Known for electric performances in Passing Strange, American Idiot, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Murder Ballad, Rebecca Naomi Jones is now offering a fresh take to the role of Laurey in Daniel Fish's production of Oklahoma! When she's not lending her vocals to "People Will Say We're in Love" or making eyes at co-star Damon Daunno who plays Curly at the Circle in the Square Theatre, the New York native enjoys her Brooklyn neighborhood. Jones joined Susan Blackwell at Ix Restaurant to discuss starring in the Tony-winning revival and more.
Here are some must-see highlights:
Fun fact: Rebecca Naomi Jones' Björk impression is uncanny.
She also sings a few bars of the Amy Winehouse tune that's one of her audition songs.
The ladies sip on some very Instagram-able drinks.
Her low-key super power of choice is perfect.
You need to see the school picture that made RNJ react like this:
Shoot, we'd still bid on her lunch basket at the box social any day.
Catch Jones in Oklahoma! at the Circle in the Square Theatre, and watch the full episode below!