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BIO

Jessica is currently the standby for Idina Menzel in Redwood. This past spring, she received rave reviews for her singular portrayal of Penelope in Signature Theater’s Penelope. Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen (Heidi Hansen); Leap of Faith (Marla); Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Marian); Next to Normal (Diana standby); Jesus Christ Superstar; The Scarlet Pimpernel. National Tour: Dear Evan Hansen. Off Broadway: Next to Normal. Regional: Goodspeed: Deathless (dir: Tina Landau); Williamstown Theatre Festival: Unknown Soldier, and more. TV/Film: NBC: 5 seasons on “Law and Order: SVU” as ADA Pippa Cox; Paramount+: Season 2 of “Why Women Kill” as Joan; CBS: “Elementary,” “Unforgettable”; USA: “Royal Pains,” and more. Emerson College. Mom to Jonah and Malcolm, Wife to Chelsea. @thejessicaphillips

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STAGE CREDITS

Redwood Redwood
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Jesse (Standby)
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Heidi Hansen
Deathless Deathless
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
Original Production, 2017
Michelle Serling
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Heidi Hansen [Replacement]
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Marla
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Marion
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Marion
Next to Normal Next to Normal
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Diana (Understudy)
next to normal
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Diana (Understudy)
The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Broadway]
Broadway Production (Version 2.0), 1998
Ensemble

Productions

Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Dance Captain

Movies

La vida inesperada
[ 2013 ] Camarera Cantante

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
A.D.A. Pippa Cox

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Video: Idina Menzel Sings in New Highlights from REDWOOD Photo
Video: Idina Menzel Sings in New Highlights from REDWOOD
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2025

Idina Menzel is back on Broadway in Redwood, the new musical that is now running at the Nederlander Theatre. Watch just-released highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Idina Menzel Extends Broadway Run in REDWOOD Photo
Idina Menzel Extends Broadway Run in REDWOOD
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel has extended her run in Redwood, and will now star in the new musical through August 17, 2025. Learn more about Redwood here!
Photos: Broadway Backwards Raises Record $1,111,788 Photo
Photos: Broadway Backwards Raises Record $1,111,788
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Broadway stars lit up the Gershwin Theatre on March 10, 2025, as Broadway Backwards delivered performances celebrating LGBTQ+ love, the strength of community and the boundless power of hope. See photos from the event here! 
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup Photo
Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Additional stars have joined the lineup of this year's Broadway Backwards, including Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee and more. See the stars taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: REDWOOD on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call Photo
Photos: REDWOOD on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 14, 2025

See photos from the opening night curtain call of Redwood on Broadway starring Idina Menzel. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Idina Menzel Will Be Out of REDWOOD Sunday Matinee Due to Illness Photo
Idina Menzel Will Be Out of REDWOOD Sunday Matinee Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld has learned that Idina Menzel will be out of Redwood for the Sunday, February 2nd matinee performance due to illness. Standby Jessica Phillips will be on for the performance.
Jessica Phillips Makes Standby Debut in REDWOOD; Menzel Out Due to Illness Photo
Jessica Phillips Makes Standby Debut in REDWOOD; Menzel Out Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

Jessica Phillips, who serves as Idina Menzel's standby in Redwood made her debut in the evening show on Saturday, February 1st, after the matinee performance was canceled due to illness.
REDWOOD Saturday Matinee Performance Cancelled Due to Illness Photo
REDWOOD Saturday Matinee Performance Cancelled Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

According to a post on the show's official Instagram account, the Saturday, February 1st matinee performance of Redwood, starring Idina Menzel, has been canceled.
Meet the Cast of REDWOOD, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of REDWOOD, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel is now playing on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre. The production also stars De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon. Meet the cast here!
REDWOOD Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets Photo
REDWOOD Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Ahead of its first performance on Broadway, lottery and rush ticket policies have been announced for the new musical Redwood, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel.
Photos: Idina Menzel and the Cast of REDWOOD Meet the Press Photo
Photos: Idina Menzel and the Cast of REDWOOD Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 24, 2024

Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel will begin previews in January 2025 at the Nederlander Theatre. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon Join Idina Photo
De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

The full company has been announced for the new musical Redwood, coming to Broadway in 2025, led by Idina Menzel. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
SphinxConnect: Ignite! 2025 Schedule And 28th Annual Sphinx Competition Finalists Rev Photo
SphinxConnect: Ignite! 2025 Schedule And 28th Annual Sphinx Competition Finalists Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Explore the SphinxConnect: Ignite! 2025 event with over 30 sessions featuring panel discussions and masterclasses led by top classical music figures. Discover the finalists of the 28th Annual Sphinx Competition.
Photos: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Raises Money for the Harris Victory Fund Photo
Photos: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Raises Money for the Harris Victory Fund
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2024

Earlier this week, women of Broadway united for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Exclusive: Carmel Dean’s WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN in Rehearsals Photo
Exclusive: Carmel Dean’s WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2024

On Monday, women of Broadway unite for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women, directed by Schele Williams. Watch as we bring you exclusive highlights from inside rehearsals!
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert Photo
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LaChanze, Ingrid Michaelson, and More Will Perform WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert Photo
LaChanze, Ingrid Michaelson, and More Will Perform WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

For one night only, Carmel Dean’s acclaimed song cycle Well-Behaved Women will be presented on Monday, October 28th at The Town Hall at 7:30 PM, performed by an all-star cast of women.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessica Phillips been in?

Jessica Phillips has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessica Phillips been in?

Jessica Phillips has not appeared in the West End.

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