Jess McLeod
Jess McLeod is a director, associate director whose BroadwayWorld credits include On the Evolutionary Function of Shame, Moonshine: The Hee Haw Musical, and The Times.
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Steppenwolf Executive Director Brooke Flanagan, The Thanksgiving Play cast members Audrey Francis, Tim Hopper, Nate Santana and Paloma Nozicka, Director Jess McLeod and Steppenwolf Artistic Director Glenn Davis
Date:
05/14/2024
From: Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
Productions
Videos
Video: THE FAMILY ALBUM's 'I Can Do That' Featured in La Jolla Playhouse Series
by Michael Major - 2026-09-16 10:57:23
Video: THE FAMILY ALBUM's 'Golden Child' Featured in New La Jolla Playhouse Series
by Michael Major - 2026-09-14 12:29:35
Video: 'Dopamine Lottery' from THE FAMILY ALBUM at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-23 13:39:53
Video: First Look At Steppenwolf Theatre's Chicago Premiere of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-05-07 21:38:34
Video: Playwright Larissa FastHorse on THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Steppenwolf
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-11 15:31:40
VIDEO: Arianna Afsar, Courtney Reed, David Henry Hwang, and More Take Part in La Jolla's #StopAsianHate Campaign
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-25 07:29:36
News
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is Coming to Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Kimberly Belflower's Tony-nominated play will perform at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles as part of a co-production with American Conservatory Theater and Seattle Rep.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Kimberly Belflower's Tony-nominated play will perform at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles as part of a co-production with American Conservatory Theater and Seattle Rep.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to Make West Coast Debut at A.C.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
American Conservatory Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Kimberly Belflower's John Proctor Is the Villain, the electrifying coming-of-age play.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
American Conservatory Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Kimberly Belflower's John Proctor Is the Villain, the electrifying coming-of-age play.
Tom Hollander Joins THE AUDACITY for Season 2
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Tom Hollander has joined the cast of AMC's satirical drama THE AUDACITY in a recurring role for the upcoming second season, playing tech billionaire Big Tim.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Tom Hollander has joined the cast of AMC's satirical drama THE AUDACITY in a recurring role for the upcoming second season, playing tech billionaire Big Tim.
Video: THE FAMILY ALBUM's 'I Can Do That' Featured in La Jolla Playhouse Series
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse released a new Sibling Sessions visual EP performance of 'I Can Do That' from THE FAMILY ALBUM, spotlighting Aury Krebs as aspiring singer-songwriter Mia Bing. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse released a new Sibling Sessions visual EP performance of 'I Can Do That' from THE FAMILY ALBUM, spotlighting Aury Krebs as aspiring singer-songwriter Mia Bing. Watch the video!
Video: THE FAMILY ALBUM's 'Golden Child' Featured in New La Jolla Playhouse Series
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse launched its Sibling Sessions series with a visual EP performance of 'Golden Child' from THE FAMILY ALBUM, following the musical's world-premiere run at the San Diego theatre. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse launched its Sibling Sessions series with a visual EP performance of 'Golden Child' from THE FAMILY ALBUM, following the musical's world-premiere run at the San Diego theatre. Watch the video!
Center Theatre Group to Launch 2026/27 Education and Engagement Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Center Theatre Group will offer Student Ambassador, Observership, and Apprenticeship programs, along with student matinees, storytelling residencies, and a community tour across Los Angeles.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Center Theatre Group will offer Student Ambassador, Observership, and Apprenticeship programs, along with student matinees, storytelling residencies, and a community tour across Los Angeles.
Review: THE FAMILY ALBUM at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 28, 2026
“The Family Album”, the moving and wonderfully entertaining world premiere musical at La Jolla Playhouse, reminds us that while every family's story is unique, family dysfunction is a language everyone speaks.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 28, 2026
“The Family Album”, the moving and wonderfully entertaining world premiere musical at La Jolla Playhouse, reminds us that while every family's story is unique, family dysfunction is a language everyone speaks.
Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival to Present Three New Musicals in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Newport NewWorks announced casts and directors for its second annual Musical Theater Festival, featuring three new musicals directed by Chay Yew, Kimberly Senior, Sean Daniels, and Jess McLeod at Newport, RI's Casino Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Newport NewWorks announced casts and directors for its second annual Musical Theater Festival, featuring three new musicals directed by Chay Yew, Kimberly Senior, Sean Daniels, and Jess McLeod at Newport, RI's Casino Theatre.
Video: Get a First Listen to 'Dopamine Lottery' From THE FAMILY ALBUM EP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Get a first listen to Dopamine Lottery from “The Family Album EP,” a series of songs by AG (The Rescues/The Lost Boys) and MILCK that inspired the musical, performed by MILCK.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Get a first listen to Dopamine Lottery from “The Family Album EP,” a series of songs by AG (The Rescues/The Lost Boys) and MILCK that inspired the musical, performed by MILCK.
Spotlight: THE FAMILY ALBUM at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Jul 9, 2026
Begins Jul 17 at La Jolla Playhouse. All Families Have A Story. Some Have Enough for A Whole Album. Introducing the next powerful, uplifting world-premiere musical from La Jolla Playhouse.
by BWW Special Offer - Jul 9, 2026
Begins Jul 17 at La Jolla Playhouse. All Families Have A Story. Some Have Enough for A Whole Album. Introducing the next powerful, uplifting world-premiere musical from La Jolla Playhouse.
THE FAMILY ALBUM to Make World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for THE FAMILY ALBUM, a world-premiere musical with music by MILCK and AG, book by Sam Chanse, and direction by Jess McLeod, running in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for THE FAMILY ALBUM, a world-premiere musical with music by MILCK and AG, book by Sam Chanse, and direction by Jess McLeod, running in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
Center Theatre Group Reveals 2026/27 Season - THE TURNING WORLD Premiere and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.
Video: 'Dopamine Lottery' from THE FAMILY ALBUM at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Mar 23, 2026
A new video has been released featuring “DOPAMINE LOTTERY” from The Family Album, the upcoming world-premiere musical set to debut at La Jolla Playhouse this summer. The song offers a first look at the show’s original score by MILCK (aka Connie K. Lim) and AG (aka Adrianne Gonzalez).
by Joshua Wright - Mar 23, 2026
A new video has been released featuring “DOPAMINE LOTTERY” from The Family Album, the upcoming world-premiere musical set to debut at La Jolla Playhouse this summer. The song offers a first look at the show’s original score by MILCK (aka Connie K. Lim) and AG (aka Adrianne Gonzalez).
Emy Coligado, Dorcas Leung and More Join YOKO'S HUSBAND'S KILLER'S JAPANESE WIFE, GLORIA in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Neen Williams-Teramachi will present a concert performance of Brandy Hoang Collier (book), Clare Fuyuko Bierman (lyrics), and Erika Ji (composer)’s Yoko’s Husband’s Killer’s Japanese Wife, Gloria.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Neen Williams-Teramachi will present a concert performance of Brandy Hoang Collier (book), Clare Fuyuko Bierman (lyrics), and Erika Ji (composer)’s Yoko’s Husband’s Killer’s Japanese Wife, Gloria.
American Conservatory Theater Reveals 2026/27 Season - OH, MARY!, NORTH BY NORTHWEST and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Interim Executive Director David Schmitz revealed the six productions that will make up the company’s 2026/27 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Interim Executive Director David Schmitz revealed the six productions that will make up the company’s 2026/27 season.
Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.
GRIM World Premiere and More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2026/2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has announced its 2026/2027 season featuring three world-premiere musicals—The Family Album, GRIM, and Particle Fever—plus West Coast premieres of Purpose and The Monsters, and the world premiere of A Black-billed Cuckoo, ahead of the 2026 WOW Festival in partnership with UC San Diego.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has announced its 2026/2027 season featuring three world-premiere musicals—The Family Album, GRIM, and Particle Fever—plus West Coast premieres of Purpose and The Monsters, and the world premiere of A Black-billed Cuckoo, ahead of the 2026 WOW Festival in partnership with UC San Diego.
The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025
The Drama League has revealed the thirty exceptional stage directors receiving the 2025 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs collectively known as The Directors Project. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025
The Drama League has revealed the thirty exceptional stage directors receiving the 2025 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs collectively known as The Directors Project. Learn more!
How are Tony Nominees Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 25, 2025
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 25, 2025
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
Review Roundup: ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2025
Second Stage Theater is now presenting this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame, directed by Jess McLeod. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play below...
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2025
Second Stage Theater is now presenting this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame, directed by Jess McLeod. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play below...
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