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.
DOCTOR WHO's Matt Smith to Return to the Stage in UNREACHABLE at the Royal Court
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
DOCTOR WHO's Matt Smith is returning to the stage in Anthony Neilson's new play UNREACHABLE at the Royal Court.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK Eyeing Autumn Bow at New London Theatre; Still Hunting for Lead
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
The Daily Mail reports that the West End production of School of Rock - The Musical, previously announced for a May 2017 bow at the New London Theatre, might be bringing the Gods of Rock to London sooner.
Reality Singing Stars to Alternate with Amber Riley in West End's DREAMGIRLS
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
GLEE's Amber Riley has quite the backup power for her nights off in DREAMGIRLS the West End. THE VOICE UK contestant Ruth Brown and THE X FACTOR's Karen Mav will alternate in the role of 'Effie' on Wednesdays in London, according to the Daily Mail.
Sisters! Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford to Star in Revised SIDE SHOW in London
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
The cult musical SIDE SHOW, receiving its London premiere at the Southwark Playhouse later this year, has found its leading twin sisters. The
Broadway AM Report, 5/13/2016 - INDIAN SUMMER, INDECENT, DAPHNE'S DIVE!
May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016
This weekend's big news: David Rossmer joins LES MISERABLES as 'Thenardier' tonight, INDIAN SUMMER begins at Playwrights Horizons, and INDECENT and DAPHNE'S DIVE open off-Broadway on Sunday!
Broadway AM Report, 5/12/2016 - ANASTASIA in Hartford and More!
May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016
Today's big news: The new, Broadway-bound ANASTASIA musical starts tonight in Hartford, and the New Dramatists honor Audra McDonald at today's luncheon!
Broadway AM Report, 5/11/2016 - DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Opens at Encores!
May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016
Today's big news: DO I HEAR A WALTZ? begins at Encores!, NC Stage's BRAVE NEW WORLD musical with Justin Matthew Sargent starts tonight, and HAMILTON gets honored with the 2016 Brendan Gill Prize!
Broadway AM Report, 5/10/2016 - Heather Headley Joins COLOR PURPLE & More!
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Today's big news: Heather Headley takes her first bows in Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE, and the stars gather for CUTTING EDGE COMPOSERS at Feinstein's/54 Below!
Broadway AM Report, 5/9/2016 - Monte Cristo Award and More!
May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016
Today's big news: O'Neill Center honors SHUFFLE ALONG director George C. Wolfe with this year's Monte Cristo Award!
Sadie Frost to Lead BRITTEN IN BROOKLYN World Premiere This Autumn
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
Based on true events, the World Premiere of Zoe Lewis's passionate and thought-provoking play BRITTEN IN BROOKLYN will be staged at Wilton's Music Hall, starring Sadie Frost and directed by Oli Rose, for 21 performances, 31st August to 17th September 2016.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's ALLEGRO to Make European Premiere with New Orchestrations
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1947 musical ALLEGRO is finally set to make a proper European premiere at London's Southwark Playhouse this autumn, complete with new orchestrations.
Tom Hooper Crafting Film Adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS; Movie Eyes 2017-18 Start
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical CATS, based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot, is one tiptoe closer to the big screen.
Broadway AM Report, 5/6/2016 - HADESTOWN, MONTE CRISTO, Mother's Day and More!
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
This weekend's big news: Seth MacFarlane launches 2016 at the Boston Pops, HADESTOWN starts previews at NYTW, Theater Talk highlights THE HUMANS, Wildhorn & Murphy's THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO begins in Utah, and Sunday is Mother's Day!
VIDEO: Official - Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE to Bare All on the Vegas Strip
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
MAGIC MIKE will be hitting the strip - literally.
Broadway AM Report, 5/5/2016 - Happy Cinco de Mayo!
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
Today's big news: Happy Cinco de Mayo - the cast of NERDS performs at BROADWAY SESSIONS, and SHOES AND BAGGAGE begins off-Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, 5/4/2016 - TUCK EVERLASTING on TODAY and More!
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
Today's big news: Scott Coulter and Jessica Hendy headline THE QUENTIN TARANTINO SONGBOOK, the cast of TUCK EVERLASTING is performing on TODAY, and we're meeting with this year's Tony nominees, so stay tuned for coverage!
Broadway AM Report, 5/3/2016 - 2016 Tony Nominations and More!
May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016
Today's big news: The 2016 Tony nominations will be announced bright and early this morning, and we're streaming them live!
Sorry, Folks! Liza Minnelli Is Not, and Never Will Be, on Twitter
April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016
Sorry folks, but the new Liza Minnelli Twitter account that popped up today -- @RealLizaMinnelli -- is not the legendary performer. BroadwayWorld has confirmed with the star's rep that the handle is fake; he also went on to add that 'she'll never be on Twitter.'
Broadway AM Report, 5/2/2016 - New York Pops Gala, August Wilson Monologues & More!
May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016
Today's big news: Broadway's best gather for tonight's 2016 New York Pops Gala, this year's August Wilson Monologue Competition is this evening, and the cast of WAITRESS hits the recording studio, so stay tuned for coverage!
Ruth Wilson to Play Title Role in Ivo van Hove's HEDDA GABLER at the National
April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016
Ruth Wilson is headed back to the stage after her star turn in Broadway's CONSTELLATIONS.
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