Isabelle McCalla
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Isabelle McCalla | |
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 McCalla in 2026 | |
| Born | June 15, 1993 Queens, U.S. |
| Other names | Izzy McCalla |
| Education | University of Michigan (BFA) |
| Occupations | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Isabelle McCalla (born June 15, 1993) is an American actress and singer best known on stage as Alyssa Greene in The Prom and Jasmine in Aladdin.
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]
Career
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.
McCalla replaced Caroline Innerbichler as Maizy in Shucked on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater in early September 2023.[8] In 2024, she starred with Grant Gustin in the Broadway musical adaptation of the novel, Water for Elephants.[9]
In February 2025, it was announced that McCalla would portray Elinor in the musical Regency Girls, which is set to premiere on April 10, 2025.[10]
Personal life
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Hermit | Doris | ||
| TBA | Aladdin: The Broadway Musical | Jasmine | Filmed recording of 2019 West End Musical |
Television
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gallery View | Lulu | YouTube web series written by Ellyn Marsh and Gavin Lodge |