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Jared Fessler

Jared [He/Him] hails from Iowa and currently calls Minneapolis, Minnesota home. His roots in theatre run deep, having grown up immersed in the performing arts. Jared pursued a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including music, dance, and theatre, with additional training in BFA musical theatre.

Among his cherished theatrical experiences, notable productions include State Fair, Oliver, Guys and Dolls, Working, Damn Yankees, A Chorus Line, and The Crucible (the opera).

In his professional life, Jared is engaged in workforce development and IT, showcasing his versatility. Beyond his career, he is also a skilled photographer. His passion for the arts endures, as he actively attends theatrical productions, participates in workshops, and occasionally takes the stage.

Jared's journey has come full circle, as Broadway World, a longstanding resource in his theatrical exploration since early days, now features his own contributions. It's a testament to the interconnectedness of his life and love for the arts.

For those interested in following his artistic adventures, Jared can be found on Instagram @jaredfessler. 

Contact me at jfessler05@gmail.com




LEARN MORE ABOUT Jared Fessler

First Show:

Ragtime the first national tour

Favorite Show:

When it comes to musical preferences, Jared's favorites include Kinky Boots, Ragtime, Light in the Piazza, Beautiful, Waitress, Allegiance, Wicked, The Prom, Sweeney Todd, Jekyll and Hyde, Legally Blonde, and A Chorus Line, The Wiz, The Color Purple, Phantom of the Opera



Review: WICKED at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre
Review: WICKED at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre
July 29, 2022

What did our critic think of WICKED at Orpheum? So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz ... but from a different angle.

Review: DIE LUSTIGE WITWE/THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera On The Lake
Review: DIE LUSTIGE WITWE/THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera On The Lake
July 27, 2022

What did our critic think of THE MERRY WIDDOW at Opera On The Lake? Opera On the Lake is thrilled to be bringing Franz Lehar's operetta masterpiece to life at the Como Lakeside Pavilion on July 26, 27, and 29, 2022!

Interview: Carl Swanson of SOMETHING ROTTEN at Lyric Arts
Interview: Carl Swanson of SOMETHING ROTTEN at Lyric Arts
July 25, 2022

It's 1590 in beautiful, plague-ridden England and the Bottom Brothers are desperate to write a play to undermine the success of that Renaissance playwriting rock star, 'The Bard!' When the brothers seek aid from the local soothsayer, they learn the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting-all at the same time! To take down their rival, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz...

Review: SWEAT at Guthrie Theater
Review: SWEAT at Guthrie Theater
July 24, 2022

What did our critic think of SWEAT at Guthrie Theatre?

Interview: Jim Caruso of CAST PARTY at Crooners Supper Club
Interview: Jim Caruso of CAST PARTY at Crooners Supper Club
July 24, 2022

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Review: YESTERDAY TOMORROW  at McGuire Theatre
Review: YESTERDAY TOMORROW at McGuire Theatre
July 21, 2022

What did our critic think of YESTERDAY TOMORROW at McGuire Theatre?

Interview: Hai-Ting Chinn of ANNIE DORSEN, YESTERDAY TOMORROW at McGuire Theater
Interview: Hai-Ting Chinn of ANNIE DORSEN, YESTERDAY TOMORROW at McGuire Theater
July 21, 2022

Yesterday Tomorrow is a collaboration between human artists and algorithms. Inspired by a kind of machine learning model known as evolutionary computation, Yesterday Tomorrow gives a unique experience of the complexity and unpredictability of the present tense contrasted with the known past and the imagined future.

Review: PETE SOUZA- TWO PRESIDENTS, ONE PHOTOGRAPHER at Pantages Theatre
Review: PETE SOUZA- TWO PRESIDENTS, ONE PHOTOGRAPHER at Pantages Theatre
July 21, 2022

What did our critic think of PETE SOUZA- TWO PRESIDENTS, ONE PHOTOGRAPHER at Pantages Theatre? As the Chief Official White House Photographer for President Barack Obama and Official White House Photographer for President Reagan from 1983-1989, Pete Souza was in a unique position to spend rare and intimate moments in the Oval Office observing two transformative Presidents of the United States. He shares some of his iconic behind-the-scenes photographs, along with his poignant detailed stories, all leading to a bold and dynamic depiction of true leadership.

Interview: Erin Schrader of MARIE ANTOINETTE at Emerging Professionals Ensemble
Interview: Kyle Doherty of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Emerging Professionals Ensemble
Interview: Kyle Doherty of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Emerging Professionals Ensemble
July 20, 2022

Part comedy, part tragedy-and wholly unexpected-this wildly imaginative story delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. A mechanical fortune-teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted-offering the chance to come to terms with their fates. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy.

Interview: Ava Mingo of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Emerging Professionals Ensemble
Interview: Ava Mingo of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Emerging Professionals Ensemble
July 20, 2022

Part comedy, part tragedy-and wholly unexpected-this wildly imaginative story delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. A mechanical fortune-teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted-offering the chance to come to terms with their fates. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy.Enter Your Article Text Here!

Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at Park Square Theatre
Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at Park Square Theatre
July 19, 2022

What did our critic think of HOLMES AND WATSON at Park Square Theatre? Sherlock Holmes is dead, or is he? Dr. Watson receives a telegram from a mental asylum: three patients are claiming to be Sherlock Holmes. Did the world's greatest sleuth fake his own death? Who's the real detective and who are the imposters? Tight, clever, and full of suspense, this is Jeffrey Hatcher (Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace Murders; Mr. Holmes; The Good Liar) at his best.

Interview: Matty Maggiacomo of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Peloton Class
Interview: Matty Maggiacomo of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Peloton Class
July 19, 2022

Watch out for any nearby chandeliers! Pelotons new Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway Series is guaranteed to bring the house down. Get ready to ride, run, and flow along to showstoppers from Cats, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more!

Interview: Kevin Tran of RENT at Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre
Interview: Peter Rothstein and David Simpatico of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Theater Latte Da
Interview: Peter Rothstein and David Simpatico of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Theater Latte Da
July 18, 2022

In a small New York City jury room, on 'the hottest day of the year,' twelve men debate the fate of a young defendant charged with murdering his father. In form, TWELVE ANGRY MEN: A NEW MUSICAL is a courtroom drama; in purpose, it's a crash course in those passages of the U.S. Constitution that promise defendants a fair trial and the presumption of innocence.

Interview: Miguel Ramos of PRIDE NIGHT at Minnesota Twins
Interview: Miguel Ramos of PRIDE NIGHT at Minnesota Twins
July 14, 2022

Join the LGBTQIA+ community, friends, family, and organizations to celebrate Pride Night, presented by Target, at Target Field! Your purchase of this special ticket package includes an exclusive Minnesota Twins Pride Night tank top plus your reserved seat to cheer on the Twins vs the Chicago White Sox on Friday, July 15 at 7:10 p.m.

Interview: Annika Isbell of BRINGING UP BABY MAMA at Smartmouth Comedy Co.
Interview: Annika Isbell of BRINGING UP BABY MAMA at Smartmouth Comedy Co.
July 13, 2022

It's Maggie's baby shower, and not only is she throwing it herself, she's also giving no details as to who the father is. Her family and friends arrive with games and gifts to celebrate the arrival of her child, but as the party moves forward tumultuous activities occur, the truth about the baby's father comes out, and a rideshare race determines whether the baby gets delivered at the hospital, in a car, or on the front lawn!

Interview: Jaclyn June Johnson of MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Commonweal Theatre Company
Interview: Jaclyn June Johnson of MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Commonweal Theatre Company
July 13, 2022

Welcome to London's rowdy Music Hall Royale! It's 1895 and the evening's entertainment is a musical retelling of Charles Dickens's final novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. But...there's a hitch: Dickens died before he finished the story. No one knows how it ends. Who killed Edwin Drood?! That's up to you! You'll become the ultimate detective as the audience casts their vote at every show. With sweeping melodies, boisterous comedy, and 400 possible endings, this Tony Award-winning musical promises a jolly good time at the theatre.

Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE  at Old Log Theatre
Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Old Log Theatre
July 13, 2022

What did our critic think of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Old Log Theatre? Set your mind on island time and plan your escape to the regional premiere of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, the new musical comedy about choices we make- and the people we become - once we've had a change in 'latitude'.

Interview: Laila Sahir of CABAL at WALKING SHADOW THEATRE COMPANY
Interview: Laila Sahir of CABAL at WALKING SHADOW THEATRE COMPANY
July 13, 2022

A renegade magister's quest threatens the Cabal's very existence. Who should control this ultimate power? Enter the secret society and unlock the truth.



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