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BIO

Broadway: Butley, The Odd Couple, Smell of the Kill, Design For Living, How to Succeed...,Grease. Off-Broadway: Crimes of the Heart, Krisit, The Country Club, June Moon, Tenderloin, Babes in Arms. National Tour: Grease, Bye Bye Birdie. Regional: Huntington, Mark Taper Forum, GeVa, the McCarter and six seasons at the Williamstown Theater festival. Favorite productions include She Stoops to Conquer, She Loves Me, Springtime For Henry, Betty's Summer Vacation, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Cherry Orchard, Where's Charley and Tonight at 8:30. Film: soon to be released How Do You Know, Failure to Launch, Loverboy, Signs, The Ice Storm . T.V.: Series regular: "Conrad Bloom," "Mr. Rhodes," "Here and Now." Guest Star: "Sesame Street (mrs. sparklenose)","The Good Wife", "Law and Order", "3 lbs", "CSI Miami ," "Ed," "Caroline in the City." Jessica recently directed an all male production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum for the Williamstown Theater Festival.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Erma

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2008
Chick Boyle


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Miss Heasman

[]
Developmental Production, 2006
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Cecily Pigeon

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Molly

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Helen Carver

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Margie

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Dolores Reynolds

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Rosemary Pilkington [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Frenchy

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1991
Performer

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Assistant Director

Movies

Let It Be Me
[ 1995 ] Rosie
The Ice Storm
[ 1997 ] Marge
Loverboy
[ 2005 ] Anita Biddle
Failure to Launch
[ 2006 ] Boatyard Woman
Greetings from Tim Buckley
[ 2012 ] Janine Nichols

TV Shows

Abby's Flying Fairy School
Mrs. Sparklenose
Here and Now
Amy
Mr. Rhodes
Amanda Reeves

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Jessica Stone, Water for Elephants


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Jessica Stone, Water for Elephants

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jessica Stone, Water for Elephants

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jessica Stone, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jessica Stone, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jessica Stone, Kimberly Akimbo

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News


Review: LILLY AND THE PIRATES THE MUSICAL at Orlando Family Stage
by Julie Gardieff - Feb 25, 2026

Yo ho ho! Ahoy mateys!  X marks the spot on this musical based on the 2013 novel by Phyllis Root. Lilly and the Pirates is about a 10 year old girl (Lilly) who has a lot of worries.  When her eccentric scientist parents send her to live with a relative while they are in search of an exotic form of fruit fly, she has to overcome her anxieties in the face of adversity.  
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Reveals 2026-27 Broadway Season - THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

As Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary season, the Center has revealed its 2026–2027 Broadway season. This landmark season features 11 productions, including six Orange County premieres.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Make Canadian Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in 2026, bringing the beloved novel to the stage in a highly anticipated theatrical adaptation.
Video: Steven Pasquale & Katrina Lenk Sing 'I Know Your Heart' in HIGH SPIRITS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026

New York City Center Encores! just concluded the run of the first show of its season- High Spirits. Watch Steven Pasquale and Katrina Lenk perform 'I Know Your Heart' in this video.
Photos: LILLY AND THE PIRATES at Orlando Family Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2026

Orlando Family Stage is sharing first look production photos from Lilly and the Pirates The Musical, a brand new musical based on the beloved book by Phyllis Root. Performances through March 15.
Video: Phillipa Soo Sings 'Was She Prettier Than I?' in HIGH SPIRITS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Watch Phillipa Soo sing 'Was She Prettier Than I?' as  Ruth Condomine in Encores! High Spirits. The production is directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone and Encores! Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
BWW Q&A: Marcus Phillips Talks KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Shea's Buffalo Theatre & West Herr Auditorium
by Joshua Wright - Feb 10, 2026

KIMBERLY AKIMBO will make its Buffalo and Rochester debuts this March. Performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre run March 17-22 and at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre March 24-29. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. 
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale Are Together Onstage in NYC For the First Time
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 9, 2026

Broadway superstars Steven Pasquale and Phillipa Soo have been married for almost a decade, and yet New York City audiences have not yet seen them together onstage... until now! This February, the duo joins forces on the New York City Center stage for the first show of the Encores! season, High Spirits. 
Video: Andrea Martin, Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale Sing in HIGH SPIRITS
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2026

New York City Center has released new footage of songs from the current Encores! production of High Spirits. The recently-released videos feature Andrea Martin singing 'Talking to You' and Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasuale singing 'If I Gave You.'
Character Breakdown: HIGH SPIRITS Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2026

Performances have officially begun for the first production of the 2026 Encores! season, High Spirits. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
Review Roundup: HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!, Starring Katrina Lenk, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

A star-studded new production of the musical High Spirits opens the New York City Center Encores! season. In our rounduo below, find out what the critics had to say about their visit to this rare musical offering. 
Photos: Katrina Lenk, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo & More in HIGH SPIRITS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2026

The first show of the New York City Center Encores! season is High Spirits, running through February 15, 2026. Check out photos here!
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! HIGH SPIRITS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2026

The first show of the New York City Center Encores! season is High Spirits, running through February 15, 2026. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical Set for June Debut at Madison's Overture Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

The North American tour of Water for Elephants will play Overture Hall in Madison from June 16–21. Based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, the Broadway musical features a book by Rick Elice and a score by PigPen Theatre Co.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for the New York City Center Encores! production of High Spirits, which is running from February 4 through 15, 2026. In this video, watch as the cast chats about what therarely seen musical is all about and gives a special sneak peek.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Jonathan Netek - Jan 28, 2026

A true circus act, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has it all.
Photos: Rachel Dratch, Phillipa Soo, Stephen Pasquale and More in Rehearsal for HIGH SPIRITS
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 28, 2026

New York City Center Encores! gave BroadwayWorld a first look inside the rehearsal room for High Spirits, which stars Rachel Dratch, Phillipa Soo, Stephen Pasquale and more.
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For HIGH SPIRITS at City Center
by Michael Major - Jan 28, 2026

New York City Center Encores! is giving a first look inside the rehearsal room for High Spirits. Watch videos of the star-studded cast singing 'You Better Love Me,' 'Where is the Man I Married?,' and 'Go Into Your Trance.'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessica Stone been in?

Jessica Stone has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessica Stone been in?

Jessica Stone has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jessica Stone been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Water for Elephants, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo.

What awards has Jessica Stone won?

Jessica Stone has won the Outstanding Direction of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Water for Elephants. She also received the Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production, Water for Elephants.

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