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BIO

Broadway: Come From Away (Tony Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical), If/Then, Chaplin, High Fidelity, Urban Cowboy(Outer Critics Circle Award nomination). Off-Broadway: Beebo Brinker, Lucky Guy, Slut, Closer Than Ever. Regional: Annie Get Your Gun (Pittsburgh CLO); Peter Pan (Sacramento Music Circus); Side Show(Kennedy Center). TV: The Code, Feed The Beast, Elementary, All My Children, The Good Wife, Rescue Me. Film: Uncertainty (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). MFA Acting, UC Irvine.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Carrie Chapman Catt

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Carrie Catt

[Off-Broadway]
Abingdon Theatre Company & New York City Children's Theater Reading, 2021
Performer

[Immersive]
Quintessence of Dust Theatre Company Immersive Production, 2019
Alison

[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Staged Reading, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Annette

Ensemble

Beverley

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Ford's Theater Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Anne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Hedda Hopper

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Chicky Lay

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Beebo Brinker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Laura

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Cleo

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Delia

Delia

[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Pippi

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Sissy

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer


Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Suffs


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Come From Away


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Come From Away

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Come From Away

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jenn Colella, Urban Cowboy

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News


HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jenn Colella, Michael Urie, James Monroe Iglehart and More Will Perform at American Theatre Wing UNSUNG HEROES Gala

The American Theatre Wing has announced the lineup of performers for the 2024 Gala Celebration, held Monday, September 9, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Video: SUFFS Hosts Roll Call With Representatives from the 36 States that Ratified 19th Amendment

On Saturday, August 24th, Suffs hosted a special performance in partnership with the League of Women Voters that featured a roll call including representatives from all 36 states that ratified the 19th Amendment. Watch the full roll call in the video here!
Video: Hillary Clinton Quotes SUFFS During Her DNC Speech

Hillary Clinton quoted Suffs during her speech at the Democratic National Convention last night. Watch the video of the musical's producer quoting 'The March (We Demand Equality)' and 'Keep Marching' during her moving speech now!
Video: Emily Skinner Sings 'A Letter From Harry's Mother' in SUFFS

Watch Emily Skinner sing 'A Letter From Harry's Mother' in SUFFS on Broadway!
SUFFS Will Celebrate Women's Equality Day and the Ratification of the 19th Amendment With Events

From August 18-26, Broadway’s two-time Tony Award winning musical Suffs will celebrate the 104th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, as well as Women’s Equality Day (August 26), through a series of activations in and outside of the Music Box Theatre. Plus, watch a video of Emily Skinner performing 'A Letter from Harry’s Mother'!
Video: Bernadette Peters Brings Adoptable Dogs to LIVE! for Broadway Barks

Tony Award-winning performer Bernadette Peters (along with several adorable pups!) stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about the return of Broadway Barks, now in its 26th year. Watch the video!
BROADWAY BARKS Announces Celebrity And Shelter Participants

Broadway Barks has announced its celebrity and shelter participants for the event on Saturday, August 3. The annual event, co-founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, promotes pet adoption.
Derek Klena, Jenn Colella & More to Star in Tom Kitt's THE TRUNK SONGS at 54 Below

54 BELOW will welcome back Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Tom Kitt. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Audience Chants 'Kamala' at SUFFS Performance

At yesterday's performance of Suffs on Broadway, a backstage video was captured in which the audience can be heard chanting 'Kamala!' Watch the video.
Words From the Wings: Ada Westfall of SUFFS

As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Ada Westfall, who is currently appearing in Suffs. Ada told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
Words From the Wings: SUFFS Music Director and Music Supervisor Andrea Grody

As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Andrea Grody, who serves as Music Director and Music Supervisor for Suffs. Andrea told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
Theater Latté Da Presents SCOTLAND, PA At The Ritz Theater This September

Theater Latté Da brings SCOTLAND, PA to The Ritz Theater from September 18 to October 20, 2024. Enjoy this dark comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's MACBETH set in a 1970s Pennsylvania diner.
Photos: SUFFS Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

Shaina Taub's Tony-winning musical, Suffs, just celebrated its 100th performance on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. See photos of the company's celebration here.
SUFFS Interrupted By Demonstrators Calling the Show 'A White Wash'

A performance of SUFFS was interrupted by demonstrators holding a banner in one of the boxes at the Music Box Theatre. The banner read 'SUFFS is a whitewash' and was coupled with chants urging the show to be cancelled.
BroadwayCon 2024 FIRST LOOK AND SHOWCASE To Include THE NOTEBOOK, A WONDERFUL WORLD, and More

BroadwayCon has revealed the lineup for its First Look and Showcase, treating attendees to performances from some of the newest and most talked-about shows on stage this year. BroadwayCon 2024 First Look and Showcase will take place Friday, July 21, 2023.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 26, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Jenn Colella Performs 'Always Starting Over' at IF/THEN Reunion Concert at 54 Below

On June 24, 54 Below hosted a celebration of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s 2014 Broadway musical, IF/THEN. Watch Jenn Colella perform the song 'Always Starting Over'!
See Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below

Discover the exciting lineup at 54 BELOW next week, featuring a variety of performances from Broadway stars and up-and-coming talents. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
BroadwayCon Unveils First Slate of 2024 Panels and Programming

BroadwayCon has revealed 2024 programming and panels! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jenn Colella been in?

Jenn Colella has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jenn Colella been in?

Jenn Colella has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jenn Colella been nominated for?

Jenn Colella has been nominated for the following awards: - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Come From Away - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Come From Away - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Urban Cowboy.

What awards has Jenn Colella won?

Jenn Colella has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Come From Away. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show, Come From Away.

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