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Rebecca Naomi Jones has performed on Broadway in Oklahoma!, Significant Other, American Idiot, Passing Strange, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. She just finished a run of the acclaimed new play Marie and Rosetta at the Atlantic Theater. Other NY work includes Murder Ballad at MTC (Lilly Award and Lucille Lortel nomination), Signature Theater's production of Big Love (Drama League nomination), The Fortress of Solitude (Public Theater), Love’s Labour's Lost (Shakespeare in the Park), Wig Out! (Vineyard Theatre), and the recent ENCORES production of God Bless You Mr. Rosewater. Earlier this Summer Rebecca also performed at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Cost of Living. Films: The Big Sick (upcoming, produced by Judd Apatow), Ratter (2014 Slamdance Film Festival Selection), Ordinary World (2015 TriBeCa Film Festival Selection), Passing Strange (Spike Lee), and the documentary Broadway Idiot. Select Television: "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll," "Inside Amy Schumer," "Limitless," "Difficult People," "High Maintenance" and "Blue Bloods." Solo concerts: Lincoln Center American Songbook, Apollo Cafe. Rebecca is an Associate Artist with the Civilians Theater Company and holds a BFA in Drama from the North Carolina School of the Arts.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2026
Katya

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Holly [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Ruthie Rivkin

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2022
Rosalind

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Persephone [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Laurey Williams

[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse Production, 2018
Laurie

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at the Public Theater, 2018
Kate

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company and Alley Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Urzula

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Public Works Production, 2017
Rosalind

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Vanessa

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2016
Marie Knight

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Yitzhak [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Whatsername

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Fay

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Renata, Desi, Sherry

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Sherry / Renata / Desi

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Rebecca Naomi Jones, Oklahoma!

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Rebecca Naomi Jones, Big Love

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Rebecca Naomi Jones, Murder Ballad


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Rebecca Naomi Jones, American Idiot

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Video: Kimiko Glenn and Philip Labes Sing 'Liberal Love' From GOOD GUY WITH A GUN!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

Good Guy With a Gun!, a satirical musical concept album featuring Chris Sullivan, Kimiko Glenn, Anthony Rapp, Jason Alexander, and Yvette Nicole Brown, has released its' first single, 'Liberal Love,' now available.
||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :|| Adds Additional Post-Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Additional post-show concerts have been added after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||, featuring Ava Della Pietra, Florencia Cuenca, and Aneesa Fold.
Rebecca Naomi Jones and More to Join ||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :|| Post-Show Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Vineyard Theatre will present a post-show concert series after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||.
AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Members to Reunite at CURE EPILEPSY TAKES MANHATTAN Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026

Original cast members of AMERICAN IDIOT, including Rebecca Naomi Jones and Libby Winters, will reunite May 4 at DRAMMA in New York City for CURE Epilepsy Takes Manhattan, a fundraising event hosted by Miguel and Kelly Cervantes.
MOTHER RUSSIA Extends Through March 22 at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

Lauren Yee’s Mother Russia has extended its run at Signature Theatre. Performances will now run through March 22 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.
Spotlight on Plays: February 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.
Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 
Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join Keen Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Keen Company will host its first gala under new leadership at Manhattan Penthouse, honoring playwrights Julia Jordan and Marsha Norman, and featuring Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and more.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!
Video: Rebecca Naomi Jones Sings 'Our Lady of the Underground' in HADESTOWN
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2025

As Rebecca Naomi Jones begins her final week in Hadestown on Broadway, watch her performance 'Our Lady of the Underground' in the hit musical. Watch a video of her as 'Persephone' before her last bow on Sunday.
Rebecca Naomi Jones and More Will Lead MOTHER RUSSIA Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

The cast has been revealed for Signature Theatre's upcoming off-Broadway production of Lauren Yee’s Mother Russia. Performances are scheduled from Feb. 3 through March 15 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.
Student Blog: My Broadway Wishlist
by Student Blogger: Leah Shankman - Dec 5, 2025

As someone who studies and plans to work professionally in theatre, you might assume that the magic of live performance would eventually wear off for me.
Allison Russell to Return as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Grammy Award winner Allison Russell will reprise her role as Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway. Hadestown currently stars Morgan Dudley as Eurydice, Kurt Elling as Hermes, Rebecca Naomi Jones as Persephone, and more.
Video: Watch Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe & More Perform HADESTOWN Songs at Greene Space Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

Watch Morgan Dudley and the Hadestown cast perform songs from the Tony Award-winning show at The Greene Space with Alison Stewart.
Debut of the Month: Kurt Elling on His HADESTOWN Experience: 'My Heart is Wide Open'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

BroadwayWorld spoke with two-time Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling about making his Broadway debut as Hermes in Hadestown. Read the full interview here for how he's taking on the iconic role!
Photos: Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe and More in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

You can now get a first look at the new cast of Hadestown on Broadway! Learn more about the new cast members and see how to purchase tickets to the show here!
There's a New Cast in (Hades)Town
by Joey Mervis - Sep 12, 2025

Five new souls are traveling way down to Hadestown this fall! That's right, for the first time since the beloved musical opened in 2019, new actors are entering the show at once, taking on the iconic principal characters.
Photos: Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe and More Take First Bows in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

The brand new cast of Hadestown on Broadway started performances. This is the first time since the show premiered about 6 years ago that all five principal cast members have been replaced. See photos!
Video: Watch the New Stars of HADESTOWN on Broadway Take Their First Bows
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Kurt Elling, Paulo Szot, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Morgan Dudley, and Jack Wolfe have arrived in the Underworld! Watch a video of the new stars of Hadestown taking their first bows.
Photo: Morgan Dudley, Paulo Szot and More HADESTOWN New Principal Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the new principal cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rebecca Naomi Jones been in?

Rebecca Naomi Jones has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Rebecca Naomi Jones been in?

Rebecca Naomi Jones has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rebecca Naomi Jones been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Oklahoma!, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Big Love, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Murder Ballad and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot.

What awards has Rebecca Naomi Jones won?

Rebecca Naomi Jones won the Best Featured Actress in a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her performance in American Idiot.

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