Jasmine Forsberg

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.

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

Year Show Role Location Type Ref
2015 Carrie Sue Snell Clandestine Arts Regional [13]
2016 The Fantasticks Mute/Wall Winter Park Playhouse Regional [14]
2021 Wild Fire The Kid Denver Center Regional [15]
2019 Broadway Bounty Hunter Indigo Greenwich House Theater Off-Broadway [16]
Love in Hate Nation Rat 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]
Six Jane Seymour Lena Horne Theatre [18]
2025 Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Performer Ahmanson Theatre Regional
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Broadway

References

  1. ^ 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.
  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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "Jasmine Forsberg". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
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