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Jessica Khan

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.






John Malkovich to Helm GOOD CANARY at the Rose
John Malkovich to Helm GOOD CANARY at the Rose
February 4, 2016

Broadway vet John Malkovich will direct the play GOOD CANARY by STRANGER THAN FICTION screenwriter Zach Helm, beginning September 16, 2016 at the Rose Theatre.

Beverley Knight to 'Dig Deeper' in THE BODYGUARD's Summer Return to London
Beverley Knight to 'Dig Deeper' in THE BODYGUARD's Summer Return to London
February 4, 2016

Fresh from a tour of the UK and Ireland, THE BODYGUARD is headed back to the West End with original star Beverley Knight in the spotlight.

She's Telling Us! West End-Bound DREAMGIRLS Star Amber Riley Belts Effie's Solo
She's Telling Us! West End-Bound DREAMGIRLS Star Amber Riley Belts Effie's Solo
February 6, 2016

As BroadwayWorld reported just two days ago, GLEE and THE WIZ LIVE! star Amber Riley will take on the role of 'Effie' when DREAMGIRLS makes its UK debut at London's Savoy Theatre this winter. And Riley is no stranger to the musical's challenging anthems.

GLEE's Amber Riley to Lead DREAMGIRLS as 'Effie' in the West End This Winter
GLEE's Amber Riley to Lead DREAMGIRLS as 'Effie' in the West End This Winter
February 4, 2016

Big news in the DREAMGIRLS world tonight! The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye just revealed the news that GLEE and THE WIZ LIVE! star Amber Riley will play 'Effie' when the musical makes its UK debut at London's Savoy Theatre this winter.

Lea Salonga Gushes Over 'Church-Like' Experience at Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE; Wants Show in Manila!
Lea Salonga Gushes Over 'Church-Like' Experience at Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE; Wants Show in Manila!
February 3, 2016

ALLEGIANCE's Lea Salonga went to see Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE last week, and the production seems to have left a lasting impression. So much so that Salonga expressed her hope of the show making it to Manila.

WAKE UP with BWW 2/5/2016 - BLACKBIRD, HAND TO GOD in London and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 2/5/2016 - BLACKBIRD, HAND TO GOD in London and More!
February 5, 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: BLACKBIRD begins tonight and HAND TO GOD hits the West End!

WAKE UP with BWW 2/4/2016 - New Fantine, SMOKEFALL, A BRONX TALE and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 2/4/2016 - New Fantine, SMOKEFALL, A BRONX TALE and More!
February 4, 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 MIZ gets a new Fantine, SMOKEFALL begins off-Broadway, and A BRONX TALE starts up in New Jersey!

WAKE UP with BWW 2/3/2016 - Alice & Emily Reunite, Nathan Lane and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 2/3/2016 - Alice & Emily Reunite, Nathan Lane and More!
February 3, 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 WEDGE HORSE opens off-Broadway and SIDE SHOW stars Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner reunite in concert this evening!

WAKE UP with BWW 2/2/2016 - THE PERFECT MURDER on Tour and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 2/2/2016 - THE PERFECT MURDER on Tour and More!
February 2, 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: Two shows begin off-Broadway, THE PERFECT MURDER heads across the UK and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 2/1/2016 - Vosk at Joe's, SHUFFLE Box Office & More!
WAKE UP with BWW 2/1/2016 - Vosk at Joe's, SHUFFLE Box Office & More!
February 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? Today's big news: FIDDLER's Jessica Vosk heads to Joe's Pub and tickets go on sale for SHUFFLE ALONG!

Claire Skinner & Alison Steadman Lead UK Premiere of RABBIT HOLE at Hampstead, Beginning Today
Claire Skinner & Alison Steadman Lead UK Premiere of RABBIT HOLE at Hampstead, Beginning Today
January 29, 2016

Hampstead Theatre presents the UK premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama RABBIT HOLE, directed by Edward Hall. Claire Skinner (as Becca) and Alison Steadman (as Nat, Becca's mother) star in the production, which begins previews tonight, January 29, 2016. Edward Hall directs.

WAKE UP with BWW 1/29/2016 - GREASE: LIVE! and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 1/29/2016 - GREASE: LIVE! and More!
January 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? This weekend's big news: Broadway gets a new Javert, and GREASE: LIVE airs Sunday night on FOX!

WAKE UP with BWW 1/28/2016 - SOJOURNERS, RED PAVILIONS and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 1/28/2016 - SOJOURNERS, RED PAVILIONS and More!
January 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: SOJOURNERS and 'RED PAVILIONS' open off-Broadway!

WAKE UP with BWW 1/27/2016 - IF/THEN Tour Greets New Faces!
WAKE UP with BWW 1/27/2016 - IF/THEN Tour Greets New Faces!
January 27, 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: IF/THEN gets fresh faces on tour, three shows begin off-Broadway and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 1/26/2016 - New Lead in NEVERLAND, PHANTOM Hits 28 and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 1/26/2016 - New Lead in NEVERLAND, PHANTOM Hits 28 and More!
January 26, 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, CABARET hits the road, PHANTOM marks a milestone and more!

FARINELLI AND THE KING, Starring Mark Rylance, Eyes Broadway, Big Screen
FARINELLI AND THE KING, Starring Mark Rylance, Eyes Broadway, Big Screen
January 21, 2016

FARINELLI AND THE KING, which just finished a West End run this autumn after originating at Shakespeare's Globe, has set its sights on New York City.

Glenn Close-Led SUNSET BOULEVARD Finds Leading Men for London Run
Glenn Close-Led SUNSET BOULEVARD Finds Leading Men for London Run
January 21, 2016

Glenn Close has found her leading men for SUNSET BOULEVARD at the London Coliseum this spring.

It Takes a Woman! Bette Midler on Why She Said 'Yes' to HELLO, DOLLY!
It Takes a Woman! Bette Midler on Why She Said 'Yes' to HELLO, DOLLY!
January 20, 2016

BroadwayWorld has heard from Carol Channing, our amazing readers, and more since Bette Midler was announced for the role of 'Dolly Gallagher Levi' in the Broadway return of one of the most cherished shows in musical theater history, HELLO, DOLLY! And now the diva herself has chimed in on coming back to the Great White Way in an interview with The New York Times.

Make a Splash! New SPONGEBOB Musical Sets Winter Auditions for Two Starring Roles
Make a Splash! New SPONGEBOB Musical Sets Winter Auditions for Two Starring Roles
January 20, 2016

Think you could rock a starfish or crab costume onstage? THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is looking to fill two of its leading roles for its World Premiere engagement in Chicago this summer, and BroadwayWorld is excited to report auditions will be held this or next month in New York City and on January 29th in Orlando, Fla.

Cameron Mackintosh Leaves Business to Foundation With Caveat: No New Productions
Cameron Mackintosh Leaves Business to Foundation With Caveat: No New Productions
January 18, 2016

Unstoppable West End impresario Cameron Mackintosh will not be leaving his business to his family after his death, according to a recent interview with the Financial Times. The company -- Cameron Mackintosh Limited -- will instead go to his foundation, but with one huge caveat: The organization will not be able to create new productions.



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