10 Reasons Why You Should Love Jessie Mueller

our Broadway generation's version of Judy Garland

1. she is pro-new musicals

I never thought the word "kryptonite" could sound so lovely.

2. she sings at gay weddings

Enough said.

3. the girl wails upon request

Skip to 2:50. You'll thank me.

4. embodies the andrews sisters? of course.

I am living for 0:39 - 0:42. I don't know what she said, but keep saying it.

5. give her a minute, she'll give you a belt

6. she LOVES serving donuts

No, but seriously. This girl never frowns.

7. she channels barbra streisand

8. she has a talent for R&B

So she has a legit chance at getting cast in "Holler If Ya Hear Me"

9. according to NBC's "Smash", she's a real name

I mean, just give Jessie an Emmy Award.

it's been only 3 years and she has two Tony Award nominations

Since her Broadway debut in 2011, she's received 2 Tony Nominations.

If she can do that in 3 years, Broadway has a bright future ahead for this lady.

10. #10 (revised as of 6/8/14) SHE WON A TONY AWARD FOR BEST LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL! IT'S TRUE GUYS, I'M NOT MAKING THIS UP!