Jane Cox
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Releases New Block of Tickets (Apr 8, 2026)
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Takes First Bows on Broadway (Mar 27, 2026)
Photo: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Revival Cast Dresses Up For Vogue Shoot (Mar 25, 2026)
BIO
Cox has starred in episodes of Coronation Street, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates and The Bill. Her most notable pre-Emmerdale role was playing JJ in the children's entertainment series Allsorts from 1991 to 1995. She has also appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.
In March 2019, Cox announced that she would be leaving Emmerdale after 23 years of portraying Lisa Dingle. She made her final physical appearance on 24 May 2019, but made a voiceover appearance on 6 June 2019 in a farewell to her character. However, Cox briefly reprised the role for several voice cameos over the course of October and November 2020.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Jane Cox, Appropriate
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Jane Cox, Appropriate
Jane Cox, Macbeth
Jane Cox, The Secret Life of Bees
Jane Cox, Othello
Jane Cox, August Wilson's Jitney
Jane Cox, The Color Purple
Jane Cox, Machinal
Jane Cox, Machinal
Jane Cox, Passion
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Jane Cox, The Flick
Jane Cox, The Flick
Jane Cox, Apparition
Videos
Video: Rachel Dratch Talks Audience Participation in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-24 10:32:59
Video: Harvey Guillén Talks Making Broadway Debut in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-06 12:21:13
Video: Luke Evans, Sam Pinkleton and More on THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Broadway Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-03-03 17:25:12
Video: Jane Cox Celebrates Tony Win for Best Lighting Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-16 20:53:50
VIDEO: Watch 'Fallaste Corazón' from DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe
by Alan Henry - 2023-06-23 12:35:12
Video: The Cast of DESTINY OF DESIRE Performs 'El Destino del Deseo' in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-15 05:34:22
VIDEO: Judy Kuhn Shares A Message From ASSASSINS at Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-04-02 19:01:22
VIDEO: Go Inside the Student Matinee of JITNEY at the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-20 07:44:08
Exclusive: Get A First Listen To The Tour Cast Of THE COLOR PURPLE
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-03 12:38:06
TV: Sing It, Celie! Watch THE COLOR PURPLE Tour Bring Down the House in Rehearsal
by TV - On the Road - 2017-09-21 10:14:33
Tony Sheldon, Manoel Felciano & More Join Phillipa Soo in AMELIE; Full Broadway Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-01-26 13:30:16
VIDEO: NOISES OFF Set Designer Derek McLane's Backstage Tour of a Backstage Farce
by Michael Dale - 2016-02-04 21:32:34
VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Talks Performing In Front of Oprah Winfrey
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-28 07:45:31
VIDEO: Andrea Martin, Rob McClure and NOISES OFF Castmates Get Their First Taste of Sardines
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-23 18:27:58
STAGE TUBE: Oprah Surprises THE COLOR PURPLE Cast, Sings in Rehearsal!
by Stage Tube - 2015-10-15 18:22:01
VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo Sings Jason Robert Brown at Marie's Crisis
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-10-10 17:39:48
News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Due to popular demand, a new block of tickets for Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton, is now on sale. Performances continue through this summer.
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2026
Watch a video of The Rocky Horror Show taking their first bows on Broadway! Beloved songs like “Dammit Janet,” “Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me,” “Hot Patootie” and of course, “Time Warp,” have made their way back to Broadway.
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026
The star-studded cast of The Rocky Horror Show is getting ready to do the Time Warp again! In a new photoshoot for Vogue, the cast is styled to represent the iconic characters from the cult-favorite musical. See photos!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
Just ahead of the first preview for The Rocky Horror Show, Rachel Dratch visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk all about the highly anticipated production. Watch the interview to hear Dratch discuss her dancing rehearsal and audience participation.
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2026
The upcoming Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show had a special first audience for its studio run – New York City's The Rocky Horror Picture Show shadowcast. Watch a video from inside the event now!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 6, 2026
Previews begin soon for the second ever Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show, which begins previews on Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of an opening on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Studio 54. The venue was most recently home to Oedipus, which closed on February 8. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee below!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026
Harvey Guillén is set to make his Broadway debut in the highly anticipated revival of The Rocky Horror Show, which begins previews this month. During a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor shared his excitement for the milestone. Watch the interview now.
by Luka Vonier - Mar 3, 2026
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge recently spoke with the company of The Rocky Horror Show to discuss what it means to them to bring the show to the stage!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 3, 2026
The cast of the upcoming Broadwy revival of The Rocky Horror Show recently met the press ahead of the show's first preview next month. Check out photos and learn more here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026
It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that screen and UK stage star Luke Evans will lead the cast and make his Broadway debut in the role of “Frank-N-Furter” in the upcoming production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
by Chloe Yang - Mar 30, 2025
Karen Zacarías' 'Legacy of Light' at McCarter Theatre brilliantly connects women across centuries, challenging assumptions about motherhood, science, and women's ambition through stunning visuals and compelling performances.
by Andrew Child - Mar 11, 2025
Whether thanks to Cavanagh’s approach or director Shawna Lucey’s reinventions, the opera never seems to warrant excuse or apology. Justin Austin and Anthony León never miss a chance for silliness, strutting about the stage with ridiculous levels of machismo to match their preposterous mustache disguises.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025
This March, honor Women’s History Month at McCarter Theatre Center with Karen Zacarías’ Legacy of Light, a heartfelt, time-bending comedy directed by McCarter Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024
TEETH will conclude its run at New World Stages in January. Teeth features book and music by Anna K. Jacobs, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024
Check out new productions photos of TEETH, the smash-hit musical from Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael R. Jackson, now playing at New World Stages.
by David Friscic - Oct 28, 2024
The Washington National Opera’s production of Beethoven’s Fidelio is a triumph of elegant, efficient style and directorial finesse. Director Francesca Zambello re-invigorates the somewhat uninspired libretto by Joesph Von Sonnleithner with a vigor and intelligence that envelops this tale of valor, commitment, courage, and conscience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the new musical comedy TEETH featuring book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson at New World Stages. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024
The 2024 Hewes Design Awards winners have been revealed, recognizing outstanding achievements in theatrical design. Learn more about the honorees.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Appropriate, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Appropriate, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Othello, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for August Wilson's Jitney, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Color Purple, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Machinal, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Machinal, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Flick, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Flick and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Apparition.
Jane Cox has won the following awards: Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Appropriate, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Appropriate, and the Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Flick.
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