Jessica Hecht
Latest News on Jessica Hecht:
Review Roundup: EUREKA DAY Opens On Broadway (Dec 16, 2024)
Photos: EUREKA DAY Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night (Dec 16, 2024)
Tony-Winner Shaina Taub Honored At The Workers Circle's Annual Benefit (Dec 11, 2024)
Review Roundup: EUREKA DAY Opens On Broadway (Dec 16, 2024)
Photos: EUREKA DAY Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night (Dec 16, 2024)
Tony-Winner Shaina Taub Honored At The Workers Circle's Annual Benefit (Dec 11, 2024)
BIO
JESSICA HECHT last appeared on Broadway in MTC’s production of Summer, 1976, receiving a Tony Award nomination for her performance. Her previous Broadway credits include The Price, Fiddler on the Roof, The Assembled Parties, Harvey, After the Fall, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Julius Caeser, and her Tony Award-nominated performance in A View from the Bridge. Off-Broadway, she has appeared in King Lear, Stage Kiss, Three Sisters, The Orchard, Letters from Max, and Admissions (Obie Award & Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination). Her recent television appearances include the Netflix series “Special,” for which she received an Emmy Award Nomination, and her roles on “Tokyo Vice,” “Super Pumped,” “The Sinner,” “The Loudest Voice,” “Dickinson,” “The Boys,” and “Succession.” She is also recognizable to television audiences from her roles in the beloved series “Friends” and “Breaking Bad.” Her film performances include A+, Anesthesia, J. Edgar, The Grey Zone, The Sitter, My Soul to Take, Dan in Real Life, Sideways, The Atlantic City Story, The Sunlit Night, Home, and the recently completed Eleanor the Great directed by Scarlett Johansson.
Photos
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Jenn Gambatese, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
Date:
11/11/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
Harvey Fierstein with Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Jenn Gambatese, Alexandra Silber and Karen Ziemba
Date:
11/11/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Joe's Rotten World
[ 1995 ] Annie
[ 1995 ] Annie
Kicking and Screaming
[ 1995 ] Ticket Woman
[ 1995 ] Ticket Woman
Anarchy TV
[ 1998 ] Natalie
[ 1998 ] Natalie
Seven Girlfriends
[ 1999 ] Architect's Receptionist
[ 1999 ] Architect's Receptionist
Jump
[ 1999 ] Carol
[ 1999 ] Carol
The Grey Zone
[ 2001 ] Man's Wife
[ 2001 ] Man's Wife
The Forgotten
[ 2004 ] Eliot
[ 2004 ] Eliot
Saving Face
[ 2004 ] Randi - Hospital Co-Worker
[ 2004 ] Randi - Hospital Co-Worker
Sideways
[ 2004 ] Victoria
[ 2004 ] Victoria
Stay
[ 2005 ] Boy's Mother
[ 2005 ] Boy's Mother
At Last
[ 2005 ] Laura
[ 2005 ] Laura
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Amy
[ 2007 ] Amy
Starting Out in the Evening
[ 2007 ] Sandra Bennett
[ 2007 ] Sandra Bennett
Calling It Quits
[ 2008 ] Cynthia
[ 2008 ] Cynthia
Quid Pro Quo
[ 2008 ] Edie
[ 2008 ] Edie
Reunion
[ 2009 ] Beth
[ 2009 ] Beth
Whatever Works
[ 2009 ] Helena
[ 2009 ] Helena
The Winning Season
[ 2009 ] Stacey
[ 2009 ] Stacey
Helena from the Wedding
[ 2010 ] Lynn
[ 2010 ] Lynn
My Soul to Take
[ 2010 ] May
[ 2010 ] May
Fair Game
[ 2010 ] Sue
[ 2010 ] Sue
J. Edgar
[ 2011 ] Emma Goldman
[ 2011 ] Emma Goldman
The Sitter
[ 2011 ] Sandy Griffith
[ 2011 ] Sandy Griffith
The Magic of Belle Isle
[ 2012 ] Karen Loop
[ 2012 ] Karen Loop
Northern Borders
[ 2013 ] Liz Kittredge James
[ 2013 ] Liz Kittredge James
The English Teacher
[ 2013 ] Principal Trudie Slocum
[ 2013 ] Principal Trudie Slocum
The Sisterhood of Night
[ 2014 ] Sue Parris
[ 2014 ] Sue Parris
Anesthesia
[ 2015 ] Jill
[ 2015 ] Jill
Write When You Get Work
[ 2018 ] Ellen Hazard
[ 2018 ] Ellen Hazard
Banana Split
[ 2018 ] Susan
[ 2018 ] Susan
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
[ 2019 ] Lila Vogel
[ 2019 ] Lila Vogel
The Sunlit Night
[ 2019 ] Mirela
[ 2019 ] Mirela
The Atlantic City Story
[ 2020 ] Jane
[ 2020 ] Jane
TV Shows
Breaking Bad
Gretchen Schwartz
Gretchen Schwartz
Dickinson
Aunt Lavinia
Aunt Lavinia
Friends
Susan Bunch
Susan Bunch
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Jillian Webster, Miss Kreutzer
Jillian Webster, Miss Kreutzer
Person of Interest
Beth Bridges, Psychiatrist
Beth Bridges, Psychiatrist
Red Oaks
Rebecca Horowitz
Rebecca Horowitz
Special
Karen Hayes
Karen Hayes
The Single Guy
Janeane Percy-Parker
Janeane Percy-Parker
The Sinner
Sonya Barzel
Sonya Barzel
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Jessica Hecht, Summer, 1976
winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Performance Award
Jessica Hecht, Admissions
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jessica Hecht, Admissions
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jessica Hecht, Stage Kiss
Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jessica Hecht, Harvey
Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jessica Hecht, The Assembled Parties
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Jessica Hecht, A View from the Bridge
Videos
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023
Video: Jessica Hecht Opens Up About Her Intimate Stagetime with Laura Linney
by Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Video: Laura Linney & Jessica Hecht Are Getting Ready to Return to Broadway in SUMMER, 1976
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2023
VIDEO: Jessica Hecht Reflects on Working on Arthur Miller's THE PRICE as Part of Roundabout's Off-Script Series
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2020
VIDEO: Elliott Gould, Jane Sibbett, Jessica Hecht and Vincent Ventresca Talk FRIENDS 25th Anniversary
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 19, 2019
BWW Exclusive: First Look At FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2019
VIDEO: Danny DeVito Demos Egg-Eating Techniques for Broadway's THE PRICE!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 13, 2017
TV: THE PRICE Brings Arthur Miller Back to Broadway- Go Inside Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Mar 17, 2017
TV: Watch Highlights of Mark Ruffalo, Tony Shalhoub & More in THE PRICE on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2017
TV: THE PRICE Company Gets Ready to Bring Arthur Miller Back to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 19, 2017
News
Review Roundup: EUREKA DAY Opens On Broadway
The Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, a new comedy from playwright Jonathan Spector, celebrates its opening night tonight in a new production from Anna D. Shapiro! Read the reviews!
The Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, a new comedy from playwright Jonathan Spector, celebrates its opening night tonight in a new production from Anna D. Shapiro! Read the reviews!
Photos: EUREKA DAY Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
Eureka Day, a play by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
Eureka Day, a play by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
Tony-Winner Shaina Taub Honored At The Workers Circle's Annual Benefit
The Workers Circle honored two-time Tony Award-winning songwriter and performer Shaina Taub with the Workers Circle Activism Award at the organization's Annual Benefit on December 9, 2024.
The Workers Circle honored two-time Tony Award-winning songwriter and performer Shaina Taub with the Workers Circle Activism Award at the organization's Annual Benefit on December 9, 2024.
Photos: EUREKA DAY is Now Playing on Broadway
All new production photos have been released for the Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, a play by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released for the Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, a play by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. Check out the photos here!
Up on the Marquee: EUREKA DAY
Next up at Manhattan Theatre Club is Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. Check out new photos of the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre marquee here!
Next up at Manhattan Theatre Club is Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. Check out new photos of the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre marquee here!
Meet the Cast of EUREKA DAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Manhattan Theatre Club's Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, officially begins previews tonight, November 25. Meet the cast of Eureka Day here!
Manhattan Theatre Club's Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, officially begins previews tonight, November 25. Meet the cast of Eureka Day here!
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Interview: Jonathan Spector's EUREKA DAY Brings Timely Vaccine Debate to Broadway
BroadwayWorld interviewed playwright Jonathan Spector about the Broadway debut of his play Eureka Day, starring Amber Gray, Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, and more. Learn more about the play!
BroadwayWorld interviewed playwright Jonathan Spector about the Broadway debut of his play Eureka Day, starring Amber Gray, Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, and more. Learn more about the play!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: EUREKA DAY Cast Gets Ready for Broadway
Up next at Manhattan Theatre Club is Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day, starring Amber Gray, Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, Thomas Middleditch, and Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz. Watch as the cast tells us more about the new play in this video.
Up next at Manhattan Theatre Club is Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day, starring Amber Gray, Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, Thomas Middleditch, and Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz. Watch as the cast tells us more about the new play in this video.
OUR CLASS is Coming to San Francisco for Limited Engagement
Direct from sold-out New York performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and a subsequent Off-Broadway run at Manhattan’s Classic Stage Company, the acclaimed production, Our Class, written by Polish playwright Tadeusz Słobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born Jewish director Igor Golyak, will perform a limited engagement at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater
Direct from sold-out New York performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and a subsequent Off-Broadway run at Manhattan’s Classic Stage Company, the acclaimed production, Our Class, written by Polish playwright Tadeusz Słobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born Jewish director Igor Golyak, will perform a limited engagement at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater
Photos: Manhattan Theatre Club's EUREKA DAY Cast Meets the Press
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. See photos of the company meeting the press here!
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. See photos of the company meeting the press here!
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night!
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night!
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz Will Make Broadway Debut in EUREKA DAY
Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz (“Scandal,” “The Flash”) will make her Broadway debut in the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.
Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz (“Scandal,” “The Flash”) will make her Broadway debut in the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.
Photos/Video: 2024 BROADWAY FLEA MARKET Raises $1,421,675
Thousands of Broadway fans, countless theatrical treasures and dozens of Broadway stars lit up New York City’s Theater District - and ushered in a record-breaking fundraising total - when the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 22, 2024. Check out photos and video from the event!
Thousands of Broadway fans, countless theatrical treasures and dozens of Broadway stars lit up New York City’s Theater District - and ushered in a record-breaking fundraising total - when the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 22, 2024. Check out photos and video from the event!
2024 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide
It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to Take Place This Sunday
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return for one day only this Sunday, September 22, 2024. More than 50 tables are set to sell stage-used props, memorabilia, posters and more. See how to attend!
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return for one day only this Sunday, September 22, 2024. More than 50 tables are set to sell stage-used props, memorabilia, posters and more. See how to attend!
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jessica Hecht been in?
Jessica Hecht has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Jessica Hecht been in?
Jessica Hecht has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jessica Hecht been nominated for?
Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Summer, 1976, Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Admissions, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Admissions, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stage Kiss, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Harvey, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Assembled Parties and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A View from the Bridge.
What awards has Jessica Hecht won?
Jessica Hecht has won the Performance Award from the Obie Awards for her work in Admissions.
Videos