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Jackie performed in a concert of the new musical JAWBREAKER. It is based on the cult classic about Reagan High's Flawless Four. Darren Stein's film starring Rose McGowan, Julie Benz, Judy Greer and Rebecca Gayheart re-imagined as a live musical for the stage. Music and Lyrics by Jeff Thomson and Jordan Mann Book by Darren Stein. based on his film. Directed by Jen Bender. July 29th and 30th at Show at Barre in Los Angeles.
Jackie will be playing the lead role of Frankie in CHiPS the Musical, presented by the Troubadour Theater Company at the Falcon Theatre in Los Angeles. It is a world premiere musical parody with original story and music written by Rick Batalla and Henry Phillips, and directed by Matt Walker. June 17-July 25. www.falcontheatre.com
Tune into FOX at 11 for The Wanda Sykes Show on April 17th to see Jackie in action!
Jackie has joined the cast to do a reading of the new muscial, HEATHERS based on the iconic 1988 movie starring Winona Ryder. Directed by Andy Fickman (Race to Witch Mountain), writters Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness) and Tony nominated Larry O'Keefe (Legally Blonde), along with an all star cast are all coming together to celebrate this sure to be smash hit! Coast Playhouse December 7th and December 8th.
Tune into FOX at 11 for The Wanda Sykes Show on November 14th to see Jackie in action!
Jackie will be singing PYT (Pretty Young Thing) in a concert featuring a multi-artist production celebration of the music and art of Michael Jackson. Entertainers from "Jersey Boys," "Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular," "Ultimate Manilow: The Hits," "The Lion King," and many others will perform from the Michael Jackson and Jackson Five songbook on August 29th, 2009 at the PEARL Theater in the Palms Hotel and Casino. All proceeds go to music education in the Las Vegas public school system.
Jackie will next be seen in PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The show will be directed and choreographed by the incomparable Jerry Mitchell with the music and lyrics by the brilliant Andrew Lippa. Previews will be begin March 30, 2009 and is set to open on April 18, 2009. Mel B and Kelly Monaco will also be starring in this brand new Vegasextravaganza.
www.lasvegaspeepshow.com
Jackie can currently be seen in SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, CA from Dec. 10, 2008 through Jan. 4, 2009. http://www.elportaltheatre.com
Jackie recently played the role of Faith in the musical RESPECT at the El Portal Center of the Arts in Los Angeles.
http://www.elportaltheatre.com
Jackie has completed shooting the winning series, PUSHING TWILIGHT, of the After Hours Web Series competition on IFC.com sponsored by Red Bull. She plays Avery who is a leading character along with a small group of other 20 somethings. The episodes will air on IFC.com as well as IFC. The series will premier on July 14th.
Jackie originated the role of Mary Delgado on the first national tour of Jersey Boys!
For more information and tickets, visit www.jerseyboystour.com
Jackie spent the summer in Los Angeles portraying one of her favorite childhood characters, Pinky Tuscadero in Happy Days: The Musical!, written and directed by Hollywood's own Garry Marshall. She played opposite the Fonz performed by New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre, another childhood favorite!
www.falcontheatre.com
Last winter, Jackie performed in the world premier of Twyla Tharp's The Times They Are A-Changin' at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego, scheduled to open on broadway in the fall.
www.theoldglobe.org
www.timestheyareachangin.com
Jackie was previously seen on Broadway in the Tony Award winning smash hit
HAIRSPRAY.
www.hairsprayonbroadway.com