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Jared Fessler

Jared [He/Him] hails from Iowa and currently calls Minneapolis, Minnesota home. His roots in theatre run deep, having grown up immersed in the performing arts. Jared pursued a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including music, dance, and theatre, with additional training in BFA musical theatre.

Among his cherished theatrical experiences, notable productions include State Fair, Oliver, Guys and Dolls, Working, Damn Yankees, A Chorus Line, and The Crucible (the opera).

In his professional life, Jared is engaged in workforce development and IT, showcasing his versatility. Beyond his career, he is also a skilled photographer. His passion for the arts endures, as he actively attends theatrical productions, participates in workshops, and occasionally takes the stage.

Jared's journey has come full circle, as Broadway World, a longstanding resource in his theatrical exploration since early days, now features his own contributions. It's a testament to the interconnectedness of his life and love for the arts.

For those interested in following his artistic adventures, Jared can be found on Instagram @jaredfessler.




LEARN MORE ABOUT Jared Fessler

First Show:

Ragtime the first national tour

Favorite Show:

When it comes to musical preferences, Jared's favorites include Kinky Boots, Ragtime, Light in the Piazza, Beautiful, Waitress, Allegiance, Wicked, The Prom, Sweeney Todd, Jekyll and Hyde, Legally Blonde, and A Chorus Line, The Wiz, The Color Purple, Phantom of the Opera



Review: BILLY GILMAN at Lush Lounge And Theater
Review: BILLY GILMAN at Lush Lounge And Theater
June 27, 2022

What did our critic think of BILLY GILMAN at Lush Lounge And Theatre? Billy Gilman is a singer/song writer. He released the hit single 'One Voice,' back in 2000. He has sold millions of albums and received numerous awards including Academy of Country Music, The Country Music Association, Billboard Magazine, and the American Music Association.

Review: CARLY RAE JEPSEN at Armory
Review: CARLY RAE JEPSEN at Armory
June 26, 2022

What did our critic think of CARLY RAE JEPSEN at Armory?

Interview: Chatting with Michael Graceffa on Minnesota, theatre and Fire Island!
Interview: Chatting with Michael Graceffa on Minnesota, theatre and Fire Island!
June 25, 2022

Michael is an actor who is been in The Cher Show, Matilda, Aladdin and Catch Me If You Can and more! He is also has been on the TV screen in The Marvelous Mrs. Maise, I Was Wrong, and most recently Fire Island.

Interview: Harrell Holmes Jr. of AIN'T TOO PROUD at Orpheum
Interview: Jacob Higdon of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre
Interview: Jacob Higdon of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre
June 24, 2022

The 80s are back with this rockin' musical, jam packed with all your favorite powerhouse hit songs from the era, such as 'Holding Out For A Hero,', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', 'Almost Paradise,' and of course, 'Footloose!'

BWW Interview: Chatting with Carman Lacivita of EMMA at Guthrie Theater
BWW Interview: Chatting with Carman Lacivita of EMMA at Guthrie Theater
June 21, 2022

We chat with Carman Lacivita who plays Mr. George Knightley about his role and the production.

BWW Interview: Chatting With Torian Miller On Theater, Fire Island, and Pride!
BWW Interview: Chatting With Torian Miller On Theater, Fire Island, and Pride!
June 20, 2022

Torian Miller is an actor. His roots in performing came from acting and improve. He has been in Abbott Elementary, Wool, and most recently Fire Island where he played Max.

Interview: Hope Nordquist of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre
Interview: Hope Nordquist of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre
June 20, 2022

The 80s are back with this rockin' musical, jam packed with all your favorite powerhouse hit songs from the era, such as 'Holding Out For A Hero,', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', 'Almost Paradise,' and of course, 'Footloose!' Join Ren as he moves to a new town and shares his love of music and dancing. FOOTLOOSE is a celebration of youthful innocence, the importance of listening to one another, and the healing power of forgiveness. This explosive and dynamic production is a celebration of individual expression and the power of music and dance.

Interview: Kate Piering of THE LITTLE MERMAID at 4 Community Theatre
Interview: Kate Piering of THE LITTLE MERMAID at 4 Community Theatre
June 20, 2022

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including 'Under the Sea,' 'Kiss the Girl' and 'Part of Your World.' Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Disney's The Little Mermaid offers a fantastic creative opportunity for rich costumes and sets, as well as the chance to perform some of the best-known songs from the past 30 years.

Interview: Meghan Murphy of THE BIG RED SHOW at The Women's Club Of Minneapolis
Interview: Meghan Murphy of THE BIG RED SHOW at The Women's Club Of Minneapolis
June 20, 2022

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis presents Meghan Murphy in the long-awaited Twin Cities debut of her wildly popular performance of 'The Big Red Show.'

Interview: Joey Brueske of COMPANY at Ashland Productions
Interview: Joey Brueske of COMPANY at Ashland Productions
June 16, 2022

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends - 'those good and crazy people [his] married friends' - explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

Interview: Juno Birch of ATTACK OF THE STUNNING at Fine Line
Interview: Juno Birch of ATTACK OF THE STUNNING at Fine Line
June 16, 2022

An absolutely stunning Martian queen has crash landed on Earth. Witness the campery, the glamour, the buffoonery and all indulgent chaos in her one woman show Attack of the STUNNING! With special guest performances by the monochrome queen Liquorice Black. Yes that's happening!

BWW Interview: Alok Vaid-Menon of ALOK at Pantages
BWW Interview: Alok Vaid-Menon of ALOK at Pantages
June 13, 2022

Alok Vaid-Menon (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed performance artist whose work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition. In 2021 they headlined the New York Comedy Festival and in 2022 they will be headlining the Just for Laughs Festival in Vancouver. They are the author of 'Beyond the Gender Binary' (2020) which has been described as a 'clarion call for a new approach to gender in the 21st century' and the poetry books 'Femme in Public' (2017) and 'Your Wound / My Garden' (2021). On screen, they will next shoot the Netflix/Blumhouse feature film ABSOLUTE DOMINION. They have also appeared in the Netflix docu-series Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness, HBO's late-night sketch series Random Acts of Flyness and the documentary 'The Trans List'.

BWW Interview: Greta Grosch of THE ROOMMATE at Prime Productions
BWW Interview: Greta Grosch of THE ROOMMATE at Prime Productions
June 13, 2022

PRIME Productions presents The Roommate, featuring acclaimed actors Greta Oglesby and Alison Edwards in playwright Jen Silverman's dark comedy about an unlikely pair and self-reinvention. Opening June 3 and directed by Twin Cities' theatre artist Greta Grosch, the production brings together two totally opposite women-a sheltered, newly divorced Midwesterner and a mysterious, New York vegan lesbian. As the two begin sharing pieces of their past, they discover what it takes to re-route your life-and what happens when the wheels come off.

BWW Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Theatre In The Round
BWW Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Theatre In The Round
June 11, 2022

What did our critic think of A PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Theatre In The Round?

BWW Interview: Chatting with Barry's Global CEO Joey Gonzalez on fitness and musical theatre!
BWW Interview: Chatting with Barry's Global CEO Joey Gonzalez on fitness and musical theatre!
June 10, 2022

The Best Workout in the World™®. Founded in West Hollywood in 1998, it's the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience that provides a dynamic, high-intensity workout that's as effective as it is fun. The fitness classes alternate between working out with weights and running on a treadmill and each day focuses on different muscle groups in order to achieve real results and to help reduce the risk of injuries.

BWW Interview: Chatting with Minnesota Native and Former Miss America Dorothy Benham
BWW Interview: Chatting with Minnesota Native and Former Miss America Dorothy Benham
June 10, 2022

Dorothy Benham is a Minnesota native and is a former Miss Minnesota and Miss America. Dorthy made her Broadway debut in 'Jerome Robbins Broadway.' She is a trained singer and has a book out titled 'The Bastard Queen.'

BWW Interview: Britney Coleman of AVENUE QUEER at Ted Mann Concert Hall
BWW Interview: Britney Coleman of AVENUE QUEER at Ted Mann Concert Hall
June 8, 2022

Returning to Ted Mann Concert Hall for the first time since 2019, acclaimed stage actress, Britney Coleman, currently performing in the revival of Sondheim's Company starring Patti LuPone, takes a break from her Broadway run to join TCGMC for our pride concert!

BWW Review: CINDERELLA at The Pantages Theatre
BWW Review: CINDERELLA at The Pantages Theatre
June 6, 2022

Metropolitan Ballet presents CINDERELLA, the timeless, classic fairytale that has captivated generations at The PANTAGES Theatre. The lighthearted ballet starring Natalia Sheptalova tells the triumphant story of a young girl who encounters a magical transformation with a little help from her Fairy Godmother. Dazzling ballroom scenes, riotous stepsisters and romance with a twist of humor, the choreography of Erik Sanborn pairs delightfully with the intriguing original music of Sergei Prokofiev. Enchanting for all ages, Cinderella reminds us that dreams really can come true.

BWW Interview: Samuel Green of Cantus on COVERS at Music Box Theatre
BWW Interview: Samuel Green of Cantus on COVERS at Music Box Theatre
June 4, 2022

Cantus - a vocal ensemble, kicks off summer with a high-energy homage to those who advocate for change and freedom. Inspired by Sam Cooke's timeless anthem of the same name, Cantus' 15th Covers program blends the ensemble's smooth vocal harmonies with the music of Marvin Gaye, Lady Gaga, Gloria Gaynor, and more. Join Cantus in a new venue and experience a new side of the ensemble!



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