# Savannah Wise

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.

## Education

Wise earned a degree in dance from the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music.

## Career

In 2011, Wise landed the lead role of Wanda Clark in the off-Broadway musical Lucky Guy. The show opened on May 19, 2011. Originally set for a 12-week limited engagement, the show closed ten days after its opening on May 29, 2011. An original cast recording was announced and planned but never came to fruition.
Development for Smash (2009) began at Showtime by then-entertainment president Robert Greenblatt, originating from the mind of Steven Spielberg. 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. Wise appeared as Jessica in 29 of the 32 episodes. The show was cancelled after two seasons.

## Personal life

Wise is the daughter of dancer and actor Scott Wise.

## Theatre credits

| 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 |
| 2009 | Rock of Ages | Sherrie Christian | Replacement |
| 2009 | Ragtime | Evelyn Nesbit | Original Revival Cast |
| 2011 | Lucky Guy | Wanda Clark | Original Off-Broadway Cast |
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## Filmography
### Film

| 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 |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 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" |
| 2012 | 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 |

## Discography

* 2007: Go-Go Beach (Original Demo Cast Recording)
* 2009: Rock of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
* 2010: Not Exactly Romeo: A Multi-Media Musical Comedy (Original Demo Cast Recording)
* 2010: Songs from Ragtime (2009 New Broadway Cast Recording EP)
* 2011: The Last Word (Original Demo Cast Recording)
* 2011: Needle in a Haystack – Single (with Kyle Dean Massey)
* 2013: SMASH – The Complete Season One (Music From the NBC Television Series)
* 2013: Bombshell: The New Marilyn Musical from SMASH
* 2015: The Songs of Paul Fujimoto, Vol.1
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## Awards and nominations

| Year | Association | Category | Title of work | Result | Ref. |
| 2010 | Fred and Adele Astaire Awards | Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show | Ragtime | Nominated | |