Anniversary Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
Twelve original cast members and three decades of alumni will light up Broadway at Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, a benefit performance in celebration of the landmark Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
Twelve original cast members and three decades of alumni will light up Broadway at Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, a benefit performance in celebration of the landmark Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical.
CALLBACK by Santino Fontana and More Set for New York Stage & Film 2026 Filmmakers' Workshop Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed the cohort for its 2026 Filmmakers’ Workshop. S&F’s Summer Season audiences experience stories in their earliest stages before they go to Broadway, Off-Broadway, resident theaters and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed the cohort for its 2026 Filmmakers’ Workshop. S&F’s Summer Season audiences experience stories in their earliest stages before they go to Broadway, Off-Broadway, resident theaters and more.
Casts Set for New York Stage & Film's 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed initial casting for its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and The Bardavon, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed initial casting for its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and The Bardavon, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon.
Photos: NAATCO's HENRY IV: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS Opens at the Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
All new photos have been released from the opening night of National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO)'s HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS. Learn more and check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
All new photos have been released from the opening night of National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO)'s HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS. Learn more and check out the photos here!
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.
Podcasts
Ep281 - Jose Llana: History Keeps Repeating Itself
Jose Lana, a talented actor and performer, delves into historical events, politics, theater, personal experiences that shaped his family’s story and brought him full circle to the story told in Here Lies Love..
Episode 26: Jose Llana: Be The King
This week, Jennifer, Jamie, and Rob sit down with Broadway veteran Jose Llana at Orso Restaurant. We discuss Jose’s life and 24-year career in the theater, including his marriage, the 2016 election, his roles in The King and I, Flower Drum Song, and On The Town.
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