# Nick Jonas's failed Disney 'Frozen' audition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nick-jonass-failed-disney-frozen-audition
> Updated: 2026-08-21T19:20:32.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Nick Jonas shared details on the ‘Hey Jonas!’ podcast regarding a failed audition for the role of Kristoff in Disney’s ‘Frozen’. Jonas described the experience as a “terrible” or “disaster” that occurred approximately 13 years ago.

He explained that he was unprepared for the musical requirements of the audition, noting he was unaware he needed to bring sheet music. After being asked what he intended to perform, he had to improvise with a random musical theater song. The role was ultimately voiced by Jonathan Groff.

During the podcast, original cast members Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad joined the discussion. Gad joked that Jonas might have had better chemistry with Bell than Groff did.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Nick Jonas reveals failed audition for Disney's Frozen

Nick Jonas revealed on his podcast that he failed an audition for the role of Kristoff in Disney's “Frozen” due to being unprepared with sheet music.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nick-jonas-reveals-failed-audition-for-disneys-frozen-2

### 2026-08-19: Nick Jonas reveals he failed audition for Disney's 'Frozen

Nick Jonas revealed on his podcast that he “bombed” his audition for the role of Kristoff in Disney’s ‘Frozen’ because he was unprepared to sing without sheet music.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nick-jonas-reveals-failed-audition-for-disneys-frozen

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