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Isabelle McCalla
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| Born | June 15, 1993 Queens, U.S.
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| Other names | Izzy McCalla |
| Education | University of Michigan (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Isabelle McCalla (born June 15, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She is well-known for playing Alyssa Greene in the Broadway musical The Prom. She also played Jasmine in the Broadway musical version of Disney's Aladdin.
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Early Life and Education
Isabelle McCalla was born in Queens, a part of New York City. She grew up in Suffern, New York. She has a younger brother named Colin.
McCalla went to Rockland Country Day School. She started studying dance at Coupé Theater Studio when she was young. She took ballet classes in third grade to learn discipline. As she got older, she took even more dance classes. She later attended the University of Michigan and finished her studies there in 2015.
Career Highlights
Isabelle McCalla made her first appearance on Broadway in January 2018. She played the role of Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin. Before this, she had already played Jasmine in the show's first national tour around the country.
Later in 2018, McCalla created the role of Alyssa Greene in The Prom on Broadway. She had been part of the show's first performances in Atlanta in 2016. Her performance with co-star Caitlin Kinnunen at the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was a memorable moment.
McCalla also toured across the United States. She performed popular songs as part of the Disney Princess — The Concert tour.
In September 2023, McCalla took over the role of Maizy in the Broadway show Shucked. In 2024, she starred alongside Grant Gustin in the Broadway musical version of the book, Water for Elephants.
Personal Life
Isabelle McCalla's father is from Haiti.
Film and TV Roles
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| TBA | Aladdin: The Broadway Musical | Jasmine | Filmed recording of 2019 West End Musical |
Television Shows
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | PIX11 | Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal | Episode: "A New Year On Broadway " | |
| 2017 | CBS | Bull | Erica | Episode: "E.J." |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Gallery View | Lulu | Youtube web series written by Ellyn Marsh and Gavin Lodge |
Stage Performances
| Year(s) | Production | Role | Location | Category |
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| 2012 | Aladdin | Ensemble | The Muny | Regional |
| 2013 | 42nd Street | Benedum Center | ||
| West Side Story | Rosalia | The Muny | ||
| 2014 | Singin' in the Rain | Zelda Zanders | Benedum Center | |
| Legally Blonde | Pilar | |||
| Footloose | Ensemble | |||
| Cabaret | Sally Bowles | University of Michigan | ||
| 2015 | Mary Poppins | Mrs. Corry | Benedum Center | |
| 2016 | West Side Story | Anita | Miracle Theatre | |
| Mary Poppins | Mrs. Corry | Sarofim Hall | ||
| 42nd Street | Ensemble | The Muny | ||
| The Prom | Alliance Theatre | |||
| 2017–18 | Aladdin | Jasmine | National Tour | Touring |
| 2018 | New Amsterdam Theatre | Broadway | ||
| 2018–19 | The Prom | Alyssa Greene | Longacre Theatre | |
| 2019 | Footloose | Ariel | Kennedy Center | Regional |
| Fun Home | Joan | Plaza Jewish Community Chapel | Benefit Reading | |
| 2020 | Fly | Tink | La Jolla Playhouse | Regional |
| 2021 | Clue | Yvette | Paper Mill Playhouse | |
| 2023 | Hercules | Meg | ||
| Water for Elephants | Marlena | Alliance Theatre | ||
| 2023–24 | Shucked | Maizy | Nederlander Theater | Broadway |
| 2024 | Water for Elephants | Marlena / June | Imperial Theater |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2019 | Broadway.com Audience Awards | Favorite Onstage Pair (with Caitlin Kinnunen) | The Prom | Nominated |
| Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Female) | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical | Water for Elephants | Nominated |
