| Savannah Wise | |
| Birthname: | Savannah Wise |
| Birth Date: | April 25, 1984 |
| Years Active: | 1992–present |
| Occupation: | Actress, singer and dancer |
| Father: | Scott Wise |
| Education: | University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music (BA) |
Savannah Wise (born April 25, 1984) is an American actress, dancer, and singer. She played Jessica on the NBC American musical theatre dramedy television series Smash. She is also known for her work on Broadway as Evelyn Nesbit in the 2009 revival of Ragtime, originating the role of Waitress #1 and later replacing as Sherrie in Rock of Ages, and as Young Cosette in the original Broadway production of Les Misérables.
Wise earned a degree in dance from the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music.[1]
In 2011, Wise landed the lead role of Wanda Clark in the off-Broadway musical Lucky Guy.[2] The show opened on May 19, 2011.[3] Originally set for a 12-week limited engagement, the show closed ten days after its opening on May 29, 2011.[4] An original cast recording was announced and planned but never came to fruition.[5]
Development for Smash (2009) began at Showtime by then-entertainment president Robert Greenblatt, originating from the mind of Steven Spielberg.[6] Wise originally went in to audition for a series regular role, but landed the small role of Jessica, a member of the ensemble in the Marilyn Monroe musical, Bombshell. The role was later expanded from a small guest appearance to a recurring role.[7] Wise appeared as Jessica in 29 of the 32 episodes. The show was cancelled after two seasons.[8]
Wise is the daughter of dancer and actor Scott Wise.[9]
| Start year | Production title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Les Misérables | Young Cosette / Young Éponine (Alternate) | Replacement | |
| 2006 | Go-Go Beach | Baby | New York Musical Theatre Festival Production | |
| 2007 | High School Musical on Stage! | Sharpay Evans | Replacement | |
| 2009 | Rock of Ages | Waitress #1 (u/s Sherrie Christian) | Original Broadway Cast | |
| Rock of Ages | Sherrie Christian | Replacement | ||
| Ragtime | Evelyn Nesbit | Original Revival Cast | ||
| 2011 | Lucky Guy | Wanda Clark | Original Off-Broadway Cast |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Courting Habits of the Young Modern Wastrel | Bryn | Short film | |
| 2013 | A Case of You | Lily | ||
| 2014 | Sui York | Coco | Short film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Daphne Seger | Episode: "Players" | ||
| 2009 | Rescue Me | Singing Woman | Episode: "Torch" | |
| 2010 | Law & Order | Mia | Episode: "Immortal" | |
| 2010 | Gossip Girl | Rita | Episode: "War at the Roses" | |
| 2012 | Royal Pains | Rosie Novak | Episode: "After the Fireworks" | |
| Blue Bloods | Holly / Rhonda Lynne Watson | Episode: "Greener Grass" | ||
| 2013 | It Could Be Worse | Heidi | Episode: "He Sounds Like a Girl" | |
| 2012–2013 | Smash | Jessica | Lead role, 29 episodes |
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