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Dressed RehearsalJenna Bainbridge (Wicked, Suffs)Actor, singer, and disability rights advocate Jenna Bainbridge joins Dressed Rehearsal for a conversation at the intersection of Broadway, fashion, and accessibility. In 2024, Jenna made history as the first authentic wheelchair user to play Nessarose in Wicked on Broadway, and debuted in Suffs as the first wheelchair user to originate a role in a new Broadway musical.We dive into what authentic representation looks like onstage, the realities of being an ambulatory wheelchair user in the industry, and her viral fashion series Does It Sit?, where outfits are ranked not just on style, but...
2026-02-091h 01
Colorado MattersJanuary 29, 2026: Broadway conquered, Jenna Bainbridge on her 'Wicked' fight for more accessibility for the disabledAlthough she's been a theater actress for most of her life, Jenna Bainbridge never envisioned herself performing on the grandest of stages -- Broadway. The issue wasn't one of talent or confidence, but rather, accessibility. Partially paralyzed as a child, Bainbridge didn't think she'd find the accommodations necessary for her to live and work in New York. However she's now performing on Broadway in the long-running hit, Wicked.
2026-01-2948 min
The Broadway Show: UncutCelebrating The Magic of 'Wicked'!Wicked: For Good is a box office smash. And the Broadway and touring shows are just as popular as ever. Two wickedly good interviews in this episode. Tamsen chats with Allie Trimm, the actress who plays 'Glinda' on Broadway. But first, Paul Wontorek talks with the Broadway's 'Nessa Rose', Jenna Bainbridge.
2025-12-1859 min
Something to Talk AboutDía de los MuertosThe Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community celebration is coming up Nov. 1. We get an update from Alice Mendoza, Araceli Cruz, and Jenna d'Anna.
2025-10-2521 min
Hear Us OutFinding Her Voice: Jenna Bainbridge of Wicked on Broadway on Life, Stage, and AdvocacyIn this inspiring episode of Hear Us Out, we sit down with Jenna Bainbridge, the groundbreaking Broadway actor who made history as the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose in Wicked. Jenna shares her journey to the stage, the challenges and triumphs of performing in one of the world’s most beloved musicals, and how her lived experience has shaped her artistry and advocacy. We explore the power of representation, accessibility in the performing arts, and the role sound plays in bringing a character to life. It’s a candid, heartfelt conversation that celebrates resilience, creativity, and the magic of t...
2025-09-2359 min
Everybody Pulls The TarpJenna Bainbridge: Creating Your Own Opportunities, Building Upon Strengths, & Making Something Uniquely YoursThis week Andrew talks with Wicked star Jenna Bainbridge. Jenna currently stars as Nessarose in Wicked on Broadway. In 2024, she made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated musical Suffs becoming the first wheelchair user to originate a role in a new musical on Broadway. In March, Jenna made history again when she joined the cast of Wicked — and became the first authentically disabled person to play Nessarose on Broadway. In this episode, Jenna shares many of the ideas, techniques, & mindsets powering her success. This is a powerful conversation about finding your own opportunities, building upon strengths, creating something th...
2025-09-1846 min
Always Looking UpJenna Bainbridge On Making Broadway History Not Once, But TwiceWelcome Back!In this week’s episode of Always Looking Up I sat down with Jenna Bainbridge. Jenna is an actor, singer, co-founder, disability rights advocate and executive producer of two of my favorite TikTok series. She navigates the world as an ambulatory wheelchair user and, in 2024 became the first wheelchair user to perform in a New Musical on Broadway when she made her debut in Suffs. Now she is again making history portraying Nessarose in the Broadway production of Wicked, being the first wheelchair user to do so on stage. We discuss how she became Nessa, do...
2025-07-071h 18
Working Class ActsJenna BainbridgeOn today's episode I sit down with the WICKEDly talented Jenna Bainbridge. We discuss everything from her Broadway journey to Suffs then Wicked to her staunch belief that brownies are the greatest food on the planet.If you're looking for handmade wooden home decor then my Etsy shop is perfect for you! For a look at my catalog go to: JohnMadWoodworking.Etsy.com You can find more info about my work as an actor and voiceover artist on my website at: www.johnmaddaloni.com Rate and Subscribe to my show on Apple Podcast...
2025-05-1251 min
Oh My Pod U Guys#109 The Importance of Visibility with Jenna BainbridgeU Guys, current Nessarose in Wicked on Broadway, Jenna Bainbridge is here! First, I bring you all the latest Bway tea in the BroadwayWorld Recap. Then I’m joined by Jenna as she shares her journey as an actor and advocate for disability rights, highlighting her role as Nessarose in Wicked. She discusses the importance of authentic representation of disabled individuals in the arts, her personal experiences with disability, and how these experiences shape her performances. Jenna also reflects on her transition from sports to the performing arts, the challenges of navigating accessibility in New York, and her involvement in...
2025-04-2154 min
The Questlove ShowHistorical Records: Judy Heumann (feat. Ali Stroker and Jenna Bainbridge)Nimene learns the inspiring story of Judy Heumann, who fought for the rights of disabled people, and enlists Broadway actor Jenna Bainbridge for a fierce hip hop track to honor Judy’s legacy. Featuring an interview between Tony Award-winning actor Ali Stroker and a 14 year old named Elizabeth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-1431 min
Encouragement Notes PodcastA day of remembrance and celebrationToday is the second Anniversary of Judy Heumann's passing, and today, we also celebrate Jenna Bainbridge taking the stage as the first authentically cast Nessarose in Wicked the Musical on Broadway.
2025-03-0410 minEncouragement Notes Podcastcongratulations!shouting out my friend and sister Marisa and of course, Jenna Bainbridge
2025-02-1205 min
The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & ChatS12 Ep1 (ft. Frazer Woolcott): Historic Wicked casting, Hadestown, Play On, WhatsOnStage Awards, Gatsby, Hadley Fraser + more!Frazer Woolcott (understudy Fiyero in Wicked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Frazer discuss Play On (Lyric Hammersmith) as well as the latest news about Jenna Bainbridge's historic casting in Wicked on Broadway, Wicked's wins at the Critics Choice Awards, Hadestown casting, The Great Gatsby and lots more.Frazer recently understudied Fiyero in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked. He graduated from ArtsEd in 2023 and his credits also include performing at the Olivier Awards and in Doctor Zhivago In Concert at the London Palladium.Follow Frazer on Instagram...
2025-02-1141 minEncouragement Notes Podcasttoday I feel different in the best wayJenna Bainbridge becoming Nessa Rose has given me a new reason to push myself harder as a dancer and show people that living with a disability does not have to be tragic and it can be the most beautiful thing on Earth. I'm excited to see what the future brings. happy Saturday!
2025-02-0805 min
INSIDE THE DISTRICT2-6-25Tituss Burgess to join "Oh, Mary!"; complete casting for new plays "John Proctor Is the Villain" and "Good Night, and Good Luck"; NaTasha Yvette Williams, Daniel Quadrino, and Jenna Bainbridge to join "Wicked"; "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" launching Hogwarts Celebration Week.
2025-02-0705 min
The View From Four Feet and Three InchesLights, Stage, Advocate: Theatre and Change (feat. Jenna Bainbridge)send me a message :)In this captivating episode, Cassidy Huff and Jenna Bainbridge share their personal journeys as disabled performers, diving into the highs and challenges of life in the theatre world. They discuss Jenna’s path to Broadway in the groundbreaking musical Suffs, their shared love of musical theatre, and the inaccessibility that still pervades the entertainment industry. The conversation highlights the power of storytelling, representation on stage, and the resilience required to navigate a creative career as disabled women. Jenna offers heartfelt insights and advice for those aspiring to break barriers in the arts.
2025-01-1957 min
Historical RecordsJudy Heumann (feat. Ali Stroker and Jenna Bainbridge)Nimene learns the inspiring story of Judy Heumann, who fought for the rights of disabled people, and enlists Broadway actor Jenna Bainbridge for a fierce hip-hop track to honor Judy’s legacy. Featuring an interview between Tony Award-winning actor Ali Stroker and a 14 year old named Elizabeth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-01-1731 min
Empowered Artist Collective Podcast - for actors, singers, dancers, writers, creators and performers93. Advocating for Accessibility with Jenna BainbridgeWhat steps can we take toward a more anti-ableist approach in theater, where disability inclusion is standard, not exceptional? Jennifer talks to Jenna Bainbridge – actor, disability rights activist, and co-founder of ConsultAbility, a consulting company focused on creating safe and inclusive environments for all disabled theater artists. Jenna shares her journey as an ambulatory wheelchair user, from her early years navigating ableist barriers to her current role on Broadway in Suffs - which shes incredible in and you only have until jan 5th to check out. She gives powerful insights on fostering environments where disability is embraced and access is...
2024-11-121h 01
Rights This WayWhat the Hit Broadway Musical SUFFS can Teach Us About the Fight for Abortion RightsWatch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwHV7aTjToU&t=923sSUFFS is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical set in the early 1900s that chronicles the suffragists’ fight to secure women’s right to vote. More than a century later, the production’s Broadway run is happening at a moment when abortion rights, and women’s rights more broadly, are under attack across the country. On this episode, we sit down with SUFFS’ writer, composer, and star Shaina Taub, and ensemble cast member Jenna Bainbridge to talk about...
2024-10-2437 min
The Wheelchair ActivistS3 E7: Disability on Broadway with Jenna BainbridgeTranscript and Youtube version [CC].This episode, Emma interviews actor and singer, Jenna Bainbridge! She is currently performing on Broadway in the new Tony award winning musical, Suffs. Learn more about Jenna at www.jennabainbridge.com and learn more about Suffs at suffsmusical.com.If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting by sharing this episode, rating the show, contributing to our GoFundMe, or buying me a coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-2356 min
No BarriersFrom Auditions to Advocacy: Jenna Bainbridge’s Insights on Accessibility, Self-Expression, and Diversity in TheaterJenna's Website: https://www.jennabainbridge.com/Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bainbridgejenna/Episode Highlights🔸 A Blank Slate for AuditionsJenna shares her unique approach to auditions, using a nondescript wheelchair to present herself as a "blank slate" for casting directors, allowing her talent to shine first and foremost.🔸 Fashion Forward MobilityShe’s on the hunt for a vibrant new wheelchair! Jenna gets candid about how wheelchairs can be more than just functional, discussing exciting customization options like light-up wheels and personalized patches that make powerful statements—both fashi...
2024-08-2950 min
Everything You Know About Disability Is WrongRedefining Accessibility: Jenna Bainbridge’s Impact on Theater and Disability Representation | Episode 10In this episode, hosts Erin and Lily interview Jenna Bainbridge, an actress, singer, and accessibility advocate. Jenna shares her journey as the first wheelchair user to perform in a new musical on Broadway, debuting in the award-winning "Suffs." She discusses her career and daily life as an ambulatory wheelchair user, challenging misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of accessibility and personal freedom.Jenna explains how her wheelchair enhances her ability to navigate New York City, offering independence in an often inaccessible environment. She highlights the spectrum of capabilities and needs, breaking down binary views of...
2024-08-061h 05Colorado MattersJune 14, 2024: State GOP at odds with itself; Colorado trailblazer makes Broadway debutIt’s not something any political party wants heading into an election but the Colorado Republican Party is embroiled in a very public leadership struggle, with a growing effort to oust state GOP chair Dave Williams. Then, the two people vying to lead the Denver District Attorney's office. Plus, Jenna Bainbridge's trailblazing journey to Broadway. And the FACC Padayon Philippine Festival this weekend!
2024-06-1451 min
MickeyJoTheatreSuffs (Music Box Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEWOne of the shows Mickey-Jo recently saw during his recent two week trip to New York was SUFFS, the brand new Musical currently playing at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway. This is Mickey-Jo's ★★★★★ review of the musical. Suffs, the six-time Tony Award-nominated musical from Shaina Taub about the lives and legacies of unsung changemakers in the women’s suffrage movement of 1920, is marching onto Broadway with producers Hillary Rodham Clinton and Malala Yousafzai.Just about century ago, the Nineteenth Amendment secured the voting rights of some women, largely thanks to key figures of the women’s suffrage movem...
2024-05-0926 min
Always Looking UpJenna Bainbridge On Disability As Seen In Barbie's WorldIn this week’s episode I welcomed back Jenna Bainbridge. Jenna is an actor, singer, and disability rights activist. She is the co-founder of ConsultAbility, a consulting firm that provides advice and expertise on accessibility in theatre, focusing on creating a safe and inclusive environment for disabled actors and technicians. We discuss the disability representation in the Barbie movie (or lack thereof), yes, there may be spoilers, how the treatment of disability in the film and the Barbie properties as a whole reflects how society treats and thinks about disability in the real world, the role wheelchair Barbie could ha...
2023-08-141h 14
School of Embodied Arts Podcast with Jenna WardS8E6 - Embodied Flow with Tara JudelleOne would assume that yoga classes (where we do asanas, or postures) should be embodied. Given the deep spiritual roots of yoga from various Indian philosophies & teachers, you'd expect yoga to be something that bought you deeper into inhabiting and expressing yourself fully (my definition of embodiment). Except I frequently find myself in yoga classes lacking that resonance. Perhaps they are more focused on precise asanas with increasing complexity, or a workout to sweat. Either way, modern western yoga (asana) classes as I experience them sometimes ≠ embodied. In 2020 (or there about's) on...
2023-05-2851 min
Always Looking UpJenna Bainbridge On Casting Broadway Through A Disabled LensIn this week’s episode I welcomed back Jenna Bainbridge. Jenna is an actor, singer, disability rights advocate and ambulatory wheelchair user. She is the co-founder of ConsultAbility, a consulting firm that provides advice and expertise on accessibility in theatre, focusing on creating a safe and inclusive environment for disabled actors and technicians. We discuss the word “cripple” and how it is being reclaimed by the disabled community, the structural barriers preventing authentic disability representation on Broadway, and what roles we believe would be enhanced if they were portrayed by disabled actors. And yes, SPOILER ALERT as we may or may...
2023-03-271h 21
Always Looking UpJenna Bainbridge On Why Disability Needs To Be Portrayed With AuthenticityIn this week’s episode I sat down with Jenna Bainbridge. Jenna is an actor, singer, disability rights advocate, and ambulatory wheelchair user. She most recently appeared as Harry T. Burn and others in the Off-Broadway production of Suffs at The Public Theatre. We discuss the concept of accidental accessibility, why conversations around authentic representation can no longer exclude disability, the fact that those who are breaking boundaries may not yet feel seen, and imagine what shows we would re-cast with disabled actors. Follow Jenna: Instagram: @bainbridgejenna Website: https://www.jennabainbridge.com/home Follow Me: Ins...
2022-06-131h 13
Explore An Sensational Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Unbroken by Marieke NijkampPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/200327to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Unbroken
Author: Marieke Nijkamp
Narrator: Allison Hiroto, Adi Cabral, Serena Rasoul, Katie Anvil Rich, Bree Klauser, Jenna Bainbridge, Marcella Cox, Julia Weldon, Lily Emil Lammers
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 04-05-22
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: LGBTQ+
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2022-04-058h 36
In The MarginLets Talk Accessibility w/Jenna BainbridgeOn this episode we dive into conversation about accessibility with activist Jenna Bainbridge.
Check out Jenna's Bio at www.inthemargintheatre.org/Jenna
Transcription of this podcast is also available our website
2020-05-1845 min
The Better Than Yesterday Everyday PodcastEP.56 Dog Training & Behavior Change - Deuce BainbridgeIn this episode Matt and Jenna speak to Deuce Bainbridge who's a local business owner with Lorenzos Dog Training Team. Deuce explains how he left a high paying job to pursue happiness in something that wasn't supported by the people around him and had a no garuntee of working out. This is the Better Than Yesterday Everyday Podcast. This podcast is about implementing behavior change for your long term wellness and happiness. The show is centered around Fitness, Wellness and Healthcare but no topic is off limits for self improvement. Hosted by Registered Nurses Matt and Jenna Lane. Matt is...
2020-04-2148 min
The B.I.Stander PodcastThe Devoted YogiToday on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome: The Devoted Yogi - Jenna McDonald TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: MANSCAPED Save 20% and get free shipping with the code TINY The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you f...
2020-03-131h 14
The B.I.Stander PodcastThe Devoted YogiToday on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome: The Devoted Yogi - Jenna McDonald TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: MANSCAPED Save 20% and get free shipping with the code TINY The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you f...
2020-03-131h 14
The B.I.Stander PodcastThe Devoted YogiToday on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome: The Devoted Yogi - Jenna McDonald TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: MANSCAPED Save 20% and get free shipping with the code TINY The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle that covers culture, current events, humor, music, sports, technology, politics, island activities, environment, quality of life issues, wellness and just about everything else. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you f...
2020-03-131h 14
Finding FearlessFinding Help, Guidance, and Supporting Along Your Journey with Jenna McDonald - S1:E5Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have the pleasure of speaking with Jenna McDonald, founder and owner of Passion For Practice, a global yoga business based off of Bainbridge Island, WA. Jenna and I ask ourselves and our audience many questions, inquiries stemming from some of my underlying knowledge of Jenna’s deep yoga lineage, and also my own curiosity as to the path that lead her to being the teacher and mother she is today.In this episode, Jenna and I answer:- What does it tak...
2018-03-051h 11