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Courtney Reed
Reed in 2025
Born (1984-08-10) August 10, 1984 (age 41)
Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
EducationRoosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts
OccupationsSinger, actress
Years active2005–present

Courtney Rhodes Reed (born August 10, 1984) is an American singer and actress, best known for originating the role of Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway.[1][2]

Early life

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Reed was born and raised in Elgin, Illinois to a Caucasian American father and a mother of Vietnamese descent who was born and raised in Thailand.[3][4] She began performing at age 6, playing a mouse in Children's Theatre of Elgin's production of Cinderella.[5] She was later cast as the title role in a community production of Annie, which inspired her to pursue theater as a professional career. She studied at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University as a Musical Theatre Major, also participating in their theatre conservatory. She considered moving to LA, believing Broadway success could only start with television fame. However, she was quickly cast in roles on the stage.[6]

Career

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Reed performed on Broadway as a replacement understudy for Lisa and Ali in the musical Mamma Mia![7] She also appeared in In The Heights, performing as the understudy/replacement for the roles of Vanessa, Nina, and Carla in the final Broadway cast.[8][unreliable source?]

In 2011, she began performing in the original cast of the musical Aladdin as Princess Jasmine at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. In 2012, the musical put on several regional and international productions, and was given a Toronto tryout the following year. Reed stayed in the role of Princess Jasmine when Aladdin opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014, and took her final bow on January 11, 2018. She later went on to reprise the role in the North American Tour for a limited engagement, and once again in the West End production as part of its closing cast in 2019. Reed returned to the Broadway production for a limited engagement beginning October 16, 2019 and took her final bow as Princess Jasmine on October 27, 2019.

In September 2021 she was cast as Satine in the North American touring cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, starring alongside Conor Ryan as Christian. She assumed the role on Broadway beginning August 1, 2023 opposite Casey Cott as Christian.[9]

Other roles include the role of Candy 1 in the 2007 film Crime Fiction and Ryder in the 2014 film A New York Love Story.

Reed's TV appearances include Law & Order: SVU as the villainous Alana Gonzalez in the episode "Above Suspicion." She also appeared in episodes of White Collar and The Affair.

Reed is also the creator of the company Gagged Chokers. The company features a collection of chokers themed by seasons and holidays, among others.[10]

Filmography

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Film credits
Year Title Role Notes
2005 Bargain Basement Lisa Short film
2006 Her Angela Short film
2007 Crime Fiction Candy 1
2015 A New York Love Story Ryder
2019 Endings, Beginnings Lauren
Television credits
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Fake Henrik Zetterberg Lizzette Episode: "This Picture Thing"
2012 NYC 22 Rachelle Episode: "Playing God"
2012 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Officer Alana Gonzalez Episode: "Above Suspicion"
2013 White Collar Kyle Bringham Episode: "Brass Tacks"
2011–2014 Submissions Only Deborah Lee 6 Episodes
2015 The Affair Attractive Woman Episode: "208"
2016 Search Party Receptionist Episode: "The Mystery of the Golden Charm"
2019 Liza on Demand Megan Episode: "Naked"

Stage credits

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Year Title Role Venue Ref.
2007 Mamma Mia! Ensemble Broadway, Broadhurst Theatre [11]
2011 In The Heights Carla Broadway, Richard Rodgers Theatre [12]
Aladdin Princess Jasmine Regional, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington [13][14]
2012 Once on This Island Andrea Regional, Paper Mill Playhouse [15]
2013 Aladdin Princess Jasmine Pre-Broadway Tryout, Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, Canada [16]
2014 Broadway, New Amsterdam Theatre [17]
2017 U.S. National Tour [18]
2019 West End, Prince Edward Theatre [19]
Broadway, New Amsterdam Theatre [20]
2020 Cambodian Rock Band Neary/Sothea Off-Broadway, Signature Theatre Company [21]
2022 Moulin Rouge! Satine U.S. National Tour [22]
2023 Broadway, Al Hirschfeld Theatre [23]
2025 Reunions Lady Sims Off-Broadway, City Center Stage 2 [24]

References

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  1. ↑ Krueger, Alyson. "The Joys And Trials Of Playing A Real Life Princess Jasmine On Broadway". Forbes. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  2. ↑ Beggs, Alex. "Aladdin's Jasmine, Courtney Reed, on Why All Broadway Actors Seem to Appear on Law & Order". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Interview: Aladdin on Broadway's Courtney Reed on Launching a Business While Playing a Real Life Disney Princess". Indicoe. Archived from the original on July 2, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Catching Up With Aladdin's Hapa Leading Ladies Courtney Reed And Arielle Jacobs". Hapa Mag. September 6, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  5. ↑ "DIVA TALK: Aladdin's Courtney Reed Charts Her Journey from Abu to Jasmine – Playbill". Playbill.
  6. ↑ "Courtney Reed Theatre Credits". broadwayworld.com.
  7. ↑ "Courtney Reed – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Courtney Reed profile". Broadway.com.
  9. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (June 20, 2023). "Courtney Reed Will Be Satine in Broadway's Moulin Rouge!". Playbill.com. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Princess Jasmine Is Bringing Back the Choker Trend, With a Broadway Flair – Playbill". Playbill.
  11. ↑ "Courtney Reed". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  12. ↑ Gans, Andrew (October 27, 2010). "In the Heights to Close on Broadway in January; Miranda to Return to Cast". Playbill. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Aladdin Stage Musical to Premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre". Broadway.com. January 13, 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ Diamond, Robert (June 1, 2011). "Full Cast Announced for Disney's ALADDIN in Seattle!". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  15. ↑ Gans, Andrew (May 30, 2012). "Once on This Island, With Syesha Mercado, Darius de Haas, Saycon Sengbloh, Begins Paper Mill Run". Playbill. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  16. ↑ Gioia, Michael (January 5, 2014). "Disney's Aladdin, Starring Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, Flies Out of Toronto; Broadway Is Next". Playbill. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  17. ↑ Hetrick, Adam (February 25, 2014). "Meet Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed & the Cast of Aladdin on Broadway". Broadway.com. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Aladdin Cast & Crew". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  19. ↑ Lefkowitz, Andy (April 24, 2019). "Courtney Reed Reprises Broadway Turn as Princess Jasmine in London's Aladdin". Broadway.com. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  20. ↑ Huston, Caitlin (October 9, 2019). "Courtney Reed to Step Back Into Aladdin for Short Run". Broadway News. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  21. ↑ Franklin, Marc J. (February 12, 2020). "A Look at Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band Off-Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  22. ↑ Moynihan, Caitlin (September 29, 2021). "Conor Ryan and Courtney Reed to Lead Moulin Rouge! The Musical National Tour". Broadway.com. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  23. ↑ Considine, Allison (June 20, 2023). "Courtney Reed Joins Moulin Rouge! Broadway Cast". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  24. ↑ Masseron, Meg (October 2, 2025). "Chilina Kennedy, Courtney Reed, Chip Zien, More Will Star in New Off-Broadway Musical Reunions". Playbill. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
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