Jade Jones News

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

You can now get a first look at produciton photos of the Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, now playing at New York City Center Stage. The show features Grey Henson and more.

You can now get first look at footage from the new Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, now in previews at New York City Center Stage I. The production is written by Amber Ruffin, Kevin Sciretta, and David A. Schmoll.

Writer Amber Ruffin recently visited The View to discuss Bigfoot! A New Musical, which is currently in previews off-Broadway at New York City Center. Watch the segment now.

On Friday morning, Bigfoot! star Grey Henson donned his furry costume for a visit to TODAY, appearing on the morning show alongside writer Amber Ruffin to promote the new musical. Watch their interview and see Henson in costume now.

The highly anticipated Off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT! released first-look photos of Tony Award nominee Grey Henson as the titular character. Check out photos here!

Tony Award nominee Amber Ruffin, co-writer of the off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the project and her introduction to music as a child. Check out the interview now.

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!

Featuring lyrics by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Amber Ruffin, a book by Ruffin and Kevin Sciretta, music by David Schmoll and direction and choreography by Danny Mefford, Bigfoot! will begin performances off-Broadway. See rehearsal photos!

Featuring lyrics by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Amber Ruffin, a book by Ruffin and Kevin Sciretta, music by David Schmoll and direction and choreography by Danny Mefford, Bigfoot! will begin performances on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ahead of an official opening night on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Watch in this video as they all explain what the hilarious new musical is all about.

Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press.  The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos here!

Benson Drive Productions has revealed the complete cast for Bigfoot! the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. See rehearsal photos here!

The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour. Go inside the event in new photos.

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical has extended at The Asylum NYC through November 1, 2025, with the return of fan-favorite Golem. The Halloween hit also features guest divas Jade Jones, Nick Cearly, Emily Martinez, Tyler Olshansky, and Michael Thomas Grant.

Broadway Sings returns this weekend with two star-studded concerts at The Cutting Room: Broadway Sings ABBA on September 26 and Broadway Sings Taylor Swift on September 27.

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical continues its ever-surprising run at The Asylum NYC with a new lineup of celebrity Guest Divas joining the cast this week. Stepping into the spotlight are Broadway favorite Orfeh, rising star Olivia Valli, powerhouse vocalist Jade Jones, downtown performance icon Charlene Incarnate, and returning crowd-favorite Sophia Urista.

Broadway talents including Taylor Iman Jones (Six), Meecah (Hamilton), and Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots) complete the ineup for the next two installments of the Broadway Sings concert series. Learn more!

On 7/18, Broadway stars brought fresh, theatrical energy to Taylor Swift’s hits at The Cutting Room. With a live orchestra and standout performances, Broadway Sings Taylor Swift reinterpreted pop favorites with vocal power and heartfelt storytelling.

Following the success of the Queering the Canon: A Retrospective Gala in March hosted by Miss Peppermint, Ring of Keys, the artist service nonprofit for queer women, trans, and nonbinary artists, will release a live album of the evening's unforgettable performances.

Today’s subject Jade Jones is a powerhouse performer who is currently living their theatre life onstage at Arena Stage in the World Premiere play We Are Gathered. The show runs through June 15th in Arena’s Fichandler Stage space.