Anna Zavelson
Anna Zavelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2003-2004 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan (BFA) |
| Occupations | Actress and singer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Anna Zavelson (born 2003–2004)[1] is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles on the Broadway stages.
Early life
Zavelson is from Texas. She is Japanese-American and Jewish.[2] She was inspired to pursue theatre after performing in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in first grade.[3]
Career
Zavelson made her screen debut in the science-fiction television show Revolution. When she was in seventh grade, she played May Dempsey in 13 Reasons Why.[4][5]
In 2023, she made her professional New York stage debut as Clara Johnson in Encores! production of The Light in the Piazza, alongside Ruthie Ann Miles.[2] The following year, she went on to make her Broadway debut as a replacement Younger Allie in The Notebook.[6]
Zavelson was one of the original actresses to play Christine Daaé in the immersive, Off-Broadway adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade.[7] In February 2026, she departed the role to join Roundabout Theatre Company's world premiere of the play Chinese Republicans.[8]
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Light in the Piazza | Clara Johnson | New York City Center, Off-Broadway |
| 2024 | The Notebook | Younger Allie | Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway |
| 2025–2026 | Masquerade | Christine Daaé | Lee's Art Shop, Off-Broadway |
| 2026 | Chinese Republicans | Katie | Laura Pels Theater, Off-Broadway |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jimmy Award | Best Performance by an Actress | Allegiance | Finalist |
| 2024 | Clive Barnes Award | The Light in the Piazza | Won |
References
- ^ "Theatrely31: The Inaugural Class". Theatrely.
- ^ a b Stevens, Matt. "Revisiting 'The Light in the Piazza' Through an Asian American Lens". The New York Times.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Brunner, Jeryl. "She's Starring In The Role Of A Lifetime In 'The Light In The Piazza". Forbes.
- ^ Christi, A.A. "Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners".
- ^ Gregerson, Priya. "'13 Reasons Why' star reflects on acting experiences". Vandegrift Voice.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan. "Anna Zavelson and Benji Santiago Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in The Notebook". Playbill.
- ^ Rosky, Nicole. "Anna Zavelson, Telly Leung, Kyle Scatliffe & More Will Star in MASQUERADE". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan. "Anna Zavelson, Jodi Long, Jully Lee, More Join Chinese Republicans Off-Broadway". Playbill.