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CHRISTINE JONES is a Tony-award winning set designer and the Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Theatre for One, a portable private performing arts space for one actor and one audience member. Her Olivier and Tony Award winning scenography can currently be seen on Broadway and in the original London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Along with co-designer Brett J. Banakis, Jones redesigned The Lyric Theatre in NYC, home to the first American production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Jones, along with co-designer Amy Rubin, most recently worked on Cyrano at The New Group, starring Peter Dinklage, with music by The National. Jones directed the sensational immersive nightclub dining experience, Queen of the Night, which New York Magazine has called the “Hottest Nightlife Experience in Town,” winning the 2015 Drama Desk Award for most Unique Theatrical Experience.
Her set design for American Idiot, A Punk Rock Musical directed by Michael Mayer, won a Tony Award for best set design in 2009. In 2012, Jones made her debut at The Metropolitan Opera with her design for Rigoletto, set in 1960’s Las Vegas, with La Traviata to follow, also with director Michael Mayer. Their production of Aida is set to open in September 2021. Additional Opera credits include The Elephant Man (Minnesota Opera); Lucia de Lammermoor (New York City Opera); and Giulio Cesare (Houston Grand Opera.)
Additional Broadway credits include: The Cher Show (co-designed with Brett J. Banakis); Hands on a Hardbody; On a Clear Day; Spring Awakening (Tony Nomination); The Green Bird, with director Julie Taymor (Drama Desk Nomination); and Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie-Renee Scott. Jones designed Close To You: Bacharach Reimagined, first at New York Theatre Workshop and then in London at the Menier Chocolate Factory before moving to the West End (co-designed with Brett J. Banakis); Coraline, adapted from Neil Gaman’s popular book with music by Stephen Merritt; The Book of Longing, based on the poems of Leonard Cohen, with music by Philip Glass (Lincoln Center Festival); The Onion Cellar, (Elliot Norton Award,) which she co-created with director Marcus Stern and The Dresden Dolls (and for which she transformed a black box theater into the 360-degree cabaret space it is today); Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare in the Park); Burn This, starring Ed Norton, Catherine Keener, Ty Burrell and Dallas Roberts (Signature Theatre); and True Love, for which she created The Zipper Space, infamous for its use of car seats in the audience.
Her designs were featured in the 2008 exhibition Curtain Call: Celebrating a Century of Women Designing for Live Performance at Lincoln Center Library for Performing Arts. In 2013, she served as Denzel Washington Guest Chairperson for Fordham University’s Theatre Department. She collaborated with The Windmill Factory as a Creative Direction Consultant for The Future of Storytelling (FoST) 2014 Conference. In 2015, Jones won an Obie for Sustained Excellence. In 2010, she was honored with an Award of Distinction from Montreal’s Concordia University. Jones has lectured at Princeton University and currently teaches at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Currently, Jones is designing Hopeland, in collaboration with Steven Hoggett with music by Jonsi, and Birthday Candles, a new play by Noah Haidle, for the Roundabout Theatre Company.

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Christine Jones Awards and Nominations


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Set Design

Christine Jones, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Christine Jones, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two


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Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Set Design

Christine Jones, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design

Christine Jones, Let the Right One In


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Scenic Design

Christine Jones, American Idiot


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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Christine Jones, American Idiot

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Christine Jones, Spring Awakening

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Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS


Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.

Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway


The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated the Hogwarts houses with four special evening performances dedicated to each house. Check out video highlights here!

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024�"25 Season


The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Michelle Buteau's SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Renewed For Season 2 on Netflix


Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck and lip gloss.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Booking in London to March 2025


The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced a further booking extension through to 2 March 2025 for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London's Palace Theatre.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Sets 2024 House Pride Nights


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway will once again celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special evening performances dedicated to each house.

Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!

CURSED CHILD Sets New Sales Record With Best Week For A Play in Broadway History


The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has set a new Broadway record for weekly ticket sales for a non-musical play, reporting a gross of $2,718,487.50 for the week ending December 31, 2023.

J.K. Rowling Makes $10.5 Million from CURSED CHILD Post-Pandemic


Learn about the profit structure of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which continues to bring in profits for J.K. Rowling, who has made $10.5 million from HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD post-pandemic. 

VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway has released a video of the cast as they decorate the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree. Watch the video here!

VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Character Biscuits


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s Cara Ricketts (Hermoine) and Aaron Bartz (Draco Malfoy) were tasked with decorating Draco and Hermione biscuits for each other in under two minutes. Watch the video released by the production here to see how it went!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour Will Launch in Chicago in September 2024


The magic is hitting the road next year! The North American Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago in September 2024. Learn more about the tour here!

Bill Irwin's One-Man Show ON BECKETT Begins Performances at Two River Theater This Week


Don't miss Tony Award-winning actor Bill Irwin's captivating performance in 'On Beckett' at Two River Theater. Experience the beauty of Samuel Beckett's language in this intimate one-man show. Get your tickets now!

Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Reveals First Look At New Cast Members In Action!


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child welcomes some new leading cast members for its sixth year making magic on Broadway! See Cara Ricketts, Daniel Fredrick, Jane Bruce and the rest of the company in new production photos!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Banff Centre Board Dismissed, Goodspeed Musicals Crews Join IATSE


More data out last week about the impact of the arts on the economies of the cities and small towns that many regional theatres call home - and the results show that theatre not only contributes to the cultural life of a community, but is contributing significantly to the economic life of many small towns.

Are THE WIZ's Backdrops AI Generated? And What is Scenography?


It is a rare week when two topics related to set design interest me. But that is what happened last week. The first topic involves social media and AI. The weekend before last, people kept sending me a TikTok clip or related posts about The Wiz allegedly using AI to generate its “backdrops.” The second topic involves a terminology change.

VIDEO: Go Inside Halloween Tuesdays with HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway


Audiences were invited to celebrate the Halloween Season at Broadway’s most magical and thrilling show, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Every Tuesday in October, audiences were treated to special spooky fun and giveaways at the Lyric Theatre. Watch footage from the events here!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Becomes Longest Running Production Ever at the Lyric Theatre


With over 1,550 performances, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has become the longest running production ever in the history of the Lyric Theatre since it first opened 25 years ago as the Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

Christine Jones FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Christine Jones been nominated for?

Christine Jones has been nominated for several awards for her outstanding set design work. These nominations include Outstanding Set Design by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," Best Scenic Design of a Play by the Tony Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two," Best Set Design by the Olivier Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," Outstanding Set Design by the Drama Desk Awards for "Let the Right One In," Best Scenic Design by the BroadwayWorld Awards for "American Idiot," and Best Scenic Design of a Musical by the Tony Awards for both "American Idiot" and "Spring Awakening."

What awards has Christine Jones won?

Christine Jones has won several awards for her outstanding set designs. These include the Outstanding Set Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," the Best Scenic Design of a Play Tony Award for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two," the Best Set Design Olivier Award for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," the Best Scenic Design BroadwayWorld Award for "American Idiot," and the Best Scenic Design of a Musical Tony Award for "American Idiot."

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