Anna Zavelson


Anna Zavelson 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. She was inspired to pursue theatre after performing in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in first grade.

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.
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. The following year, she went on to make her Broadway debut as a replacement Younger Allie in The Notebook.
Zavelson is currently one of the multiple actresses playing Christine Daaé in immersive, Off-Broadway Phantom of the Opera adaptation Masquerade. In February 2026, she is set to depart the role to join Roundabout Theatre Company's world premiere of the play Chinese Republicans.

Stage

YearTitleRoleVenue
2023The Light in the PiazzaClara JohnsonNew [York City Center], Off-Broadway
2024The NotebookYounger AllieGerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway
2025–2026MasqueradeChristine DaaéLee's Art Shop, Off-Broadway
2026Chinese RepublicansKatieLaura Pels Theater, Off-Broadway