Jane Cox
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show (May 5, 2026)
2026 Tony Nominations: THE LOST BOYS and SCHMIGADOON! Lead with 12 Each (May 5, 2026)
Video: Luke Evans and THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Perform 'Sweet Transvestite' on THE TONIGHT SHOW (May 5, 2026)
BIO
Cox has starred in episodes of Coronation Street, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates and The Bill. Her most notable pre-Emmerdale role was playing JJ in the children's entertainment series Allsorts from 1991 to 1995. She has also appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.
In March 2019, Cox announced that she would be leaving Emmerdale after 23 years of portraying Lisa Dingle. She made her final physical appearance on 24 May 2019, but made a voiceover appearance on 6 June 2019 in a farewell to her character. However, Cox briefly reprised the role for several voice cameos over the course of October and November 2020.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Jane Cox, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show
winner
Jane Cox, Appropriate
winner
Jane Cox, Appropriate
Jane Cox, Macbeth
Jane Cox, The Secret Life of Bees
Jane Cox, Othello
Jane Cox, August Wilson's Jitney
Jane Cox, The Color Purple
Jane Cox, Machinal
Jane Cox, Machinal
Jane Cox, Passion
winner
Jane Cox, The Flick
Jane Cox, The Flick
Jane Cox, Apparition
Videos
Video: Get a First Look at THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-04-28 16:19:33
Video: Rachel Dratch Talks Audience Participation in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-24 10:32:59
Video: Harvey Guillén Talks Making Broadway Debut in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-06 12:21:13
Video: Luke Evans, Sam Pinkleton and More on THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Broadway Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-03-03 17:25:12
Video: Jane Cox Celebrates Tony Win for Best Lighting Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-16 20:53:50
VIDEO: Watch 'Fallaste Corazón' from DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe
by Alan Henry - 2023-06-23 12:35:12
Video: The Cast of DESTINY OF DESIRE Performs 'El Destino del Deseo' in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-15 05:34:22
VIDEO: Judy Kuhn Shares A Message From ASSASSINS at Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-04-02 19:01:22
VIDEO: Go Inside the Student Matinee of JITNEY at the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-20 07:44:08
Exclusive: Get A First Listen To The Tour Cast Of THE COLOR PURPLE
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-03 12:38:06
TV: Sing It, Celie! Watch THE COLOR PURPLE Tour Bring Down the House in Rehearsal
by TV - On the Road - 2017-09-21 10:14:33
Tony Sheldon, Manoel Felciano & More Join Phillipa Soo in AMELIE; Full Broadway Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-01-26 13:30:16
VIDEO: NOISES OFF Set Designer Derek McLane's Backstage Tour of a Backstage Farce
by Michael Dale - 2016-02-04 21:32:34
VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Talks Performing In Front of Oprah Winfrey
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-28 07:45:31
VIDEO: Andrea Martin, Rob McClure and NOISES OFF Castmates Get Their First Taste of Sardines
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-23 18:27:58
STAGE TUBE: Oprah Surprises THE COLOR PURPLE Cast, Sings in Rehearsal!
by Stage Tube - 2015-10-15 18:22:01
News
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Luke Evans and the cast of Sam Pinkleton's revival of The Rocky Horror Show made their late-night performance debut on The Tonight Show performing 'Sweet Transvestite.' Check out the video here!
by James Lindhorst - May 4, 2026
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has announced their mainstage production for their 11th annual festival. The St. Louis Premiere of Brandon Jacobs-Jenkin’s Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play Appropriate will headline the festival dubbed as “The Tennessee Effect.”
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
Juliette Lewis is making her Broadway debut as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show, now running at Studio 54. During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, the performer spoke about the call-and-response element of the show, a tradition that continues for this production. Watch the interview now.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton, has extended its Broadway run at Studio 54 through late 2026, featuring Luke Evans, Stephanie Hsu, and Juliette Lewis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
The Rocky Horror Show is now officially open at Studio 54 on Broadway. This is a limited engagement through mid July. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show will take Tonight Show audiences on a strange journey next week, with a performance from the Broadway revival on Monday evening.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2026
Creatures of the night descended upon Studio 54 last night, where The Rocky Horror Show officially opened on Broadway! Check out photos of the cast and creative team as they walked the red carpet here.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton's revival of The Rocky Horror Show is officially open on Broadway! Go inside Studio 54 as the show's star-studded cast takes their opening night curtain call! Watch the video
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The critics have returned from their strange journey into the world of The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway and the verdict is in! Read all the reviews in our roundup below!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Take a strange journey into the world of The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway in production photos! Get a first look at the cast in action at Broadway's Studio 54 in these photos.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Due to popular demand, a new block of tickets for Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton, is now on sale. Performances continue through this summer.
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2026
Watch a video of The Rocky Horror Show taking their first bows on Broadway! Beloved songs like “Dammit Janet,” “Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me,” “Hot Patootie” and of course, “Time Warp,” have made their way back to Broadway.
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026
The star-studded cast of The Rocky Horror Show is getting ready to do the Time Warp again! In a new photoshoot for Vogue, the cast is styled to represent the iconic characters from the cult-favorite musical. See photos!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
Just ahead of the first preview for The Rocky Horror Show, Rachel Dratch visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk all about the highly anticipated production. Watch the interview to hear Dratch discuss her dancing rehearsal and audience participation.
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2026
The upcoming Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show had a special first audience for its studio run – New York City's The Rocky Horror Picture Show shadowcast. Watch a video from inside the event now!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 6, 2026
Previews begin soon for the second ever Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show, which begins previews on Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of an opening on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Studio 54. The venue was most recently home to Oedipus, which closed on February 8. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee below!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026
Harvey Guillén is set to make his Broadway debut in the highly anticipated revival of The Rocky Horror Show, which begins previews this month. During a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor shared his excitement for the milestone. Watch the interview now.
by Luka Vonier - Mar 3, 2026
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge recently spoke with the company of The Rocky Horror Show to discuss what it means to them to bring the show to the stage!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Appropriate, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Appropriate, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Othello, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for August Wilson's Jitney, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Color Purple, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Machinal, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Machinal, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Flick, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Flick and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Apparition.
Jane Cox has won several awards, including the Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Appropriate, the Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Appropriate, and the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for The Flick.
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