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Jessie Mueller most recently appeared on Broadway and at Steppenwolf in Tracy Lett’s new play The Minutes alongside the playwright, Armie Hammer and Blair Brown. She received a Tony nomination and Drama Desk Award for her performance as Julie Jordan in the recent revival of Carousel opposite Joshua Henry and Renee Fleming. Check out a preview of the show featuring songs like “Goodnight My Someone,” “Adelaide’s Lament” and more!


Prior to that she originated the role of Jenna Hunterson in composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles’ hit Broadway musical Waitress for which she was nominated for a Tony, Drama Desk and Grammy award. She earned all three awards for her starring role as Carole King in Beautiful-The Carole King Musical. She recently starred as Marian in The Music Man with Norm Lewis and Rosie O’Donnell at The Kennedy Center.
Other major Broadway credits include Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Drama Desk nomination), and her Broadway debut as Melinda in On A Clear Day You Can See Forever opposite Harry Connick, Jr. (Tony and Drama Desk nominations). She portrayed Carrie Pipperidge in the New York Philharmonic’s staged concert production of Carousel at Lincoln Center, and was a part of Carnegie Hall’s family concert series, Take the Stage with Broadway Stars.
Mueller began her career in Chicago and was named Actor of the Year in 2011 by The Chicago Tribune. Four years later she received Chicago’s prestigious Sarah Siddons Society Award. Recently she collaborated on Broadway for Orlando’s “What the World Needs Now” benefiting our brothers and sisters in Orlando.

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Jessie Mueller STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Ms. Johnson

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2019
Marian Paroo

[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Julie Jordan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Jenna

[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Jenna

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Carole King

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Helena Landless

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Billie Bendix [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Melinda Wells


Jessie Mueller Movies

The Post
[ 2017 ] Judith Martin
Secret Headquarters
[ 2022 ] Lily Kincaid

Jessie Mueller Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, Carousel

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jessie Mueller, Carousel

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, Carousel

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, Waitress

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, Waitress

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, Waitress


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jessie Mueller, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jessie Mueller, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Debut Performance

Jessie Mueller, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Jessie Mueller, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

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Jessie Mueller News


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The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the announcement of The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album is the latest installment in what will be a year-long endeavor honoring the 20-time GRAMMY® and 4-time Academy Award winner whose centennial is being celebrated on April 16th. The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company will be available June 21st via Primary Wave, and the first single, “Peter Gunn,” featuring Quincy Jones, John Williams, Herbie Hancock, and Arturo Sandoval, is out now. Listen to the song here!
Video: BEAUTIFUL Star Jessie Mueller Joins FLY ME TO THE MOON; Watch New Trailer

Jessie Mueller, known to Broadway fans for her role as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will be appearing in the upcoming film Fly Me to the Moon alongside Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. See the trailer for the film here!
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The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!
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Jessie Mueller FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessie Mueller been in?

Jessie Mueller has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessie Mueller been in?

Jessie Mueller has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jessie Mueller been nominated for?

Jessie Mueller has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Carousel," a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Carousel," and a Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Carousel." She has also received nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Waitress," Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Waitress," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Waitress." Additionally, Mueller has been nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical." Other nominations include Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever," Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever."

What awards has Jessie Mueller won?

Jessie Mueller has won several awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Carousel" and "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical." She also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" and the Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever."

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