Jasmine Forsberg
Jasmine Forsberg (born 29 November 1998)[1] is an American stage actress and songwriter. As of December 2023, she portrays Jane Seymour in the Broadway musical Six.[2]
Early life
Forsberg grew up in Orlando, Florida, and was involved in the Orlando theater scene from a young age.[3][4] She attended Timber Creek High School.[1] Her mother is Filipino, while her father is white.[5] She holds a BFA from Penn State University.[4]
Career
Before moving to the Broadway production, Jasmine played Jane Seymour in the first American national tour of Six, also known as the "Aragon tour."[6] Her rendition of "Heart of Stone" is well-known for her usage of unique riffs and "opt-up" choices throughout the ballad.[7][8] In April 2023, Forsberg and her fellow tour members performed on The Late Late Show with James Corden.[9]
Forsberg made her Broadway debut in July 2023 as a cast member of Here Lies Love.[10] In November 2023, she performed a solo show at 54 Below.[11] In December 2023, she returned to her role of Jane Seymour in Six, this time as a replacement in the Broadway production.
In January 2024, Forsberg released the pop single "Halfway".[12]
Theatre roles
| Year | Role | Show | Location | Type | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sue Snell | Carrie | Clandestine Arts | Regional | [13] |
| 2016 | Mute/Wall | The Fantasticks | Winter Park Playhouse | Regional | [14] |
| Wild Fire | Denver Center | Regional | [15] | ||
| 2019 | Indigo | Broadway Bounty Hunter | Off-Broadway | [16] | |
| Rat | Love in Hate Nation | Two River Theater | Regional | [17] | |
| 2021 | A Grand Night for Singing | Goodspeed | Regional | [15] | |
| 2022 | Jane Seymour | Six | "Aragon" American tour | ||
| 2023 | Maria Luisa, Imelda's Inner Voice, Interviewer | Here Lies Love | Broadway | [18] | |
| Jane Seymour | Six | [18] |
References
- ^ a b Palm, Matthew J. (2022-10-02). "Orlando's Jasmine Forsberg rules the stage in hit musical 'Six'". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "SIX Announces New Queens". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Moy, Kimberly (2017-06-02). "BWW Interview: Rising Stars Jasmine Forsberg and Tony Moreno in Preparation for Life and Cabaret". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ a b "About". JASMINE FORSBERG. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Visaya, Momar G. (2024-01-10). "Jasmine Forsberg's story of identity, family, and resilience — Life Eastyle Magazine". Asian Journal News. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Courtney Mack & Natalie Paris to Join SIX National Tour Aragon Company". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Haynes, Andy (2022-10-05). "Theater Review: 'Six' rocks on stage through song and story". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "Review: All hail BroadwaySF's 'Six,' about wives of Henry VIII". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Major, Michael (2023-04-17). "SIX: THE MUSICAL to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Tonight". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Fletcher, Gregory (2023-08-12). "Interview: JASMINE FORSBERG (currently performing in Broadway's HERE LIES LOVE)". Stage and Cinema. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. (2023-10-03). "Jasmine Forsberg Brings MUSIC THAT MADE ME - A COLLECTION OF SONGS AND STORIES THAT HAVE SHAPED MY LIFE, November 19". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (2024-01-12). "Listen: Jasmine Forsberg Releases New Pop Single 'Halfway'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Tamanini, Matt (2015-08-27). "Review: Clandestine's CARRIE THE MUSICAL is Ambitious Disappointment". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Montgomery, April (2016-05-23). "Review: Winter Park Playhouse Closes Season with Longest Running Musical, THE FANTASTICKS". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ a b Rabinowitz, Chloe (2023-06-27). "Interview: HERE LIES LOVE's Jasmine Forsberg Talks Making Broadway History". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. (2019-07-31). "BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER To Play Final Performance August 18". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Kennedy, Marina. "Review: New Musical LOVE IN HATE NATION Rocks the House at Two River Theater". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ a b "Jasmine Forsberg". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-01-20.