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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Return Production, 2016
Performer

Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Director
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2023]
Musician
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2020]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Director
 
[West End, 1990]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1945] [Replacement]
Assistant Stage Manager[Replacement]
Assistant Stage Manager[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Richard Jones, The Hairy Ape


winner
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Opera

Richard Jones

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Achievement In Opera

Richard JonesAnne Nicole

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Achievement In Opera

Richard JonesIl Trittico

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Achievement In Opera

Richard JonesThe Tales Of Hoffman

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Director - Play

Richard Jones, La Bete

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Director

Richard Jones, La Bete

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Direction of a Play

Richard Jones, La Bête

Videos

News


Cast Set For THE PARENT AGENCY - THE MUSICAL at Storyhouse Chester
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

The full cast has been announced for The Parent Agency – The Musical. This brand new musical is adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book.
Video: Take a Set Tour of LA BOHEME at The Royal Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025

Get a behind the scenes look at the set of La Boheme, now being presented at The Royal Opera House. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; HELLO, DOLLY! at Dr. Phillips Center For the Performing Arts Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards; PINGKIAN: ISANG MUSIKAL at Tanghalang Pilipino Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; Dr. Phillips Center For the Performing Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards; Tanghalang Pilipino Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; HELLO, DOLLY! at Dr. Phillips Center For the Performing Arts Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards; ONE MORE CHANCE THE MUSICAL at PETA Theatre Center Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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.
World Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's FESTEN Comes to The Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Acclaimed contemporary composer Mark-Anthony Turnage will join forces with Olivier Award-winning director Richard Jones in the world premiere of Festen.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Orlando Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Orlando Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Video: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Shares 'Freedom of the Night' Video
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the entertaining and dazzling video for her new single, the glorious and magical disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’, which celebrates one of the most iconic videos of the noughties ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’. Watch it now!
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Embark on Biggest Ever UK Headline Tour Including Royal Albert Hall Date
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025. Kicking off in Glasgow on 24th May and taking in 15-cities in total including Manchester, Newcastle, Cardiff and Bristol, the tour culminates at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London.
Full Cast Set For MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical's world premiere.
Richard Jones Brings SOLDIER OF ILLUSION to Corn Exchange Newbury
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

On Thursday 19 September, Richard Jones will come to the Corn Exchange Newbury with his new show Soldier of Illusion.
Family Fun Comes to The Corn Exchange Newbury This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

This autumn, the Corn Exchange Newbury has an array of fantastic family shows on offer for audiences to enjoy. With family favourites, returning stars, new adventures and much more, there's plenty to get stuck into at the Berkshire venue.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Jones been in?

Richard Jones has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Richard Jones been in?

Richard Jones has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Richard Jones's first West End show?

Richard Jones's first West End show was Impossible which opened in 2016

What awards has Richard Jones been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Hairy Ape, Outstanding Achievement in Opera (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Achievement In Opera (Olivier Awards) for Anne Nicole, Outstanding Achievement In Opera (Olivier Awards) for Il Trittico, Outstanding Achievement In Opera (Olivier Awards) for The Tales Of Hoffman, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for La Bete, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Bete and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for La Bête.

What awards has Richard Jones won?

Outstanding Achievement in Opera (Olivier Awards) for his work in "The Rake's Progress," an award at the 2011 Drama Desk Awards for "The Enchanted Island," and a nomination for Best Direction in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "The King and I."

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