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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

Hadestown Hadestown
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Fate [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Performer
Fate [Replacement]
[Replacement]
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

Movies

Feast of the Epiphany
[ 2018 ] Sarah

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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 here!
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!
Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway Photo
Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!
Photos: See Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes and More in HADESTOWN Photo
Photos: See Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes and More in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the new Broadway cast of Hadestown, starring Haley Kilgore, Carlos Valdes and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Sing 'We Raise Our Cups' in HADESTOWN Photo
Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Sing 'We Raise Our Cups' in HADESTOWN
by Michael Major - Feb 25, 2025

Watch a first look at Merle Dandridge singing 'We Raise Our Cups' in Hadestown on Broadway. She joined the cast as Persephone last week, alongside Daniel Breaker as Hades. See the video now!
Video: HADESTOWN Star Hailey Kilgore Sings 'Wait for Me (Reprise)' Photo
Video: HADESTOWN Star Hailey Kilgore Sings 'Wait for Me (Reprise)'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

Watch Hailey Kilgore celebrate her return to Broadway in Hadestown by singing 'Wait for Me (Reprise)' with a glass of champagne in hand in the video here!
Photos: Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt in HADESTOWN Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt in HADESTOWN Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Get a first look at photos of the newest leads of Hadestown - Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt in rehearsals for Hadestown on Broadway!
Daniel Breaker & Merle Dandridge Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway Photo
Daniel Breaker & Merle Dandridge Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Jan 9, 2025

Tony Award nominee Daniel Breaker and BAFTA winner and SAG Award and Grammy Award nominee Merle Dandridge will join the cast of the Tony® and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, on Broadway beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Video: Watch HADESTOWN's ASL Performance of 'Road to Hell' Photo
Video: Watch HADESTOWN's ASL Performance of 'Road to Hell'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2025

Hadestown on Broadway presented an ASL performance in collaboration with TDF. You can now watch the rendition of 'Road to Hell' here! 
Photos: Hozier Visits HADESTOWN on Broadway Photo
Photos: Hozier Visits HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 23, 2024

Last night, Grammy Award nominee, Hozier, attended Hadestown on Broadway. See photos here! Learn more about the current cast of Hadestown and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Swing Tara Jackson Answers HADESTOWN Fan Questions Photo
Video: Swing Tara Jackson Answers HADESTOWN Fan Questions
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2024

Hadestown swing Tara Jackson is responding to audience-submitted questions. Watch her answers and tips for playing at Fate in the video here!
Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes & Tom Hewitt to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway Photo
Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes & Tom Hewitt to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway beginning in January! Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production.
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN Photo
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024

Grammy Award winner Allison Russell has joined the cast of Hadestown as ‘Persephone.’ Watch her perform 'Living It Up' here! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Photo
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Explore the fifth anniversary of the HADESTOWN cast album with commentary and narration by Anaïs Mitchell, offering insights into the celebrated musical's journey and impact.
André De Shields, Jordan Fisher & More to Star in TARTUFFE Industry Reading Photo
André De Shields, Jordan Fisher & More to Star in TARTUFFE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner André De Shields will star as the title character in an upcoming reading of Molière’s Tartuffe. Learn more about the upcoming reading and see who else is starring.
Listen: 'TALKING HADESTOWN' Album Features Commentary From Anais Mitchell Photo
Listen: 'TALKING HADESTOWN' Album Features Commentary From Anais Mitchell
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

A new album has been released titled 'Talking Hadestown,' a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience where Tony and Grammy-Award winning composer Anaïs Mitchell takes listeners through the inspirations, concepts and creative processes that lie behind the key songs from the Tony Award winning best musical. 
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Jessie Shelton has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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