Krystina Alabado


Krystina Alabado is an American actress and singer known for her work in Broadway musicals. She originated the supporting role of Vanden in the 2016 Broadway production of American Psycho, and currently stars as Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls.

Early life

Alabado attended Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona and studied musical theatre for one year at Arizona State University. Alabado's parents are immigrants from Mexico and Lebanon. She identifies as Latina.

Career

At the age of 18, Alabado joined the national tour of Spring Awakening as part of the ensemble. In 2009, she moved to New York City, and made her Broadway debut in 2011 as an ensemble replacement in American Idiot, later also participating in a touring production. In 2013, she joined a national tour of Evita playing Juan Perón's mistress. In 2016, she appeared in the short-lived Broadway production of American Psycho. Alabado performed in the ensemble and as the minor character Vanden, a nightclub singer. She also understudied the principal role of Jean.
In March 2019, Alabado joined the cast of Mean Girls as Gretchen Wieners, replacing Ashley Park, who originated the role.
In March 2020, Alabado began a YouTube account to explain to her followers different aspects of how Broadway works and interview her fellow castmates during the COVID-19 pandemic that temporarily closed Broadway.

Theatre credits

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Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations