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.
GAME OF THRONES' Rose Leslie and Stage Vet Sara Stewart to Lead CONTRACTIONS at the Crucible
May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016
GAME OF THRONES star Rose Leslie and stage and screen actress Sara Stewart will star in Mike Barlett's CONTRACTIONS at the Crucible this summer.
Ready to Jam Across the Pond, Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK Sets London Dates!
May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016
SCHOOL OF ROCK is officially headed to London this autumn!
Broadway AM Report, 5/19/2016 - RUNNING WILD in London and More!
May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016
Today's big news: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre launches its summer season with RUNNING WILD tonight in London!
Broadway AM Report, 5/18/2016 - THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION and More!
May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016
Today's big news: Manhattan Theatre Club's THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION opens tonight, and the company of York's 'CHARLIE BROWN' meets the press, so stay tuned for coverage!
Broadway AM Report, 5/17/2016 - New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and More!
May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016
Today's big news: SHUFFLE ALONG and THE HUMANS will be honored this evening at the 2016 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards, and Andrew Keenan-Bolger hosts this year's Broadway Junior Student Finale today!
Broadway AM Report, 5/16/2016 - Astaire Awards, MTC Gala and More!
May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016
Today's big news: The 2016 Astaire Awards ceremony is tonight, and Broadway's best gather for Manhattan Theatre Club's spring gala!
ABC Cancels GALAVANT; Alan Menken Confirms Stage Version in the Works!
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
It's a good news, bad news situation this evening for medieval musical comedy GALAVANT, which has been cancelled after two seasons.
Billie Piper to Star in Modern Adaptation of YERMA at the Young Vic
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
Stage and screen star Billie Piper has signed on for a modern adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca's YERMA, running this summer at the Young Vic from July 28 to September 24, 2016.
David Bowie & Enda Walsh's LAZARUS to Play Temporary Venue in London?
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
A temporary London venue will be built specifically to house David Bowie and Enda Walsh's new musical LAZARUS, which premiered last year Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop.
Danny Boyle-Helmed MISS SAIGON Film Adaptation Set for 2018 Start?
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
We have a tentative timetable for MISS SAIGON on the big screen! According to the Daily Mail, Danny Boyle's MISS SAIGON film adaptation will begin shooting in 2018, provided the screenplay and other pre-production efforts go smoothly.
DOCTOR WHO's Matt Smith to Return to the Stage in UNREACHABLE at the Royal Court
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
DOCTOR WHO's Matt Smith is returning to the stage in Anthony Neilson's new play UNREACHABLE at the Royal Court.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK Eyeing Autumn Bow at New London Theatre; Still Hunting for Lead
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
The Daily Mail reports that the West End production of School of Rock - The Musical, previously announced for a May 2017 bow at the New London Theatre, might be bringing the Gods of Rock to London sooner.
Reality Singing Stars to Alternate with Amber Riley in West End's DREAMGIRLS
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
GLEE's Amber Riley has quite the backup power for her nights off in DREAMGIRLS the West End. THE VOICE UK contestant Ruth Brown and THE X FACTOR's Karen Mav will alternate in the role of 'Effie' on Wednesdays in London, according to the Daily Mail.
Sisters! Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford to Star in Revised SIDE SHOW in London
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
The cult musical SIDE SHOW, receiving its London premiere at the Southwark Playhouse later this year, has found its leading twin sisters. The
Broadway AM Report, 5/13/2016 - INDIAN SUMMER, INDECENT, DAPHNE'S DIVE!
May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016
This weekend's big news: David Rossmer joins LES MISERABLES as 'Thenardier' tonight, INDIAN SUMMER begins at Playwrights Horizons, and INDECENT and DAPHNE'S DIVE open off-Broadway on Sunday!
Broadway AM Report, 5/12/2016 - ANASTASIA in Hartford and More!
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
Today's big news: The new, Broadway-bound ANASTASIA musical starts tonight in Hartford, and the New Dramatists honor Audra McDonald at today's luncheon!
Broadway AM Report, 5/11/2016 - DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Opens at Encores!
May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016
Today's big news: DO I HEAR A WALTZ? begins at Encores!, NC Stage's BRAVE NEW WORLD musical with Justin Matthew Sargent starts tonight, and HAMILTON gets honored with the 2016 Brendan Gill Prize!
Broadway AM Report, 5/10/2016 - Heather Headley Joins COLOR PURPLE & More!
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Today's big news: Heather Headley takes her first bows in Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE, and the stars gather for CUTTING EDGE COMPOSERS at Feinstein's/54 Below!
Broadway AM Report, 5/9/2016 - Monte Cristo Award and More!
May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016
Today's big news: O'Neill Center honors SHUFFLE ALONG director George C. Wolfe with this year's Monte Cristo Award!
Sadie Frost to Lead BRITTEN IN BROOKLYN World Premiere This Autumn
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
Based on true events, the World Premiere of Zoe Lewis's passionate and thought-provoking play BRITTEN IN BROOKLYN will be staged at Wilton's Music Hall, starring Sadie Frost and directed by Oli Rose, for 21 performances, 31st August to 17th September 2016.
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