A Midwest native and Louisville-based journalist, Jessica is a long-time believer in the collaborative power of the performing arts. She has worked as a News Desk Editor for BroadwayWorld since 2012 and writes BWW's daily Broadway AM Report. Jessica received a master's degree in arts journalism with a focus in theatre from Syracuse University, and a bachelor's degrees in magazine journalism and international studies from the University of Missouri. She and her husband welcomed their first child - Dariya - in May and are also proud parents to two scruffy pups - Maggie and Hippo.
Mother Knows Best! Rounding Up 10 of Broadway's Most Iconic Moms
May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020
The archetypal mother is a figure that appears without fail in literature, films, music, and, of course, drama. She crosses cultural divides by embodying good and evil, generosity and selfishness, nurturing and stoicism all at once. And like a great musical number, she is often the propeller of the plot. In honor of Mother's Day, we've rounded up ten of Broadway's most iconic moms!
BWW Morning Brief November 16th, 2017 - 'SCHOOL GIRLS', THE MAD ONES and HOT MESS Open Off-Broadway!
November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY opens tonight at MCC Theater and more!
BWW Morning Brief November 15th, 2017 - 'LATIN HISTORY', BRIGADOON and More!
November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS opens on Broadway, and BRIGADOON bows this evening at New York City Center!
BWW Morning Brief November 14th, 2017 - ACTUALLY, DOWNTOWN RACE RIOT and More!
November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Anna Ziegler's ACTUALLY officially opens at Manhattan Theatre Club, DOWNTOWN RACE RIOT starts at The New Group, and more!
BWW Morning Brief November 13th, 2017 - THE CHILDREN'S MONOLOGUES and More!
November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE CHILDREN'S MONOLOGUES benefit hits Carnegie Hall, ROCKERS ON BROADWAY supports BC/EFA, Columbus Circle's 'Under the Stars' Broadway series kicks off and more!
BWW Morning Brief July 21st, 2017 - SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at The Hollywood Bowl!
July 21, 2017
July 21, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: An all-star cast brings SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM to The Hollywood Bowl this weekend!
BWW Morning Brief July 20th, 2017 - CURVY WIDOW and More!
July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: CURVY WIDOW, starring Nancy Opel, begins Off-Broadway tonight!
BWW Morning Brief July 19th, 2017 - Literary Figures PETE THE CAT and JANE EYRE Get the Musical Treatment!
July 19, 2017
July 19, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Tam Mutu, Stephanie Umoh and Juliette Goglia lead a reading of the recent musical adaptation of JANE EYRE today!
BWW Morning Brief July 18th, 2017 - DEAR JANE, PHANTOM's New Giry and More!
July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tour welcomes a new 'Madame Giry'!
BWW Morning Brief July 17th, 2017 - Broadway Stars 'Stand Up for Freedom' and More!
July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Stage stars 'STAND UP FOR FREEDOM' to benefit the ACLU!
BWW Morning Brief July 14th, 2017 - New 'Roxie' in CHICAGO, ME & ELLA and More!
July 14, 2017
July 14, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Robyn Hurder joins Broadway's CHICAGO tonight for a limited run as 'Roxie', and ME & ELLA opens at York Theatre Company on Sunday!
BWW Morning Brief July 13th, 2017 - Oscar Isaac-Led HAMLET Opens and More!
July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: HAMLET, starring Oscar Isaac, opens tonight at The Public Theater!
BWW Morning Brief July 12th, 2017 - 54 SINGS MAN OF LA MANCHA and More!
July 12, 2017
July 12, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: William Michals, Lesli Margherita and Anthony Santelmo, Jr. star in 54 SINGS MAN OF LA MANCHA tonight!
BWW Morning Brief July 11th, 2017 - 'MIDSUMMER' at the Delacorte and More!
July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM takes its first bow tonight at the Delacorte!
BWW Morning Brief July 10th, 2017 - NYMF, PIPELINE and More!
July 10, 2017
July 10, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: The 2017 New York Musical Festival kicks off today, and Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE opens tonight at Lincoln Center Theater!
BWW Morning Brief July 7th, 2017 - BROADWAY BARKS and More!
July 7, 2017
July 7, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: BROADWAY BARKS, co-hosted by Bernadette Peters and Malcolm McDowell, is set for Sunday!
BWW Morning Brief July 6th, 2017 - THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Moves Houses and More!
July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, starring Michael Urie, re-opens tonight at New World Stages!
BWW Morning Brief July 5th, 2017 - Starry 'BULLETS' at Ogunquit and More!
July 5, 2017
July 5, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Vincent Pastore and Sally Struthers star in BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, starting tonight in Maine!
BWW Morning Brief June 30th, 2017 - THE CAKE, GUYS AND DOLLS and More!
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: Josh Rhodes' GUYS AND DOLLS rolls the dice on Sunday at The Old Globe!
BWW Morning Brief June 29th, 2017 - MARVIN'S ROOM Opens on Broadway and More!
June 29, 2017
June 29, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: MARVIN'S ROOM, featuring Janeane Garofalo, Lili Taylor and Celia Weston, opens tonight on Broadway!
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