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Jennifer Malenke recently appeared on the First National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! She is a proud member of the Broadway Inspirational Voices (www.bivoices.org) and is the co-founder of Broadway Babysitters, LLC (www.broadwaybabysitters.com). She most recently appeared in "The Last Five Years" (Cathy) opposite Nicolas Dromard at the Music Theatre of Connecticut, and "The Gold" (Gabrielle) at NYMF, "Uncle Jack" (Helena), a reading for the Manhattan Theatre Club with John Cullem, Daniel Jenkins, and Geoffrey Owens, “The Act” at 54 Below in NYC, directed by Will Nunziata with Cady Huffman, Randy Graff, Mamie Parris, Julia Murney, Anna Chlumsky, Karen Mason, and more, the 30th annual STAGE Benefit in LA with Betty Buckley, Helen Reddy, Mitzi Gaynor, Richard Chamberlain, John McDaniel, Donna McKechnie, and many more, and “Ionescopade!” at the Odyssey Theatre. She was just heard singing on ABC’s “The Neighbors” musical episode, a session that she recoded with Alan Menken. She also sang for John Williams at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in a number for a new musical called “The Sandman.” She was last seen in MTG’s “Chess,” Sacramento Music Circus’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret, and is frequently seen in the Upright Citizens Brigade’s Gravid Water series, where she has acted opposite Matt Walsh, Tami Sagher, Ian Roberts, Dan Bakkadahl, Thomas Middleditch, and Peter Grosz. She was recently seen on NBC’s “The Voice” as a backup singer for Florence and the Machine, and also recently featured in a pilot about her life called “The Power of Music” in which she sang a duet with Josh Groban. She was also a judge on ABC’s series “High School Musical: Get In the Picture” with Nick Lachey.



Jen was proud to be in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of “Into the Woods” starring Vanessa Williams and John McMartin, written and directed by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim. She just played Meg in Musical Theatre Guild’s “Little Women,” and also played Young Belle in “Little Me” opposite Jason Graae. This year she played Maude in “For the Record: Coen Brothers” at Show at Barre in Los Angeles; Grizabella in “Cats for Cats” at the Orpheum, a benefit with Fred Willard, and Cinderella in Lucid by Proxy’s “Into the Woods” directed by Calvin Remsberg and starring Anthony Geary. She was featured in the Long Beach Symphony’s “Sondheim and Bernstein” concert.

Jen has been seen on “Dr. Phil,” “The Game,” and “Cold Case,” and the film “Take Care,” directed by Scott Tanner Jones. She originated the role of Barbara in the world premiere of “Twice Upon a Time,” written and directed by England’s “Master of Farce,” Ray Cooney, and starring Millicent Martin at CLOSBC in Redondo Beach. She also originated the role of the Bride in Michael John LaChiusa’s world premiere of“Hotel C’est L’amour” at Noah Wyle’s Blank Theatre Company in Los Angeles, also starring Vicki Lewis.

Jen has been seen in many regional productions: LA: “The Pirates of Penzance” (Mabel) starring Rex Smith, Musical Theatre West Long Beach; Sondheim’s “Saturday Night” (Helen), Musical Theatre West. PA: “Into the Woods” (Cinderella) Fulton Opera House. NY: “Cats” (Jellylorum) Gateway Playhouse; “Kiss Me, Kate” (Lois Lane) Gateway Playhouse; “The Woman Upstairs” (Mother) starring Alison Frasier and Kate Shindle, NYMF. Chicago: “big, the musical” (Abigail/Susan), directed by Gary Griffin, Drury Lane Oakbrook; “Carousel” (Carrie) Drury Lane Oakbrook, plus numerous others at the Northlight Theatre and the Theatre at the Center. She does session work in LA, singing in movies such as “Dance Flick” among others.

Jen has ben featured in the “Sparkle” series in Palm Springs with Carol Channing, Joann Worley, and Lorna Luft. Sheappeared in “Les Girls,” a breast cancer awareness concert singing with Wayne Brady, Sam Harris, and Busy Phillips. She has done World AIDS Day concerts in NYC with people such as Rosie O’Donnell, Ben Vereen, Eden Espinosa, and Laura Benanti. She also sings at Show at Barre, Upright Cabaret, Musical Mondays, 88’s Cabaret, First and Hope, and The Coterie in Los Angeles. Jen has done numerous voiceovers and commercials, and was a member of the Grant Park Chorus in Chicago. She has taught voice and piano at the Studio New Canaan in Connecticut, at the MGray Music Academy (run by Macy Gray) in LA, and at the Burbank Music Academy, and now teaches privately. She graduated with a BM in Vocal Performance from Millikin University. She also has worked at Disneyland in the shows "Snow White," “Minnie’s Flygirls” and “Citizens of Buena Vista Street.” She is a very blessed girl.

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Jennifer Malenke STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2018
Ensemble

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2006
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Horse

Florinda (Understudy)

Milky White (Understudy)

Rapunzel (Understudy)

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival (Pre-Broadway), 2002
Sleeping Beauty

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Jennifer Malenke Productions

 
[Broadway, 2002]
Dance Captain

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HERE LIES LOVE Will Offer Free Childcare Services During Four Upcoming Matinee Performances

​​​​​​​Here Lies Love has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration on Broadway with the Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL), Broadway Babysitters, and Open Jar Studios, through which free childcare services will be offered during Here Lies Love's Saturday, September 23nd 3:30pm matinee performance.

Photos: Go Inside ONE NIGHT ONLY: AN EVENING WITH HEATHER HEADLEY at Carnegie Hall

Grammy and Tony Award Winner Heather Headley performed with The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, in an all-new program on Friday, February 10, 2023 in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall as part of The New York Pops' 40th anniversary season. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performance. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Ben Rappaport, Eli Bolin, Larry Hochman & More Celebrate Hanukkah at 54 Below

Last week on Sunday December 5th, Hanukkah was given the songbook it rightfully deserved as Feinstein's/54 Below premiered the Jewish holiday love letter, 54 Celebrates Hanukkah: A Festival Of Writers.

BWW Review: 54 CELEBRATES HANUKKAH: A FESTIVAL OF WRITERS at Feinstein's/54 Below by Guest Reviewer Ari Axelrod

Cabaret artist and Jewish activist Ari Axelrod lends his expertise in two areas to Broadway World Cabaret in a special holiday series of reviews by guest writers.

Larry Hochman, Eli Bolin and More to Take Part in 54 CELEBRATES HANUKKAH: A FESTIVAL OF WRITERS

Have you ever thought that there are simply not enough Hanukkah songs? Wonder no more! Feinstein’s/54 Below will be showcasing some of the best Jewish musical theatre writers as they each present a brand new, original Hanukkah song.

BWW Exclusive: How the Broadway Babysitters Are Bringing the Arts Home

Founded in 2015, Broadway Babysitters is an in-home childcare service made up of arts professionals. In addition to providing parents with carefully vetted sitters, Broadway Babysitters offers qualified artists consistent work and flexible schedules as they chase their showbiz dreams.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, December 3 with Ana Gasteyer, John Lloyd Young and More!

Today (December 3) in live streaming: John Lloyd Young and Ana Gasteyer visit Backstage Live, Time Stands Still reunion reading, and so much more!

Broadway Babysitters to Join Forces with Katie Lynch of Backstage Bite to Bring a Kids' Virtual Cooking Class and Experience to Parents Nationwide

As the country heads toward another period of increased COVID-19 cases, caution and social distancing, Broadway Babysitters and Performer and Foodie and Backstage Bite Host, Katie Lynch, will host a Virtual Cooking Event on December 3rd at 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT filled with Music, Cooking and most of all, Joy.

Alex Brightman Joins BROADWAY BABYSITTERS PLAYHOUSE for BEETLEJUICE Event

Broadway Babysitters, an arts-based babysitting service in New York City, has announced their upcoming Beetlejuice online event for children. The interactive Zoom event featuring a wide range of fun and activities will take place on May 27. The virtual event has activities designed for children of all ages.

Tituss Burgess, Caitlin Kinnunen, Ethan Slater and More to Take Part in BROADWAY BABYSITTERS PLAYHOUSE

Tituss Burgess, Caitlin Kinnunen, Stephanie Hsu and Josh Lamon will lead a team of Broadway performers to host virtual courses for kids and teens in everything from reading books and leading sing alongs, to learning Broadway choreography and taking part in Q&As.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, April 14- with GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast, Tituss Burgess and More!

Today (April 14) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with the cast of Girl from the North Country, Spencer Glass teaches us about a little-known musical, the cast of Glee reunites on Stars in the House and so much more!

Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Disney on Broadway Concert Stream Will Go On, and More!

Today's top stories: the Disney on Broadway concert stream to benefit BC/EFA will go on, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 25- With Tina Fey, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell & More!

Broadway might be dark this month, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway today, March 25, 2020.

Wake Up With BWW 3/25: Rest in Peace Terrence McNally, and More

Today's top stories: the Broadway world is mourning the passing of Terrence McNally.

Tituss Burgess, Caitlin Kinnunen, and More Will Teach Online Courses For Kids and Teens

Next week, Tituss Burgess, Caitlin Kinnunen, Stephanie Hsu and Josh Lamon will lead a team of Broadway performers to host virtual courses for kids and teens in everything from reading books and leading sing alongs, to learning Broadway choreography and taking part in Q&As.

One Night Only 30th Anniversary Celebration for MTC in Norwalk

Music Theatre of Connecticut, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company, celebrates their 30th anniversary with a one night only evening of food, drink and entertainment. The 30th Anniversary Celebration is set for Saturday, October 15, with food and drink at 6:30pm, followed by a performance in MTC's cozy 110-seat theatre. Tickets are extremely limited and proceeds benefit MTC and its programming.

BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

If you want to know the 'cut to the chase' review, it's: Go. See. This. Show. You can skip to the end to find the details about dates, times and ticket acquisition.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS to Play MTC MainStage in Norwalk

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, concludes its 2015/2016 season with the Drama Desk Award winning  'The Last Five Years' by Jason Robert Brown. Performances are April 8-24, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Avenue (behind Nine West) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets range from $35-$55 and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com

INTO THE WOODS Star Starts Broadway Babysitters Business

Jennifer Malenke of Broadway's INTO THE WOODS is starting a new business called Broadway Babysitters.

Tony Winner Beth Leavel Rounds Out Cast of Tim Realbuto's Final WUNDERKIND Show

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel is the final performer to join the cast of Tim Realbuto's 'Wunderkind.' Ms. Leavel is most known for her Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award winning performance as the title character in Broadway's 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' She was Tony nominated for her performance in Baby, It's You!, and also starred on Broadway in Elf, 42nd Street, Young Frankenstein, Mamma Mia!, The Civil War, Show Boat, and Crazy For You.

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