Cast & Creative
Jessie Mueller
Mary the Mother
Jessie Mueller was most recently seen on Broadway in Tracy Letts’ The Minutes. Previously, Jessie starred on Broadway in the revival of Carousel (Drama Desk Award, Tony, Grammy noms.). She originated the roles of Jenna in Waitress (Tony, Drama Desk, Grammy noms.) and Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Tony, Drama Desk, Grammy awards). Other Broadway credits include Nice Work If You Can Get It and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. After starring in The Music Man at the Kennedy Center, she returned for Guys and Dolls. TV/film: “Patsy & Loretta,” “Madam Secretary,” “Blue Bloods,” “Evil,” “Candy,” “Chicago Voices” (Chicago Emmy nom.), Steven Spielberg’s The Post, A Good Person, and Secret Headquarters. Jessie can be heard on Netlix’s animated musical series, “Centaurworld” as “Rider”, as well as numerous cast recordings, including the newly released Diary of A Wimpy Kid: the Musical.
Joy Woods
Martha
Joy Woods earned a 2025 Tony Award nomination for her performance as Louise opposite Audra McDonald in Gypsy on Broadway. Woods first gained prominence in the New York City theatre scene as part of Little Shop of Horrors, making her Off-Broadway debut as Chiffon and later stepping into the lead role of Audrey. She has since earned critical acclaim for her performances as Martha Mills in I Can Get It For You Wholesale Off-Broadway, Catherine Parr in Broadway’s SIX and originating the role of Middle Allie in The Notebook in both Chicago and on Broadway.