About the artist
Jessie Mueller is an American stage actress and singer celebrated for her work in Broadway musicals, known for a warm, expressive voice well suited to both classic and contemporary musical theater repertoire. She rose to prominence through acclaimed revival and original productions, building a reputation as one of the leading interpreters of American musical theater roles of her generation.
Her breakthrough came through standout performances in shows including a 2011 Broadway debut in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, and further acclaim in a 2008 production of Carousel. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Carole King in «Beautiful: The Carole King Musical», a role that showcased her singing and dramatic range and became one of her signature performances, including the song «What’s Inside».
Mueller also received Tony nominations for her performances in the original Broadway cast of Waitress, where she introduced the song «She Used to Be Mine», and in the 2018 Broadway revival of Carousel. Her body of work reflects a career centered on interpreting rich character-driven material within American musical theater rather than commercial pop recording.