Jared Fessler

Jared Fessler

Jared [He/Him] hails from Iowa and currently calls Minneapolis, Minnesota home. His roots in theatre run deep, having grown up immersed in the performing arts. Jared pursued a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including music, dance, and theatre, with additional training in BFA musical theatre.

Among his cherished theatrical experiences, notable productions include State Fair, Oliver, Guys and Dolls, Working, Damn Yankees, A Chorus Line, and The Crucible (the opera).

In his professional life, Jared is engaged in workforce development and IT, showcasing his versatility. Beyond his career, he is also a skilled photographer. His passion for the arts endures, as he actively attends theatrical productions, participates in workshops, and occasionally takes the stage.

Jared's journey has come full circle, as Broadway World, a longstanding resource in his theatrical exploration since early days, now features his own contributions. It's a testament to the interconnectedness of his life and love for the arts.

For those interested in following his artistic adventures, Jared can be found on Instagram @jaredfessler.




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First Show:

Ragtime the first national tour

Favorite Show:

When it comes to musical preferences, Jared's favorites include Kinky Boots, Ragtime, Light in the Piazza, Beautiful, Waitress, Allegiance, Wicked, The Prom, Sweeney Todd, Jekyll and Hyde, Legally Blonde, and A Chorus Line, The Wiz, The Color Purple, Phantom of the Opera



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Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts
April 24, 2024

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a dynamic musical comedy that pulsates with energy, centering on three female colleagues who band together to confront their chauvinistic and self-centered boss. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the narrative follows Violet, Doralee, and Judy as they navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics, personal challenges, and the unlikely bond that forms between them.

Review: FROST/NIXON at Theatrex
Review: FROST/NIXON at Theatrex
April 22, 2024

THEATREX returns triumphantly in 2024, presenting a riveting and intimate production of Peter Morgan's 'FROST/NIXON,' in collaboration with Landmark Center. Set within the grandeur of a historic courtroom in Downtown Saint Paul's Landmark Center, this production promises a theatrical experience like no other.

Review: AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. at Pantages Theatre Minneapolis
Review: AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. at Pantages Theatre Minneapolis
April 22, 2024

Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted artist of immense talent, boasting a resume adorned with two Academy Award nominations, Tony and Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Award nominations.

Review: TIM MCGRAW: STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR 2024 at Xcel Energy Center
Review: TIM MCGRAW: STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR 2024 at Xcel Energy Center
April 21, 2024

What did our critic think of IM MCGRAW: STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR 2024 at Xcel Energy Center?

Review: MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
Review: MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
April 20, 2024

What did our critic think of MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry
April 19, 2024

Prepare to be swept away by the timeless magic of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, now gracing the stage at Artistry! 'The Sound of Music' brings to life a captivating array of cherished Rodgers & Hammerstein melodies, from the uplifting 'Climb Every Mountain' to the charming 'My Favorite Things,' the infectious 'Do-Re-Mi,' and the iconic 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen,' alongside the titular show-stopper.

Review: PAULA COLE THE TOUR 2024 at The Parkway Theater
Review: PAULA COLE THE TOUR 2024 at The Parkway Theater
April 13, 2024

What did our critic think of PAUL COLE THE TOUR 2024 at The Parkway Theater?

Interview: Shinah Hey of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Interview: Shinah Hey of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
April 9, 2024

Read our interview with Shinah Hey of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Theatre in the Round
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Theatre in the Round
April 7, 2024

What did our critic think of GOD OF CARNAGE at Theatre in the Round?

Review: ON YOUR FEET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
Review: ON YOUR FEET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
April 7, 2024

What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?

Review: THE HEARTBREAK ON THE MAP TOUR WITH DAN + SHAY at Xcel Energy Center
Review: THE HEARTBREAK ON THE MAP TOUR WITH DAN + SHAY at Xcel Energy Center
April 6, 2024

What did our critic think of THE HEARTBREAK ON THE MAP TOUR WITH DAN + SHAY at Xcel Energy Center?

Interview: KRISTEN TARRAGÓ of ON YOUR FEET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
Interview: KRISTEN TARRAGÓ of ON YOUR FEET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
April 5, 2024

On Your Feet! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now their story is an all-new, exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!” 

Interview: Ann Morrison of MERRILY FROM CENTER STAGE at The Woman's Club Of Minneapolis
Interview: Ann Morrison of MERRILY FROM CENTER STAGE at The Woman's Club Of Minneapolis
April 3, 2024

A solo musical based on memories of Ann’s award winning Broadway debut as Mary Flynn in the 1981 Stephen Sondheim musical, Merrily We Roll Along Thursday, April 25, 7:30 pm, in the Theater. Perhaps you saw Merrily We Roll Along at Theater Latté Da last season or are one of the lucky few able to get tickets to the current, sold-out, and extended production on Broadway. Whether or not you’ve seen the musical, you don’t want to miss Ann Morrison in her one-person show, Merrily From Center Stage.

Interview: Sheena Janson Kelley of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry Theater
Interview: Sheena Janson Kelley of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry Theater
April 2, 2024

One of the most beloved musicals of all time comes to Artistry! Featuring a treasure trove of cherished Rodgers & Hammerstein songs, including Climb Every Mountain, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and the title number, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has enchanted audiences of all ages for more than 60 years, earning several Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This spring, experience it for the first time or all over again at the Schneider Theater!

Previews: HECUBA at Pangea World Theater
Previews: HECUBA at Pangea World Theater
April 1, 2024

Pangea World Theater will present Hecuba by Marina Carr, a compelling reimagining of the aftermath of the Fall of Troy.

Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company
Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company
March 31, 2024

What did our critic think of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company?

Review: BIANCA DEL RIO - DEAD INSIDE COMEDY TOUR at The Palace Theater
Review: BIANCA DEL RIO - DEAD INSIDE COMEDY TOUR at The Palace Theater
April 1, 2024

What did our critic think of BIANCA DEL RIO - DEAD INSIDE COMEDY TOUR at The Palace Theater? RuPaul's Drag Race season six winner, Bianca Del Rio, brought her 'Dead Inside World Tour' to Saint Paul, Minnesota, gracing the stage of the Palace Theater on March 30, 2024.

Review: A UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT at History Theatre
Review: A UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT at History Theatre
March 31, 2024

What did our critic think of A UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT at History Theatre?

Review: FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET at Uptown Theater Minneapolis
Review: FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET at Uptown Theater Minneapolis
March 30, 2024

What did our critic think of FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET at Uptown Theater Minneapolis?

Review: APPLES IN WINTER at Gremlin Theatre
Review: APPLES IN WINTER at Gremlin Theatre
March 29, 2024

What did our critic think of APPLES IN WINTER at Gremlin Theatre? Miriam bakes a sensational apple pie, and today she faces a special request to recreate her signature recipe. However, this request comes at a heavy emotional expense: she must confront a heinous act from over 20 years ago, for which her son now sits on death row.



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