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.
This weekend's big news: THE GABRIELS: PLAY TWO - WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? opens tonight at The Public, Sting's THE LAST SHIP debuts in Utah, and Paige O'Hara, Angela Lansbury and more reunite for a 25th anniversary screening of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in NYC!
Today's big news: BROADWAY VILLAINS live it up at 54 Below, Barbara Cook receives The Players' first-ever Helen Hayes Award, and THE CHERRY ORCHARD, starring Diane Lane, starts previews on Broadway tonight!
Today's big news: Ivo van Hove's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE opens this evening in L.A., the DISASTER! cast celebrates their album release at Barnes & Noble, and THE ROADS TO HOME starts tonight at Primary Stages!
Today's big news: ON THE RAILS begins tonight Off-Broadway, 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' on tour welcomes familiar faces in St. Louis, and BEAUTIFUL gets a new 'Carole King' on the road!
Stars gather for this evening's 'VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS' foster kids benefit, MARIE AND ROSETTA opens Off-Broadway, and Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry star in a benefit performance of THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
This weekend's big news: FIORELLO! opens tonight Off-Broadway, PROSPECT HIGH: BROOKLYN finishes its premiere run in NYC, CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE kicks off its tour in Boston, and FUN HOME says goodbye to Broadway!
Today's big news: SPAMILTON (more here) and EDWIN, THE EDWIN BOOTH STORY open Off-Broadway, and the stars of OH, HELLO meet the press, so stay tuned for coverage!
Today's big news: Jessica Vosk and Kristen Martin join the WICKED tour today, Cirque du Soleil's AVATAR-inspired show TORUK begins in NYC, and WAITRESS' Jessie Mueller & Jenna Ushkowitz will take part in a talkback tonight!
Today's big news: Maria Dizzia joins Second Stage Theatre's THE LAYOVER this evening, and BEARS IN SPACE, A TASTE OF HONEY and MISSED CONNECTIONS all begin tonight Off-Broadway!
Today's big news: Roundabout's HOLIDAY INN begins performances on Broadway, Mel Brooks appears at Radio City, and the cast of Off-Broadway's STUFFED meets the press, so stay tuned for coverage! Hello, September!
This week, The New York Times laid to rest several of its regional beats covering theater, art, restaurants and other local cultural staples in New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island and Connecticut. Deadline reports that dozens of contributors were let go.
Is it time for some more movie magic? HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD could be Hollywood's next Harry Potter-inspired trilogy, according to the New York Daily News.
Today's big news: Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre hosts an open house for students, and MY FAIR LADY, directed by Julie Andrews, starts tonight in Sydney!
Today's big news: THE LAYOVER and CRASHLIGHT premiere Off-Broadway, the new musical MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS heads to Aspen, and Barbra Streisand & Alec Baldwin perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW!
Today's big news: WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT's producers and playwright chat it up at The Drama Book Shop, and THE LIFE OF THE PARTY, starring Andrew Lippa, opens in San Francisco!