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.
HAMILTON Is a Fourth of the Way to Recouping After Just Two Months
October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015
Our $10 Founding Father is breaking the bank on Broadway!
WAKE UP with BWW 10/13/2015 - UGLY LIES THE BONE Opens, IF/THEN, NEWSIES & LOVE LETTERS on Tour!
October 13, 2015
October 13, 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: Mamie Gummer returns to the stage, CHICAGO gets a new Billy, IF/THEN and LOVE LETTERS head out on tour and more!
Tori Amos Wants to Bring THE LIGHT PRINCESS to Broadway
October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015
The cast recording of Tori Amos and Samuel Adamson's musical THE LIGHT PRINCESS, which originally premiered in 2013 at the National Theatre in London, was released last week. But Amos has even bigger plans for the show.
WAKE UP with BWW 10/12/2015 - CLEVER LITTLE LIES Opens, BARE Reunites and More!
October 12, 2015
October 12, 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: CLEVER LITTLE LIES opens, and the original stars of BARE come together to honor the show's late composer!
Julian Ovenden to Lead ITV's Live THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Christmas
October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
ITV is putting on its own live version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC this Christmas, and, according to the Daily Mail, Julian Ovenden will star as 'Captain Von Trapp'.
Father & Son Plan FROZEN Princess Halloween Costumes; Internet Explodes with Love
October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
When Paul Henson's son, Caiden, told him he wanted to dress up as 'Elsa' from Disney's FROZEN for Halloween, Henson's response earned him the Father of the Year award from the Internet.
Elaine Paige to Lead A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM for BBC; Concert DVD/CD Out Soon
October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
Olivier winner Elaine Paige has lined up her next project, and it's Shakespeare! The stage star published an extensive blog update today, in which she revealed she will be starring in a TV adaptation of the Bard's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM for the BBC.
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Make History with No. 12 Debut on Billboard 200
October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015
Just like the founding father it's based on, the HAMILTON Original Cast Recording is beating the odds, climbing the charts and breaking the mold.
Roundabout Cancels Tonight's Performance of THERESE RAQUIN; Keira Knightley Injured
October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just learned that tonight's (October 7) performance of THERÈSE RAQUIN has been cancelled. Roundabout confirmed that Keira Knightley has suffered a minor injury and that the production 'hopes to resume performances again tomorrow at 8pm.'
WAKE UP with BWW 10/9/2015 - NY Pops, COMEDY OF ERRORS, KING CHARLES III and More!
October 9, 2015
October 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? This weekend's big news: The NY Pops launches its 2015-16 season with two stage greats, COMEDY OF ERRORS goes on tour and KING CHARLES III arrives in New York!
WAKE UP with BWW 10/8/2015 - FOOL FOR LOVE Opens, LES MIS Hits 30 in London!
October 8, 2015
October 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: FOOL FOR LOVE and BARBECUE open tonight, THE BANDSTAND begins at Paper Mill, and LES MIS marks 30 years in London!
WAKE UP with BWW 10/7/2015 - Tim Minchin Hits 40 and More!
October 7, 2015
October 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: It's MATILDA composer/lyricist Tim Minchin's 40th birthday! Tweet him your best wishes @timminchin!
WAKE UP with BWW 10/6/2015 - OLD TIMES, ALLEGIANCE, BULLETS and More!
October 6, 2015
October 6, 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: OLD TIMES opens on Broadway, ALLEGIANCE starts performances and BULLETS OVER BROADWAY heads out on tour!
WAKE UP with BWW 10/5/2015 - ON YOUR FEET!, GROSS INDECENCY, Karaoke and More!
October 5, 2015
October 5, 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: Get ON YOUR FEET! for Gloria Estefan's new musical, beginning on Broadway tonight!
Carly Bawden to Play 'Alice' in WONDER.LAND at the National This Autumn
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Carly Bawden will go virtual as 'Alice' in Damon Albarn (music) and Moira Buffini's (book & lyrics) WONDER.LAND, helmed by Rufus Norris at the National Theatre this autumn.
Fellowes, Drewe & Stiles to Bring New WIND IN THE WILLOWS Musical to the Stage Next Fall
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Another children's classic is headed to the theatre! DOWNTON ABBEY creator Julian Fellowes and MARY POPPINS songwriting team Anthony Drewe and George Stiles are joining forces to adapt THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS for the stage.
Gary Barlow Ropes Pop Stars for EDDIE THE EAGLE Biopic Soundtrack
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Get ready for some '80s-inspired tunes in the background of the upcoming EDDIE THE EAGLE biopic. The Daily Mail writes that FINDING NEVERLAND composer Gary Barlow has gathered a group of '80s pop stars to write and perform songs for the film.
John Travolta to Play 'Herbie' Opposite Lady Gaga as 'Louise' in Barbra Streisand's GYPSY Movie?
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Casting for Barbra Streisand's new GYPSY film is starting to move beyond rumors and clandestine meetings.
The Tony Awards Still on the Hunt for a New Home
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
As previously reported, The Tony Awards will have to forego another year at Radio City Music Hall. The Beacon Theater was rumored to be the second-choice location for the awards ceremony, but The New York Times is now reporting that officials are still searching for an alternative venue for the theatre world's biggest night.
WAKE UP with BWW 10/2/2015 - SYLVIA Brings Canine Companionship to Broadway!
October 2, 2015
October 2, 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: SYLVIA starts on Broadway tonight, and Sunday is your last chance to see Sydney Lucas in FUN HOME!
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