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.
Magical News! Be the First to Get Tickets for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London
July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015
You won't need a Time Turner to flash back to the days before Harry Potter became a legend. The Daily Mail writes that HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling and ONCE director John Tiffany have crafted a new play centered on the literary icon's parents -- Lily and James.
Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET Eyeing West End, Stateside Runs?
July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015
Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, will begin performances at the Barbican Theatre next month. But with hundreds of fans traveling from across the globe to see the SHERLOCK actor take on the Bard for measly 12-week run, the only thing theatergoers want to know is -- will the show transfer, to where, and when?
Natascha McElhone, Jodhi May to Star in New Play QUEEN ANNE at the RSC's Swan Theatre This Winter
July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015
Natascha McElhone, perhaps best known for THE TRUMAN SHOW and the more recent TV series CALIFORNICATION, will star in Helen Edmundson's new play QUEEN ANNE at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Swan Theatre this winter.
Abigail Lawrie to Make Stage Debut in WHEN WE WERE WOMEN This Autumn
July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015
Abigail Lawrie, breakout star of BBC's TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY, is set to hit the stage this autumn at the Orange Tree Theatre.
Eddie Izzard and More to Star in Film Remake of WHISKY GALORE!
July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015
Comic stars Gregor Fisher, Eddie Izzard and John Sessions will be wetting their whistle in the upcoming film reboot of WHISKY GALORE!
Official Update: HAMILTON Book to Hit the Shelves This Coming Spring
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015
From the page to the stage -- to the page again.
Sonia Friedman Promises 'Timeless', 'Rock-and-Roll' HAMLET With Benedict Cumberbatch
July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015
Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, will begin performances at the Barbican Theatre next month. And Producer Sonia Friedman is being tight-lipped about what Cumberbatch groupies, many of whom are unfamiliar with the Bard, will see in London.
TUTS Postpones Reading of SWEET POTATO QUEENS by Manchester, Vaughn & Holmes
July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015
SWEET POTATO QUEENS will have to wait until fall to take the stage.
WAKE UP with BWW 7/31/2015 - SPAMALOT at the Bowl, DESCENDANTS and More!
July 31, 2015
July 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? This weekend's big news: A starry SPAMALOT opens at the Hollywood Bowl and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 7/30/2015 - DEAR EVAN HANSEN in D.C. and More!
July 30, 2015
July 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: Pasek & Paul's DEAR EVAN HANSEN debuts at Arena Stage and more!
BWW Readers React to Rogue Cell Phone Charger at Broadway's HAND TO GOD
July 6, 2015
July 6, 2015
As BWW reported earlier today, during a recent performance of Broadway's Hand to God, an audience member quietly made his way up on the stage of the hit comedy to plug his cell phone in to what he believed to be a working outlet.
WAKE UP with BWW 6/30/2015 - OF GOOD STOCK, Judy Blazer in GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE and More!
June 30, 2015
June 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: OF GOOD STOCK opens off-Broadway, 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' gets a new actress, OFF THE MAIN ROAD kicks off WTF today and more!
Harry Potter's Parents to Take Center Stage in New West End Play
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
You won't need a Time Turner to flash back to the days before Harry Potter became a legend. The Daily Mail writes that HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling and ONCE director John Tiffany have crafted a new play centered on the literary icon's parents -- Lily and James.
Abbott & Costello Estate Sues Broadway's HAND TO GOD Over 'Who's on First?'
June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015
The New York Times writes that Abbott & Costello's estate has sued Broadway's Hand to God because of its use of their classic 'Who's on First?' sketch.
WAKE UP with BWW 1/5/2015 - THINGS WE WANT, Bradley Cooper and More!
January 5, 2015
January 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: After a long holiday weekend, Ethan Hawke returns to helm a reading of THINGS WE WANT tonight!
WAKE UP with BWW 10/27/14 - ROCK OF AGES & WICKED Get New Stars, OH HELL NO! Off-Broadway, Encores! Gala and More!
October 27, 2014
October 27, 2014
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: ROCK OF AGES and West End's WICKED gain new stars, OH HELL NO! begins off-Broadway, stars gather for a slew of galas and benefits tonight, and Broadway hunk Jeremy Jordan makes his 54 Below debut!
WAKE UP with BWW 9/25/14 - MONEY GRUBBIN' WHORES, CARRIE in Melbourne and More!
September 25, 2014
September 25, 2014
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: MONEY GRUBBIN' WHORES and GOING ONCE! LAUGHING TWICE!! begin off-Broadway, CARRIE travels to Melbourne, Broadway 'gets confirmed' at 54 Below and more!
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