Jasmine Forsberg

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Jasmine Forsberg (born 8 September 1999) [1] is an American stage actress and songwriter. Starting in December 2023, she portrayed Jane Seymour in the Broadway musical Six through January 2025. [2] Forsberg joined the cast of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends in Los Angeles before moving to its Broadway production in Spring, 2025.

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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, Forsberg 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] From December 2023 until January 2025, 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

YearShowRoleLocationTypeRef
2015 Carrie Sue Snell Clandestine ArtsRegional [13]
2016 The Fantasticks Mute/WallWinter Park PlayhouseRegional [14]
2021Wild FireThe Kid Denver Center Regional [15]
2019Broadway Bounty HunterIndigoGreenwich House TheaterOff-Broadway [16]
Love in Hate NationRat Two River Theater Regional [17]
2021 A Grand Night for Singing Goodspeed Regional [15]
2022 Six Jane Seymour Various"Aragon" American tour
2023 Here Lies Love Maria Luisa, Imelda's Inner Voice, Interviewer Broadway Theatre Broadway [18]
SixJane Seymour Lena Horne Theatre [18]
2025 Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Performer Ahmanson Theatre Regional
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Broadway

References

  1. 1 2 Palm, Matthew J. (2022-10-02). "Orlando's Jasmine Forsberg rules the stage in hit musical 'Six'". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  2. "SIX Announces New Queens". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  3. 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.
  4. 1 2 "About". JASMINE FORSBERG. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  5. 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.
  6. Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Courtney Mack & Natalie Paris to Join SIX National Tour Aragon Company". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  7. Haynes, Andy (2022-10-05). "Theater Review: 'Six' rocks on stage through song and story". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  8. "Review: All hail BroadwaySF's 'Six,' about wives of Henry VIII". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  9. 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.
  10. Fletcher, Gregory (2023-08-12). "Interview: JASMINE FORSBERG (currently performing in Broadway's HERE LIES LOVE)". Stage and Cinema. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  11. 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.
  12. Rabinowitz, Chloe (2024-01-12). "Listen: Jasmine Forsberg Releases New Pop Single 'Halfway'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  13. Tamanini, Matt (2015-08-27). "Review: Clandestine's CARRIE THE MUSICAL is Ambitious Disappointment". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  14. Montgomery, April (2016-05-23). "Review: Winter Park Playhouse Closes Season with Longest Running Musical, THE FANTASTICKS". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  15. 1 2 Rabinowitz, Chloe (2023-06-27). "Interview: HERE LIES LOVE's Jasmine Forsberg Talks Making Broadway History". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  16. Cristi, A. A. (2019-07-31). "BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER To Play Final Performance August 18". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  17. Kennedy, Marina. "Review: New Musical LOVE IN HATE NATION Rocks the House at Two River Theater". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  18. 1 2 "Jasmine Forsberg". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-01-20.