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.
BWW Morning Brief February 10th, 2017 - IN THE HEIGHTS Film, 'SUNDAY' on Broadway and More!
February 10, 2017
February 10, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford, starts previews on Broadway this Saturday!
BWW Morning Brief February 9th, 2017 - Paper Mill, BIG RIVER, SUNSET BOULEVARD and More!
February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Glenn Close, opens on Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief February 8th, 2017 - Jake Gyllenhaal Sings, CABARET on Tour, Lea Salonga and More!
February 8, 2017
February 8, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Al Pacino and Judith Light lead GOD LOOKED AWAY, starting tonight in Pasadena, and David Mamet's THE PENITENT bows this evening Off-Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief February 7th, 2017 - CURSED CHILD, MISCAST, LES MIZ on TV and More!
February 7, 2017
February 7, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE GLASS MENAGERIE, starring Sally Field, begins on Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief February 6th, 2017: HAMILTON Super Bowl, Backstage with Richard Ridge and More!
February 6, 2017
February 6, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Groff, Tituss Burgess and more take part in Transport Group's benefit honoring Mary-Mitchell Campbell tonight!
BWW Morning Brief February 3rd, 2017 - BEARDO, 'THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN' and More!
February 3, 2017
February 3, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: Craig & Malloy's BEARDO starts tonight Off-Broadway, and the Taye Diggs & Jenny Parsinen-choreographed 'THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN' benefit production hits Royal Family this weekend!
BWW Morning Brief February 2nd, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed And More!
February 2, 2017
February 2, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: IF I FORGET with GREY'S ANATOMY's Kate Walsh starts performances at Roundabout, and SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Glenn Close, begins on Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief February 1st, 2017 - KID VICTORY, James Corden and More!
February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017
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BWW Morning Brief January 31st, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed and More!
January 31, 2017
January 31, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton reunite in FREAKY FRIDAY at La Jolla Playhouse!
BWW Morning Brief January 30th, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed And More!
January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: BENJAMIN BUTTON gets the musical treatment at York Theatre Company, and Anna Jordan's YEN opens tonight Off-Broadway!
BWW Morning Brief January 27th, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed and More!
January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: The HAMILTON parody SHAMILTON arrives in the Windy City, and Audra McDonald kicks off her 2017 tour with her hubby Will Swenson in California!
BWW Morning Brief January 26th, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed and More!
January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's top news: YOURS UNFAITHFULLY, starring Max Von Essen, opens Off-Broadway, and THE VIEW goes behind the scenes with Whoopi Goldberg for her ALADDIN cameo!
BWW Morning Brief January 25th, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed and More!
January 25, 2017
January 25, 2017
Today's big news: Tanya Saracho's FADE begins at Primary Stages, while 'GEORGIE' starts Off-Broadway, and Brian Stokes Mitchell & Ana Gasteyer launch AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT NJPAC tonight!
BWW Morning Brief January 24th, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed and More!
January 24, 2017
January 24, 2017
Today's big news: RING TWICE FOR MIRANDA begins previews Off-Broadway, and HELLO, JERRY! celebrates Jerry Herman at York Theatre Company!
Broadway AM Report, January 23, 2017 - TELL HECTOR I MISS HIM Opens Off-Broadway and More!
January 23, 2017
January 23, 2017
Today's big news: TELL HECTOR I MISS HIM, featuring stars from ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, opens tonight Off-Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, January 19, 2017 - JITNEY, THE GHOSTLIGHT PROJECT and More!
January 19, 2017
January 19, 2017
Today's big news: Hundreds of organizations across the country take part in THE GHOSTLIGHT PROJECT this evening, and August Wilson's JITNEY opens tonight on Broadway!
Broadway AM Report, January 18, 2017 - A.R.T./New York, LaBute Off-Broadway, TROUBADOUR and More!
January 18, 2017
January 18, 2017
Today's big news: Billy Porter hosts the A.R.T./New York Theatres ribbon-cutting today, LaBUTE NEW THEATRE FESTIVAL bows Off-Broadway, and Kristian Bush's new musical TROUBADOUR starts in Atlanta!
Broadway AM Report, January 17, 2017 - Brady as Burr, ROTTEN on the Road and More!
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
Today's big news: Wayne Brady takes his first bows as 'Aaron Burr' in Chicago's HAMILTON, and SOMETHING ROTTEN! launches its National Tour in Boston this evening!
Broadway AM Report, January 16, 2017 - All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and More!
January 16, 2017
January 16, 2017
This weekend's big news: The American Pops celebrates '75 YEARS OF STREISAND' with a slew of stars in D.C. and 'WRITERS RESIST: #LouderTogether' takes place on the steps of the New York Public Library this Sunday!
Broadway AM Report, January 13, 2017 - 75 YEARS OF STREISAND, #LouderTogether Protest and More!
January 13, 2017
January 13, 2017
This weekend's big news: The American Pops celebrates '75 YEARS OF STREISAND' with a slew of stars in D.C. and 'WRITERS RESIST: #LouderTogether' takes place on the steps of the New York Public Library this Sunday!
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