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.
Broadway AM Report, 4/1/2016 - SUNSET BOULEVARD, FULLY COMMITTED, April Fools and More!
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: SUNSET BOULEVARD begins in London, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson returns to Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, 3/31/2016 - THE CRUCIBLE, TUCK EVERLASTING and More!
March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE CRUCIBLE and TUCK EVERLASTING bow on Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, 3/30/2016 - BURIED CHILD Streams and More!
March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: The cast of Paper Mill's PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES meets the press, so stay tuned for coverage!
Breaking News: Extra! Nathan Lane and John Slattery to Headline THE FRONT PAGE Broadway Revival; Jack O'Brien to Direct!
March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016
We've got some headline news this evening! 'Front page' news, even. According to the Chicago Tribune, Broadway veteran Nathan Lane and MAD MEN star John Slattery have signed on to lead a new Broadway revival of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's play THE FRONT PAGE this fall.
Broadway AM Report, 3/29/2016 - Alfie Boe in NEVERLAND and More!
March 29, 2016
March 29, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: FINDING NEVERLAND welcomes a new leading man and more!
James Norton and Kate Fleetwood Lead Tracy Letts' BUG, Opening Tonight at Found111
March 29, 2016
March 29, 2016
Tracy Letts' play BUG marks its 20th anniversary with a starry production at Found111 this spring.
Broadway AM Report, 3/28/2016 - HEAD OF PASSES with Phylicia Rashad and More!
March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: HEAD OF PASSES, starring Phylicia Rashad, opens at The Public tonight, and stars gather to perform the songs of Jill Abramovitz at NYPL this evening!
Movie Adaptation of BLACKBIRD, Now Titled UNA, Finishes Filming
March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016
BLACKBIRD is one step closer to its silver screen debut.
HAMILTON to Make West End Debut at Victoria Palace Theatre?
March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016
As BroadwayWrld previously reported, Sir Cameron Mackintosh (producer of OLIVER!, LES MISERABLES, PHANTOM, MARY POPPINS, MISS SAIGON and CATS) plans to bring Broadway's box-office blockbuster HAMILTON to the West End in 2017. Now the Daily Mail now writes that Mackintosh is eyeing the Victoria Palace Theatre, where BILLY ELLIOT will give its final performance on April 9.
Broadway AM Report, 3/25/2016 - WAITRESS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN with Ben Platt & More!
March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: WAITRESS bakes on Broadway, DEAR EVAN HANSEN begins and more!
Stage Stars Samantha Barks and Morfydd Clark Join INTERLUDE IN PRAGUE Film
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016
Stage stars Samantha Barks and Morfydd Clark are headed to Prague!
Olivier Nominee Cush Jumbo to Star in SAINT JOAN at Donmar Warehouse
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016
Cush Jumbo, whose solo show JOSEPHINE AND I ran at New York's Public Theater last year, will star in George Bernard Shaw's SAINT JOAN, coming to the Donmar Warehouse this winter.
Amber Riley Talks Auditioning for London's DREAMGIRLS, Vocal Surgery and More
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016
Following last month's big news that GLEE and THE WIZ LIVE!'s Amber Riley will star as 'Effie' in the UK debut of DREAMGIRLS this winter, the star sat down with the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye to discuss her journey to the iconic role.
Broadway AM Report, 3/24/2016 - BRIGHT STAR, AMERICAN PSYCHO and More!
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: BRIGHT STAR and AMERICAN PSYCHO bow on Broadway and more!
Broadway AM Report, 3/23/2016 - LES MIZ Turns Two and More!
March 23, 2016
March 23, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: LES MISERABLES celebrates its 2nd anniversary on Broadway, and SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Eric Sciotto takes over BWW's Twitter today!
Stage Icon Tommy Tune Working on New Broadway Musical After Signing with New Agent
March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016
He's back! Ten-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune (that's a well-deserved mouthful!) is collaborating with a Tony-winning playwright on the musical adaptation of a book and major film set in 'the world's fastest-growing film market,' according to Deadline.
Broadway AM Report, 3/22/2016 - DRY POWDER, THE FATHER, ALW, Sondheim and More!
March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: DRY POWDER opens and THE FATHER begins, plus two legendary Broadway composers celebrate their birthday!
Broadway AM Report, 3/21/2016 - BROADWAY BACKWARDS, World Puppetry Day and More!
March 21, 2016
March 21, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: BC/EFA hosts BROADWAY BACKWARDS, and puppets celebrate across the globe!
Judi Dench Donates SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Sets for New International Festival
March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016
Stage and screen vet Dame Judi Dench, Oscar winner for her portrayal of 'Elizabeth I' in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, has donated sets from the 1999 Best Picture in hopes of founding a new, international summer festival.
MISS SAIGON's Chris Peluso to Play 'Gaylord Ravenal' in West End's SHOW BOAT
March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016
MISS SAIGON's Chris Peluso will play 'Gaylord Ravenal' when SHOW BOAT sails from Sheffield to the West End this spring.
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