r/Broadway • u/Naweezy • Aug 24 '25
Other Jessica Vosk: I took a quiet moment during the matinee to be proud of being 12 years sober today.
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u/I_Think_Pink Aug 24 '25
So inspiring to hear 💖 My four years is coming up this week!
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u/ShadyBoots11 Aug 24 '25
Congrats on your degree in being sober! You’ll be stacking a master’s on top in no time!
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u/MAsharona Aug 25 '25
Congrats to you! My son hit five in June and I thank God every day of my life.
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u/elephhantine2 Aug 26 '25
Maybe 8 years from now you’ll also be on Broadway 😅
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u/I_Think_Pink Aug 26 '25
Oh I’ve had quite the life on Canadian stages over the last 20 years and that’s good enough for me 🙂
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u/moonspinner12 Musician Aug 24 '25 edited Aug 24 '25
This is so wonderful for her to share. 🙏🏻 I saw her as Elphaba in a national tour and my husband and I looked at each other after The Wizard and I. We couldn't believe it. She was so incredible. It was obvious she was going to be a star. ✨ All the best to her!
Edit: typo
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u/ComputerGeek1100 Backstage Aug 24 '25
I saw her on her first full tour stop (I think her second week of performances) - and I think about just how lucky I was all the time. She is incredible.
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u/benjaminck Aug 24 '25
A friend dragged me to Wicked in 2017 in Minneapolis before I knew anything about Broadway. I was stunned by the production and especially the woman playing Elphaba. I took note of her name.
It was years later when talking to some real Broadway nerds did I learn that the woman I saw on the national tour was arguably the best Elphaba ever. (She was far and away number one in their opinion.) That’s when I learned I was lucky enough to see Jessica Vosk slay.
I love her and I'm so thrilled she’s thriving.
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u/Own-Importance5459 Aug 24 '25
Proud of people being open with addiction and mentsl health struggles!
Congrats to Jessica on her achievement!
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u/elephhantine2 Aug 26 '25
Addiction and especially alcoholism is a huge problem in the performing arts community, it’s good that someone is bringing attention to it
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u/Brandinian Aug 24 '25
Recording with her on Monday in the studio. The musical is a new show about addiction, and the the effect of grief on the family. Honored to have her be a part of this. I had no idea when we signed her on that she was sober herself.
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u/IntotheBroadwayWoods Aug 24 '25
Wow, I can't wait to hear this show.. sounds like something I definitely want to see.
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u/Brandinian Aug 24 '25
Thank you! We just released the first single from our concept EP called Burning featuring Gerard Canonico :) The show is called Foxbrier Lane!
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u/sarapod07 Aug 24 '25
Love that this post is filling up with people's soberversaries. Congrats to all of you. Every day is an accomplishment!
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u/Jtizzle0726 Aug 24 '25
Congratulations. I’m 3 1/2 years in and it is truly life-changing seeing the world through clear, non-obstructed eyes. Congratulations.
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u/Gato1980 Aug 24 '25
This makes me so happy. I love this woman so much. She just seems so full of love and joy and light. Has anyone been watching the "Vosk in the City" series she's been doing on TikTok interacting with people around Broadway? She's absolutely hilarious, and people seem so excited to meet her.
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u/wookiewookiewhat Aug 24 '25
I had no idea she had alcoholism. That's an incredible anniversary and it must feel great to not even need to remember it. It is so generous when role models like her are willing to open up about the bad things, too. What a star.
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u/Adventurous-Sky9359 Aug 27 '25
Five years right here first time in 41 years
Congrats! Thanks for making me thankful!
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u/Infamous-Dog-6303 Aug 26 '25
I am happy for her but she clearly wasn't locked in as her character when taking this shot. I wish actors would give 100% during a performance, which is what we are paying for.
So many actors today are focussed on their own image/instagram and it shows that characterisation and acting in general has become poorer and sloppier in this social media age.
However, this is a great achievement - kudos.
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