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Jessica Lewis Jessica has worked in theater for nearly ten years. She has worked in theatrical production for the producers of STOMP, DAMN YANKEES, NUNSENSE, DINNER WITH FRIENDS and more, and for over 5 years has been involved in the Whoopi Goldberg-produced White Noise, having discovered the production at the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival. She has since helped foster its growth through multiple large-scale workshops and two major commercial productions as an Associate Producer. After dedicating many years to theatrical and live entertainment production work that has taken her all over the world in 2009 she assumed the post of Senior Managing Editor at BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theater site on the net, for which she controls operations, routinely interviews Broadway's A-list talent and films/edits a bulk of the sites popular BWW TV content. She is a graduate of Brown University and has worked professionally in production for the Brown University Department of Theatre, Speech and Dance, Rights and Reasons Theatre, the New York Theatre Workshop and more.




Photo Flash: New Photos of GHOST on Broadway - First Look Here!
Photo Flash: New Photos of GHOST on Broadway - First Look Here!
April 13, 2012

Early last week, BroadwayWorld brought you a first look at the new musical Ghost on Broadway! The show, adapted from the Academy Award winning film, opens Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Today, new production shots have been released and BroadwayWorld has them! Check out the complete production coverage below!

TV: First Look at Stephen King & John Mellencamp's New Thriller, GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY!
TV: First Look at Stephen King & John Mellencamp's New Thriller, GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY!
April 15, 2012

Atlanta's Alliance Theatre launched its world premiere of Stephen King and John Mellencamp's new blues and rock musical, Ghost Brothers of Darkland County on April 11, 2012. Directed by Susan V. Booth, the show runs at the Alliance though May 13, 2012. The first production footage has been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!

TV: First Look at CLYBOURNE PARK on Broadway!
TV: First Look at CLYBOURNE PARK on Broadway!
April 13, 2012

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play Clybourne Park opens on Broadway on April 19, 2012. The acclaimed work by Bruce Norris, and directed by Pam McKinnon, will play the Walter Kerr Theatre for a limited 16-week engagement. The first production footage has been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

TV: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Broadway Production Highlights - First Look!
TV: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Broadway Production Highlights - First Look!
April 12, 2012

The acclaimed new American play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, by Tony Award nominee Rick Elice, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), began preview performances on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on March 28 in anticipation of an April 15 opening. Production footage has been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

TV: Chatting with The Company of MAGIC/BIRD on Opening Night!
TV: Chatting with The Company of MAGIC/BIRD on Opening Night!
April 12, 2012

MAGIC/BIRD opened on Broadway last night, April 11 and BroadwayWorld was at the post-show celebration to chat with the company! Click below to hear from the cast and director Thomas Kail!

PRISCILLA 'I WILL SURVIVE' Australian Reality Talent Show to End with Broadway; Auditions Begin in April
PRISCILLA 'I WILL SURVIVE' Australian Reality Talent Show to End with Broadway; Auditions Begin in April
April 12, 2012

Australia media giant Fremantle Media will be presenting a new reality show, 'I Will Survive', offering Broadway hopefuls the chance to train with the PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT company at the Palace Theatre. The reality series will be broadcast on Network Ten.

TV: First Look at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE on Broadway - Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More!
TV: First Look at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE on Broadway - Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More!
April 11, 2012

A Streetcar Named Desire starring Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch, began its limited Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre tonight on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, and celebrates its opening Sunday, April 22, 2012. The production will run through July 22, 2012. The first production footage has been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

TV EXCLUSIVE: The LYSISTRATA JONES Reunion Concert - Douglas Carter Beane & More!
TV EXCLUSIVE: The LYSISTRATA JONES Reunion Concert - Douglas Carter Beane & More!
April 10, 2012

Last night, April 9, the company of LYSISTRATA JONES - including Jason Tam, Josh Segarra, Libby Servais, Liz Mikel, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, LaQuet Shamell and more - reunited at Joe's Pub for a special concert to celebrate their newly-released cast album (Broadway Records). BroadwayWorld was on hand and has exclusive footage of the emotional reunion show. Click below for the complete performance highlights!

TV EXCLUSIVE: LYSISTRATA JONES Cast Reunites at Joe's Pub - Concert Sneak Peek!
TV EXCLUSIVE: LYSISTRATA JONES Cast Reunites at Joe's Pub - Concert Sneak Peek!
April 10, 2012

On May 15, Broadway Records released the original cast recording of the Broadway musical, LYSISTRATA JONES, featuring music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn and book by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. To celebrate the album release, last night, April 9, the company reunited at Joe's Pub for a special concert. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you a sneak peek of the fun below! Stay tuned for complete concert highlights coming soon!

StarKid Launches 2nd National Tour, APOCALYTOUR, in Chicago, 5/9
StarKid Launches 2nd National Tour, APOCALYTOUR, in Chicago, 5/9
April 9, 2012

Following the success of The SPACE Tour, internet sensation Team StarKid announces a second national tour: APOCALYTOUR, featuring a cast of StarKid veterans performing hits from the company's acclaimed original comedy musicals A Very Potter Musical, A Very Potter Sequel, Me and My Dick, and Starship, as well as their latest parody show Holy Musical B@man!. APOCALYPTOUR will launch at the House of Blues in Chicago on Wednesday, May 9, and culminate in New York City at the Roseland Ballroom on Sunday, June 10.

Public Theater to Premiere LaChiusa's GIANT, HERE LIES LOVE About Imelda Marcos & More; Full Season Announced!
Public Theater to Premiere LaChiusa's GIANT, HERE LIES LOVE About Imelda Marcos & More; Full Season Announced!
April 9, 2012

Public Theater has announced the line-up today for The Public's 2012-2013 Season, beginning in the fall with an October rededication of The Public's historic downtown building. The season continues the theater's nearly 60 year tradition of developing new theatrical voices and presenting Shakespeare to the entire New York community.

TV: MAGIC/BIRD Production Highlights!  First Look!
TV: MAGIC/BIRD Production Highlights! First Look!
April 6, 2012

MAGIC/BIRD, currently in previews, will officially open with a 7 p.m. performance on Wednesday April 11th. The production highlights have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

AUDIO Special: Listen to the Title Track from LEAP OF FAITH Here!
AUDIO Special: Listen to the Title Track from LEAP OF FAITH Here!
April 9, 2012

Previews began Tuesday, April 3 for Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH starring four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza as Jonas Nightingale, in anticipation of an official opening on April 26, 2012 at the St. James Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a recording of the title track 'Leap of Faith' performed by Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krystal Joy Brown and the cast of Leap of Faith.

TV Exclusive: Fans React to First LEAP OF FAITH Preview on Broadway
TV Exclusive: Fans React to First LEAP OF FAITH Preview on Broadway
April 5, 2012

Performances for LEAP OF FAITH began on Tuesday, April 3, at The St. James Theatre. Four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza leads the company along with Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krystal Joy Brown and Talon Ackerman. Opening night is Thursday, April 26. Check out this exclusive video below, in which the first audience members react to the show's first preview performance!

Photo Flash: First Look at Corbin Bleu as GODSPELL's 'JESUS'!
Photo Flash: First Look at Corbin Bleu as GODSPELL's 'JESUS'!
April 4, 2012

As announced last week, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, the company of Broadway's first-ever revival of Stephen Schwartz's legendary rock musical GODSPELL welcomes a new leading man -- stage and screen star Corbin Bleu (Disney's 'High School Musical,' Broadway's In the Heights) -- to the starring role of Jesus. The first promo shots of Corbin in costume have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

TV: First Look at GHOST THE MUSICAL! Caissie Levy, Richard Fleeshman & More!
TV: First Look at GHOST THE MUSICAL! Caissie Levy, Richard Fleeshman & More!
April 3, 2012

Ghost The Musical opens April 23rd at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy are reprising their starring roles as Sam and Molly, which they originated in London's hit West End production. They are joined by newcomer Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Oda Mae Brown and Bryce Pinkham as Carl Bruner. Previews began on March 15th and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production featuring Levy, Fleeshman and the UK company. Stay tuned for new Broadway videos coming soon!

Stockard Channing & John Larroquette Host 2012 Drama League Awards
Stockard Channing & John Larroquette Host 2012 Drama League Awards
April 3, 2012

The Drama League has announced that this year's 78th Annual Drama League Awards will be hosted by Tony Award winners Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and John Larroquette (Gore Vidal's The Best Man). The awards ceremony is set for Friday afternoon, May 18th at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway) at Noon. This year's Drama League Award Nominees will be announced Tuesday morning, April 24th at Sardi's.

TV: Inside Opening Night of END OF THE RAINBOW!
TV: Inside Opening Night of END OF THE RAINBOW!
April 3, 2012

END OF THE RAINBOW made its Broadway premiere last night, April 2, at the Belasco Theatre. Two-time Oliver Award-winner Tracie Bennett shines in Peter Quilter's acclaimed play about the legendary Judy Garland, directed by the Tony® Award winning Terry Johnson. Bennett is joined onstage by Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey and Jay Russell. BroadwayWorld was on hand at the Plaza hotel to speak with Bennett and company at the celebratory after party and brings you full coverage below!

TV: First Look at Tracie Bennett in END OF THE RAINBOW; Opens on Broadway Tonight!
TV: First Look at Tracie Bennett in END OF THE RAINBOW; Opens on Broadway Tonight!
April 2, 2012

The Broadway premiere of End of the Rainbow is tonight, April 2, at the Belasco Theatre. Two-time Oliver Award-winner Tracie Bennett shines in Peter Quilter's acclaimed play about the legendary Judy Garland, directed by the Tony® Award winning Terry Johnson. The first production highlights have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!

TV: Inside Opening Night of NEWSIES - Chatting with Jeremy Jordan & More!
TV: Inside Opening Night of NEWSIES - Chatting with Jeremy Jordan & More!
March 30, 2012

Newsies, the new American musical opened last night at the Nederlander Theatre for a strictly limited performance run. BroadwayWorld caught up with the cast just following the premiere curtain call and takes you onto the red carpet below!



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