A Midwest native and Louisville-based journalist, Jessica is a long-time believer in the collaborative power of the performing arts. She has worked as a News Desk Editor for BroadwayWorld since 2012 and writes BWW's daily Broadway AM Report. Jessica received a master's degree in arts journalism with a focus in theatre from Syracuse University, and a bachelor's degrees in magazine journalism and international studies from the University of Missouri. She and her husband welcomed their first child - Dariya - in May and are also proud parents to two scruffy pups - Maggie and Hippo.
Denis O'Hare to Return for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
July 27, 2013
July 27, 2013
Ryan Murphy Tweeted the news today that Denis O'Hare will be returning for FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN. Though details on COVEN are being kept quiet, Ryan Murphy confirmed in March that the season would be set in multiple locales, including New Orleans.
Photo Flash: Sutton Foster's New Art Prints - Elephants, Lobsters and Penguins, Oh, My!
July 27, 2013
July 27, 2013
Sutton Foster has just released her 2013 collection of new prints! Scroll down for a sneak peek, and visit her website to buy them online.
GLEE's Mike O'Malley Speaks on Cory Monteith's Passing
July 27, 2013
July 27, 2013
GLEE's Mike O'Malley, who plays Burt Hummel on the series, commented on his relationship with co-star Cory Monteith during a TCA panel this morning, July 27. Monteith passed away earlier this month from an accidental drug overdose.
Selena Gomez Wins Two 2013 Young Hollywood Awards; Broadcast Set for 8/1 on The CW
July 27, 2013
July 27, 2013
According to People, pop star and actress Selena Gomez has been honored with two 2013 Young Hollywood Awards.
FAST & FURIOUS 6 Opens at No. 1 in China; Races Toward $24M Weekend
July 27, 2013
July 27, 2013
Deadline reports that FAST & FURIOUS 6 opened at No. 1 in China on Friday, July 26, and is racing toward $24 million for the weekend. That total would bring the movie just behind MAN OF STEEL as China's second highest three-day gross ever. The pic also brought in Universal's highest ever opening in China with $6.9 million on Friday.
LES MISERABLES' Samantha Barks and More Join DRACULA
July 26, 2013
July 26, 2013
The Hollywood Reporter writes that Les Miserables star Samantha Barks, along with Game of Thrones' Art Parkinson and Icelandic actor Thor Kristjansson, has joined the cast of Universal's DRACULA.
Molly Shannon Gets Recurring Roles in HBO's GETTING ON and FOX's RAISING HOPE
July 26, 2013
July 26, 2013
Saturday Night Live's Molly Shannon will be adding two new shows to her recurring roster with HBO's GETTING ON and FOX's Raising Hope.
Parminder Nagra Joins NBC's THE BLACKLIST as Series Regular
July 26, 2013
July 26, 2013
TVLine reports that Parminder Nagra (ER, Psych) is joining NBC's drama THE BLACKLIST as a series regular.
Vin Diesel to Star in WORLD'S MOST WANTED; Dan Mazeau to Re-Write Script
July 26, 2013
July 26, 2013
Deadline.com reports that Vin Diesel will be starring in Universal Pictures' upcoming action pic WORLD'S MOST WANTED, rewritten by Dan Mazeau (Wrath of the Titans, Bleach and the upcoming Yukikaze).
Kate Fleetwood, Anna Maxwell Martin and Olivia Vinall Join National Theatre's KING LEAR, Opening Jan 2014
July 25, 2013
July 25, 2013
The Daily Mail reports that Kate Fleetwood and Anna Maxwell Martin will play KING LEAR's daughters Goneril and Regan, respectively, in the National Theatre's upcoming production of the Shakespearen tragedy. Olivia Vinall, who is currently appearing in the National's OTHELLO, will portray Cordelia.
HARRY POTTER Star Rupert Grint to Make Stage Debut in MOJO Revival, Oct 2013
July 25, 2013
July 25, 2013
According to the Daily Mail, Rupert Grint (Harry Potter) will make his stage debut in a revival of MOJO by Jez Butterworth. Grint joins Brendan Coyle (Downton Abbey), Ben Whishaw (Skyfall) and Daniel Mays (Mrs Biggs, Made In Dagenham). Rehearsals are set to begin in September 2013 for an October debut at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
BWW Interview: Olivier Nominee Tara Hugo Talks LEGACY FALLS at NYMF, New Philip Glass Album and More!
July 17, 2013
July 17, 2013
Today we're speaking with Tara Hugo, Olivier nominee for THE THREEPENNY OPERA at the Donmar Warehouse, star of JoAnne Akalaitis and Philip Glass' THE BACCHAE at the New York Shakespeare Festival, singer, lyricist and all-around talented actress. Hugo is reprising her 2010 London role in the new musical LEGACY FALLS, a soap opera farce currently playing through July 24th at this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival. Below, Hugo talks about starting fresh with a new cast, her favorite scene and takes a detour to discuss her new album of Philip Glass songs.
BWW Interview: NCIS: LA's Peter Cambor Talks TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA on the Boston Common
July 25, 2013
July 25, 2013
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' is celebrating its 18th season with a production of Shakespeare's comedy THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas. Among the cast is NCIS: Los Angeles' Peter Cambor, who stars as Proteus, best friend to Valentine (Andrew Burnap) and fickle lover to Julia (Jenna Augen). BroadwayWorld recently spoke with Cambor about his Boston roots at A.R.T., playing a fair-weather friend and beau, his love of cooking and podcasting, and more!
Exclusive Interview: Alan Menken on Vying for the 'EGOT', ABC's THE NEIGHBORS, Plus Scoops on ALADDIN, HUNCHBACK, TANGLED & More!
July 15, 2013
July 15, 2013
BroadwayWorld took time to talk to Alan Menken about vying for the fabled EGOT, writing for television, and the possibility of creating a new musical series for ABC. Plus, Menken discusses ALADDIN opening in Toronto and on Broadway, redeveloping THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME for the stage with Stephen Schwartz, and new projects with Douglas Carter Beane, David Zippel and Harvey Fierstein, as well as seeing his work spread across the globe.
BWW Interview: Matthew Morrison Talks London, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, Return to 54 Below, GLEE and More!
July 12, 2013
July 12, 2013
BroadwayWorld spoke this week with Emmy, Tony and two-time Golden Globe-nominated Matthew Morrison of GLEE fame and Broadway's HAIRSPRAY and THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA about his engagement to Renee Puente, how he spent last month promoting his new album WHERE IT ALL BEGAN in the UK, and his return to Broadway's nightclub 54 Below in 'Up Close and Personal with Matthew Morrison.'
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