Jared Fessler

Jared Fessler

Jared [He/Him] is originally from Iowa and resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up doing theatre and studied music, dance, and theatre with additional training in BFA musical theatre.

Favorite theatrical productions he has been a part of are State Fair, Oliver, Guys and Dolls, Working, Damn Yankees, A Chorus Line, and The Crucible the opera.

He works in workforce development and IT and is a photographer. He continues to attend theatrical productions, workshops, and performs.

Broadway World has always been one of his resources for theatre since his early days, so to be writing for them now is a complete full circle! 

Favorite musicals: Kinky Boots, Ragtime, Light in the Piazza, Beautiful, Waitress, Allegiance Wicked, The Prom, Sweeney Todd, Jekyll and Hyde, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line

Instagram @jaredfessler 




MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

Interview: Natalie Weiss visits Minneapolis!
Interview: Natalie Weiss visits Minneapolis!
May 30, 2023

Natalie Weiss gained an international following from her performance videos and popular YouTube web series, 'Breaking Down The Riffs,' which have collectively reached over 4 million views.

Review: BILLY PORTER at State Theatre
Review: BILLY PORTER at State Theatre
May 24, 2023

Grammy, Emmy and two-time Tony winner Billy Porter brings passion and joy to Minneapolis with his first-ever career-spanning pop music concert tour: The Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume One. Expect a full band, backed by a video installation, fronted by Billy Porter telling his life story through song. This 90-minute powerhouse event will feature his chart-topping hits “Love Is On The Way” and “Love Yourself,” a tinge of Broadway, a nod to Pose and stunning performances of future pop classics from his forthcoming new album, Black Mona Lisa.

Review: ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT at Target Center
Review: ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT at Target Center
May 22, 2023

What did our critic think of ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT at Target Center?

Interview: Ari, Morgan, Zach, Britta, Julia, And Andrew of SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE 2023 at State Theatre
Interview: Ari, Morgan, Zach, Britta, Julia, And Andrew of SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE 2023 at State Theatre
May 19, 2023

On June 12-13, over 1,600 students will flock to the State Theatre in Downtown Minneapolis for Spotlight Showcase 2023: Minnesota high school theater's biggest (annual) celebration! The awards and recognition event highlights student performances, awards and alumni appearances.

Jim Brickman Brings Brickman Across America to Minneapolis in June for 2 Shows at The Dakota! at Dakota Jazz Club
Jim Brickman Brings Brickman Across America to Minneapolis in June for 2 Shows at The Dakota! at Dakota Jazz Club
May 18, 2023

Jim Brickman's distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music.

Interview: Katie Consamus of MATT & BEN at Nocturnal Giraffe Theatre
Interview: Katie Consamus of MATT & BEN at Nocturnal Giraffe Theatre
May 12, 2023

Take a trip back in time with us to Massachusetts 1993. Matt Damon & Ben Affleck are just two young actors struggling to make it in the 'biz when the script for Good Will Hunting magically falls from the sky, landing at their feet. Is it a gift from God? Is this fate? ...or is the appearance of the mysterious script an evil curse?

Review: WE SHALL SOMEDAY at Theater Latte Da
Review: WE SHALL SOMEDAY at Theater Latte Da
May 11, 2023

What did our critic think of WE SHALL SOMEDAY at Theater Latte Da?

Interview: Lady Bunny of LADY BUNNY: GREATEST HO ON EARTH (ONE WOMAN SHOW) at Flipphone Events
Interview: Lady Bunny of LADY BUNNY: GREATEST HO ON EARTH (ONE WOMAN SHOW) at Flipphone Events
May 9, 2023

The leggy and fabulously filthy Lady Bunny returns to Minneapolis for a night of comedic debauchery with her newly (and aptly) titled show, The Greatest Ho on Earth. The good time Sally of salacious song and story will tantalize and titillate you...she may even traumatize you. Either way, Lady Bunny is going to show you a good time and when it's over you'll be happy you came. The big old ho...rather Lady Bunny: The Greatest Ho on Earth takes the stage at The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre in Minneapolis on May 18th, 2023. Bunny's act is not suitable for kids so please don't bring them.

Interview: Charles H. Eaton of DON GIOVANNI at Minnesota Opera
Interview: Charles H. Eaton of DON GIOVANNI at Minnesota Opera
May 9, 2023

Don Giovanni is an egotistical and infamous womanizer, brazen in his shameless seductions. But his betrayals soon catch up to him when divine retribution exacts the ultimate price. Set in the 1930s, this new production centers the women who cross paths with Don Giovanni and ultimately deliver his grim fate. Mozart's sharp and otherworldly opera seamlessly blends dark comedy with biting social commentary, all set to some of opera's most stirring music.

Interview: Judy Sagen of SOME ENCHANTED EVENING…FROM JAZZ TO BROADWAY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN At Minnesota Valley Women's Chorale
Interview: Judy Sagen of SOME ENCHANTED EVENING…FROM JAZZ TO BROADWAY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN At Minnesota Valley Women's Chorale
May 3, 2023

The Minnesota Valley Women's Chorale under the Artistic Director, Judy Sagen will celebrate their 10th anniversary with special guest, Laura Osnes, Tony Award Nominated Broadway & TV star. Also featured will be the outstanding Jazz Orchestra, Genesis.

Interview: Martha Johnson of ANTIGONICK at Full Circle Theater Company
Interview: Martha Johnson of ANTIGONICK at Full Circle Theater Company
May 3, 2023

ANTIGONE is an ancient Greek play by Sophokles that depicts Antigone's heroic public defiance of King Kreon's tyrannical rule. This ever relevant play explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and civil disobedience.

Interview: Rick Shomi of ANTIGONICK at Full Circle Theater Company
Interview: Rick Shomi of ANTIGONICK at Full Circle Theater Company
May 3, 2023

ANTIGONE is an ancient Greek play by Sophokles that depicts Antigone's heroic public defiance of King Kreon's tyrannical rule. This ever relevant play explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and civil disobedience.

Interview: Keegan Robinson of ANTIGONICK at Full Circle Theater
Review: AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
Review: AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
May 1, 2023

What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN TALE THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company?

Interview: Oogie Push of ANTIGONICK at Full Circle Theater Company
Interview: Oogie Push of ANTIGONICK at Full Circle Theater Company
April 28, 2023

ANTIGONE is an ancient Greek play by Sophokles that depicts Antigone's heroic public defiance of King Kreon's tyrannical rule. This ever relevant play explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and civil disobedience.

Interview: Jodi Carmeli of THE PROM at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Interview: Jodi Carmeli of THE PROM at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
April 24, 2023

You're invited to The Prom, Broadway's new smash hit and now a major motion picture on Netflix that's full of sparkle and 'Zazz!'

Review: OTHELLO: THE REMIX at Minneapolis Musical Theatre
Review: OTHELLO: THE REMIX at Minneapolis Musical Theatre
April 24, 2023

What did our critic think of OTHELLO: THE REMIX at Minneapolis Musical Theatre?

Review: THE PAJAMA GAME at Artistry Theater
Review: THE PAJAMA GAME at Artistry Theater
April 24, 2023

What did our critic think of THE PAJAMA GAME at Artistry Theater? A classic tale of boy meets girl, and girl wants a raise - wait, that's not how it goes! Sid and Babe will show you exactly how it goes, as they manage romance and work on opposite sides of a labor dispute at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory.

Review: HITS! THE MUSICAL PRESENTED BY ON CUE ENTERTAINMENT at Pantages Theater
Review: HITS! THE MUSICAL PRESENTED BY ON CUE ENTERTAINMENT at Pantages Theater
April 22, 2023

What did our critic think of HITS! THE MUSICAL PRESENTED BY ON CUE ENTERTAINMENT at Pantages Theater?

Interview: Cam Pederson (Luna Muse of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Lush Lounge & Theater
Interview: Cam Pederson (Luna Muse of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Lush Lounge & Theater
April 20, 2023

LUSH Lounge & Theater is back with its second live musical production, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The unapologetically queer cast and crew are giving the show a bold new interpretation as three different performers bring the iconic character of Hedwig to life.



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