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American actress and singer (born 1993)

Isabelle McCalla
Born (1993-06-15) June 15, 1993 (age 29)
Other names Izzy McCalla
Alma mater University of Michigan
Occupation(s) 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 Broadway musical The Prom and playing Jasmine in the Broadway musical version of Disney’s Aladdin.

Early life and education[edit]

McCalla was born in Queens and grew up in Suffern, New York. She has a younger brother named Colin.

McCalla attended Rockland Country Day School. She studied dance at Coupé Theater Studio from a young age. McCalla was enrolled in ballet class in third grade to learn discipline, and she took more classes as she entered high school.[1]

She attended the University of Michigan and graduated in 2015.[2][3]

McCalla made her Broadway debut in January 2018, as Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin. She had previously originated the role in the first national tour.[4]

Later in 2018, McCalla originated the role of Alyssa Greene in The Prom on Broadway.[5] She had previously performed as an ensemble member in the show’s Atlanta premiere in 2016.[6] 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.[7]

McCalla appeared across the US performing beloved songs as part of the Disney Princess — The Concert tour.[1]

Personal life[edit]

McCalla’s father is from Haiti.[8]

In 2019, McCalla came out as queer and bisexual on the Thank You For Coming Out podcast.[9]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Network Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 PIX11 Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal Episode: “A New Year On Broadway ”
2017 CBS Bull Erica Episode: “E.J.”

Web[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Gallery View Lulu Youtube web series written by Ellyn Marsh and Gavin Lodge

Stage credits[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2019 Broadway.com Audience Awards[10] Favorite Onstage Pair (with Caitlin Kinnunen) The Prom Nominated
Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Female) Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kramer, Peter D. (November 14, 2018). “From Rockland to Broadway to ‘The Prom’: 13 things about Isabelle McCalla”. lohud.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ McCalla, Isabelle [@izzymccalla] (May 1, 2015). “So…this happened today…WHAT?!?!”. Retrieved November 7, 2019 – via Instagram.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ “Musical Theatre Alumni”. University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. December 14, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Rickwald, Bethany (February 22, 2017). “Full Cast Announced for Aladdin North American Tour”. TheatreMania. Retrieved 7 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Sullivan, Lindsey (January 28, 2018). “Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas & More to Star in Broadway’s The Prom“. Broadway.com. Retrieved 7 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ‘^ Moynihan, Caitlin (2019-07-10). “The Proms Isabelle McCalla on ‘Choosing Joy,’ Bringing Miss Congeniality to Broadway & More”. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Romano, Nick (November 22, 2018). “‘The Prom’ celebrates ‘first LGBTQ kiss’ in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade history”. EW.com. Retrieved 2019-06-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Farrell, Paul (November 23, 2018). “Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle McCalla: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know”. Heavy.com. Retrieved 7 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Schindler, Paul (July 18, 2019). “Isabelle McCalla, Thank You For Coming Out”. Gay City News. Retrieved 7 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Wontorek, Paul (May 7, 2019). “Fan-Picked 2019 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominations Announced; Be More Chill Leads With 12″. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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