A Midwest native and Louisville-based journalist, Jessica is a long-time believer in the collaborative power of the performing arts. She has worked as a News Desk Editor for BroadwayWorld since 2012 and writes BWW's daily Broadway AM Report. Jessica received a master's degree in arts journalism with a focus in theatre from Syracuse University, and a bachelor's degrees in magazine journalism and international studies from the University of Missouri. She and her husband welcomed their first child - Dariya - in May and are also proud parents to two scruffy pups - Maggie and Hippo.
Burn Book on Broadway? MEAN GIRLS Musical Will Premiere in D.C. Next Fall
December 30, 2016
December 30, 2016
Confirming earlier rumors (that's why her hair is so big - it's full of secrets!), the new MEAN GIRLS musical will be making its World Premiere at the National Theater in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2017. A spokesperson for the show just confirmed the timeline and venue to The New York Times.
Broadway AM Report, 12/30/2016 - Happy New Year!
December 30, 2016
December 30, 2016
This weekend's big news: A bunch of Broadway talent will help ring in the New Year in NYC, on TV and beyond!
Broadway AM Report, 12/29/2016 - Remembering Debbie Reynolds and More!
December 29, 2016
December 29, 2016
Today's big news: We remember Debbie Reynolds, stage and screen star and mother of Carrie Fisher, who passed away yesterday.
Broadway AM Report, 12/28/2016 - Spice Girl Mel B Struts Into CHICAGO and More!
December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016
Today's big news: Spice Girls star Mel B steps onto murderesses row in Broadway's CHICAGO, starting tonight!
Broadway AM Report, 12/27/2016 - Kennedy Center Honors and More!
December 27, 2016
December 27, 2016
Today's big news: Max von Essen stars in YOURS UNFAITHFULLY, beginning tonight Off-Broadway, and Stephen Colbert returns as host of the 39th KENNEDY CENTER HONORS!
Broadway AM Report, 12/23/2016 - Happy Holiday Weekend!
December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016
Today's big news: The stars of HOLIDAY INN duet today on THEATER TALK, Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah are this weekend (in case you needed reminding), and NBC is airing an encore of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on Monday!
Broadway AM Report, 12/22/2016 - GMA Celebrates Andrew Lloyd Webber and More!
December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016
Today's big news: New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE, the inspiration for Broadway's upcoming INDECENT, begins tonight at La MaMa, and GMA celebrates Andrew Lloyd Webber this morning!
Broadway AM Report, 12/21/2016 - CAGNEY Marks a Milestone and More!
December 21, 2016
December 21, 2016
Today's big news: CAGNEY marks its 300th performance Off-Broadway tonight!
Broadway AM Report, 12/20/2016 - Christina Bianco Brings 'DIVAS' to London!
December 20, 2016
December 20, 2016
Today's big news: Christina Bianco premieres O COME, ALL YE DIVAS tonight in London!
Broadway AM Report, 12/19/2016 - WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Closes Off-Broadway!
December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016
Today's big news: WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT closes tonight Off-Broadway with a mystery star!
Broadway AM Report, 12/16/2016 - AMELIE Opens in L.A. and More!
December 16, 2016
December 16, 2016
This weekend's big news: DEAD POETS SOCIETY closes Off-Broadway on Sunday with a special benefit performance, and the Broadway-bound musical adaptation of AMELIE, starring Phillipa Soo, opens tonight in Los Angeles!
Broadway AM Report, 12/15/2016 - SILENT NO MORE, NO MAN'S LAND in Cinemas and More!
December 15, 2016
December 15, 2016
Today's big news: The theatrical documentary SILENT NO MORE debuts at Carnegie Hall, and NO MAN'S LAND, starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, hits movie theaters tonight!
Broadway AM Report, 12/14/2016 - DREAMGIRLS Bows in London and More!
December 14, 2016
December 14, 2016
Today's big news: DREAMGIRLS, starring Amber Riley, officially opens in the West End!
Broadway AM Report, 12/13/2016 - ALLEGIANCE on the Big Screen and More!
December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
Today's big news: Broadway's ALLEGIANCE hits the big screen today across the U.S. and Canada and more!
Broadway AM Report, 12/12/2016 - KISS ME, KATE in Concert, OTHELLO and More!
December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016
Today's big news: OTHELLO, starring Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo, officially bows at NYTW, and Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase lead Roundabout's starry KISS ME, KATE benefit concert!
Broadway AM Report, 12/9/2016 - IN TRANSIT Opens This Weekend!
December 9, 2016
December 9, 2016
Today's big news: The new a cappella musical IN TRANSIT officially opens on Broadway this Sunday!
Broadway AM Report, 12/8/2016 - THE BAND'S VISIT and THE DEAD, 1904!
December 8, 2016
December 8, 2016
Today's big news: THE BAND'S VISIT, featuring Tony Shalhoub and more, opens tonight at the Atlantic, and Irish Rep's immersive THE DEAD, 1904 officially bows Off-Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, 12/7/2016 - HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Airs Tonight and More!
December 7, 2016
December 7, 2016
Today's big news: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, starring Nia Vardalos, opens this evening at the Public, and HAIRSPRAY LIVE! brings the beat to NBC tonight!
Broadway AM Report, 12/6/2016 - Edward Albee Memorial and More!
December 6, 2016
December 6, 2016
Today's big news: TUTS' star-studded INTO THE WOODS, featuring Emily Skinner, begins tonight, and Rosemary Harris, Terrence McNally and more will take part in today's memorial for Edward Albee...
Broadway AM Report, 12/5/2016 - York Gala, THE BABYLON LINE and GYPSY OF THE YEAR!
December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016
Today's big news: Foster, O'Malley, Peters and more come together to honor Joel Grey at York's 2016 Gala, THE BABYLON LINE, starring Radnor & Reaser, opens Off-Broadway, and BC/EFA hosts its star-studded 28th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR competition!
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