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.
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.
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!
December 29, 2016
Today's big news: We remember Debbie Reynolds, stage and screen star and mother of Carrie Fisher, who passed away yesterday.
December 28, 2016
Today's big news: Spice Girls star Mel B steps onto murderesses row in Broadway's CHICAGO, starting tonight!
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!
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!
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!
December 21, 2016
Today's big news: CAGNEY marks its 300th performance Off-Broadway tonight!
December 20, 2016
Today's big news: Christina Bianco premieres O COME, ALL YE DIVAS tonight in London!
December 19, 2016
Today's big news: WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT closes tonight Off-Broadway with a mystery star!
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!
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!
December 14, 2016
Today's big news: DREAMGIRLS, starring Amber Riley, officially opens in the West End!
December 13, 2016
Today's big news: Broadway's ALLEGIANCE hits the big screen today across the U.S. and Canada and more!
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!
December 9, 2016
Today's big news: The new a cappella musical IN TRANSIT officially opens on Broadway this Sunday!
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!
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!
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...
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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