Full given name: |
Jessica Keenan Wynn |
Where you were born/where you were raised: |
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA… specifically the valley… duh. |
Zodiac Sign: |
Gemini |
What your parents did/do for a living: |
Mom works for Musicares under the Grammy Foundation, and Dad is an entertainment lawyer. |
Siblings: |
Amazing half-brother Brett Armstrong |
Current audition song/monologue: |
“Cry Baby” and “Woman in the Moon” |
Special skills: |
Britney Spears impression |
Something you're REALLY bad at: |
Britney Spears impression |
First Broadway show you ever saw: |
My first trip to NY was in high school and I saw Sutton Foster in Thoroughly Modern Millie. I was blown away by the ease and precision that she exuded… I still am. |
If you could go back in time and catch any show, what would it be? |
It was Cabaret with Alan Cumming, but my dreams came true and I just saw it back on Broadway. Currently, I would have to say the OBC of Into The Woods or Sunday in the Park with George. I live for those recordings. |
Current or recent show other than your own you have been recommending to friends: |
Bridges of Madison County moved me in a way theatre hasn’t. Since it closed too soon, I recommend purchasing the album to everyone. Also, Pippin still ranks up there as a theatrical, magical whirlwind that everyone should experience. |
Favorite showtune(s) of all time: |
“I Got Rhythm,” “One Song Glory,” “If I Didn’t Believe In You,” “He Touched Me” and “Move On.” (I could go on and on and on and on...) |
Some favorite modern musicals: |
Last 5 Years, [title of show] and In The Heights |
Some favorite classic musicals: |
Meet Me In St. Louis, Bye Bye Birdie and West Side Story |
Broadway or screen stars of the past you would have most loved to perform with: |
Cheesy, but my grandfather and great grandfather Keenan Wynn and Ed Wynn… and Judy Garland. |
Your personal vocal idols, living or dead: |
Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Jane Monheit and Babs |
The one performance – attended - that you will never forget: |
Watching Barbra Streisand perform 2 years ago at "Person Of The Year." I was moved to chills and frozen for her entire performance. She's a legend and an idol to so many. |
Music that makes you cry, any genre: |
1940’s standards or an Edith Piaf ballad |
MAC or PC? |
MAC, duh |
Most played song on your iPod: |
Sam Smith’s “Good Things,” Sara Bareilles’ “I Choose You” and “Attaboy” by The Goat Rodeo Sessions |
Most-visited websites: |
eBay… addicted |
Favorite Tweeters: |
Laura Benanti, Grumpy Cat and Megan Amram |
Last book you read: |
"The China Study" …I’m vegan |
Must-see TV show(s): |
"House of Cards," "OITNB," "Veep," "Downton Abbey" and "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" |
Last good movie you saw: |
"20 Feet From Stardom" |
Some films you consider classics: |
"Whatever Happened to Baby Jane," "Meet Me In St. Louis" and "The Philadelphia Story" |
Performer you would drop everything to go see: |
Carole King |
Pop culture guilty pleasure: |
The Doobie Brothers and Hall & Oates… back to back! |
Three favorite cities: |
Washington DC, Paris, Denver |
Favorite sport/team/player: |
Oh lord! Basketball. Lakers. Kobe. |
First CD/Tape/LP you owned: |
Mix tape from my mom with Genesis and The Cure. My first CD was from an infomercial for “Livin’ In The 90’s.” It was unreal, came 2 CD’s, AND had “I’m Too Sexy” on it!!! |