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BIO

Jessica Rush most recently completed a successful run in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, where she stood by for both Cynthia Murphy and Heidi Hansen. Last season she originated the role of Joyce Bogart in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Jessica had the honor of closing the Broadway run of Jersey Boys as the longest-running Lorraine, and prior to that, appeared in Guys and Dolls and Gypsy with Patti LuPone. Television credits include “Billions” and “White Collar”, and the award-winning web series, “Then We Got Help”. She was the recipient of the Joseph Jefferson Award for her portrayal of Louise in Gypsy at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and is co-founder of the Broadway Baby Mamas. Ms. Rush is married to actor Eric Anderson, and mom to their daughter, Elliot.

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STAGE CREDITS

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Rhonda/Ensemble
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Joyce Bogart
Ensemble
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2017
Joyce
Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Ensemble
Martha
Hot Box Girl
Sarah Brown (Understudy)
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Renée
Waitress
Miss Cratchitt (Standby)
Louise (Standby)
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Lorraine [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Lorraine [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Lorraine [Replacement]

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2nd Annual BROADWAY FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY to Take Place at The Green Room 42 Photo
2nd Annual BROADWAY FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY to Take Place at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Mia Rodriguez, star of the new CoorDown 'No Decision Without Us' disability campaign will perform with Broadway's Haven Burton & Nili Bassman in a one-night only performance in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day at The Green Room 42.
2nd Annual Cabaret For World Down Syndrome Day Will Honor Haven Burton & Nili Bassman Photo
2nd Annual Cabaret For World Down Syndrome Day Will Honor Haven Burton & Nili Bassman
by Emmy Rice - Mar 2, 2025

Stars of the Broadway stage and beyond will join GiGi's Playhouse NYC in the 2nd annual Broadway Cabaret for World Down Syndrome Day. Check here for all the details.
Photos: SH*T. MEET. FAN Opens at MCC Photo
Photos: SH*T. MEET. FAN Opens at MCC
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2024

MCC Theater is now presenting Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. Check out photos from opening night here!
Michael Oberholtzer To Replace Billy Magnussen in MCC's SH*T. MEET. FAN; New Opening Photo
Michael Oberholtzer To Replace Billy Magnussen in MCC's SH*T. MEET. FAN; New Opening Night Set
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Sh*t. Meet. Fan. – the new play currently in previews at MCC Theater has announced a change in casting and has set a new opening night.
SHIT. MEET. FAN. Extends Through Mid-December at MCC Theater Photo
SHIT. MEET. FAN. Extends Through Mid-December at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

MCC Theater has revealed a final extension for the World Premiere of Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. The production stars Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Michael Zegen & More to Star in Industry Reading of Téa Wolk's INSURANCE Photo
Michael Zegen & More to Star in Industry Reading of Téa Wolk's INSURANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

Producer Alexander Robertson of Emlex Entertainment will present a private industry reading of the new play Insurance by Téa Wolk which will take place on September 26 in NYC. 
New Movie Musical Short Film 'MORE TOGETHER' To Begin Streaming This July Photo
New Movie Musical Short Film 'MORE TOGETHER' To Begin Streaming This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

Day By Day Pictures has announced the release of their latest movie-musical endeavour, 'MORE TOGETHER' - a Jake Foy film with music & lyrics by Drew Gasparini, premiering on BroadwayHD and Prime Video July 5, 2024!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GREAT GATSBY
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 26, 2024

And that's a wrap on the 2023/24 Broadway season! The final two shows of the spring officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for The Great Gatsby as the VIP guests arrived at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos below!
Meet the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

The Great Gatsby begins previews tonight, March 29, 2024, and is set to open on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at The Broadway Theatre. Meet the cast of The Great Gatsby here!
Jessica Rush Will Lead Industry Presentation of STALLED: A NEW MUSICAL Photo
Jessica Rush Will Lead Industry Presentation of STALLED: A NEW MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023

Stalled: A New Musical will receive an invite-only industry presentation on November 9, 2023.   Stalled is written by Liesl Wilke (book and lyrics) and Andy Marsh (music and lyrics), with additional music/ lyrics by Kyle Puccia (music supervisor), directed/casted by Jamibeth Margolis (Harmony Broadway, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish), with musical direction by  Laura Bergquist (Allegiance).
Photos: Inside the Opening Night Celebration For HERE LIES LOVE Photo
Photos: Inside the Opening Night Celebration For HERE LIES LOVE
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 24, 2023

Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opened on Broadway Thursday, July 20, at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos from the show's opening night celebrations here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on HERE LIES LOVE Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on HERE LIES LOVE Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2023

Check out photos of Dylan Mulvaney, Spike Lee, H.E.R., Stephen Colbert, and more on the Here Lies Love opening night red carpet!
Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is exhilarating at North Shore Music Thea Photo
Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is exhilarating at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 22, 2023

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA?
Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL �" THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At North Shore Music The Photo
Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL �" THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At North Shore Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023

See photos of BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL playing at North Shore Music Theatre through June 18, 2023.
Elena Ricardo Will Lead BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at North Shore Music Thea Photo
Elena Ricardo Will Lead BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at North Shore Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023

Audiences can prepare for “some kind of wonderful” when Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) opens its 68th Anniversary Season with the Tony® & Grammy Award®-winning Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, playing from Tuesday, June 6 thru Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Photos: Go Inside The Acting Company's Reimagined Renaissance Gala Photo
Photos: Go Inside The Acting Company's Reimagined Renaissance Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023

See photos from The Acting Company's gala featuring Ezra Knight as the host!
Photos: Former MATILDA on Broadway Stars Attend Netflix Film Screening Photo
Photos: Former MATILDA on Broadway Stars Attend Netflix Film Screening
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2022

In attendance were former Broadway Matildas Bailey Ryon, Milly Shapiro, Oona Laurence, Sophia Gennusa, Gabriella Pizzolo, Alexandra Vlachos, Ava Briglia, Ava Ulloa, Aviva Winick, Brooklyn Shuck, Eliza Madore, Fina Strazza, Mattea Conforti and Mimi Clark-Ryder. Check out photos from the screening now!
Photos: Broadway Women's Alliance Hosts Screening of 'Women Talking' Photo
Photos: Broadway Women's Alliance Hosts Screening of 'Women Talking'
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 6, 2022

Broadway Women’s Alliance hosted a special Broadway community screening of the new film Women Talking on Monday, December 5 at 6:30 pm. 
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE MUSEUM OF BROADWAY Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE MUSEUM OF BROADWAY
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 14, 2022

The Museum of Broadway officially opened yesterday, November 13, ahead of its official public opening tomorrow. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet event here! Among the stars in attendance were Shoshana Bean, Jason Robert Brown, Jane Krakowski, Anthony Rapp, Telly Leung, and many more!
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Funding Challenges in the UK and US, New Leaders Take Th Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Funding Challenges in the UK and US, New Leaders Take Their Posts
by Alex Freeman - Nov 14, 2022

In the US, programs designed to help businesses and producers make it through the pandemic have been winding down or coming to an end over the last fiscal year - but audiences and funding aren’t yet back to their pre-pandemic levels, leaving leaders in a tough position to figure out how to get their institutions back on firm financial footing.
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How many Broadway shows has Jessica Rush been in?

Jessica Rush has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessica Rush been in?

Jessica Rush has not appeared in the West End.

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