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.
Victoria Clark, Montego Glover and Tsidii Le Loka Take Part in Convicted Producer Garth Drabinsky's MADAME SOUSATZKA Workshop
July 14, 2016
July 14, 2016
The New York Post writes that convicted forger and producer Garth Drabinsky is planning his next stage project. Rumor is Drabinsky, producing via entertainment company StageVentures, has booked Toronto's Elgin Theatre for a new musical based on the 1988 film MADAME SOUSATZKA, which he produced, starring Shirley MacLaine.
Broadway AM Report, 7/15/2016 - Will Swenson in 'PIRATES', THE BODYGUARD and More!
July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016
This weekend's big news: Will Swenson stars in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, beginning tonight at Barrington, THE BODYGUARD returns to London with Beverley Knight, and more!
Broadway AM Report, 7/14/2016 - CATS, Leslie Odom Jr. and More!
July 14, 2016
July 14, 2016
Today's big news: CATS begins previews on the Great White Way, HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. starts his concert series at The McKittrick, the BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK series continues with stars from FINDING NEVERLAND and MOTOWN, and more!
Broadway AM Report, 7/13/2016 - Ektor Rivera, SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS and More!
July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016
Today's big news: Ektor Rivera joins Broadway's ON YOUR FEET! this evening, The Muny's starry YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN begins, and SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS opens tonight off-Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, 7/12/2016 - MOTOWN Moves Back, Javier Munoz and More!
July 12, 2016
July 12, 2016
Today's big news: MOTOWN returns to Broadway, and Javier Munoz appears on TODAY!
Broadway AM Report, 7/11/2016 - CHICAGO Makes History and More!
July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016
Today's big news: Two Mexican-born actors will lead a Broadway musical for the first time when Bianca Marroquin returns to CHICAGO tonight!
Louis Jenkins & Mark Rylance's NICE FISH Finds Venue Across the Pond; Announces Fishy Deal
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
NICE FISH, written & adapted by and starring BRIDGE OF SPIES Oscar winner Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins, is swimming from Brooklyn to London this fall. The production will play the Harold Pinter Theatre beginning November 15, directed by Claire van Kampen.
Juliet Stevenson and Lia Williams to Flip Coins at the Almeida's MARY STUART
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
Juliet Stevenson, who is also set to appear in HAMLET as 'Gertrude' this season, will return to the Almeida Theatre stage in Robert Icke's adaptation of MARY STUART, opposite Lia Williams, beginning December 2nd.
Broadway AM Report, 7/8/2016 - CHERRY ORCHARD, Brian Dennehy and More!
July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it?
Broadway AM Report, 7/7/2016 - Broadway in Bryant Park and More!
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
Today's big news: BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK kicks off today, and Matthew Morrison and Megan Hilty join the New York Pops in concert tonight!
Broadway AM Report, 7/6/2016 - SENSE & SENSIBILITY, GREY GARDENS & More!
July 6, 2016
July 6, 2016
Today's big news: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, starring Megan McGinnis, starts tonight at The Old Globe, Rachel York and Betty Buckley bring GREY GARDENS to L.A., and the O'Neill Center's National Playwrights Conference begins today!
Broadway AM Report, 7/5/2016 - PTP/NYC, Fourth of July Hangover and More!
July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016
Today's big news: 'NO END OF BLAME' and GOOD begin this evening off-Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, 7/1/2016 - It's Independence Day Weekend!
July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016
This weekend's big news: It's the 4th of July this holiday weekend, and HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson is among the lineup for PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, plus WAITRESS composer Sara Bareilles will perform on NBC's 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS!
GYPSY's Imelda Staunton in Talks for WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? in London
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Imelda Staunton might be taking on another very strong personality on the London stage.
New BAT OUT OF HELL Musical to Melt Manchester This Winter Before London Run
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL musical is headed to the UK stage. Based on the best-selling Meat Loaf album, the show will premiere at the Manchester Opera House this winter before moving to the London Coliseum in summer 2017.
KINKY BOOTS' Killian Donnelly to Lead New Frank McGuinness's New Play DONEGAL This Autumn
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
KINKY BOOTS' Killian Donnelly will return to Ireland to star in Frank McGuinness's new play DONEGAL at the Abbey Theatre this autumn.
Gemma Arterton Signs on for SAINT JOAN at Donmar Warehouse
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
According to the Daily Mail, Gemma Arterton, most recently seen in the West End's NELL GWYNN and MADE IN DAGENHAM, will lead George Bernard Shaw's SAINT JOAN, coming to the Donmar Warehouse this winter.
Vanessa Lachey Joins TV Land Remake of THE FIRST WIVES CLUB
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
TV Land's remake of THE FIRST WIVES CLUB has found its third leading lady in Vanessa Lachey.
TRUE BLOOD: THE MUSICAL to Take a Bite Out of Broadway?
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Broadway might soon be seeing even more blood, after AMERICAN PSYCHO nearly drenched its audiences last season.
Broadway AM Report, 6/30/2016 - Vineyard Luncheon, Idina on THE TALK and More!
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Today's big news: Colman Domingo hosts today's Emerging Artists Luncheon at the Vineyard, and Idina Menzel co-hosts on THE TALK!
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