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's HAND TO GOD Wins Lawsuit Over Abbott & Costello's 'Who's on First?'
December 17, 2015
December 17, 2015
HAND TO GOD can now celebrate a legal victory over the holiday season.
Broadway Receives Long-Awaited Tax Break for Christmas
December 17, 2015
December 17, 2015
The government put a knock-out present under the Great White Way's Christmas tree this year! As of tomorrow, December 18, Broadway and live theater productions can now take advantage of the same tax breaks afforded to film and TV.
Hallelujah! NUNSENSE TV Series, Starring Karen Ziemba, Beth Leavel and Phyllis Smith, Aims for Streaming Deal
December 15, 2015
December 15, 2015
The Little Sisters of Hoboken are back! Dan Goggin's hit musical comedy NUNSENSE is praying for a new home on Netflix or Amazon Prime.
WAKE UP with BWW 12/18/2015 - Block & James with NY Pops, FIDDLER and More!
December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015
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: Stage stars join the New York Pops for a Christmas concert and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens on Broadway!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/17/2015 - NOISES OFF, BRIGHT STAR and More!
December 17, 2015
December 17, 2015
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: NOISES OFF begins previews and BRIGHT STAR opens at the Kennedy Center!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/16/2015 - 'DOOPLES', NYMF and 'CURIOUS INCIDENT'!
December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015
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 Dooples appear off-Broadway, 'CURIOUS INCIDENT' hits a milestone and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/15/2015 - THESE PAPER BULLETS and More!
December 15, 2015
December 15, 2015
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: THESE PAPER BULLETS bows off-Broadway and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/14/2015 - MARJORIE PRIME, MOTHERSTRUCK and More!
December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015
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: Lois Smith leads MARJORIE PRIME, opening tonight off-Broadway!
Tennessee Williams' Drafts of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and More Up for Auction
December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015
For the mere price of $500,000, you could own a piece of American theatre history.
Kelli O'Hara to Take THE KING AND I from Broadway to Britain?
December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015
The King could soon be traveling from Siam to Anna's world in Britain! The Daily Mail writes that Tony winner Kelli O'Hara might be leading Broadway's THE KING AND I across the pond late next year or in early 2017, with the Drury Lane Theatre rumored as the musical's new home.
Vanessa Kirby and Jessica Brown Findlay to Join Paul Rhys in UNCLE VANYA at the Almeida
December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015
According to the Daily Mail, Vanessa Kirby, who will soon be seen in Netflix's THE CROWN, has signed on to play 'Yelena' in UNCLE VANYA at the Almeida Theatre. DOWNTON ABBEY's Jessica Brown Findlay will take on the role of her step-daughter, 'Sonya', in the production.
Andrew Lloyd Webber to Use Westminster Venue for New Musical Tryouts
December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015
After workshopping his new musical SCHOOL OF ROCK at New York City's Gramercy Theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber is eager for a space to try out musicals in the UK.
Gina Beck and Michael Xavier Star in SHOW BOAT, Beginning Tonight at the Crucible
December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015
This month, Sheffield Theatres will bring to life one of the most romantic musicals of all time, when their lavish new production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's epic musical, Show Boat, opens on the Crucible stage from tonight 10 December until Saturday 23 January.
New York Times Critic Teases THE COLOR PURPLE Review in 2015 'Best of' Roundup
December 8, 2015
December 8, 2015
Broadway's The Color Purple doesn't officially open until this Thursday, December 10, but New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley couldn't wait to rave about the show. The writer teased his opinion before the big night in his 2015 'Best of' roundup.
NBC Developing Musical TV Series VOICE OF THE CITY with Shear, Pasek & Paul
December 7, 2015
December 7, 2015
After THE WIZ LIVE!, NBC can't stay away from Broadway, and we can't thank them enough! Variety reports that Tony nominees Claudia Shear (TUCK EVERLASTING, DIRTY BLONDE) and songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (DEAR EVAN HANSON, SMASH) are developing VOICE OF THE CITY, a one-hour musical drama, for the network.
WAKE UP with BWW 12/11/2015 - ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and More!
December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015
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: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS opens this Sunday!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/10/2015 - THE COLOR PURPLE Opens and More!
December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015
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 COLOR PURPLE returns to the Great White Way with an all-star cast!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/9/2015 - Pinkins, McArdle, Broadbent and More!
December 9, 2015
December 9, 2015
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: Off-Broadway is packed with opening shows, WICKED welcomes new faces on tour, Jim Broadbent takes on 'Scrooge' and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/8/2015 - Turner as 'Scrooge', PLAID TIDINGS, Brian Friel and More!
December 8, 2015
December 8, 2015
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: Kathleen Turner makes history as 'Scrooge', PLAID TIDINGS starts off-Broadway, Broadway dims its lights for Brian Friel and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/7/2015 - LAZARUS, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER and More!
December 7, 2015
December 7, 2015
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: David Bowie's LAZARUS bows off-Broadway, Nathan Lane leads THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER and more!
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