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Jessica Hendy just closed the recent Broadway revival of CATS. She is the only person that has the distinction to have been in the original Broadway production of CATS, the National tour, and the Broadway revival. Her other Broadway credits include the original CATS (Grizabella, final cast), AIDA (Amneris), and AMOUR. She made her Radio City Music Hall debut in The New York Spring Spectacular, alongside the world famous ROCKETTES.

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Jessica Hendy STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Cats Chorus

Grizabella (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Claire (Understudy)

Isabelle (Understudy)

Madeleine (Understudy)

Whore (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Amneris [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Other Roles

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Jessica-Clerk

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Cats Chorus [Replacement]


Jessica Hendy Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Jessica Hendy, Walking With Bubbles

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BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Raises Funds This Week


Ninth annual Broadway for Self Help Africa concert was held on Monday, April 15 at 7 PM at The Cutting Room in NYC. The successful event brought together a slew of Broadway's brightest stars raising their voices, raising the roof, and raising vital funds for Self Help Africa!

Madison Wells Forward to Present BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Concert


Madison Wells Forward, the philanthropic division of Madison Wells, is once again partnering with the organization Self Help Africa to present the ninth annual Broadway for Self Help Africa concert on Monday, April 15 at 7 PM at The Cutting Room in NYC.

Review: Broadway Talents Honor Olivia Newton-John at OC's Segerstrom Center


Hosted by Scott Coulter at OC's Segerstrom Center, this beautifully-curated 'greatest hits' showcase celebrating Olivia Newton-John provided an entertaining tribute, delivered via superb performances from the likes of Jessica Hendy, David Burnham, and Mike Schwitter, plus a first-person testimonial from her longtime producer John Farrar.

Album Review: Jessica Hendy Is Handy With Words (& Music) On The OCR Of Her One-Woman Musical WALKING WITH BUBBLES


We loved WALKING WITH BUBBLES the show and now we truly enjoy this OCR. It is one to return to again and again.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; TITANIQUE & More Lead


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: The Broadway World Cabaret Studio Portraits


These are the Broadway World Cabaret studio portraits that stood out the most.

Cabaret Photographers: THE LINEUP Documentarians


Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.

HOPELESSLY DEVOTED: THE MUSIC OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN To Be Presented By Segerstrom Center For The Arts


Hopelessly Devoted: The Music of Olivia Newton-John Presented By Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a musical event featuring the iconic songs of Olivia Newton-John. Contact Segerstrom Center for the Arts for more information.

WALKING WITH BUBBLES Will Release Cast Album on December 1


Winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Solo Show, the critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical, Walking with Bubbles, is set to release its original cast album on Friday, December 1st.

Exclusive: WALKING WITH BUBBLES- A Post-Show Talkback


The incredible duo of Jessica Hendy (writer and actor) and Brianna Kothari Barnes (composer/lyricist) sat down with us to talk about the journey of bringing this beautiful, heartfelt and mind-blowing one woman show to life. Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “One Woman Show Trivia”, the duo dives into their previous survival jobs and share what is coming next in the journey of “Walking with Bubbles”!  

Star-Studded One Night Only Returns to The Mccallum Featuring Blackhurst, Snyder, Stritch, Bufford and More


Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center announces the return of “One Night Only' for the 17th year at the McCallum Theatre produced by Michael Childers with returning director Scott Coulter and musical director Todd Schroeder along with choreographer Jonathan Sharp. This year’s theme is “Las Vegas: The Golden Age, 1950-1970.” Patrons will take a step back in time for “Las Vegas: The Golden Age, 1950-1970” starring Debby Boone, Clint Holmes, Jennifer Leigh Warren (all 3 pictured) Klea Blackhurst, Billy Stritch, Carole J. Bufford, Jason Graae, Valarie Pettiford, , Nita Whitaker, Seth Sikes, Nicholas King, Kelli Rabke, Gary Shaw, Scott Coulter, Julie Garnye’, Alex Getlin, Tamika Lawrence, Aaron Lazar, Debbie Gravitte, Jessica Hendy, Daniel LeClaire, Chris Mann, Lesli Margherita, Anthony Murphy, Jonathan Sharp, James Snyder and Nickerson-Rossi Dance.

Emily Skinner, Lesli Margherita & More to Join IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS FESTIVAL


Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Broadway veterans Emily Skinner, Lesli Margherita, and more join the talented cast of IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS FESTIVAL. Don't miss out on this star-studded event happening soon!

Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Photos: A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Opens At The AMT Theater


In a galaxy far, far away (Hell’s Kitchen’s newly renovated AMT Theater to be exact) A Musical About Star: Or, Why Star Wars is the Greatest Thing to Ever Happen in the History of the Galaxy Much, Much Better Than Star Trek!, celebrated its triumphant return after being shut down due to the pandemic.

WALKING WITH BUBBLES Will Release Cast Album This Year


The award-winning and critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical, Walking with Bubbles, currently playing at the AMT Theater through Sept 10th, is heading into the recording studio.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Jessica Hendy Is Walking With Bubbles


On this week's episode, Jayke is joined by the incredible, Jessica Hendy, to talk about her fabulous new one-woman autobiographical show, Walking With Bubbles. Jessica's story is unlike any I've heard before, and she so generously speaks about it on the pod! We touch on her having the distinction of being the only person to have been in both the original Broadway production of CATS, as well as the Broadway revival.

Photos: See the Winners & Honorees at the 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards


See photos from the 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards.

Jessica Hendy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessica Hendy been in?

Jessica Hendy has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessica Hendy been in?

Jessica Hendy has not appeared in the West End.

What is Jessica Hendy next theatre project?

Jessica Hendy's next show will be Walking With Bubbles which opens on 4/10/2023 on Off-Broadway.

What awards has Jessica Hendy been nominated for?

Jessica Hendy has been nominated for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Walking With Bubbles.

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