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.
BWW Morning Brief May 16th, 2017 - New Dramatists Luncheon, SECRET and More!
May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: The New Dramatists honor INDECENT's Daryl Roth & Paula Vogel at their spring luncheon, and illusionist Derren Brown's SECRET opens tonight Off-Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief May 15th, 2017 - NYTW's Starry Gala, VENUS and More!
May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: WAR PAINT's Christine Ebersole, Patti LuPone and more take part in NYTW's 2017 gala, and Suzan-Lori Parks' VENUS opens tonight at Signature Theatre!
BWW Morning Brief May 12th, 2017 - BUILDING THE WALL Begins and More!
May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: The stars of A BRONX TALE appear for a performance and CD signing today at Barnes & Noble, and Robert Schenkkan's BUILDING THE WALL begins Off-Broadway tonight!
BWW Morning Brief May 11th, 2017 - ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN? and More!
May 11, 2017
May 11, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Alec Baldwin, Ellen Burstyn, Raul Esparza and more take the stage in ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN? at Town Hall!
BWW Morning Brief May 10th, 2017 - THE GOLDEN APPLE at Encores! and More!
May 10, 2017
May 10, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: The starry Encores! production of THE GOLDEN APPLE begins tonight!
BWW Morning Brief May 9th, 2017 - Chita at the Carlyle, MARGARITAVILLE and More!
May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Chita Rivera returns to The Carlyle this evening, and the Broadway-Bound Jimmy Buffett musical ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE begins at La Jolla Playhouse!
BWW Morning Brief May 8th, 2017 - Outer Critics Circle Awards, Galas and More!
May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: The Outer Critics Circle Award winners will be announced today, and galas fete stage talent across the city!
BWW Morning Brief May 5th, 2017 - Lucille Lortel Awards, CLUE: ON STAGE and More!
May 5, 2017
May 5, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: The curtain rises on CLUE: ON STAGE, bowing Saturday at Bucks County Playhouse, and Taran Killam hosts the 2017 Lucille Lortel Awards on Sunday!
BWW Morning Brief May 4th, 2017 - MARRY HARRY, PACIFIC OVERTURES and More!
May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: The new musical MARRY HARRY opens tonight at York Theatre Company, and PACIFIC OVERTURES, featuring George Takei, bows this evening Off-Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief May 3rd, 2017 - THE FANTASTICKS Marks a Milestone and More!
May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: We're spending all day with this year's Tony nominees - so stay tuned for photos, interviews and more, and THE FANTASTICKS celebrates its 57th Anniversary Off-Broadway today!
BWW Morning Brief May 2nd, 2017 - Tony Nominees and More!
May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson announce the 2017 Tony Award nominations!
BWW Morning Brief May 1st, 2017 - New York Pops, August Wilson Monologues and More!
May 1, 2017
May 1, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Kenny Leon hosts the 2017 National August Wilson Monologue Competition, while a slew of Broadway vets take part in the New York Pops' 34th birthday gala!
BWW Morning Brief April 28th, 2017 - FRIENDS Musical Parody and More!
April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: A FRIENDS musical parody arrives at Feinstein's/54 Below and more!
Middle Eastern American Theater Artists Pen Letter Addressing THE PROFANE, Inclusion; Playwrights Horizons Responds!
April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017
Difficult, but welcome discussions about race and representation continue to spread through the theatre landscape. Yesterday, a group of Middle Eastern and Muslim theater artists from Noor Theatre and elsewhere released a letter expressing concern about Playwrights Horizons' current production of Zayd Dohrn's THE PROFANE. Playwrights Horizons has responded today with a call for public discussion and further collaboration.
BWW Morning Brief April 27th, 2017 - Drama Desk Nominees, A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 and More!
April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: The Drama Desk Award nominations are being announced from Feinstein's/54 Below, and A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 bows on Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief April 26th, 2017 - BANDSTAND Opens and More!
April 26, 2017
April 26, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: BANDSTAND, starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, opens tonight on Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief April 25th, 2017 - SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, Outer Critics Circle Nominees and More!
April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, starring Allison Janney, John Benjamin Hickey and Corey Hawkins, opens tonight on Broadway, and Danny Burstein and Jane Krakowski announce the 2017 Outer Critics Circle nominees this morning!
Orphans, Lucky Breaks and Hard Work! Seven Rags-to-Riches Musicals from ANNIE to ANASTASIA
April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017
Broadway loves a good orphan story, or the classic came-from-nothing and rose-to-something plot line. There's something heartening about those who 'make it' despite all the odds. In honor of ANASTASIA's opening tonight, we've rounded up some of Broadway's rags-to-riches tales!
BWW Morning Brief April 24th, 2017 - ANASTASIA, Easter Bonnet and More!
April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: There's a rumor in St. Petersburg that ANASTASIA opens on Broadway tonight!
BWW Morning Brief April 21st, 2017 - 'CHOCOLATE FACTORY' Opens Its Gates on Broadway!
April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY officially brings sweet songs to Broadway on Sunday!
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