Isabelle McCalla
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Isabelle McCalla | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 15, 1993 |
| Other names | Izzy |
| Occupation | Actress & Singer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Isabelle McCalla (born June 15, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing Alyssa Greene in the musical The Prom, and playing Jasmine in the live musical version of Disney's Aladdin.
Early life and education
McCalla grew up in Queens and Rockland County, New York.[1]
She attended University of Michigan and graduated in 2015.[2]
Career
McCalla made her Broadway debut in January 2018, as Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin. She had previously originated the part on the first national tour.[3]
Later in 2018, McCalla originated the role of Alyssa Greene in The Prom on Broadway[4] McCalla and co-star Caitlin Kinnunen's kiss during their performance at the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made national news as the first LGBT kiss in the parade's history.[5]
Personal Life
McCalla's father is from Haiti.[6]
In 2019, McCalla came out as queer/bisexual on the Thank You For Coming Out podcast.[7]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | PIX11 | Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal | Episode: "A New Year On Broadway " | |
| 2017 | CBS | Bull | Erica | Episode: "E.J." |
Stage credits
| Year(s) | Production | Role | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Prom | Ensemble | Alliance Theatre | Regional |
| 2017 | Aladdin | Jasmine | National Tour | Regional |
| 2018 | Aladdin | Jasmine | New Amsterdam Theatre | Broadway |
| 2018-19 | The Prom | Alyssa Greene | Longacre Theatre | Broadway |
| 2019 | Footloose | Ariel | Kennedy Center | Regional |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Broadway.com Audience Awards[8] | Favorite Onstage Pair (with Caitlin Kinnunen) | The Prom | Nominated |
External links
References
- ^ "Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle McCalla: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ McCalla, Isabelle. "So...this happened today...WHAT?!?!". Izzy McCalla Instagram. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ Rickwald, Bethany. "Full Cast Announced for Aladdin North American Tour". Theatreania. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ Sullivan, Lindsey. "Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas & More to Star in Broadway's The Prom". Broadway.com. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "'The Prom' celebrates 'first LGBTQ kiss' in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade history". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
- ^ "Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle McCalla: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ Schneider, Paul. "Isabelle McCalla, Thank You For Coming Out". Gay City News. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "Fan-Picked 2019 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominations Announced; Be More Chill Leads With 12". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-06.