Denis Jones

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Denis is a two-time Tony Award nominated choreographer and director whose work has been seen on Broadway, across the country and around the world. From live theater to film and television, the variety of Denis’ work spans both media and genres.

On Broadway, Denis received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critic’s Circle and Chita Rivera nominations for both Tootsie and Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn (which was also captured by Broadway HD and has been enjoyed both in the US and globally on television and in movie theaters), and choreographed the Broadway production on Honeymoon in Vegas.

Denis’ range of recent work includes three New York City Center ENCORES! productions (including the critically-acclaimed Paint Your Wagon), Eurydice at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, Signature Theatre’s brand new production of A Chorus Line, The Public Theatre’s Shakespeare In The Park production of The Tempest and the Broadway-bound new musicals Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz and Piece of My Heart, The Bern Berns Story.

Denis has been proud to work with many of America’s most prominent regional theaters including Paper Mill Playhouse (Mary Poppins, Smokey Joe’s Cafe), The Kennedy Center (Guys and Dolls, Bye Bye Birdie, upcoming), Williamstown Theatre Festival (Forum, She Loves Me), Hartford Stage (The Flamingo Kid), The MUNY (42nd Street, Chicago), The Goodman (The Music Man) Goodspeed Musicals (Throughly Modern Millie, Band Geeks), The Maltz Jupiter (Oliver, La Cage), Seattle 5th Ave (Elf, Damn Yankees), and The Marriott Theatre (Hello Dolly, Holiday Inn).

On television, Denis’ work has been seen on Great Performances (PBS), The Kennedy Center Honors (CBS), The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC), Oprah’s Surprise Spectacular (CBS) and Rosie Live (NBC) as well as in the film Sex and The City 2 (New Line Cinema).

As a veteran Broadway performer, as well as director and choreographer, Denis also enjoys teaching and has participated in theater training programs at the University level and beyond.

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Denis Jones STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Performer (Swing)

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Performer

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Buddy "Keno" Walsh

Ethan Girard (Understudy)

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Buddy "Keno" Walsh

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Ensemble

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1999
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Soldier

Soldier/Justice

Belle's Boys/Chain Gang

Justice

Belle's Boy

Chain Gang

Lucky (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Dancer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Aaron [Replacement]

Judge [Replacement]

Doctor [Replacement]

Fred Casely (Understudy) [Replacement]

Amos Hart (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles

Straight A

Sonny Latierri (Understudy)

Denis Jones Productions

 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020] Cancelled
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Choreographer [Replacement]
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017] Cancelled
Choreographer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Choreographer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreography
Direction
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Staging
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Dance Captain
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Dance Captain
 
[Broadway, 1996] [Replacement]
Dance Captain[Replacement]

Denis Jones Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreography

Denis Jones, Tootsie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreographer

Denis Jones, Tootsie

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Choreography

Denis Jones, Tootsie

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Choreography

Denis Jones, Holiday Inn

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer

Denis Jones, Holiday Inn

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Choreography

Denis Jones, Holiday Inn

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Denis Jones FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Denis Jones been in?

Denis Jones has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Denis Jones been in?

Denis Jones has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Denis Jones been nominated for?

Denis Jones has been nominated for several awards for his choreography work. These nominations include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Tootsie." He has also been nominated for Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, Jones received nominations for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Holiday Inn," along with a nomination for Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production.

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