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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: COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Review: COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
November 15, 2023

What did our critic think of COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis?

Review: BILLY JOEL & STEVIE NICKS at US Bank Stadium
Review: BILLY JOEL & STEVIE NICKS at US Bank Stadium
November 11, 2023

What did our critic think of BILLY JOEL & STEVIE NICKS at US Bank Stadium?

Review: CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA at Minnesota Opera
Review: CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA at Minnesota Opera
November 10, 2023

What did our critic think of CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA at Minnesota Opera?

Interview: Emma Stratton of COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Interview: Emma Stratton of COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
November 6, 2023

Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, Company “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell.” (Variety). Helmed by three-time Tony Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy is at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious.

Review: AUDRA MCDONALD WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
Review: AUDRA MCDONALD WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
November 5, 2023

What did our critic think of AUDRA MCDONALD WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall?

Review: HELL IS EMPTY AND ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE…AGAIN! at Luminary Arts Center
Review: HELL IS EMPTY AND ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE…AGAIN! at Luminary Arts Center
November 3, 2023

What did our critic think of HELL IS EMPTY AND ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE…AGAIN! at Luminary Arts Center?

Interview: Daniel Webb of MARGARET CHO LIVE AND LIVID! at Fitzgerald Theatre
Interview: Daniel Webb of MARGARET CHO LIVE AND LIVID! at Fitzgerald Theatre
November 2, 2023

Daniel Webb is an LA-based comedian, writer, and musician hailing from Texas. His comedy has garnered recognition on renowned platforms such as Comedy Central, NBC, and BUTT Magazine. Wanda Sykes aptly describes Daniel in three concise words: 'Riotous. Queer. Star.'

Review: QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT THE RHAPSODY TOUR at Xcel Energy Center
Review: QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT THE RHAPSODY TOUR at Xcel Energy Center
October 28, 2023

What did our critic think of QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT THE RHAPSODY TOUR at Xcel Energy Center?

Interview: Reed Sigmund of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
Interview: Reed Sigmund of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
October 24, 2023

A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, he plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing they love the most! Until, that is, the smallest of the Whos, tiny Cindy Lou, extends a hand.

Review: KIM PETRAS FEED THE BEAST TOUR at Armory
Review: KIM PETRAS FEED THE BEAST TOUR at Armory
October 20, 2023

What did our critic think of KIM PETRAS FEED THE BEAST TOUR at Armory? Kim Petras made a triumphant return to Minneapolis with her Feed the Beast Tour at the Armory. Opening for her was Alex Chapman, who kept the energy high with a DJ set featuring many crowd-pleasing hits.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
October 12, 2023

What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? The production induced laughter from the audience, particularly those familiar with Minnesota, as it cleverly incorporated local references.

Interview: Enrico Lopez-Yanez of BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
Interview: Enrico Lopez-Yanez of BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
October 12, 2023

Enrico Lopez-Yañez is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony and Pacific Symphony as well as the Principal Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Presents.

Review: RENEE RAPP - SNOW HARD FEELINGS TOUR at The Fillmore Minneapolis
Review: RENEE RAPP - SNOW HARD FEELINGS TOUR at The Fillmore Minneapolis
October 11, 2023

Renee Rapp, a distinguished Jimmy Awards winner known for her exceptional performances as Regina George in Broadway's hit production 'Mean Girls' and Leighton Murray in the Max teen comedy, 'The Sex Lives of College Girls,' is now captivating audiences once again in the highly anticipated 'Mean Girls Musical' movie, reprising her role as Regina George.

Review: BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Theatre Pro Rata
Review: BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Theatre Pro Rata
October 10, 2023

What did our critic think of BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Theatre Pro Rata? Set in 1899 Paris, this play delves into the life of the audacious and acclaimed actress, Sarah Bernhardt. She stands at the pinnacle of her career, having triumphed in numerous theatrical roles and won the hearts of critics.

Review: SIDE SHOW at Ashland Productions
Review: SIDE SHOW at Ashland Productions
October 10, 2023

What did our critic think of SIDE SHOW at Ashland Productions? 'Side Show,' based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton, who rose to fame during the Depression, offers a poignant portrayal of two women bound at the hip.

Review: WHAT MATTERS MOST TOUR BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
Review: WHAT MATTERS MOST TOUR BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
October 9, 2023

What did our critic think of WHAT MATTERS MOST TOUR BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall?

Review: BEHIND THE CURTAIN: EVER AFTER IN CONCERT at Ordway Concert Hall
Review: BEHIND THE CURTAIN: EVER AFTER IN CONCERT at Ordway Concert Hall
October 7, 2023

What did our critic think of BEHIND THE CURTAIN: EVER AFTER IN CONCERT at Ordway Concert Hall?

Interview: Heather Hach of THE TROUBLE WITH DROWNING
Interview: Heather Hach of THE TROUBLE WITH DROWNING
October 6, 2023

The screenwriter and Broadway book writer turned her considerable writing chops to fiction during Covid when Broadway and Hollywood were both shut down, and found that novel-length fiction was a great outlet that she enjoyed very much.

Interview: Erika Henningsen of BEHIND THE CURTAIN: EVER AFTER IN CONCERT at Ordway Concert Hall
Interview: Erika Henningsen of BEHIND THE CURTAIN: EVER AFTER IN CONCERT at Ordway Concert Hall
October 5, 2023

Be among the first in the world to experience the latest original songs from the musical Ever After as it continues in its development from page to the stage.

Interview: Isabella Fox, Mik Motta, Brendan Hale, Daniel James Roth, Maddy Morgan of ENCHANTE SOIREE CHATEAU at Valleyfair
Interview: Isabella Fox, Mik Motta, Brendan Hale, Daniel James Roth, Maddy Morgan of ENCHANTE SOIREE CHATEAU at Valleyfair
October 4, 2023

Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats is a gotta-be-there Halloween event packed with fun and family-friendly eeriness. From little goblins to grown-up ghouls, everyone will find ghastly great things to do for Halloween. Plus, we’ve got skeleTONS of delicious seasonal treats, drinks and, of course, candy!



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