Jessica Rush
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Photos: SH*T. MEET. FAN Opens at MCC (Nov 20, 2024)
Michael Oberholtzer To Replace Billy Magnussen in MCC's SH*T. MEET. FAN; New Opening Night Set (Oct 23, 2024)
SHIT. MEET. FAN. Extends Through Mid-December at MCC Theater (Oct 8, 2024)
Photos: SH*T. MEET. FAN Opens at MCC (Nov 20, 2024)
Michael Oberholtzer To Replace Billy Magnussen in MCC's SH*T. MEET. FAN; New Opening Night Set (Oct 23, 2024)
SHIT. MEET. FAN. Extends Through Mid-December at MCC Theater (Oct 8, 2024)
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.
Photos
Victor Sosa joins with Angelica Beliard, Katherine Roarty, Anissa Felix, Mackenzie Bell, Storm Lever, Kaleigh Cronin, Christina Acosta Robinson, Jessica Rush, Ariana DeBose, Kimberly Dodson, Kaye Tuckerman, Jody Reynard and Rebecca Riker
Date:
08/09/2018
From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!
From Summer: The Donna Summer Musical-Angelica Beliard, Katherine Roarty, Anissa Felix, Mackenzie Bell, Storm Lever, Kaleigh Cronin, Christina Acosta Robinson, Jessica Rush, Ariana DeBose, Kimberly Dodson, Kaye Tuckerman, Jody Reynard and Rebecca Riker
Date:
08/09/2018
From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!
Christine Acosta Robinson, Ariana DeBose and Storm Lever with cast members-Angelica Beliard, Katherine Roarty, Anissa Felix, Mackenzie Bell, Kaleigh Cronin, Jessica Rush, Kimberly Dodson, Kaye Tuckerman, Jody Reynard and Rebecca Riker
Date:
08/09/2018
From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!
Christine Acosta Robinson, Ariana DeBose and Storm Lever with cast members-Angelica Beliard, Katherine Roarty, Anissa Felix, Mackenzie Bell, Kaleigh Cronin, Jessica Rush, Kimberly Dodson, Kaye Tuckerman, Jody Reynard and Rebecca Riker
Date:
08/09/2018
From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!
STAGE CREDITS
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2017
Joyce
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Lorraine [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Lorraine [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Lorraine [Replacement]
Videos
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes With TINA's Hair & Makeup Supervisor Geo Brian Hennings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022
VIDEO: 'We Are Here' Written by COME FROM AWAY Creators is Performed at La Jolla Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2021
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'River Deep / Mountain High' on THE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 14, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Adrienne Warren and the cast of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Perform During the Macy's Parade
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 28, 2019
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'Proud Mary' on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2019
VIDEO: Tina Turner Shouts Out TINA THE MUSICAL Ahead of Tonight's First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2019
TV: This Cast is Hot Stuff! Go Inside Opening Night of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 24, 2018
VIDEO: The Queen is Back! Watch LaChanze and the Cast of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL on THE TODAY SHOW!
by Macon Prickett - Apr 16, 2018
TV: Watch SUMMER Cast Make Final Preparations for Broadway; Previews Begin Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2018
TV: SUMMER Comes Early! Meet the Cast and Catch a Sneak Peek of The Donna Summer Musical!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2018
TV: Workin' Hard for the Money! Watch a Preview of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2018
STAGE TUBE: JERSEY BOYS Cast Counts Down 10 Favorite Lines for 10th Anniversary
by Stage Tube - Nov 4, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Chicago Shakespeare's GYPSY with Louise Pitre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2014
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with Nick Adams, Ashley Brown & More for SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2013
TV: John Lloyd Young on His Return to JERSEY BOYS, Finding His 'Purpose,' His New Album and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jul 27, 2012
News
Photos: SH*T. MEET. FAN Opens at MCC
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!
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 Night Set
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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
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).
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
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!
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
Check out photos of Dylan Mulvaney, Spike Lee, H.E.R., Stephen Colbert, and more on the Here Lies Love opening night red carpet!
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 Theatre, Beverly, MA
What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA?
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 Theatre
See photos of BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL playing at North Shore Music Theatre through June 18, 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 Theatre
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.
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
See photos from The Acting Company's gala featuring Ezra Knight as the host!
See photos from The Acting Company's gala featuring Ezra Knight as the host!
Photos: Former MATILDA on Broadway Stars Attend Netflix Film Screening
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!
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'
Broadway Women’s Alliance hosted a special Broadway community screening of the new film Women Talking on Monday, December 5 at 6:30 pm.
Broadway Women’s Alliance hosted a special Broadway community screening of the new film Women Talking on Monday, December 5 at 6:30 pm.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Funding Challenges in the UK and US, New Leaders Take Their Posts
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.
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.
The Broadway League and Actors' Equity Association Negotiate New Production Contract
In late September, The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity Association kicked negotiations into high gear for the next Broadway and sit-down production contract. The last contract expired, but was extended while the two groups worked through various pandemic-related issues. Equity, ever the fan of a social media hashtag campaign, this week asked its members to share the hashtag #ItsAboutTimeBroadway along with their support for the union.
In late September, The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity Association kicked negotiations into high gear for the next Broadway and sit-down production contract. The last contract expired, but was extended while the two groups worked through various pandemic-related issues. Equity, ever the fan of a social media hashtag campaign, this week asked its members to share the hashtag #ItsAboutTimeBroadway along with their support for the union.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE MUSEUM OF BROADWAY
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!
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!
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Charity Angél Dawson to Lead Industry Presentation of ELLA: AN AMERICAN MIRACLE
ELLA: An American Miracle, a new musical written by Anna Deavere Smith (Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and Notes From The Field) and featuring music from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook, is currently in development, with an upcoming work session held from August 25-September 21 to conclude with a private industry presentation.
ELLA: An American Miracle, a new musical written by Anna Deavere Smith (Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and Notes From The Field) and featuring music from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook, is currently in development, with an upcoming work session held from August 25-September 21 to conclude with a private industry presentation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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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