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STAGE CREDITS

Impossible Impossible
[West End]
West End Return Production, 2016
Performer

Productions

MachinalMachinal
 
[West End, 2024]
Director
PygmalionPygmalion
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
The Winter’s Tale - GlobeThe Winter’s Tale - Globe
 
[West End, 2023]
Musician
The Rhinegold - English National OperaThe Rhinegold - English National Opera
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
EndgameEndgame
 
[West End, 2020]
Director
Judgment DayJudgment Day
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
Cat (The Play!!!)Cat (The Play!!!)
 
[West End, 2017]
Choreographer
The Hairy ApeThe Hairy Ape
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Wrong Mountain
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
Titanic
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
All's Well That Ends Well
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
La Bete
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Director
Into the Woods
 
[West End, 1990]
Director
The Glass Menagerie
 
[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

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The Royal Ballet and Opera Reveals 2025/26 Season With Justin Peck and More Photo
The Royal Ballet and Opera Reveals 2025/26 Season With Justin Peck and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

The Royal Ballet and Opera launches its 2025/26 Season, unveiling an unforgettable programme of new commissions, world premieres and much-loved revivals alongside the first annual festival connecting the worlds of opera and technology. 
TITANIC: IN CONCERT to be Presented at South Bay Musical Theatre Photo
TITANIC: IN CONCERT to be Presented at South Bay Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

South Bay Musical Theatre will present a special benefit concert of the Tony Award-winning musical Titanic. Learn more and see how to attend the concert here!
Finnish National Opera And Ballet Announces 2025/2026 Season Photo
Finnish National Opera And Ballet Announces 2025/2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2025

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2025–2026 season which features new contemporary operas, romantic ballet gems, and pulsating street dance The Opera and Ballet season 2025–2026 is a celebration of emotions. We move from one extreme to another, from dark tones towards light and vice versa.
INTO THE WOODS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Come to the Bridge Theatre This Year Photo
INTO THE WOODS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Come to the Bridge Theatre This Year
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

London Theatre Company has announced two further productions opening at the Bridge Theatre during 2025, including a new staging of Into The Woods as well as the return of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Cast Set For THE PARENT AGENCY - THE MUSICAL at Storyhouse Chester Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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!
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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 The Marriage of Figaro, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Anna Nicole, and Best Director (Evening Standard Theatre Awards) for The Magic Flute.

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