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BIO

Jessica is currently the standby for Idina Menzel in Redwood. This past spring, she received rave reviews for her singular portrayal of Penelope in Signature Theater’s Penelope. Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen (Heidi Hansen); Leap of Faith (Marla); Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Marian); Next to Normal (Diana standby); Jesus Christ Superstar; The Scarlet Pimpernel. National Tour: Dear Evan Hansen. Off Broadway: Next to Normal. Regional: Goodspeed: Deathless (dir: Tina Landau); Williamstown Theatre Festival: Unknown Soldier, and more. TV/Film: NBC: 5 seasons on “Law and Order: SVU” as ADA Pippa Cox; Paramount+: Season 2 of “Why Women Kill” as Joan; CBS: “Elementary,” “Unforgettable”; USA: “Royal Pains,” and more. Emerson College. Mom to Jonah and Malcolm, Wife to Chelsea. @thejessicaphillips

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STAGE CREDITS

Redwood Redwood
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Jesse (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Heidi Hansen
Deathless Deathless
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
Original Production, 2017
Michelle Serling
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Heidi Hansen [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Marla
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Marion
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Next to Normal Next to Normal
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Diana (Understudy)
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next to normal
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
(Understudy)
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The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Broadway]
Broadway Production (Version 2.0), 1998
Ensemble

Productions

Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Dance Captain

Movies

La vida inesperada
[ 2013 ] Camarera Cantante

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
A.D.A. Pippa Cox

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MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to DEATHLESS Photo
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to DEATHLESS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2025

Theatrical Licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has acquired Deathless, a riveting new musical about family, memory, and what it means to live forever.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
Review: Theatre Raleigh's WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Photo
Review: Theatre Raleigh's WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
by Jeffrey Kare - Sep 25, 2025

What We Leave Behind is a completely original musical that explores the impact of chronic illness on a family. When Jenny, a musical theatre composer is diagnosed with breast cancer, it seems as though her world has come crashing down around her.
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song Photo
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025

Watch Jessica Phillips prefor the title track from the new musical, 'What We Leave Behind', playing Sept 24-Oct 5, 2025 at Theatre Raleigh. Phillips is accompanied by Music Director Beth G Tankersley.
BWW Q&A: Jessica Phillips Talks WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND at Theatre Raleigh Photo
BWW Q&A: Jessica Phillips Talks WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025

Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
New Musical WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Comes to Theatre Raleigh Photo
New Musical WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Comes to Theatre Raleigh
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025

​​​​​​​ Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
Seven Leaders Join League of American Orchestras Board of Directors Photo
Seven Leaders Join League of American Orchestras Board of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025

Rei Hotoda, Blake-Anthony Johnson, Barbara McCelvey, Pamela Mayo, Jessica Phillips, Elizabeth Shribman, and Dr. Regynald G. Washington have joined the League of American Orchestras Board of Directors.
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to G Photo
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
Jessica Phillips, Michael Park, and More to Star in Reading of New Musical DANDELION Photo
Jessica Phillips, Michael Park, and More to Star in Reading of New Musical DANDELION at Open Jar Studios
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

Evolving Door Theatre Company will present a reading of Dandelion: An Original Musical at Open Jar Studios in New York City on Tuesday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 30 at 4:00 p.m. The new musical explores the intersection of family, mental health, and resilience through a heartfelt, humor-laced lens.
DANDELION: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Comes to the Green Room 42 Photo
DANDELION: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Comes to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Dandelion: An Original Musical with music and lyrics by Colleen Francis, book by Jessica Francis Fichter and Hailee Beltzhoover Zuniga, in Concert.
League of American Orchestras Reveals Essentials of Orchestra Management Program Part Photo
League of American Orchestras Reveals Essentials of Orchestra Management Program Participants
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

Thirty-five orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.
Piper Theatre's Alumni-Led REWIND FESTIVAL To Debut This June Photo
Piper Theatre's Alumni-Led REWIND FESTIVAL To Debut This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

The artists leading Rewind Festival 2025 were once the kids in the wings. Now they return, not to look back, but to push forward-with new musicals, soul-deep plays, and a raw, riotous energy that feels unmistakably Piper. Learn more about the festival!
REDWOOD Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
REDWOOD Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2025

Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, plays its final Broadway performance at the Nederlander Theatre following 17 previews and 127 regular performances
Listen: REDWOOD Releases Original Broadway Cast Recording Photo
Listen: REDWOOD Releases Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Redwood is now available. Listen to the full album here and find out how to pre-save the upcoming physical release here!
Videos You Missed This Week: OPERATION MINCEMEAT, WONDERFUL TOWN, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: OPERATION MINCEMEAT, WONDERFUL TOWN, and More
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2025

The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 9, 2025 with videos from Operation Mincemeat, Wonderful Town, and more!
Video: A Declassified Standby Survival Guide with REDWOOD's Jessica Phillips Photo
Video: A Declassified Standby Survival Guide with REDWOOD's Jessica Phillips
by Joey Mervis - May 7, 2025

In this special episode, we're checking in with Jessica Phillips, who is the standby for 'Jesse' in Redwood, usually played by Idina Menzel. What makes a standby different from an understudy? Watch in this video!
REDWOOD Will Close on Broadway This Month Photo
REDWOOD Will Close on Broadway This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, will end its run on Broadway this month. Learn more about when you can catch the show here.
REDWOOD Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to 'In The Leaves' Now! Photo
REDWOOD Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to 'In The Leaves' Now!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Redwood will be released next month. The digital version is available for pre-save now and the physical version is available to preorder. Learn more here!
Photos: Idina Menzel Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo
Photos: Idina Menzel Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 18, 2025

Broadway veteran and star of stage and screen, Idina Menzel, was presented with her portrait at the iconic Sardi's recently. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling of the portrait. Check out photos here!
Video: Idina Menzel Sings in New Highlights from REDWOOD Photo
Video: Idina Menzel Sings in New Highlights from REDWOOD
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2025

Idina Menzel is back on Broadway in Redwood, the new musical that is now running at the Nederlander Theatre. Watch just-released highlights of the cast in action in this video.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessica Phillips been in?

Jessica Phillips has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessica Phillips been in?

Jessica Phillips has not appeared in the West End.

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