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Productions

Alice By HeartAlice By Heart
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Director
Book[Replacement]

Writing

Alice By Heart
Bookwriter

Movies

Tucker: The Man and His Dream
[ 1988 ] Woman on Steps
So I Married an Axe Murderer
[ 1993 ] Ralph
Corrina, Corrina
[ 1994 ] producer
Stepmom
[ 1998 ] writer
The Story of Us
[ 1999 ] Realtor
I Am Sam
[ 2001 ] producer
Because I Said So
[ 2007 ] producer
Fred Claus
[ 2007 ] producer
Danny Collins
[ 2015 ] producer
Love the Coopers
[ 2015 ] producer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Jessie Nelson, Waitress

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Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announ Photo
Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends WAITRESS Through Early January Photo
Florida Studio Theatre Extends WAITRESS Through Early January

Florida Studio Theatre has extended WAITRESS due to popular demand, offering audiences more opportunities to experience the acclaimed production. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: WAITRESS at Florida Studio Theatre Photo
Review: WAITRESS at Florida Studio Theatre

Life has an uncanny way of serving up surprises, doesn't it? Take Jenna Hunterson, for example. Here she is, a multi-talented waitress and baker stuck in a situation stickier than overcooked caramel. Her husband? Let's just say he's the perfect recipe for disaster. And just when Jenna thinks things can't get any worse, lo and behold, a bun in the oven appears without an invitation!
Review: ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre Photo
Review: ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre

What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre?
FRIGID New York To Present Mark Blane's JASON, MEDEA AND THE TRAGEDY AT THE PS19 TALE Photo
FRIGID New York To Present Mark Blane's JASON, MEDEA AND THE TRAGEDY AT THE PS19 TALENT SHOW

FRIGID New York will present the world premiere of JASON, MEDEA AND THE TRAGEDY AT THE PS19 TALENT SHOW, a solo show by Mark Blane at UNDER St. Marks in New York City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Florida Studio Theatre Serves Up WAITRESS This November Photo
Florida Studio Theatre Serves Up WAITRESS This November

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the upcoming production of the Broadway musical WAITRESS this November.
Capitol Theatre Port Hope Announces 2025 Season Photo
Capitol Theatre Port Hope Announces 2025 Season

The Capitol Theatre Port Hope's 2025 season, 'A Place to Call Home,' features productions like ALICE IN WONDERLAND, WAITRESS, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and the world premiere of REZ GAS, plus a holiday panto.
San Francisco Playhouse To Present WAITRESS This November Photo
San Francisco Playhouse To Present WAITRESS This November

WAITRESS returns to San Francisco for the holiday season from November 21 to January 18.
Review: WAITRESS at The Phoenix Theatre Company Photo
Review: WAITRESS at The Phoenix Theatre Company

The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of WAITRESS...as a live musical is a testament to this unique form of American theatre... You won’t see a better production.
ALICE BY HEART to be Presented at Sinclair College in October Photo
ALICE BY HEART to be Presented at Sinclair College in October

Sinclair Theatre will present the regional debut of ALICE BY HEART, a new musical by Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, and Jessie Nelson. It explores Alice Spencer's journey during the London Blitz. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: La Mirada Theatre Serves Up A Satisfying Slice with WAITRESS Photo
Review: La Mirada Theatre Serves Up A Satisfying Slice with WAITRESS

Now having its So. California Regional premiere production at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts thru Oct. 13, 2024, this funny, endearing, and ultimately empowering show is easily, hands-down, this critic's favorite iteration of this musical—in no small part thanks to Desi Oakley's return to the title role and its Sara Bareilles songbook.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, FAT HAM Are the Most-Produced Plays of 2024/25 Photo
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, FAT HAM Are the Most-Produced Plays of 2024/25

American Theatre magazine, published by Theatre Communications Group, has released Top 10 Most-Produced Plays and Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights for the new season. This list was based on the 1,281 productions at 305 TCG member theatres, plus 176 productions at commercial or non-member theatres.
Video: Desi Oakley Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre Photo
Video: Desi Oakley Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre

Watch Desi Oakley sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts' Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly), musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Cost n' Mayor, and direction by Abbey O'Brien. Check out the video!
Photos: Desi Oakley, Cleavant Derricks, and More in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre Photo
Photos: Desi Oakley, Cleavant Derricks, and More in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts is opening its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, starring Desi Oakley. See production photos here!
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS Starring Desi Oakley at La Mirada Theatre Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS Starring Desi Oakley at La Mirada Theatre

Go inside rehearsals for La Mirada Theatre's first show of its 2024-2025 season: the Southern California regional theatre premiere of WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly), musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Cost n' Mayor, and direction by Abbey O'Brien. 
Special Events Will Celebrate WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Photo
Special Events Will Celebrate WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has announced a series of special events to coincide with the opening of its 2024-2025 season, the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.
WAITRESS, JERSEY BOYS, and More Set For Florida Studio Theatre's 2024-25 Winter Seaso Photo
WAITRESS, JERSEY BOYS, and More Set For Florida Studio Theatre's 2024-25 Winter Season

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2024-25 Winter Season, featuring a four-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series.
WAITRESS to be Presented at San Francisco Playhouse in November Photo
WAITRESS to be Presented at San Francisco Playhouse in November

Broadway hit WAITRESS is coming to San Francisco beginning in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
WAITRESS Southern California Regional Premiere Begins In September Photo
WAITRESS Southern California Regional Premiere Begins In September

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.
Video: Stephanie Torns & More Lead WAITRESS At The Cape Playhouse Photo
Video: Stephanie Torns & More Lead WAITRESS At The Cape Playhouse

Waitress is directed by Cape Playhouse Artistic Director Eric Rosen and will feature Broadway stars Stephanie Torns (who has led several companies of the show), Caitlin Houlahan, Soara Joye-Ross,  and John Riddle. WAITRESS will run August 7 to August 24. Watch the cast perform 'Opening Up' in this all-new video.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jessie Nelson written?

Jessie Nelson has written 2 shows including Waitress (Book), Alice By Heart (Bookwriter).

What awards has Jessie Nelson been nominated for?

and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Waitress.

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