Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones expresses her interest in returning to theater work
Catherine Zeta-Jones, the acclaimed British actress, has expressed an interest in returning to the stage for musicals, despite the challenges this might entail.
Jones' love for musicals can be traced back to her childhood, where she had her first theater experiences. This passion was evident in her award-winning Broadway debut in the Stephen Sondheim musical A Little Night Music in 2009, for which she won a Tony Award. Her success continued with the musical film "Chicago" in 2002, a significant milestone in her career that earned her an Oscar.
In a recent interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur in London, Jones expressed her feelings about musicals, stating that they are either very good or terrible. She felt that the success of "Chicago" was destined.
Currently, Jones is busy with her roles in high-profile screen projects. She is filming for the Disney+ series National Treasure and Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2, where she plays the role of Morticia Addams. Interestingly, Morticia Addams sings in her role in Wednesday, a spin-off of "The Addams Family" directed by Tim Burton.
Despite her busy filming schedule, Jones has not ruled out a return to the stage. Last year, she was offered three shows but couldn't focus on theater due to constant filming. However, her ongoing career vitality and history indicate she may consider stage projects again.
Jones' Hollywood breakthrough was with the film "The Mask of Zorro" in 1998. Prior to this, she had appeared in theater and musical productions. Her interest in musicals was further showcased in the jukebox musical comedy "Rock of Ages" on screen in 2012.
Born in Wales, Jones has a rich and diverse acting career spanning over two decades. Her potential return to musicals on stage would be a much-anticipated event for her fans and the theater community.
As of mid-2025, there is no specific publicly confirmed information about upcoming stage musicals Jones might be considering. However, her award-winning background in musical theater and recent increased activity in screen acting could suggest a potential return to stage projects remains a possibility, though no concrete announcements exist at this time.
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[2] The Guardian. (2009). Catherine Zeta-Jones wins best actress in a musical Tony. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/jun/29/catherine-zeta-jones-tony
[3] The Hollywood Reporter. (2021). Catherine Zeta-Jones to Star in Disney+ 'National Treasure' Series. [online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/catherine-zeta-jones-star-disney-national-treasure-series-1235019642/
[4] Deadline. (2021). Catherine Zeta-Jones To Star In Netflix's 'Wednesday' As Morticia Addams. [online] Available at: https://deadline.com/2021/03/catherine-zeta-jones-to-star-in-netflixs-wednesday-as-morticia-addams-1234783766/
[5] Variety. (2022). 'Wednesday' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/wednesday-season-2-netflix-1235294266/
Jones has expressed her passion for musicals in various projects throughout her career, including her award-winning Broadway debut in "A Little Night Music" and her role in "Chicago." Despite her current commitments to film projects, her history and ongoing career vitality suggest a potential return to musical theater may be considered.
Her success in musical films such as "Chicago" and "Rock of Ages" has led to high anticipation for a potential return to the stage, which would be a significant event for both her fans and the theater community.
