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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.






Nicole Kidman, Michael Grandage to Take PHOTOGRAPH 51 to the Big Screen?
Nicole Kidman, Michael Grandage to Take PHOTOGRAPH 51 to the Big Screen?
September 17, 2015

After earning rave reviews for her portrayal of DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin in Anna Ziegler's new West End play PHOTOGRAPH 51, Nicole Kidman is in talks with Michael Grandage to bring the project to the silver screen.

Daniel Craig to Take on OTHELLO Off-Broadway?
Daniel Craig to Take on OTHELLO Off-Broadway?
September 17, 2015

Daniel Craig, who last starred on Broadway opposite his wife Rachel Weisz in Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, recently expressed a desire to 'do some theater in New York' but not on Broadway. Well, someone was listening!

Harvey Fierstein to Rework Book for Sheridan Smith-Led UK FUNNY GIRL Revival
Harvey Fierstein to Rework Book for Sheridan Smith-Led UK FUNNY GIRL Revival
September 17, 2015

FUNNY GIRL is getting a bit of a makeover! According to Daily Mail columnist Baz Bamigboye, KINKY BOOTS book writer Harvey Fierstein will rework the book for the upcoming (and already sold-out) London revival of Funny Girl, starring Sheridan Smith.

Carolee Carmello Assures Fans She'll Stay with FINDING NEVERLAND Through February
Carolee Carmello Assures Fans She'll Stay with FINDING NEVERLAND Through February
September 17, 2015

After today's news that Carolee Carmello will be reprising her role as 'Mae Tuck' in the Broadway run of TUCK EVERLASTING, the actress took to Twitter to assuage fans' fears of her imminent departure from Finding Neverland.

Newcomer Sally Messham Stars in Stage Version of TIPPING THE VELVET, Beginning Tonight
Newcomer Sally Messham Stars in Stage Version of TIPPING THE VELVET, Beginning Tonight
September 18, 2015

Sarah Waters' 1998 novel TIPPING THE VELVET is headed to the stage.

Tony Nominee Sydney Lucas to Depart FUN HOME Next Month
Tony Nominee Sydney Lucas to Depart FUN HOME Next Month
September 17, 2015

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee Sydney Lucas will play her final performance in Broadway's FUN HOME on Sunday, October 4. Her understudy, Gabriella Pizzolo, will take over the role of 'Small Alison' beginning October 6, 2015.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/18/2015 - MOONSHINE, CLEVER LITTLE LIES, A WONDERFUL LIFE and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/18/2015 - MOONSHINE, CLEVER LITTLE LIES, A WONDERFUL LIFE and More!
September 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: MOONSHINE and A WONDERFUL LIFE kick off regional runs, CLEVER LITTLE LIES starts off-Broadway and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 9/17/2015 - OLD TIMES with Clive Owen, THE CHRISTIANS, CRY-BABY and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/17/2015 - OLD TIMES with Clive Owen, THE CHRISTIANS, CRY-BABY and More!
September 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: OLD TIMES brings Clive Owen to Broadway, THE CHRISTIANS takes faith off-Broadway, and CRY-BABY has a reunion!

WAKE UP with BWW 9/16/2015 - IN YOUR ARMS, THESE PAPER BULLETS! And More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/16/2015 - IN YOUR ARMS, THESE PAPER BULLETS! And More!
September 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: IN YOUR ARMS brings vignettes by a crack team of writers to the stage, THESE PAPER BULLETS! rocks in L.A. and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 9/15/2015 - FOOL FOR LOVE, New WICKED Leads, KINKY BOOTS in London, NPH and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/15/2015 - FOOL FOR LOVE, New WICKED Leads, KINKY BOOTS in London, NPH and More!
September 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: FOOL FOR LOVE begins on Broadway, WICKED gets new leads, KINKY BOOTS struts into London and NPH premieres his new show!

WAKE UP with BWW 9/14/2015 - Rumer Willis, Gloria Estefan, Nicole Kidman and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/14/2015 - Rumer Willis, Gloria Estefan, Nicole Kidman and More!
September 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: CHICAGO gets a new 'Roxie', Gloria Estefan 'congas' for Viva Broadway, Nicole Kidman takes the stage in London and more!

BWW Flashback: Pack Up That Wig! HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Closes Tonight on Broadway
BWW Flashback: Pack Up That Wig! HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Closes Tonight on Broadway
September 13, 2015

The hit, Tony-winning revival of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH closes on Broadway today, September 13, 2015. Taye Diggs, the show's current star, wraps the run. At the time of closing, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH will have played 22 previews and 506 regular performances at the Belasco Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you from Broadway's first HEDWIG to its sixth, stopping to remember everything in between!

Debra Messing Would 'Cry with Joy' if Megan Mullally Appeared on THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA
Debra Messing Would 'Cry with Joy' if Megan Mullally Appeared on THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA
September 10, 2015

A WILL & GRACE reunion is brewing on the set of NBC's THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA.

Put on Your Top Hats & Tails! Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Developing Funeral Home-Set Musical TV Series
Put on Your Top Hats & Tails! Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Developing Funeral Home-Set Musical TV Series
September 9, 2015

Song and dance at a funeral? Why not? Musical memorial services will be offered in avid producer team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron's latest project: a funeral home-themed TV drama in development for NBC.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/11/2015 - AMELIE Opens in Berkeley and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/11/2015 - AMELIE Opens in Berkeley and More!
September 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: AMELIE brings Montmartre to Berkeley tonight and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 9/10/2015 - UGLY LIES THE BONE, FULL HOUSE! and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/10/2015 - UGLY LIES THE BONE, FULL HOUSE! and More!
September 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: Starry productions of UGLY LIES THE BONE and FULL HOUSE! THE MUSICAL start up off-Broadway, CASA VALENTINA travels abroad and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 9/9/2015 - GEORGIA McBRIDE, LAUGH IT UP and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/9/2015 - GEORGIA McBRIDE, LAUGH IT UP and More!
September 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 in the spotlight with two openings and lots of photo ops!

WAKE UP with BWW 9/8/2015 - SPRING AWAKENING Begins and More!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/8/2015 - SPRING AWAKENING Begins and More!
September 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: Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING signs on Broadway, starting tonight!

BWW Flashback: A Helluva Run! ON THE TOWN Closes on Broadway Tonight
BWW Flashback: A Helluva Run! ON THE TOWN Closes on Broadway Tonight
September 6, 2015

The Tony Award nominated revival of On The Town concludes its run on Broadway tonight, September 6, following 28 previews and 368 regular performances, making this the longest-running Broadway production of the show since the 1944 original. ON THE TOWN began previews on September 20, 2014 and officially opened on October 16, 2014 at the Lyric Theatre. To mark tonight's closing, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the musical's run on the Great White Way!

Broadway's Elizabeth DeRosa and Drew Humphrey to Lead Kids with Disabilities in Variety's MARY POPPINS
Broadway's Elizabeth DeRosa and Drew Humphrey to Lead Kids with Disabilities in Variety's MARY POPPINS
September 3, 2015

Variety Children's Theatre just announced casting for its 7th annual performance, MARY POPPINS, playing October 23-25 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Lara Teeter will direct, with original MARY POPPINS cast member Elizabeth DeRosa and Broadway's WHITE CHRISTMAS star Drew Humphrey appearing as Mary and Bert, respectively.



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