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.
Gina Beck and Michael Xavier to Star in SHOW BOAT at the Crucible This Winter; More Cast Announced!
September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015
SHOW BOAT will sail into the Crucible this winter with a full crew this December!
Morfydd Clark Joins LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES at Donmar This Winter
September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015
Recent Drama Centre grad Morfydd Clark is in high demand these days.
Stage Vet Jeremy Northam Joins Netflix Original Series THE CROWN
September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015
Stage vet Jeremy Northam will play prime minister Anthony Eden in Netflix's upcoming original series THE CROWN, currently in production. The Daily Mail reports that the actor should 'have a field day' with the role.
Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS Musical Finds Teen Leads
September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015
Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS cast is shaping up! The Daily Mail writes that Ben Hunter, Chloe May Jackson and Josh Benson are the teenaged stars set for the musical's upcoming production, based on the ever-popular CALENDAR GIRLS, at the Leeds Grand Theatre this winter.
WOLF HALL's Lydia Leonard to Lead LITTLE EYOLF at the Almeida This Winter
September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015
From the Tudors to Ibsen! According to the Daily Mail, WOLF HALL's Anne Boleyn, Lydia Leonard, will star in Richard Eyre's production of LITTLE EYOLF at the Almeida Theatre this winter.
Nicole Kidman Chats Science Legacy, PHOTOGRAPH 51 and Possible Broadway Run?
September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015
Nicole Kidman recently spoke with the Daily Mail during her third week ('which is apparently the toughest,' she says) of rehearsals for her role as DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin in Anna Ziegler's PHOTOGRAPH 51, beginning performances with Michael Grandage Company this weekend on 5 September. The play opens at the Noel Coward Theatre on 14 September and runs until 21 November. And Kidman is already hoping her schedule will allow her to bring the show to Broadway!
Breaking News: Cabaret Giant Michael Feinstein Partners with 54 Below; Venue Gets New Name!
September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015
Acclaimed singer and pianist Michael Feinstein is adding his moniker to Manhattan's 54 Below, which will now be called Feinstein's/54 Below.
Cate Blanchett to Portray Lucille Ball in Biopic from Aaron Sorkin
September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015
Honey, she's home! TheWrap writes Cate Blanchett will star as Lucille Ball in playwright and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's upcoming biopic on the I LOVE LUCY star.
Barbra Streisand's GYPSY Movie 'Very Close' to Getting Green Light?
September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015
Is it finally Rose's turn? Stage and screen legend Barbra Streisand's husband, actor James Brolin, just spoke to Extra about the likelihood of his wife's film remake of GYPSY getting the go-ahead.
Here We Go Again! MAMMA MIA! to Get New Life in Movie Sequel; Meryl Streep to Reprise Role?
September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015
My, my, here we go again! MAMMA MIA! might be leaving Broadway this month, but the musical will live on in a sequel to the 2008 film adaptation.
WAKE UP with BWW 9/4/2015 - The Public's Starry ODYSSEY and More!
September 4, 2015
September 4, 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: XXXX
WAKE UP with BWW 9/3/2015 - Tyler Perry, CLUE, LORD OF THE FLIES and More!
September 3, 2015
September 3, 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: CLUE gets the cabaret treatment, Tyler Perry brings MADEA to the stage, LORD OF THE FLIES starts up at Regent's Park and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/2/2015 - ROY COHN, CHARLIE BROWN, MOONSHINE and More!
September 2, 2015
September 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? Today's big news: IN BED WITH ROY COHN gets intimate off-Broadway, stage kids bring 'CHARLIE BROWN' to life, 'MOONSHINE' starts up in Dallas and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/1/2015 - A New Valjean, LES MIZ Remembers Kyle and More!
September 1, 2015
September 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: Broadway welcomes Alfie Boe as its new 'Jean Valjean' and LES MIZ remembers Kyle Jean-Baptiste after curtain call!
WAKE UP with BWW 8/31/2015 - LES MIZ Honors Lost Comrade and More!
August 31, 2015
August 31, 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: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER reunites in concert and LES MIZ honors its fallen comrade, Kyle Jean-Baptiste, this afternoon.
Lynn Nottage's SWEAT Headed to The Public Next Year; Broadway on the Horizon?
August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage's SWEAT, currently making its premiere at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, could be headed off-Broadway next year.
Jon Hamm to Star in Film Adaptation of MARJORIE PRIME Play?
August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015
MAD MEN's Jon Hamm could go holographic for the upcoming big screen adaptation of Jordan Harrison's 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama, MARJORIE PRIME.
Daniel Craig Is Done with Broadway, but Not the Stage
August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015
Daniel Craig, who last starred on Broadway opposite his wife Rachel Weisz in Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, is done with the Great White Way.
KINKY BOOTS Hits 1,000 - 10 High-Stepping Moments to Say 'Yeah!' About
August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015
With Kinky Boots celebrating 1,000 performances tonight, gaining a new 'Lola' this fall (we're ready for you Wayne Brady!), kicking it on tour and abroad, plus Tony winner Cyndi Lauper's secret new project for Broadway, we've got a lot to say 'Yeah!' about. To mark the hit musical's milestone today, we're bringing you 10 of our favorite moments from high-kicking sensation's run!
Aretha Franklin in Talks with Marsha Mason to Bring Her Life Story to Broadway
August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015
The Queen of Soul wants to bring her life story to Broadway. Please, producers, jump to it!
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