Jared Fessler - Page 22
Jared is originally from Iowa and now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Growing up surrounded by the performing arts sparked a lifelong passion for theatre. His background includes training in music, dance, and theatre, including BFA-level musical theatre studies. He earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Communications with coursework in Music and Theatre, along with a master's degree in Organizational Management and Public Administration.
His favorite stage credits include State Fair, Oliver!, Guys and Dolls, Working, Damn Yankees, A Chorus Line, and The Crucible (opera).
Outside of his professional work in workforce development and IT, Jared is a photographer, commercial model, and host of the podcast Curtain Wire with Jared, where he interviews performers, creatives, and industry professionals from across the theatre community. His photography and modeling work has been featured in campaigns for major national brands.
Theatre continues to be a central part of Jared's life. He regularly attends productions, participates in workshops, and occasionally returns to the stage. He also enjoys covering concerts, sporting events, and other live entertainment through his photography and writing.
A longtime BroadwayWorld reader, Jared is thrilled to contribute to the publication that has been part of his theatre journey for years.
Follow Jared on Instagram: @jaredfessler, @jaredfesslerphotography, and @curtainwirewithjared.
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When it comes to musical preferences, Jared’s top favorites include A Chorus Line, Aladdin, Allegiance, Beautiful, Company, The Color Purple, Hamilton, Jekyll and Hyde, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Light in the Piazza, Maybe Happy Ending, The Music Man, The Notebook, Phantom of the Opera, The Prom, Ragtime, Six, Sweeney Todd, Waitress, Wicked, and The Wiz.
Interview: Isabelle Lacon of 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at Northrop
November 29, 2023
It’s the holidays, and this year, things are different.

Interview: Sarah Santee, Nila Cooper, Cale Bergerson of FIND YOUR HERO - DISNEY ON ICE at Xcel Energy Center
November 27, 2023
Get ready to discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns to St.

Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at Northrup
November 25, 2023
What did our critic think of ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at Northrup?

Review: PATTI LUPONE IN CONCERT at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
November 19, 2023
What did our critic think of PATTI LUPONE IN CONCERT at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?

Interview: Aranya/Berto Borroto of FLIP PHONE SUPERSTAR 2023 at First Avenue
November 19, 2023
Join us as we sit down with Aranya to delve into the world of drag, the meticulous preparations, and the triumphant moment of clinching the title of Flip Phone Superstar 2023!

Review: COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
November 15, 2023
What did our critic think of COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis?

Review: BILLY JOEL & STEVIE NICKS at US Bank Stadium
November 11, 2023
What did our critic think of BILLY JOEL & STEVIE NICKS at US Bank Stadium?

Review: CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA at Minnesota Opera
November 10, 2023
What did our critic think of CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA at Minnesota Opera?

Interview: Emma Stratton of COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
November 6, 2023
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, Company “strikes like a lightning bolt.

Review: AUDRA MCDONALD WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
November 5, 2023
What did our critic think of AUDRA MCDONALD WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall?

Review: HELL IS EMPTY AND ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE…AGAIN! at Luminary Arts Center
November 3, 2023
What did our critic think of HELL IS EMPTY AND ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE…AGAIN! at Luminary Arts Center?

Interview: Daniel Webb of MARGARET CHO LIVE AND LIVID! at Fitzgerald Theatre
November 2, 2023
Daniel Webb is an LA-based comedian, writer, and musician hailing from Texas.

Review: QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT THE RHAPSODY TOUR at Xcel Energy Center
October 28, 2023
What did our critic think of QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT THE RHAPSODY TOUR at Xcel Energy Center?

Interview: Reed Sigmund of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
October 24, 2023
A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades.

Review: KIM PETRAS FEED THE BEAST TOUR at Armory
October 20, 2023
What did our critic think of KIM PETRAS FEED THE BEAST TOUR at Armory? Kim Petras made a triumphant return to Minneapolis with her Feed the Beast Tour at the Armory.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
October 12, 2023
What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? The production induced laughter from the audience, particularly those familiar with Minnesota, as it cleverly incorporated local references.

Interview: Enrico Lopez-Yanez of BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
October 12, 2023
Enrico Lopez-Yañez is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony and Pacific Symphony as well as the Principal Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Presents.

Review: RENEE RAPP - SNOW HARD FEELINGS TOUR at The Fillmore Minneapolis
October 11, 2023
Renee Rapp, a distinguished Jimmy Awards winner known for her exceptional performances as Regina George in Broadway's hit production 'Mean Girls' and Leighton Murray in the Max teen comedy, 'The Sex Lives of College Girls,' is now captivating audiences once again in the highly anticipated 'Mean Girl

Review: BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Theatre Pro Rata
October 10, 2023
What did our critic think of BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Theatre Pro Rata? Set in 1899 Paris, this play delves into the life of the audacious and acclaimed actress, Sarah Bernhardt.
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