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Jessie Shelton is a Brooklyn based actor/singer known for 36 Questions: The Podcast Musical, in which she starred opposite Jonathan Groff. She was also one of Hadestown’s original Fates in its original off-broadway debut at NYTW, and reprised her role on Broadway from ’21-‘22. Other notable appearances include Dawn in Waitress (1st Nat’l tour), Lady Dare Bellingdon in Conflict (Mint Theater), and Cecile in Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical (Le Poisson Rouge). Film: Feast of the Epiphany. Podcast: Two-Up’s 36 Questions: The Podcast Musical, Shipworm, and Julian Koster’s Orbiting Human Circus of the Air. Ms. Shelton is represented by Wolf Talent Group. In August of 2023 she married her handsome-as-he-is-sweet husband Matthew Jacobs. They are proud parents to their equally sweet fur-baby Willow.


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Hadestown Hadestown
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Fate
Performer
Fate
Performer
Cruel Intentions: The Musical Cruel Intentions: The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
NYC Limited Engagement Production, 2017
Cecile
Waitress Waitress
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Dawn [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Skin of Our Teeth The Skin of Our Teeth
[Off-Broadway]
Theatre for a New Audience Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
Violinist
Muse
Ivy
Telegraph Boy
Violinist
Muse
Ivy
Telegraph Boy
Hadestown Hadestown
[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer

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Feast of the Epiphany
[ 2018 ] Sarah

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Jewelle Blackman, Jessie Shelton and Kay Trinidad to Reunite as 'Fates' in HADESTOWN Photo
Jewelle Blackman, Jessie Shelton and Kay Trinidad to Reunite as 'Fates' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

Hadestown will welcome back original Broadway cast member Jewelle Blackman. Blackman will join original cast members Jessie Shelton and Kay Trinidad as the ‘Fates’ for 11 weeks before the three take their final bow on Sunday, July 19.
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April Photo
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 
Photos: Meet the New Cast of HADESTOWN Photo
Photos: Meet the New Cast of HADESTOWN
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 18, 2026

New cast members have taken over in Hadestown on Broadway! The current company played their first performance on Tuesday, March 3. Check out photos of the new cast here!
First Look: New HADESTOWN Cast Debuts with Joshua Colley, Jordan Tyson, and More Photo
First Look: New HADESTOWN Cast Debuts with Joshua Colley, Jordan Tyson, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

You can now get a first look at photo and video of the all-new principal cast of Hadestown on Broadway. Hadestown is in its 7th hit year on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre. The cast currently features Joshua Colley, Jordan Tyson and more.
Photos: First Look Portraits of the New HADESTOWN Cast Photo
Photos: First Look Portraits of the New HADESTOWN Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Hadestown will welcome an all new principal cast on Broadway. You can now get a first look at photos of the new cast in character, in advance of their first performance.
Video: Jack Wolfe Performs 'EPIC I' From HADESTOWN at Prophecy Hall Photo
Video: Jack Wolfe Performs 'EPIC I' From HADESTOWN at Prophecy Hall
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026

Jack Wolfe has released his rendition of 'Epic I' from Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell. The stripped-back performance was recorded live at Prophecy Hall in Beacon, NY. Watch the video now and have tissues ready!
Joshua Colley, J. Harrison Ghee, Jordan Tyson and More to Join HADESTOWN Photo
Joshua Colley, J. Harrison Ghee, Jordan Tyson and More to Join HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Hadestown will welcome an all new principal cast to Broadway. The company will feature Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ and more.
Melissa Errico, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE FINAL SEASON and More Set for 54 Below Next W Photo
Melissa Errico, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE FINAL SEASON and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Melissa Errico, Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season and more. 
Interview: VERSES AND VOICES at 54 Below Highlights Songwriter Ellen Winter Photo
Interview: VERSES AND VOICES at 54 Below Highlights Songwriter Ellen Winter
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 13, 2025

The 11/21 pay-what-you-can show features a night blending genre, storytelling, and flirty debauchery from the co-composer of 36 QUESTIONS. This is the second night in a new series highlighting emerging musical theater songwriters.
Allison Russell to Return as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN Photo
Allison Russell to Return as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Grammy Award winner Allison Russell will reprise her role as Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway. Hadestown currently stars Morgan Dudley as Eurydice, Kurt Elling as Hermes, Rebecca Naomi Jones as Persephone, and more.
Video: Watch the New Stars of HADESTOWN on Broadway Take Their First Bows Photo
Video: Watch the New Stars of HADESTOWN on Broadway Take Their First Bows
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Kurt Elling, Paulo Szot, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Morgan Dudley, and Jack Wolfe have arrived in the Underworld! Watch a video of the new stars of Hadestown taking their first bows.
Photo: Morgan Dudley, Paulo Szot and More HADESTOWN New Principal Cast Photo
Photo: Morgan Dudley, Paulo Szot and More HADESTOWN New Principal Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the new principal cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: Highlights from Broadway In Bryant Park with THE OUTSIDERS, HADESTOWN, and Mor Photo
Video: Highlights from Broadway In Bryant Park with THE OUTSIDERS, HADESTOWN, and More
by Joey Mervis - Jul 26, 2025

LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park continued its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Watch highlights from the casts of The Outsiders, Hadestown, Six and more in this video!
Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe and More to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway Photo
Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe and More to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

Hadestown will welcome a new principal cast to Broadway in September. Learn more about the incoming cast members and see how to purchase tickets here!
Video: HADESTOWN Debuts A New 'Railroad Line' Ad on the Subway Photo
Video: HADESTOWN Debuts A New 'Railroad Line' Ad on the Subway
by Michael Major - Jun 12, 2025

Hadestown has unveiled a new video filmed on the Subway in New York City. It includes cast members Ali Louis Bourzgui, Myra Molloy, Lana Gordon, Daniel Breaker, Tom Hewitt, Marla Louissant, Jessie Shelton, and Kay Trinidad.
Video: Myra Molloy Sings 'Flowers' in HADESTOWN on Broadway Photo
Video: Myra Molloy Sings 'Flowers' in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at Myra Molloy singing 'Flowers' in Hadestown on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy in HADESTOWN on Broadway Photo
Photos: Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy as Orpheus and Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway. See photos here and learn more about the production!
Video: Make-a-Wish Recipient Makes Broadway Debut in HADESTOWN Photo
Video: Make-a-Wish Recipient Makes Broadway Debut in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Last week, Make-A-Wish recipient, Crowe Zilvitis, made their Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical in a special walk on role. Get a behind the scenes look in this video!
Lana Gordon to Reprise Her Role as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN Photo
Lana Gordon to Reprise Her Role as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Lana Gordon will rejoin the cast of Hadestown on Broadway as ‘Persephone’ starting in June. Learn more about Hadestown and see how to purchase tickets here!
Phillip Boykin and KC Dela Cruz to Join HADESTOWN Tonight Photo
Phillip Boykin and KC Dela Cruz to Join HADESTOWN Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Phillip Boykin will rejoin the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical as ‘Hades’ and current ensemble member KC Dela Cruz will take over the role of ‘Eurydice,’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here!
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How many Broadway shows has Jessie Shelton been in?

Jessie Shelton has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Jessie Shelton has not appeared in the West End.

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