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Jessica Grové

Birth Place: Hilliard, Ohio, USA

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Jessica Grove has starred on Broadway in Thoroughly Modern Millie as Miss Dorothy, Les Miserables as Eponine, and originated the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at New York City's Madison Square Garden as well as on the National Tour, performing alongside legends Mickey Rooney and Eartha Kitt, as well as Roseanne, Lillian Montevecchi, and Jo Anne Worley.



Jessica received a Jefferson Award nomination for her portrayal, and can be heard on the 1998 Grammy nominated cast recording. Jessica also played Kim MacAfee in New York's City Center Encores! revival of Bye Bye Birdie, and starred in the New York premiere of Busker Alley, which is slated for Broadway next year. Currently she is appearing in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George at Studio 54.

Jessica's Off-Broadway credits include the original casts of Anne of Green Gables (Diana Barry), and the World Premiere's of Iron Curtain and The Pursuit of Persephone with New York's Prospect Theatre Company.

Jessica starred at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera as Laurey in Oklahoma! with the film's Laurey, Shirley Jones, as Aunt Eller. She also stepped into Julie Andrews' shoes on the National Tour of The Boy Friend (directed by Julie Andrews), starring in the same role Ms. Andrews created in the 1954 Broadway production.

Other favorite roles include Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), Dorothy Gael in the World Premiere of WAS (at the Human Race in Dayton, Ohio), Anne Frank in Yours, Anne (Columbus Dispatch Award, Best Actress of the Season), and Fleur-de-Lys and Esmeralda in Notre Dame de Paris (U.S. and English Language Premiere in Las Vegas).

Jessica has performed in Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway throughout the United States, and most recently at the Renaissance Resort in Aruba. Other concert appearances include the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops, The Signature Theatre's Open House (Arlington, VA), and Go Wild!, a concert benefiting the Columbus Zoo and Opera Columbus.

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Jessica Grové STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Production, 2014
Kate O'Hare

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Mrs. Anderssen [Replacement]

Anne Egerman (Understudy) [Replacement]

Petra (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
A Photographer

Celeste #2

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Diana Barry

[New York]
New York Concert, 2006
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Ginevra King

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2005
Polly Browne

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Ginvera King

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
Kim MacAfee

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble

Rita

New Modern

Miss Dorothy Brown [Replacement]

Miss Dorothy Brown (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1999
Dorothy Gale

[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Eponine (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Studio Tenn and CPA Arts' THE SOUND OF MUSIC Provides Pleasant Summertime Entertainment


One of musical theater’s most beloved offerings, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music is again brought to life by Studio Tenn in a lovely – and certainly crowd-pleasing – production through July 16 at Christ Presbyterian Academy’s Soli Deo Center, which marks the welcome return to the Nashville stage of director/choreographer Emily Tello Speck, who helms this production with her confident style and considered artistic vision.

Broadway's John McDaniel And Jessica Grové: One-Night-Only Cabaret At The Encore, Juno 30


The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced that renowned Broadway artists John McDaniel and Jessica Grové will take the stage for a one-night-only cabaret performance on June 30th. Audiences can expect a personable evening of music and conversation, showcasing the immense talent and artistry of these two extraordinary performers.

The Encore Celebrates Black Heritage Through Music All Month Long


The Encore Musical Theatre Company will offer two very special events that celebrate the heritage of Black music.

Richard Skipper and Brian Michael Hoffman Celebrate Bill and Dorothy Berloni Featuring Orfeh and Andy Karl, Laura Bell Bundy, Debra Monk, and More!


Friday Night, May 29th at 8PM ET, Richard Skipper and Brian Michael Hoffman will be celebrating Bill and Dorothy Berloni for the Theatrical Animals Fund! 

VIDEO: Peter Danish and Friends Create 'We Are New York Strong' Tribute to Frontline Workers


WE ARE NEW YORK STRONG is a musical and video tribute to the first responders, police, firemen, EMTs, doctors and nurses who have been our heroes and guardian angels during this pandemic.

VIDEO: First Look at James Snyder and Jessica Grove in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Pittsburgh CLO


Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, starring Broadway's Jessica Grove and James Snyder. See photos from the production below!

Photo Flash: First Look at James Snyder and Jessica Grové in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Pittsburgh CLO


Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, starring Broadway's Jessica Grove and James Snyder. See photos from the production below!

Marsha Mason Joins THE TRAUMA BRAIN PROJECT


Award-winning actress Marsha Mason (Fire and Air, Impressionism,The Goodbye Girl) joins the cast of The Trauma Brain Project, (www.thetraumabrainproject.com), a one night theatrical event on Monday, April 9th at 7pm at The Jerry Orbach Theater in The Theatre Center (210 West 50th Street, 3rd Floor), it was announced by producers Katherine Elliot, Shannon Lower, and executive producer Pat Flicker Addiss. Broadway actress Jessica Grove (A Little Night Music, Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Shannon Lower (Lovington, UrbanErotika) complete the cast.

BWW Morning Brief June 23rd, 2017 - Powerhouse in Poughkeepsie and More!


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: Vassar & New York Stage and Film kicks off its star-studded 2017 Powerhouse season!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Jessica Grove and James Snyder in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Music Circus


The 67th Music Circus season kicks off with a two-week run of Disney's beloved family classic musical Beauty and the Beast. Performances are now through Sunday, July 2 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. BroadwayWorld has a first look at footage from the show below!

Jessica Grove and James Snyder Star in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Opening Tonight at Music Circus


The 67th Music Circus season kicks off with a two-week run of Disney's beloved family classic musical Beauty and the Beast. Performances are tonight, June 20, through Sunday, July 2 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Valley Youth Theatre


Valley Youth Theatre's (VYT) dazzling production of The Wizard of Oz opened Center Stage at the Herberger Friday, June 9th to a packed theater, earning an enthusiastic standing ovation and rave reviews. Check out photos from the show below!

BWW Morning Brief June 7th, 2017 - COST OF LIVING Opens at MTC and More!


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Annette Bening leads a reading of IF ALL THE SKY WERE PAPER this evening in L.A., and COST OF LIVING opens tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club!

Where Are They Now? ANNABELLE FOX


Among such actors is Annabelle Fox, a graduate of the Belmont University Musical Theatre program, now living in Inwood, New York City, with her husband Douglas Waterbury-Tieman (also a Belmont grad), whom she met in school.

Jessica Grove, Jennifer Cody, Jason Graae, Zonya Love and More Complete 2017 Music Circus Season Casting


After auditioning performers in New York City, Los Angeles and Sacramento, California Musical Theatre has confirmed casting for all five shows in the 67th Music Circus season. The cast is loaded with Broadway veterans-some of whom are making their Music Circus debuts-Tony Award nominees, and audience favorites from previous Music Circus productions.

Jessica Grove and James Snyder to Play Title Roles in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Music Circus


The 67th Music Circus season kicks off with a two-week run of Disney's beloved family classic musicalBeauty and the Beast. Performances are Tuesday, June 20 through Sunday, July 2 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.

The Skivvies Will Return to Chicago's Uptown Underground This Weekend!


The Skivvies will return to Chicago!  This weekend (April 30th at 8pm & Monday, May 1st at 8pm) the comedy-pop, undie rock band is set to play the Uptown Underground.

TPAC Launches 2017-18 Season With New Dan Fogelberg Musical PART OF THE PLAN


Fun Home, Waitress and An American in Paris headline the 2017-18 HCA/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC Series, which leads off with the world premiere of a new musical in development - Part of the Plan, an original musical written by Kate Atkinson and Karen Harris and featuring songs from the catalog of famed singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg.

Jessica Grové FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessica Grové been in?

Jessica Grové has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessica Grové been in?

Jessica Grové has not appeared in the West End.

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