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BIO

Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen (Tony Award, 2017), Pippin, Hair (Mother, Buddhadalirama); Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (u/s-performed Lucia). Off-Broadway: Hello Again (The Actress), Transport Group. National Tour: A Christmas Story (Mother). Regional: Next to Normal (Kennedy Center), Sylvia (Sylvia), King and I (Anna), among others. Solo Album: ShowFolk. Rachel has also appeared on the television shows "Modern Family" and "God Friended Me", as well as the film "Ben Is Back".

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STAGE CREDITS

Here We Are Here We Are
[Off-Broadway]
The Shed Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer
Next to Normal Next to Normal
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Production, 2020
Diana
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Heidi
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Heidi
First Daughter Suite First Daughter Suite
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Laura Bush/Rosalynn Carter
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Arena Stage World Premiere Production, 2015
Heidi
Pippin Pippin
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Catherine
A Christmas Story, The Musical A Christmas Story, The Musical
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
The Mother
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Performer (Swing)
Ivan's Concierge (Understudy)
Lucia (Understudy)
Magistrate 2 (Understudy)
Pepa's Concierge (Understudy)
Woman in Cinema (Understudy)

Movies

Ben Is Back
[ 2018 ] Beth Conyers
Critical Thinking
[ 2020 ] Principal Kestel
Bob Trevino Likes It
[ 2024 ] Jeanie

TV Shows

God Friended Me
Susan
The Good Doctor
Salen Morrison
United States of Al
Lois
Young Sheldon
[ 2023-2024 ] Audrey McAllister
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
[ 2024-2025 ] Audrey McAllister

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Rachel Bay Jones, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Rachel Bay Jones, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Rachel Bay Jones, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Rachel Bay Jones, Dear Evan Hansen

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BWW Q&A: Will Ray Talks THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Theatre Raleigh Photo
BWW Q&A: Will Ray Talks THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2025

Horton Foote’s TONY-winning play The Trip to Bountiful tells the moving story of Carrie Watts, an elderly Southern woman who dreams of escaping the bustling city to return to rural Bountiful, Texas. She sets out on a risky journey to her beloved hometown with her family in hot pursuit. Along the way, she encounters kindness and compassion … and discovers the true meaning of home.
Hermitage Greenfield Prize Weekend Events Revealed Photo
Hermitage Greenfield Prize Weekend Events Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize winner Rucyl Mills will have her first public Hermitage program at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point.
Theatre Raleigh 2025 Main Stage Season Tickets Now On Sale Photo
Theatre Raleigh 2025 Main Stage Season Tickets Now On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Theatre Raleigh has announced that single tickets are now available for its highly anticipated 2025 Main Stage season. Kicking off the lineup is next month's production of 'The Trip to Bountiful,' starring four-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Kim Zimmer.
Video: Barbie Ferreira & John Leguizamo Star in BOB TREVINO LIKES IT Trailer Photo
Video: Barbie Ferreira & John Leguizamo Star in BOB TREVINO LIKES IT Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025

Roadside Attractions has debuted the official trailer for Bob Trevino Likes It, the new film Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren 'Lolo' Spencer, and Rachel Bay Jones. Watch it now!
PHOTOS: Luis Salgado asume la dirección y coreografía del CONCERT FOR AMERICA en el Photo
PHOTOS: Luis Salgado asume la dirección y coreografía del CONCERT FOR AMERICA en el Town Hall de NY
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 21, 2025

Un evento de gran impacto, con una destacada representación latina en el equipo creativo, y artistas de Broadway, cine y activismo, en apoyo a los derechos
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America Photo
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2025

Tune in for the Inauguration Day Concert for America event, which will raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Performers will include Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stoke Mitchell, and more. Watch the full video here.
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & Mor Photo
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Photo
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Kim Zimmer, the four-time Daytime Emmy award winning actor renowned for her portrayal of Reva Shayne on 'Guiding Light,' will star in Theatre Raleigh's highly anticipated production of 'The Trip to Bountiful.'
Raleigh Area Children's Theatre Will Merge With Theatre Raleig Photo
Raleigh Area Children's Theatre Will Merge With Theatre Raleig
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024

 Raleigh Area Children's Theatre will merge with Theatre Raleigh, the region's professional, nonprofit theatre company renown for showcasing Broadway talent in the Triangle. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 20, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 20, 2024
by - Dec 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES Photo
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES in Concert at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell  and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THO Photo
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell  and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2024

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vot Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
Theatre Raleigh Presents Award-Winning Play CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS Photo
Theatre Raleigh Presents Award-Winning Play CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

Theatre Raleigh has announced its upcoming production, 'Curse of the Starving Class' from Nov 6-17, 2024, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center in North Raleigh.
Photos: HERE WE ARE Cast Signs Copies of the Cast Recording at the Museum of Broadway Photo
Photos: HERE WE ARE Cast Signs Copies of the Cast Recording at the Museum of Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 10, 2024

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! In celebration of the vinyl release, the all-star original cast signed copies of the album at the Museum of Broadway yesterday, October 9. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the event here!
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Make UK Premiere Next Year Photo
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Make UK Premiere Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are will make its UK premiere at the National Theatre next year. The musical features a score by Sondheim, a book by David Ives, and direction by Joe Mantello.
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming Photo
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! Find out how to purchase the vinyl, stream and download the album here.
Ashlyn Maddox, Brian Ray Norris & Andrew Poston Join BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL Photo
Ashlyn Maddox, Brian Ray Norris & Andrew Poston Join BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

New cast members have joined the cast of the upcoming production of Bull Durham, A New Musical at Theatre Raleigh. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Raleigh Appoints Eric Woodall as New Artistic Director Photo
Theatre Raleigh Appoints Eric Woodall as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Theatre Raleigh has announced the appointment of Eric Woodall as its new artistic director. A North Carolina native, Woodall brings a wealth of experience to the role, having established a remarkable career as a director, teacher, producer, Broadway casting director and television and stage actor.
Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker & John Behlmann to Lead BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL Photo
Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker & John Behlmann to Lead BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Carmen Cusack and Nik Walker will star in the upcoming production of 'Bull Durham, A New Musical' at Theatre Raleigh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel Bay Jones been in?

Rachel Bay Jones has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Rachel Bay Jones been in?

Rachel Bay Jones has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rachel Bay Jones been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen.

What awards has Rachel Bay Jones won?

Rachel Bay Jones has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from The Lortels for her performance in Dear Evan Hansen, as well as the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, also for Dear Evan Hansen.

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