Video: Jessica Hecht Is Thankful for Her Meaningful History in the Theatre
Jessica Hecht is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play.
By: Joey Mervis Jun. 02, 2025
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Did you know that Eureka Day was Jessica Hecht's eleventh Broadway show and third Broadway show with Manhattan Theatre Club? This year she earns her third Tony nomination for her outstanding performance.
"This play was about taking somebody who I felt could have been played in a conflicted way and trying to sew her together as a whole person," she told BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. "No one is one thing. It was such a meaningful experience to try to sew her together and make her relatable."
Watch as Jessica chats more about the ease of telling this story, why being in this community of artists is such an honor, and so much more. Plus, check out who she is up against and catch up on all the latest Tony Awards coverage!
The 78th Annual Tony Awards will air on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
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