Isabelle McCalla

Isabelle McCalla stars as Marlena in Water for Elephants on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre from February 24, 2024.

McCalla is best known for her extensive work in modern musicals. After making her Broadway debut as Jasmine in Aladdin, she rose to prominence for originating the role of Alyssa Greene in The Prom, both in 2018. She later starred in the 2023 Broadway musical Shucked as Maizy.

She has also appeared in high-profile musical productions around the U.S., including Footloose at the Kennedy Center in D.C. and Clue and Hercules at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey.