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BIO
Jessica Rush most recently completed a successful run in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, where she stood by for both Cynthia Murphy and Heidi Hansen. Last season she originated the role of Joyce Bogart in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Jessica had the honor of closing the Broadway run of Jersey Boys as the longest-running Lorraine, and prior to that, appeared in Guys and Dolls and Gypsy with Patti LuPone. Television credits include “Billions” and “White Collar”, and the award-winning web series, “Then We Got Help”. She was the recipient of the Joseph Jefferson Award for her portrayal of Louise in Gypsy at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and is co-founder of the Broadway Baby Mamas. Ms. Rush is married to actor Eric Anderson, and mom to their daughter, Elliot.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Standby (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Joyce Bogart, Ensemble
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2017
Joyce
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Ensemble, Martha, Hot Box Girl, Sarah Brown (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Waitress, Renée, Louise (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe), Miss Cratchitt (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Lorraine [Replacement], Ensemble [Replacement]
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Videos
Video: Watch Didi Romero Sing 'Always Get What I Want' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-27 14:58:50
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'The River' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-23 14:21:36
Exclusive: Watch Jennifer Nettles & More in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-21 14:00:28
Video: Inside Rehearsals for COME FROM AWAY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2026-04-15 14:23:22
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes With TINA's Hair & Makeup Supervisor Geo Brian Hennings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-01-19 15:41:25
VIDEO: 'We Are Here' Written by COME FROM AWAY Creators is Performed at La Jolla Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - 2021-07-03 09:22:12
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'River Deep / Mountain High' on THE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-01-14 08:49:46
VIDEO: Watch Adrienne Warren and the cast of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Perform During the Macy's Parade
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-28 17:49:18
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'Proud Mary' on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-06 09:16:17
VIDEO: Tina Turner Shouts Out TINA THE MUSICAL Ahead of Tonight's First Preview
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-12 18:16:53
TV: This Cast is Hot Stuff! Go Inside Opening Night of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-04-24 08:35:11
VIDEO: The Queen is Back! Watch LaChanze and the Cast of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL on THE TODAY SHOW!
by Macon Prickett - 2018-04-16 12:21:49
TV: Watch SUMMER Cast Make Final Preparations for Broadway; Previews Begin Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-27 13:56:51
TV: SUMMER Comes Early! Meet the Cast and Catch a Sneak Peek of The Donna Summer Musical!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-08 15:57:16
TV: Workin' Hard for the Money! Watch a Preview of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - 2018-03-08 14:15:38
News
Video: Watch Didi Romero Sing 'Always Get What I Want' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026
PAC NYC has shared a new performance video featuring Didi Romero and the Giulia ensemble performing 'Always Get What I Want,' a song written by Jennifer Nettles for GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO. Watch the performance here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026
PAC NYC has shared a new performance video featuring Didi Romero and the Giulia ensemble performing 'Always Get What I Want,' a song written by Jennifer Nettles for GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO. Watch the performance here!
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'The River' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2026
The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center! The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off-Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch a clip of Nettles performing 'The River' in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2026
The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center! The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off-Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch a clip of Nettles performing 'The River' in this video.
Exclusive: Watch Jennifer Nettles & More in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2026
The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center! The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch highlights of the company in action in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2026
The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center! The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch highlights of the company in action in this video!
The Story Jennifer Nettles Couldn't Shake Is Finally on Stage
by Luka Vonier - Jul 26, 2026
'She just kept haunting me and haunting me, this story... ' The woman doing the haunting is none other than Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, brought to life onstage by the one and only Jennifer Nettles. Her world premiere musical is now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center, where it continues through Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Watch in this video as Nettles discusses the evolution of her new musical.
by Luka Vonier - Jul 26, 2026
'She just kept haunting me and haunting me, this story... ' The woman doing the haunting is none other than Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, brought to life onstage by the one and only Jennifer Nettles. Her world premiere musical is now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center, where it continues through Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Watch in this video as Nettles discusses the evolution of her new musical.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Jennifer Nettles' GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
Now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
Now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Written by and Starring Jennifer Nettles
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo just opened! The production, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2, features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is produced by special arrangement with Adam Zotovich. Let's see what the critics have to say...
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo just opened! The production, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2, features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is produced by special arrangement with Adam Zotovich. Let's see what the critics have to say...
GIULIA Starring Jennifer Nettles Extends at PAC NYC Through Early August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo has extended. The musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, and direction by Mary Zimmerman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo has extended. The musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, and direction by Mary Zimmerman.
Video: Watch the Trailer For COME FROM AWAY at PTC
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company has released new video footage for the Utah Premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company has released new video footage for the Utah Premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Pioneer Theatre Company Washes Over You
by Tyler Hinton - Apr 28, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company’s new professional production of COME FROM AWAY washes over you with emotional warmth. It will feel familiar to those who’ve seen the show, but it’s also a new experience that will make you happy you decided to return to Gander.
by Tyler Hinton - Apr 28, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company’s new professional production of COME FROM AWAY washes over you with emotional warmth. It will feel familiar to those who’ve seen the show, but it’s also a new experience that will make you happy you decided to return to Gander.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for COME FROM AWAY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 15, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company has released rehearsal footage of COME FROM AWAY, the Utah Premiere of Irene Sankoff and David Hein's beloved musical, now playing through May 9, 2026 at the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 15, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company has released rehearsal footage of COME FROM AWAY, the Utah Premiere of Irene Sankoff and David Hein's beloved musical, now playing through May 9, 2026 at the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre.
Utah Premiere of COME FROM AWAY Will Be Performed at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company has announced the Cast and Creative Team for the Utah Premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein..
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Pioneer Theatre Company has announced the Cast and Creative Team for the Utah Premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein..
Jennifer Nettles' Musical GIULIA Reveals Full Cast - Quentin Earl Darrington, Matthew Amira and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Perelman Performing Arts Center's upcoming world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo with book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Perelman Performing Arts Center's upcoming world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo with book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles.
2nd Annual BROADWAY FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY to Take Place at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
Mia Rodriguez, star of the new CoorDown 'No Decision Without Us' disability campaign will perform with Broadway's Haven Burton & Nili Bassman in a one-night only performance in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day at The Green Room 42.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
Mia Rodriguez, star of the new CoorDown 'No Decision Without Us' disability campaign will perform with Broadway's Haven Burton & Nili Bassman in a one-night only performance in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day at The Green Room 42.
2nd Annual Cabaret For World Down Syndrome Day Will Honor Haven Burton & Nili Bassman
by Emmy Rice - Mar 2, 2025
Stars of the Broadway stage and beyond will join GiGi's Playhouse NYC in the 2nd annual Broadway Cabaret for World Down Syndrome Day. Check here for all the details.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 2, 2025
Stars of the Broadway stage and beyond will join GiGi's Playhouse NYC in the 2nd annual Broadway Cabaret for World Down Syndrome Day. Check here for all the details.
Photos: SH*T. MEET. FAN Opens at MCC
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2024
MCC Theater is now presenting Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2024
MCC Theater is now presenting Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. Check out photos from opening night here!
Michael Oberholtzer To Replace Billy Magnussen in MCC's SH*T. MEET. FAN; New Opening Night Set
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024
Sh*t. Meet. Fan. – the new play currently in previews at MCC Theater has announced a change in casting and has set a new opening night.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024
Sh*t. Meet. Fan. – the new play currently in previews at MCC Theater has announced a change in casting and has set a new opening night.
SHIT. MEET. FAN. Extends Through Mid-December at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024
MCC Theater has revealed a final extension for the World Premiere of Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. The production stars Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024
MCC Theater has revealed a final extension for the World Premiere of Shit. Meet. Fan., written and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara. The production stars Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Michael Zegen & More to Star in Industry Reading of Téa Wolk's INSURANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Producer Alexander Robertson of Emlex Entertainment will present a private industry reading of the new play Insurance by Téa Wolk which will take place on September 26 in NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Producer Alexander Robertson of Emlex Entertainment will present a private industry reading of the new play Insurance by Téa Wolk which will take place on September 26 in NYC.
New Movie Musical Short Film 'MORE TOGETHER' To Begin Streaming This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024
Day By Day Pictures has announced the release of their latest movie-musical endeavour, 'MORE TOGETHER' - a Jake Foy film with music & lyrics by Drew Gasparini, premiering on BroadwayHD and Prime Video July 5, 2024!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024
Day By Day Pictures has announced the release of their latest movie-musical endeavour, 'MORE TOGETHER' - a Jake Foy film with music & lyrics by Drew Gasparini, premiering on BroadwayHD and Prime Video July 5, 2024!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE GREAT GATSBY
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 26, 2024
And that's a wrap on the 2023/24 Broadway season! The final two shows of the spring officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for The Great Gatsby as the VIP guests arrived at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos below!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 26, 2024
And that's a wrap on the 2023/24 Broadway season! The final two shows of the spring officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for The Great Gatsby as the VIP guests arrived at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jessica Rush been in?
Jessica Rush has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Jessica Rush been in?
Jessica Rush has not appeared in the West End.
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