Tony Award-winning writer and performer Sarah Jones is bringing her acclaimed solo production, America, Who Hurt You?, to New York City, according to recent tour announcements. The show tackles political rage, climate crises, and social media polarization through Jones’s signature cast of diverse characters, drawing praise from outlets like The New York Times, which has called her a “master of the genre.”
The Evolution of America, Who Hurt You?
The production grew out of the current political climate, expanding from a podcast into a live stage show. According to promotional materials for the tour, the performance blends humor and empathy while examining urgent societal topics. Jones channels a diverse range of voices based on people from her real family and community, utilizing her multi-racial roots in Queens and her education at The United Nations International School and Bryn Mawr College.
Throughout her career, her projects have been staged at venues ranging from The Nuyorican Poets Cafe to The White House, Lincoln Center, and The Kennedy Center.
The live tour is scheduled to travel across the United States beginning in the summer of 2025. According to event organizers, the domestic tour will culminate in a two-evening event in the United Kingdom in June 2026, coinciding with the opening of Oxford University’s first-ever Performing Arts center as part of the 23rd Season of the Downtown Urban Arts Festival.
Career Background and Collaborations
Jones first gained widespread recognition as the writer and performer of the Broadway hit Bridge & Tunnel at the Helen Hayes Theater, an acclaimed production originally produced by Oscar-winner Meryl Streep. Her subsequent theatrical work includes the off-Broadway play Sell/Buy/Date, which had its Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere. She later adapted the play into a hybrid documentary film of the same title, serving as director and screenwriter while also starring in the project. Meryl Streep served as an executive producer on the film, which had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival and is currently streaming widely.
In addition to her theater and film work, Jones has appeared in television projects, including co-starring as Yasmin alongside Julie Delpy, Elisabeth Shue, and Giovanni Ribisi in the Netflix series On the Verge. As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, her global advocacy work has run parallel to her artistic career. She has also delivered multiple main-stage TED Talks focusing on the invention of identity and cancel culture, drawing millions of views online.
Format and Guest Lineup
According to event details, the show incorporates interviews with celebrity guests and experts—ranging from Jane Fonda to Laverne Cox—providing audiences with a mix of perspective, humor, and social critique.
Tickets and performance schedules for the New York engagement and subsequent tour dates are available through official venue box offices and cultural festival platforms.
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