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.
Broadway AM Report, 7/6/2016 - SENSE & SENSIBILITY, GREY GARDENS & More!
July 6, 2016
July 6, 2016
Today's big news: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, starring Megan McGinnis, starts tonight at The Old Globe, Rachel York and Betty Buckley bring GREY GARDENS to L.A., and the O'Neill Center's National Playwrights Conference begins today!
Broadway AM Report, 7/5/2016 - PTP/NYC, Fourth of July Hangover and More!
July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016
Today's big news: 'NO END OF BLAME' and GOOD begin this evening off-Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, 7/1/2016 - It's Independence Day Weekend!
July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016
This weekend's big news: It's the 4th of July this holiday weekend, and HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson is among the lineup for PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, plus WAITRESS composer Sara Bareilles will perform on NBC's 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS!
GYPSY's Imelda Staunton in Talks for WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? in London
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Imelda Staunton might be taking on another very strong personality on the London stage.
New BAT OUT OF HELL Musical to Melt Manchester This Winter Before London Run
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL musical is headed to the UK stage. Based on the best-selling Meat Loaf album, the show will premiere at the Manchester Opera House this winter before moving to the London Coliseum in summer 2017.
KINKY BOOTS' Killian Donnelly to Lead New Frank McGuinness's New Play DONEGAL This Autumn
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
KINKY BOOTS' Killian Donnelly will return to Ireland to star in Frank McGuinness's new play DONEGAL at the Abbey Theatre this autumn.
Gemma Arterton Signs on for SAINT JOAN at Donmar Warehouse
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
According to the Daily Mail, Gemma Arterton, most recently seen in the West End's NELL GWYNN and MADE IN DAGENHAM, will lead George Bernard Shaw's SAINT JOAN, coming to the Donmar Warehouse this winter.
Vanessa Lachey Joins TV Land Remake of THE FIRST WIVES CLUB
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
TV Land's remake of THE FIRST WIVES CLUB has found its third leading lady in Vanessa Lachey.
TRUE BLOOD: THE MUSICAL to Take a Bite Out of Broadway?
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Broadway might soon be seeing even more blood, after AMERICAN PSYCHO nearly drenched its audiences last season.
Broadway AM Report, 6/30/2016 - Vineyard Luncheon, Idina on THE TALK and More!
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Today's big news: Colman Domingo hosts today's Emerging Artists Luncheon at the Vineyard, and Idina Menzel co-hosts on THE TALK!
Broadway AM Report, 6/29/2016 - EUGENIUS! in London and More!
June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016
Today's big news: Warwick Davis and more lead EUGENIUS! in London tonight, and Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR hits the recording studio!
Channing Tatum Says 'Brilliant' Director Will Helm MAGIC MIKE on Broadway
June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016
Channing Tatum has teased a little more about his new MAGIC MIKE musical.
Broadway AM Report, 6/28/2016 - WAR PAINT, Barbara Cook and More!
June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016
Today's big news: WAR PAINT, starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, begins tonight at the Goodman, THE ROSE TATTOO with Marisa Tomei starts in Williamstown and more!
Broadway AM Report, 6/27/2016 - Jimmy Awards, 'LITTLE SHOP' Reunion and More!
June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016
Today's big news: The 2016 Jimmy Awards are tonight, and the original cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS reunites at 54 Below!
John Malkovich Finds Stars for GOOD CANARY at the Rose Theatre
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
The Daily Mail writes that Freya Mavor, Michael Simkins and Sally Rogers will star in STRANGER THAN FICTION screenwriter Zach Helm's play GOOD CANARY, directed by Broadway vet John Malkovich this autumn at the Rose Theatre.
PROMISES, PROMISES to Return to London This Winter
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Burt Bacharach's PROMISES, PROMISES will return to London for the first time since 1969 at Southwark Playhouse, beginning January 2017.
WAITRESS Ready to Waft Into the West End?
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
The smell of delicious, homemade pies could be wafting into the West End soon. The Daily Mail writes that Broadway's WAITRESS is eyeing a Spring 2017 bow in London, if it can find an open venue.
We're Smiling! Samantha Barks and Jonathan Bailey to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Helmed by Jason Robert Brown in London
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
We can't do better than tonight's big news from the West End! Jason Robert Brown will direct his two-hander musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS in London this fall, starring Samantha Barks and Jonathan Bailey as Cathy and Jamie.
Broadway AM Report, 6/24/2016 - BRIGHT STAR and THE KING AND I Close and More!
June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016
This weekend's big news: Goodspeed's starry new take on BYE BYE BIRDIE begins tonight, plus it's your last chance to see Broadway's BRIGHT STAR and THE KING AND I before they close Sunday!
Broadway AM Report, 6/23/2016 - The Rockettes' NEW YORK SPECTACULAR and More!
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
Today's big news: The Rockettes celebrate the grand opening of their NEW YORK SPECTACULAR at Radio City!
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