Jessie Mueller: podcast appearances and interviews

Jessica Ruth Mueller is an American actress and singer who has achieved recognition for her performances on stage. She began her acting career in Chicago, where she earned two Joseph Jefferson Awards in 2008 and 2011 for her roles as Julie Jordan in Carousel and Amalia Balash in She Loves Me. In 2011, she relocated to New York City to play a role in a Broadway revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Mueller's notable accomplishments include winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2014 for her portrayal in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. She has also received two additional Tony nominations for her leading performances in Waitress in 2016 and the Broadway revival of Carousel in 2018. Her early education includes attendance at Baraboo High School. Mueller's career is marked by her versatility and critical recognition within the musical theatre community.