Marie Jones

Industry Pro Newsletter: Gov. Hochul Proposes Extending Broadway Tax Incentives, Australia’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
by Alex Freeman - Jan 27, 2025

From Las Vegas' scrappy local theater scene to Australia's steady post-pandemic recovery, creativity continues to thrive against the odds. Major funding initiatives, including the UK’s £60 million package and New York’s proposed tax credit extension, demonstrate the vital role government support plays in sustaining the arts. Additionally, we celebrate new beginnings with the reopening of NYC’s West Bank Cafe and Cygnet Theatre’s upcoming Performing Arts Center. Finally, we spotlight BroadwayWorld’s 'Next On Stage' winners and insights into audience preferences for live events.

Critics' Choice: Cheryl Markosky's Best Shows of 2024
by Cheryl Markosky - Dec 12, 2024

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.

BEST IN DRAG SHOW Beauty Pageant Parody Benefitting Alliance For Housing & Healing to Be Held Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

Best in Drag Show 2024, the most fun, fabulous, original and outrageous beauty pageant parody of the year, will return to the Orpheum Theatre stage tonight, Sunday, October 6th at 7pm.

Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 3, 2024

The Irish are renowned for good story telling. From James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and George Bernard Shaw, to simply a good yarn over a pint in a pub. In a long line of cracking good tales, you couldn't get much better than the new immersive revival of Marie Jones' tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets.

A NIGHT IN NOVEMBER Returns To Los Angeles Ahead of National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

A NIGHT IN NOVEMBER by Marie Jones returns to The Pico Playhouse in LA on September 5th-8th. Directed by Tim Redmond and featuring Alan Smyth, it explores sectarian prejudices in 1994 Northern Ireland.

STONES IN HIS POCKETS Comes to Millbrook Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Millbrook Playhouse has announced its upcoming production of Stones in His Pockets, a comedic masterpiece by Marie Jones. This Olivier Award-winning play will be brought to life with stunning performances by Eric Jones and Eb Madson, who will portray over fifteen unforgettable characters between them.

Cast & Creatives Set For the Barn Theatre's 25th Anniversary Production of STONES IN HIS POCKETS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024

The cast has been announced for The Barn Theatre's 25th Anniversary production of Stones in His Pockets, the co-production with Wiltshire Creative and Octagon Theatre, Bolton. 

STONES IN HIS POCKETS Returns To The Barn Theatre, Cirencester In August
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

The Barn Theatre have announced that their 25th anniversary production of Marie Jones' Olivier award-winning tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets will return to Cirencester this summer, in a co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton and Wiltshire Creative.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Unveils Autumn/Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Plans Unveiled For Rebranded and More Inclusive Warrington Arts Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

A new vision for Warrington's annual arts festival has been set out following the launch of a £840k project. Learn more about the plans here!

Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS at Theater Latte Da
by Jared Fessler - Feb 15, 2024

What did our critic think of STONES IN HIS POCKETS at Theater Latte Da?

Video: Dot-Marie Jones on HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

Watch as  Dot-Marie Jones (“Glee”) for ten questions about her career and HIGHWAY PATROL at the Goodman Theatre. Emmy Award-winning actor Dana Delany (China Beach, Desperate Housewives) stars in her new thriller at Goodman Theatre this winter, appearing alongside three-time Emmy Award nominee Dot-Marie Jones (Glee’s Coach Beiste) and emerging Chicago actor Thomas Murphy Molony (A Christmas Story, The Musical at Marriott Theatre and Fun Home at Paramount) in the world-premiere production.

THE CHI Returns to Showtime in May For the Second Half of Season 6
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024

Guest stars for season six include Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L'lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, and more. Watch the video teaser!

Video: First Look At Dana Delany & Dot Marie-Jones in Goodman's HIGHWAY PATROL
by Joshua Wright - Feb 2, 2024

Get a first look at Highway Patrol starring Dana Delany at the Goodman Theatre. The production is now on stage through February 18th, 2024.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Goodman Theatre's HIGHWAY PATROL
by Joshua Wright - Feb 1, 2024

Highway Patrol starring Dana Delany celebrated opening night this week at the Goodman Theatre. The production is now on stage through February 18th, 2024. What did the critics have to say?

Photos: First Look At Dana Delany & Dot Marie-Jones in Goodman's HIGHWAY PATROL
by Joshua Wright - Feb 1, 2024

Get a first look at Highway Patrol starring Dana Delany at the Goodman Theatre. The production is now on stage through February 18th, 2024.

Review: HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 31, 2024

HIGHWAY PATROL has refreshing bravery and honesty; it’s an intriguing exploration of online identity and the connections that might be found, or that we seek to find, on our social media profiles and in our DMs.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For STONES IN HIS POCKETS at Theater Latté Da
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2024

Hear what the scenic designer and music director and composer of STONES IN HIS POCKETS have to say about their process of bringing Marie Jones' Irish comedy to the stage. 

Video: Director Mike Donahue on HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jan 19, 2024

Watch as Highway Patrol Director Mike Donahue explores what drew him to this world-premiere play.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 11, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Las Vegas! The winners include Majestic Repertory Theatre, Signature Productions, and more!