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BIO

Jess Barbagallo is a writer and performer and has performed with Big Dance Theater (The Other Here), Theatre of a Two-Headed Calf (Panic, Drum of the Waves of Horikawa, It Cannot Be Called Our Mother But Our Graves) and The Builders Association (Jet Lag). Barbagallo is a founding member of Half Straddle (The Knock-Out Blow, Sliding Whores, Nurses in New England, In the Pony Palace/Football), the Red Terror Squad (Family Bed) and the Dyke Division of 2HC (Room for Cream). Other credits include Fiabe Italiane (John Turturro), An Oresteia (CSC), MilkMilkLemonade (Josh Conkel/The Management), Little Edgar, Lamb of God (Sibyl Kempson/Eric Dyer), and The Quiet Way (Casey Llewellyn). Barbagallo has written the plays Grey-Eyed Dogs (Dixon Place Mondo Cane Commission), I’ll Meet You in Tijuana (Soho Rep Writer/Director Lab), Saturn Nights (Incubator Arts Project), and Men’s Creative Writing Group (Playwriting Resident of the Invisible Dog Art Center).

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Server

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons and P73 Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
David

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2022
White Man #7

[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Off-Broadway Reading, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer


News


Photos: The 68th Annual OBIE Awards Welcome Cole Escola, Diane Wiest and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

The American Theatre Wing recently announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards. The recipients of the 68th Annual Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. Check out photos from the event featuring Cole Escola, Dianne Weist, the company of Cats: The Jellicle Ball and more. 
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
THE BARBARIANS Comes to La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will host the premiere of The Barbarians, a new play from acclaimed dramatist Jerry Lieblich (they/them) directed by director, choreographer, and actor Paul Lazar.
Soho Rep Will Pay Tribute to Walkerspace With SOHO REP IS NOT A BUILDING. SOHO REP HAD A BUILDING…
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Walkerspace (1991-2024), Soho Rep’s 65-seat venue at 46 Walker Street, will be laid to rest this January 2025. Celebrate the space with an special tribute event this week.
THE LAST PODCAST ON EARTH Comes to The Tank Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024

The Last Podcast on Earth a new play by Kaley Ronayne, comes to The Tank Theater next month. Performances are  September 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, and 15th* at 7 PM, and September 12 at 9:30 PM.
Eliza Bent's PENGUIN IN YOUR EAR to Play Elysian Theater Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024

Bentertainment will present Penguin in Your Ear, a stand-up adjacent work-in-progress written and performed by Eliza Bent, and directed by Jess Barbagallo, on Sept 17 at 7:30pm at Elysian Theater.
Playwrights Horizons Extends STAFF MEAL
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

Playwrights Horizons has extended its world premiere production of Staff Meal, Abe Koogler's funny, startling new play.
Review Roundup: STAFF MEAL Opens at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

Read the reviews for Staff Meal at Plawyrights Horizons.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LEMPICKA
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 15, 2024

Lempicka celebrated its opening night and BroadwayWorld was there as some of the industry's biggest stars arrived for the special night. Check out photos of special guests, including: Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, Kate Reinders, Dylan Mulvaney, Anais Mitchell and many more
Cast Set for Abe Koogler's STAFF MEAL at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024

Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast of Staff Meal. See who is starring and the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Adult Film to Present Short Plays as Part of COASTAL ELITES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

'COASTAL ELITES' presents two short plays exploring life in NYC and LA. Join us at Luv Story Bar in Brooklyn from Nov 29-Dec 9. Tickets $25.
World Premiere of SNATCH ADAMS & TAINTY MCCRACKEN PRESENT IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH Extended at Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

Soho Rep extends the world premiere of 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month'. Directed by Jess Barbagallo, this original queer spectacle features puppets, prizes, and perversity.
Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Sets Its 20th Annual PRELUDE Festival, October 7-22
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023

BroadwayWorld presents the latest news and updates on the world of entertainment. Stay informed with the latest happenings in theater, music, film, and more.
SNATCH ADAMS & TAINTY MCCRACKEN PRESENT IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH to Premiere at Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Becca Blackwell's 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month' is a must-see play running at Soho Rep and The Bushwick Starr.
World Premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell & More Set for Soho Rep 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Get ready for an incredible season of theater at Soho Rep, featuring world premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell, and more. Find out what exciting productions are coming up and experience the groundbreaking work of these talented artists.
Aaron Landsman's NIGHT KEEPER Comes to The Chocolate Factory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023

The Chocolate Factory Theater presents the world premiere of Night Keeper, a new theater performance by Aaron Landsman.
Aaron Landsman's NIGHT KEEPER Comes to The Chocolate Factory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023

The Chocolate Factory Theater presents the world premiere of Night Keeper, a new theater performance by Aaron Landsman.
Playwrights Horizons Announces Accessibility Super Nights For THE TREES and REGRETFULLY, SO THE BIRDS ARE
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 15, 2023

Playwrights Horizons has announced a schedule of performances of its next two productions—Agnes Borinsky's The Trees, directed by Tina Satter and co-produced with Page 73 Productions, and Julia Izumi's Regretfully, So the Birds Are, directed by Jenny Koons and co-produced with WP Theater—for which it will provide various accessibility services.
World Premiere of Agnes Borinsky's THE TREES to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022

Playwrights Horizons and Page 73 Productions will present the world premiere of Agnes Borinsky’s The Trees, directed by Tina Satter, February 8–March 19. See who is starring in the cast, how to get tickets and more!
Cast Announced for World Premiere of MODERN SWIMWEAR at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

The Tank has announced casting for the World Premiere of  Modern Swimwear by Caitlin Saylor Stephens. See who is starring, how to get tickets, and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jess Barbagallo been in?

Jess Barbagallo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jess Barbagallo been in?

Jess Barbagallo has not appeared in the West End.

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