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BIO

Tessa Francis Netting is an actress, YouTuber, host, and all around geek. She began her professional career donning a tutu onstage in the Original Broadway Cast of Billy Elliot the Musical where she performed in over 1,000 shows. Since moving to Los Angeles, she has been seen and heard in numerous voice over roles, commercials, web series, and television shows, most notably playing Hazel, the lovable mean girl from the Disney Channel show BUNK'D, and as Sweetie Bird in Tiny Toons Looniversity. She also has recently branched out into audio-book narration and won the 2020 Earphones Award for her work on Redwood and Ponytail. Online, you can find her gushing about her love for Harry Potter on YouTube, cos-playing her favorite characters on Instagram, and exposing her eccentric personality (and love for fictional villains) on Tiktok. She has been featured in Forbes, New York Magazine, Huffington Post, CBS, NBC, Playbill, and Billboard. In 2018, Tessa created the podcast Fantastic Geeks with her best friend Anna Brisbin.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Ballet Girl


Movies

The Peanuts Movie
[ 2015 ] Various Voices
Spies Are Forever
[ 2016 ] Barbara Larvernor
Airplane Mode
[ 2019 ] Tiffany

TV Shows

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Bunk'd
Hazel Swearengen, Hazel
Inappropriate Parents
Kelsey
tessaROXX TV
Fangirl, Katniss Everdeen, All Housewives

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Director Andy Fickman to Helm WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR at Edinburgh Fringe; New Track Released

Andy Fickman directs WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR: A MUSICAL PARODY, debuting at Edinburgh Fringe on August 9th. New track released and tickets now available for the highly anticipated performances.
PHOTOS: These Spies Were A Happening That Happened And Should Happen Again… SPIES ARE FOREVER At 54 Below

Almost the entire original company gathered here on this coast to perform the score in concert at our Beloved 54 below for 4 shows on two nights ( October 25 & 26) BroadwayWorld was there in the personage of yours truly with our little camera
Jeanna De Waal, AMANDA GREEN AND FRIENDS, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
See Linda Eder, Hugh Panaro, a Celebration of WAITRESS' Jennas & More at 54 Below This Month

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Hugh Panaro, a celebration of the Jennas of Waitress and more. See the full month's programming here!
Additional Show of SPIES ARE FOREVER: IN CONCERT Has Been Added at Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club presents, by popular demand, an additional performance of Spies Are Forever: In Concert on June 9, 2020 at 9:30 pm, following sold out shows on June 8, 2020 at 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm, and June 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
Summer Flashback: BILLY ELLIOT Opens on Broadway!

We're feeling electricity because we're looking back at the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Billy Elliot! Take a look at the show's opening night at Broadway's Imperial Theatre with the show's stars David Alvarez, Gregory Jbara, Santino Fontana, and more! Be sure to check out all the footage!
Laura Benanti, Kelli O'Hara, Adam Pascal & More Will Teach Making It On Broadway's 2016 Summer Intensives

Making It On Broadway is headed around the world this summer to offer exceptional intensive training to students of all ages with big dreams! Making It On Broadway is a world-renowned musical theatre training program where students explore the realities of what it means to be a modern Broadway professional. Participating in classes taught only by current Broadway professionals, students have the opportunity to work with and perform for these pros from every aspect of the business including casting directors, agents, Broadway stars, Tony winners, directors, conductors, producers, and Broadway composers!
Photo Flash: First Look at NoHo Arts Center's SPIES ARE FOREVER Premiere

The opening Press Night performance of SPIES ARE FOREVER is scheduled for tomorrow, March 12 at 8:00 p.m. at NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Noho Arts Center's World Premiere of SPIES ARE FOREVER Set for Today

His name is Mega, Curt Mega. He's America's greatest superspy, one of a very few individuals called upon to save the planet on a regular basis while plunging into a world of danger, fast cars and lovely women (or is it lovely cars and fast women?).  While on one particularly dangerous mission in 1959, he apparently causes the death of his British counterpart and best friend through carelessness. Mega subsequently sinks into an alcoholic decline.
Noho Arts Center's World Premiere of SPIES ARE FOREVER Set for 3/11

His name is Mega, Curt Mega. He's America's greatest superspy, one of a very few individuals called upon to save the planet on a regular basis while plunging into a world of danger, fast cars and lovely women (or is it lovely cars and fast women?).  While on one particularly dangerous mission in 1959, he apparently causes the death of his British counterpart and best friend through carelessness. Mega subsequently sinks into an alcoholic decline.
THE JOE MOSES SHOWSES Set for ImprovBoston This Weekend

ImprovBoston is pleased to bring The Joe Moses Showes to its Mainstage theatre for two days only. This hilarious show arrives at ImprovBoston today, July 27, with two shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and for one 2 p.m. show on Sunday, July 28. Tickets to each show cost $35 and include a meet and greet with the cast beginning one hour before each scheduled showtime. This show is all-ages. Tickets are available at www.improvboston.com. ImprovBoston is located at 40 Prospect Street.
THE JOE MOSES SHOWSES Set for ImprovBoston, 7/27-28

ImprovBoston is pleased to bring The Joe Moses Showes to its Mainstage theatre for two days only. This hilarious show arrives at ImprovBoston Saturday, July 27, with two shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and for one 2 p.m. show on Sunday, July 28. Tickets to each show cost $35 and include a meet and greet with the cast beginning one hour before each scheduled showtime. This show is all-ages. Tickets are available at www.improvboston.com. ImprovBoston is located at 40 Prospect Street.
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, January 8, 2012 - Sunday, January 8, 2012.
STAGE TUBE: Tessa Netting Bids Goodbye to BILLY ELLIOT

Tessa Netting, who played a Ballet Girl the original Broadway cast of BILLY ELLIOT, has put together a video chronicling her experience with the show. View it below!
STAGE TUBE: Real Housewives of NJ Get the Broadway Treatment!

Earlier this summer, former Billy Elliot's Tessa Netting created an amazing Potter parody of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON, in which the Potter characters sing 'Mormon's opener, 'Hello.' Now she's back, this time putting a Broadway spin on Bravo's Real Housewives franchise with 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey Tango.' Click below to hear the Jersey Housewives sing their own version of CHICAGO's 'Cell Block Tango.'
See. Spot. Sing Featuring Cailan Rose, Danny Quadrino, et al. to Play the Metropolitan Room, 8/7

See. Spot. Sing, an evening with Broadway Spotted and friends, will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and Broadway impact both through ticket sales and a raffle that will be held there.
See. Spot. Sing Featuring Cailan Rose, Danny Quadrino, et al. to Play the Metropolitan Room, 8/7

See. Spot. Sing, an evening with Broadway Spotted and friends, will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and Broadway impact both through ticket sales and a raffle that will be held there.
STAGE TUBE: Harry Potter Gets BOOK OF MORMON Treatment!

While the Harry Potter fan community is preparing for the big premiere of the final big screen installment on July 15, former Billy Elliot's Tessa Netting (HP super fan) has created an amazing Potter parody of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON. Click below to watch the Potter characters sing 'Mormon's opener, 'Hello.'
STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT's Tessa Netting Sings The 2010 Song

Billy Elliot's Tessa Netting has sang her own recap of 2010.
Camp Broadway Hosts Tony Party with Trent Kowalik & Cast Of BILLY ELLIOT 6/13

Camp Broadway is hosting Broadway-loving kids from around the country at its annual Tony Award celebration. Special guests include 2009 Tony Award-winning 'Billy' Trent Kowalik and his Billy Elliott cast members Thommie Retter and Tessa Netting on Sunday, June 13 at Bond 45 Restaurant. Dressed in their gowns and tuxedos, Broadway's youngest fans, ages 10-17, will gather at 4:00pm for a pre-show mocktail party and dinner prior to attending the Tony Awards presentation at Radio City Music Hall. For more details on attending, call Camp Broadway at 212.575.2929.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tessa Netting been in?

Tessa Netting has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Tessa Netting been in?

Tessa Netting has not appeared in the West End.

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