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Jeanna most recently originated and received a Drama Desk nomination for the title role in Diana: The Musical on Broadway and Netflix. On Broadway, de Waal starred in Kinky Boots (Lauren) and American Idiot (Heather). She originated the role of “Dawn” in Waitress, by Sara Bareilles, and the role of “Mary Barrie” in Finding Neverland, both directed by Diane Paulus at American Repertory Theater.



Off-Broadway, de Waal co-starred in the two-hander play Orwell in America (59E59 Theater) and played Chris Hargensen in MCC Theatre’s reimagined production of Broadway’s Carrie. She made her West End debut in the Queen musical We Will Rock You. Other notable credits include the National Tour of Wicked (Glinda) and The Rocky Horror Show (Janet) at The Old Globe. She is the founder of Broadway Weekends, which hosts annual theater summer camps for adults, led by Broadway artists.

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Jeanna de Waal STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2023
Mrs. Lovett (Standby)

Beggar Woman (Standby)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Diana, Princess of Wales

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2019
Diana

[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Dawn

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Lauren [Replacement]

Lauren [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2012
Chris Hargensen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Heather [Replacement]

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2009
Glinda [Replacement]


Jeanna de Waal Movies

[2013]B-Side Amy

[2021]Diana Princess Diana


Jeanna de Waal TV Shows

The Jim Gaffigan Show Casting Assistant

Iron Fist Sophia

Jeanna de Waal Awards and Nominations

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Jeanna de Waal News

Photos: Julie Andrews and H.E.R. Visit SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

See photos of Julie Andrews and H.E.R. visiting Sweeney Todd on Broadway.

Listen: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Performs 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd'

A new cast album will be released for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd. Ahead of the album's release, you can now listen to a sneak peek of the cast performing the show's opening number, The Balld of Sweeney Todd. Check out the full song here!

SWEENEY TODD Will Release Revival Cast Recording Later This Year

A new cast album will be released for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year.

Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT

On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Josh Groban discussed returning to Broadway as the title role in Sweeney Todd and revealed that the hardest part of his performance is eating the show's 'disgusting' meat pies before singing 'My Friends.' He went on to reveal what the pies they use in the production are actually made of. Watch the video now!

Photos: Bernadette Peters & Sean Hayes Visit SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

See photos of Bernadette Peters and Sean Hayes visiting Sweeney Todd on Broadway!

SWEENEY TODD Launches Custom Apron Collaboration with Hedley & Bennett

The Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is launching a collaboration with Hedley & Bennett on a custom Sweeney Todd apron.

Photos: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Visits SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

Check out photos of Julia Louis-Dreyfus visiting Sweeney Todd!

Video: Josh Groban Reveals Why Starring in SWEENEY TODD Was a 'Big Risk' on CBS MORNINGS

Josh Groban sat down with Gayle King to discuss starring on Broadway in Sweeney Todd. Groban discussed why playing the title role in the musical is a full circle moment and why it was a 'big risk' for him to take on the role. Watch the new interview video now!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of SWEENEY TODD

The demon barber is back on Broadway! Sweeney Todd is officially swinging his razor at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where the new revival, led by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, just opened. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

Photos: SWEENEY TODD Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

The best of Broadway came out to attend the tale at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet for opening night!

Video: SWEENEY TODD Opening Night Brings Out Lin-Manuel Miranda, Len Cariou And More!

See video from inside opening night below as original Sweeney, Len Cariou, Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, Norm Lewis, Lea Salonga turn out to celebrate the Sondheim classic!

Video: Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford & Company of SWEENEY TODD Celebrate Opening Night

The best of Broadway came out to attend the tale last night at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. We're taking you inside opening night of Sweeney Todd in this video!

Review Roundup: SWEENEY TODD Opens on Broadway

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford, returns to Broadway tonight, March 26. The revival is directed by Thomas Kail, and featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Hugh Wheeler, from an adaptation by Christopher Bond, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Check out what the critics had to say!

Photos: First Look at Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford & More in SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford, returns to Broadway on Sunday night, March 26. Check out photos of the cast in action!

Video: Gaten Matarazzo Talks Doing SWEENEY TODD 'Bigger Than Ever' on FALLON

Gaten Matarazzo appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss appearing in the new Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd. The Stranger Things star also discussed why Sweeney Todd is like a 'classic, brilliant, powerful, booming musical that also combines a slasher comedy,' his Broadway debut, and more. Watch the video interview now!

Video: Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, and Tommy Kail Talk SWEENEY TODD on CBS News

Watch Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, and Tommy Kail discuss the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd with CBS News.

Josh Groban Out of SWEENEY TODD Performances Tonight & Tomorrow Due to Illness

Josh Groban will not be in Sweeney Todd for Friday, March 17th's 8pm performance or Saturday, March 18th's 2pm performance due to illness.

SWEENEY TODD Releases New Block of Tickets, On Sale Now!

A new block of tickets is now on sale for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford. Find out how to get tickets here!

Video: Annaleigh Ashford Talks the Bloodiness of SWEENEY TODD on LATE NIGHT

Annaleigh Ashford sat down with Seth Meyers to discuss starring as Mrs. Lovett in the new Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd. She discussed doing the production after the passing of the show's composer, Stephen Sondheim, plus bringing her son to see Into the Woods, the horror aspect of Sweeney Todd, and more. Watch the video interview now!

Annaleigh Ashford to Talk SWEENEY TODD on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tomorrow

Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford will sit down with Seth Meyers tomorrow on Late Night to discuss starring as Mrs. Lovett in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd also includes Josh Groban in the title role, Jordan Fisher, Gaten Matarazzo, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more.

Jeanna de Waal FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jeanna de Waal has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Jeanna de Waal has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Diana .

Jeanna de Waal's next show will be Sweeney Todd which opens on 3/26/2023 on Broadway.

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