Tom Jones

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Tom Jones' best-known work is The Fantasticks, which ran off-Broadway from 1960 until 2002, and the hit song from the same, "Try to Remember". Other songs from The Fantasticks include "Soon It's Gonna Rain", "Much More", and "I Can See It". He also wrote the screenplay for the 1995 feature-film adaptation.

Jones acted in a New York City revival of The Fantasticks, which he also directed. He played the part of the Old Actor, from when the musical opened in 1960, and from April 26, 2010, to June 6, 2010. He was credited as an actor in the show as Thomas Bruce.

Jones was also the author of Making Musicals: An Informal Introduction to the World of Musical Theater.

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Tom Jones STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1997
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[New York]
Reading, 1989
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[Chicago]
World Premiere, 1987
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1974
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 1969]
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Tom Jones Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2011 - Legend of Off Broadway Award

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The Lortels - 1999 - Playwrights Sidewalk Inductee(s)

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Special Award

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Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Jones, I Do! I Do!

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Jones, 11 in the Shade


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Drama Desk Awards - 1961 - Citation of Excellence

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Tom Jones News


Interview: Orfeh Is Making Her Long-Awaited Café Carlyle Debut

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Orfeh (LEGALLY is making her Café Carlyle debut with a residency on March 21, 22, and 23. Orfeh will be singing “the music of divas that influenced her life, career and singular voice.” This will be Orfeh’s most intimate concert yet, in the historic Café Carlyle on 35 East 76th Street at Madison Avenue.

Puddles Pity Party Comes To The London Palladium This Summer

Puddles Pity Party, the seven-foot sad clown celebrated for his golden voice reminiscent of iconic rock legends such as Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury, will perform his grandest UK performance yet at The London Palladium on Sunday, 21 July 2024.

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Village Theatre

Pop quiz, Dear Readers. What is the world’s longest running musical? No, it’s not “Phantom”, that’s the longest running Broadway musical. But if we include Off-Broadway we get the longest run of 42 years and 17,162 performances with Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s “The Fantasticks”. And while the current production at Village Theatre dragged a bit at times, this enduring classic still has some fun to offer.

Video: Get A First Look At Bergen County Players THE FANTASTICKS

See sneak peek photos of Bergen County Players' production of THE FANTASTICKS, running until April 6.

World Premiere of REDEMPTION STORY to be Presented at A.R.T./New York Theatres

The Associates Theater Ensemble will present the World Premiere of Peregrine Teng Heard’s Redemption Story directed by Sarah Blush. Learn more about this world premiere and see how to purchase tickets.

Bergen County Players to Present THE FANTASTICKS in March

Bergen County Players will continue its 92nd season with the longest-running musical classic, The Fantasticks. Learn how to purchase tickets.

WHISPER DARKLY Concept Album Featuring Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More Out Now

The concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly is available in digial and streaming formats now.

LeAnn Rimes Joins THE VOICE UK as a Coach

Alongside Rimes, the Voice UK 2024 coaches include returning coaches will.i.am, Tom Jones and new coaches Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher from McFly and The Voice Australia 2024 coaches are currently Rimes, Adam Lambert, Kate Miller-Heidke joining returning coach Guy Sebastian.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents Itzhak Perlman In Recital, February 24

State Theatre New Jersey presents Itzhak Perlman in Recital as part of its Classical Season Celebration on February 24, 2024. The program featuring Itzhak Perlman includes Handel's Violin Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 15; Beethoven, Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer'; and Schumann, Fantasiestücke, Op. 73. For this performance Perlman will be joined by pianist Rohan De Silva.  

Tri-Cities Opera Brings 2022 Inclusive Revision of THE FANTASTICKS to the Stage

Tri-Cities Opera will bring the revival of a beloved love story to the Tri-Cities Opera Center this February. Audiences are invited to join one of THREE upcoming performances of The Fantasticks. Learn more here!

Soho Theatre & Stuart Ross Management Present PUDDLES PITY PARTY

Puddles Pity Party, the seven-foot sad clown with a golden voice, returns to Soho Theatre this spring for one week only.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces The 2024 TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) partners with CreateTheater.com to present the fourth virtual edition of the TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, with the generous support of RK Greene and The StoryLine Project. Readings will be presented through a technical partnership with Streaming Musicals on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 4pm.

Marie Osmond to Discuss Her Latest Album & More With Harvey Brownstone

Marie Osmond, the legendary superstar, is interviewed by Harvey Brownstone. They discuss her career, achievements, philanthropy, and latest album.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents Sofia Phiharmonic Orchestra This February

State Theatre New Jersey presents the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra performing an all-Beethoven program on February 17, 2024. The program includes Coriolanus Overture, Piano Concerto No. 5, and Beethoven Symphony No. 7. Joining the orchestra is pianist Ivaylo Vassilev. Don't miss this incredible performance!

Americana Duo The Glass Hours to Release New Album in March

The Glass Hours will release self-titled studio album. Their self-titled nine-song debut album will be released by Cornelius Chapel Records in early 2024. With the exception of Sue Westcott on fiddle (Chet Atkins, Tom Jones), the album was written, performed, recorded and produced by Brad and Megan in Brad's home studio in Red Hook, New York.

VIDEO: Patti Murin & Caissie Levy Sing FROZEN & More at Disney World

Broadway's original Elsa, Caissie Levy, and Anna, Patti Murin, have reunited for the first time to launch the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Watch video of their performance including hits from Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, The Little Mermaid, and more.

State Theatre New Jersey to Present THE CHER SHOW in February

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Cher Show, a Tony Award-winning musical featuring 35 smash hits and six decades of Cher's stardom.

Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More to Star in Immersive Musical WHISPER DARKLY Concept Cast Album

The new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly – the first musical written in the retro-inspired genre – will release a concept cast album on Friday, February 23. Learn more about how to pre-save the music here!

Full Cast Set For THE HUMAN BODY at the Donmar Warehouse

 Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for the world première of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body.

FREESTYLE FLASHBACK Come to the State Theatre New Jersey

State Theatre New Jersey and Fever Records present Freestyle Flashback, featuring freestyle artists from the ‘80s and ‘90s on Saturday, January 27 at 8pm. Tickets range from $39-$99.  

Tom Jones FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tom Jones written?

Tom Jones has written 21 shows including 110 in the Shade (Lyricist), 4 Below (Sketches), Son of 4 Below (Lyricist), Kaleidoscope (Lyricist), Demi-Dozen (Lyricist), The Fantasticks (Bookwriter), Anatol (Bookwriter/Lyricist), I Do! I Do! (Bookwriter), Celebration (Bookwriter), Colette (Lyricist), Colette (Lyricist), Portfolio Revue (Lyricist), Philemon (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Bone Room (Lyricist), Colette (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Grover's Corners (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Mirette (Lyricist), The Show Goes On (Lyricist), Roadside (Bookwriter), Roadside (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Harold and Maude (Bookwriter/Lyricist).

What awards has Tom Jones been nominated for?

Tom Jones has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including the Legend of Off Broadway Award, Playwrights Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels, a Special Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Portfolio Studio, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "I Do! I Do!" and "110 in the Shade," and a Citation of Excellence at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Fantasticks."

What awards has Tom Jones won?

Tom Jones has won the Legend of Off Broadway Award, been inducted into the Playwrights Sidewalk at The Lortels, received a Special Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Portfolio Studio, and earned a Citation of Excellence from the Drama Desk Awards for The Fantasticks.

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