Chilina Kennedy

[2] On Broadway, Kennedy played Mary Magdalene in the 2012 revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and originated the role of Annie Lewis in Paradise Square.

[1] Growing up, she moved frequently and lived across Canada, England, and Australia before they settled in Kingston, Ontario during her high school years.

[6] Kennedy made her Broadway debut in 2012 when she reprised her role of Mary Magdalene in the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, where it played at the Neil Simon Theatre.

[15] In 2024, Kennedy played Myrtle Wilson in The Great Gatsby while Sara Chase temporarily left the show on medical leave.

[17] Some of the company's early productions included Kiss of the Spider Woman and Sunday in the Park with George, to positive reviews.

[2] A concept album was released in 2023, with songs performed by Katharine McPhee, Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, Lea Salonga, Paul Alexander Nolan, Jessie Mueller, Joaquina Kalukango, and Kennedy.

[2] A concert staging was performed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in England, with a cast that included Rachel Tucker, Eric McCormack, Tori Allen-Martin, and Oliver Tompsett.

[19] Subsequently, industry presentations and workshops in October 2024, which included Jessica Vosk in the lead role, were held in New York.