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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]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Ruthie Rivkin


[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2022
Rosalind


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Persephone [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[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


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Yitzhak [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2013
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Whatsername


[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Fay


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Renata

Desi

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


Allison Russell to Return as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Grammy Award winner Allison Russell will reprise her role as Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway. Hadestown currently stars Morgan Dudley as Eurydice, Kurt Elling as Hermes, Rebecca Naomi Jones as Persephone, and more.
Video: Watch Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe & More Perform HADESTOWN Songs at Greene Space Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

The new cast from Broadway's Hadestown recently joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space to perform songs from the show and to discuss stepping into the principal roles of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit.
Debut of the Month: Kurt Elling on His HADESTOWN Experience: 'My Heart is Wide Open'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

BroadwayWorld spoke with two-time Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling about making his Broadway debut as Hermes in Hadestown. Read the full interview here for how he's taking on the iconic role!
Photos: Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe and More in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

You can now get a first look at the new cast of Hadestown on Broadway! Learn more about the new cast members and see how to purchase tickets to the show here!
There's a New Cast in (Hades)Town
by Joey Mervis - Sep 12, 2025

Five new souls are traveling way down to Hadestown this fall! That's right, for the first time since the beloved musical opened in 2019, new actors are entering the show at once, taking on the iconic principal characters.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 4, 2025- CURSED CHILD Finds a New Cast and More
by - Sep 4, 2025

Good morning, Broadway lovers! It’s a big news day with fresh faces, exciting sneak peeks, and some major industry updates lighting up the stage. Hadestown launched a brand-new Broadway cast (with first bow video too!), plus there are West End updates as Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts preps for her London debut.
Photos: Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe and More Take First Bows in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

The brand new cast of Hadestown on Broadway started performances. This is the first time since the show premiered about 6 years ago that all five principal cast members have been replaced. See photos!
Video: Watch the New Stars of HADESTOWN on Broadway Take Their First Bows
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Kurt Elling, Paulo Szot, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Morgan Dudley, and Jack Wolfe have arrived in the Underworld! Watch a video of the new stars of Hadestown taking their first bows.
Photo: Morgan Dudley, Paulo Szot and More HADESTOWN New Principal Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the new principal cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here!
Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe and More to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

Hadestown will welcome a new principal cast to Broadway in September. Learn more about the incoming cast members and see how to purchase tickets here!
Caroline Bowman, Jenn Colella, Nik Walker and More JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Caroline Bowman, Brent Comer, Jenn Colella,  Lauren Patten, Nik Walker and more have joined THE THIRD-ANNUAL JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jeremy Jordan, Ariana DeBose and More to Join JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, Tony Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan, and more will come together for for THE THIRD-ANNUAL JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER. Learn more and see how to attend.
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
Listen: Classic Stage Company’s I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Cast Recording Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

The new cast recording of Classic Stage Company’s Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale is available now! Learn how to stream or download the album here!
Hugh Bonneville To Be Honored At STC's Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Actor Hugh Bonneville will be honored with the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Will Award at the theatre’s annual Gala. Learn more about Bonneville and see how to attend the gala!
Video: STEREOPHONIC Performs Encore of 'Masquerade' at Final Curtain Call
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, played its final performance on Broadway, followed by a special encore performance of the hit song, “Masquerade” by the cast and creative team. Check out the video footage here!   
STEREOPHONIC Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 12, 2025

Stereophonic will play its final performance at the GoldenTheatre following 16 previews and 305 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Operation Mincemeat.
STEREOPHONIC Will Transfer to the West End and Embark on U.S. Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

Ahead of its final week of performances, Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play from David Adjmi, has announced a West End engagement in May 2025 at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre, and a U.S. national tour.
Audra McDonald Calls For Grace From Audiences Amid Sickness 'Racing Through Broadway'
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2024

Audra McDonald – who recently received rave reviews for her powerhouse performance in Gypsy – took to Instagram to reveal that she has caught the cold that has been 'racing through the Broadway community.'
Video: STEREOPHONIC Tiny Desk Concert with Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2024

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!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rebecca Naomi Jones been in?

Rebecca Naomi Jones has appeared on Broadway in 7 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 award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her performance in American Idiot.

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