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Jessica Vanek is 18 years old and recently relocated from Las Vegas to Oklahoma where she is now attending Oklahoma City University as a Musical Theatre major. Though she loves musical theatre, she also has a deep devotion to jazz and standards. She has previously performed all across Las Vegas and has been pursuing her passion since the age of 9. 



Jessica is also minoring in Mass Communications at Oklahoma City University, and is a columnist and blogger for BroadwayWorld.com.



 


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Autistic Theatremakers Alliance Announces New Leadership Team

The Autistic Theatremakers Alliance has announced the appointment of its 2024/2025 staff members, who will lead the organization into an exciting new chapter of growth.
Staged Reading of THE SCHMIDT SISTERS to Play Spark Theatre Festival Next Month

Emerging Artists Theatre will present The Schmidt Sisters: A Revolutionary Situation written or choreographed by Rebecca Farley (book), Margo Hera (lyrics), and Blake Pilger (music) and directed by Emmie D'Amico. The staged reading takes place on September 18th 7pm and is part of the 2024 Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC.
Joseph Thor and Friends to Present A Tribute To Lana Del Rey at The Green Room 42

Join Joseph Thor and friends at THE GREEN ROOM 42 for a tribute to LANA DEL RAY's album 'NORMAN f**kING ROCKWELL!'.
Seth Sikes, Lillias White, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 
Autistic Theatremakers Alliance Launches Three New Education Grants for Autistic Artists

Autistic Theatremakers Alliance, a new non-profit, announces the launch of three education grants for autistic artists in American theatre. Learn more about how these grants will support the development of autistic artists.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards; North Texas Performing Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards; at Stage West Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards; North Texas Performing Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Southern Plains Productions Announces Cast For The Rock Musical LIZZIE

Southern Plains Productions, the Oklahoma City theatre company known for championing early-career artists and its work to make the performing arts more accessible, today announced the cast for its August show, Lizzie: the rock musical, with direction by New York City's Cameron King.
Southern Plains Productions Announces Cast For The Rock Musical LIZZIE

Southern Plains Productions, the Oklahoma City theatre company known for championing early-career artists and its work to make the performing arts more accessible, today announced the cast for its August show, Lizzie: the rock musical, with direction by New York City's Cameron King.
Southern Plains Productions Announces Cast For The Rock Musical LIZZIE

Southern Plains Productions, the Oklahoma City theatre company known for championing early-career artists and its work to make the performing arts more accessible, today announced the cast for its August show, Lizzie: the rock musical, with direction by New York City's Cameron King.
NTPA Repertory Announces All-Female Creative Team For LEGALLY BLONDE

The award-winning North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre is proud to announce their diverse cast and all-female creative team for Legally Blonde the Musical, part of the Plano Summer Musical Series, performing June 17-26 at the Rodenbaugh Theatre at Willow Bend Center of the Arts.
NUNSENSE Outdoor Production to be Presented by Lyric Theatre

Lyric Theatre’s 2021 season will continue next week with the opening of the sinfully funny hit musical Nunsense, presented outdoors April 21 through May 9, at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Nunsense follows the misadventures of five nuns who are trying to manage a fundraiser.
BWW Previews: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Petree Recital Hall - Oklahoma City University

BWW Previews: OCU Stripped Presents SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Meet Our NEXT ON STAGE College Top 25!

You voted, here they are! In no particular order, meet our top 25 in the college category.
BWW Previews: Wanda L Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University Presents A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

BWW Previews: Wanda L Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University Presents A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
BWW Previews: THE ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE Makes its Oklahoma Premiere at the Burg Theatre at Oklahoma City University

BWW Previews: THE ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE Makes its Oklahoma Premiere at the Wanda L Bass School of Music's Burg Theatre at Oklahoma City University
BWW PREVIEW: CENDRILLON - My First Real Opera, My First College Show

BWW PREVIEW: CENDRILLON - My First Real Opera, My First College Show
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/18 - EVITA, SOMETHING ROTTEN, and More!

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature Evita, Something Rotten, and more!
BWW Previews: WHEN THE PAVEMENT BENDS: A FEW SONGS BEFORE I GO at Majestic Repertory Theatre

WHEN THE PAVEMENT BENDS: A FEW SONGS BEFORE I GO at Majestic Repertory Theatre featuring Jessica Vanek

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