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BIO

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

[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]
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
Sherry

Renata

Desi

[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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News


Video: STEREOPHONIC Tiny Desk Concert with Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, & More

Ahead of its Broadway run ending on January 12, the Tony-award-winning play Stereophonic took part in an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. The original Broadway cast members perform the music, including Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, Tom Pecinka, Sarah Pidgeon, and Chris Stack. Watch the concert now!
Video: Will Butler and STEREOPHONIC Cast Perform 'Masquerade'

Will Butler and the cast of Broadway's Stereophonic visited The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday to discuss the Tony-Award-winning play and perform 'Masquerade' from the show. Butler explained the show's genesis and introduced the song. Watch the interview and performance now!
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway

All new photos have been released of the new cast of Stereophonic on Broadway! The production is now extended through January 12, 2025. Check out the photos below!
STEREOPHONIC Extends Final Time and Adds New Cast Members

The Tony Award-winning Best Play, Stereophonic, has extended for a final time through January 12, 2025. Learn more about the show and new cast members here!
Videos: Laura Benanti, Julia Murney, and More Perform at BROADWAY CELEBRATES EQUAL RIGHTS at 54 Below

On August 26, 54 Below celebrated Women's Equality Day with Broadway Celebrates Equal Rights, featuring a host of Broadway performances. Check out the videos here!
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including album release shows, Isaac Mizrahi, and plenty of jazz.
Laura Benanti and More Join BROADWAY CELEBRATES EQUALITY At 54 Below

54 Below will present “Broadway Celebrates Equality,” a celebration of Women’s Equality Day, Monday, Aug. 26, 7  p.m.
Photos: Jelani Alladin, Nikki M. James & More at The Public Theater Block Party

See photos from The Public Theater's Block Party featuring Jelani Alladin, Nikki M. James and more.
Nikki M. James, Jelani Alladin & More to Perform at The Public Theater Block Party

The Public Theater will host a block party at their home on Astor Place on Sunday, July 28, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Learn how to attend!
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS is Coming to Shelter Island in July

The 24 Hour Plays bring their unique, one-night-only live performances to Shelter Island's Rams Head Inn on July 12, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jelani Alladin, and More Turn Out for the Public Theater Public Works Gala

On June 4, The Public and the Broadway production of SUFFS joined together to celebrate one of the major artistic programs of The Public, Public Works. See photos from inside the starry event below as Tony-winner Renee Elise Goldbery, Jelani Alladin, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and more turn out to celebrate!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Cast Recording Will Be Released For I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Starring Santino Fontana

A cast recording will be released this fall for the Classic Stage Company’s acclaimed 2023 revisal of I Can Get It For You Wholesale, starring Tony Award® winner Santino Fontana, alongside Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Julia Lester, among others.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway

David Adjmi’s Stereophonic, opened on Broadway at the Golden Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
OKLAHOMA! Opened on Broadway on this Day in 1943

Oklahoma! opened at the St. James Theatre on March 31st, 1943. The musical, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, was based on Lynn Rigg's 1930 play 'Green Grow the Lilacs.'
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!
COST OF LIVING Makes Boston Premiere Next Month

SpeakEasy Stage Company presents the Boston premiere of playwright Martyna Majok’s play COST OF LIVING. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Photos: Debra Messing, Shoshana Bean, Tovah Feldshuh & More Celebrate SHABBAT ON BROADWAY

See photos of Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean and more at Shabbat on Broadway.
Video: Watch Talia Suskauer and More Perform at SHABBAT ON BROADWAY

Watch Talia Suskauer, and Zal Owen and Danny Kornfeld perform at Shabbat on Broadway.
Key to the City Productions, Led By Amanda Lipitz and Henry Tisch, to Present SHABBAT ON BROADWAY January 27

On Saturday, January 27 at 9:30am, the Jewish community and Broadway community will come together to celebrate Shabbat with a free inclusive service that blends Jewish prayer, favorite showtunes, and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rebecca Naomi Jones been in?

Rebecca Naomi Jones has appeared on Broadway in 6 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 at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her performance in American Idiot.

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