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.
WAKE UP with BWW 10/1/2015 - Keira Knightley Onstage and More!
October 1, 2015
October 1, 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: Keira Knightley makes her Broadway debut, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE hits the stage and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/30/2015 - GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, SOUND OF MUSIC Tours!
September 30, 2015
September 30, 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: Two national tours kick off today, two shows start up off-Broadway and more!
Michael Riedel Column Cut to Once a Week at NY Post; Daily News Slashes Arts
September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015
Two arts news staples -- the New York Post and the New York Daily News -- are cutting back on their coverage.
WAKE UP with BWW 9/29/2015 - New Ruler for THE KING AND I, Nyong'o Onstage, BROADWAY SALUTES and More!
September 29, 2015
September 29, 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 KING AND I gets a new ruler, Lupita Nyong'o takes the stage and more!
Hal Prince Chats Reworking PRINCE OF BROADWAY for Japan, Broadway
September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015
The Umeda Arts Theater world premiere production of PRINCE OF BROADWAY began rehearsals on September 3 in New York City. Hal Prince just talked to Deadline about the once-stalled show's upcoming premiere in Japan, taking the production to Broadway next year, his flops and his successes throughout his career, and more.
WAKE UP with BWW 9/28/2015 - DADDY LONG LEGS Opens and More!
September 28, 2015
September 28, 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: DADDY LONG LEGS opens off-Broadway, Arnie Burton hits a 39 STEPS milestone, and two stage greats are celebrated tonight!
Hari Dhillon and More to Lead DINNER WITH FRIENDS at Park Theatre This Autumn
September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015
According to the Daily Mail, Donald Margulies' Pulitzer-winning play DINNER WITH FRIENDS will bring food, love and relationships to the table with Sara Stewart, Shaun Dooley, Finty Williams and Hari Dhillon this autumn.
J.K. Rowling's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's 'Epic' Story to Be Staged in Two Parts
September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015
Big news on the HP front today! J.K. Rowling took to Twitter to reveal that her upcoming play with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, will be staged in two parts.
Viola Davis to Partner with Tony Kushner on Political Film
September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015
On the heels of her history-making Emmy win for HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER last weekend, Viola Davis will be working with some high caliber theatre and big screen folks on her upcoming projects.
Breaking News: The Tony Awards Could Wave Goodbye to Radio City, Hello to the Beacon
September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015
The Tony Awards' stay at Radio City Music Hall could be short-lived.
Encores! Takes Inspiration from Broadway's HAMILTON, Seeks 'Multi-Ethnic' Cast for 1776
September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015
Encores! is taking some forward-thinking inspiration from Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON for its upcoming production of the Tony-winning musical 1776.
WAKE UP with BWW 9/25/2015 - The Pope, SPRING AWAKENING, Broadway Flea Market and More!
September 25, 2015
September 25, 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 Pope visits NYC, BWW, slews of fans and stars come to the Broadway Flea Market, and SPRING AWAKENING bows on Broadway!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/24/2015 - DAMES AT SEA, IN YOUR ARMS and More!
September 24, 2015
September 24, 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: DAMES AT SEA sails into previews, IN YOUR ARMS dances its way into San Diego, ANTIGONE arrives at BAM and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/23/2015 - THE GIN GAME Begins and More!
September 23, 2015
September 23, 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 GIN GAME brings Jones & Tyson back to the stage, CATCH THE BUTCHER has a serial killer expert in its cast, 'MIGHTY REAL' makes it on EMPIRE and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/22/2015 - 42nd STREET on Tour, BARBECUE Off-Broadway and More!
September 22, 2015
September 22, 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: 42nd STREET takes its show on the road!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/21/2015 - Rumer Joins CHICAGO, Rees Remembered and More!
September 21, 2015
September 21, 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: Rumer becomes 'Roxie' on Broadway, the community remembers Roger Rees, and more!
Chicago Theater Memorial Bike Ride Honors Molly Glynn and Others Lost This Year
September 19, 2015
September 19, 2015
The Chicago theatre community will band together for a Memorial Bike Ride to commemorate those lost over the last year, including CHICAGO FIRE actress Molly Glynn.
Photo Flash: THE GIRLS Show Some Skin in New Promo Shot for Barlow & Firth Musical
September 17, 2015
September 17, 2015
The Daily Mail has just unveiled a saucy promo image for Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's new musical THE GIRLS, based on the ever-popular CALENDAR GIRLS, which begins at Leeds Grand Theatre this winter. Check it out below!
Gemma Chan to Star in 50th Anniversary Production of THE HOMECOMING This Autumn
September 17, 2015
September 17, 2015
HUMANS star Gemma Chan will play 'Ruth' in the upcoming 50th anniversary production of Harold Pinter's THE HOMECOMING at Trafalgar Studios from November 14.
HAMILTON Headed to the West End in 2017; Producers on the Hunt for London Venue
September 17, 2015
September 17, 2015
The rumors were true! As 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. The Daily Mail now writes that Mackintosh is touring West End venues with producers Jeffrey Seller and Oskar Eustis next month, including WAR HORSE's current home at the New London through March 12, 2016.
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