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Antonio J. Watson is a New York/New Jersey based actor and singer. Antonio made his Broadway debut in 2019 Tina on Broadway. A New Jersey native, Antonio made his professional stage debut in Caroline, Or Change (Tantrum Theater) and his Off-Broadway debut with the Atlantic Theater Company in This Ain't No Disco. He was also seen in the Paper Mill Playhouse's Beauty and Beast in the role of "Chip". TV/Film: Blue Bloods, All The Little Things We Kill, In The Field, Lily, The Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert, Nick Jr., Sesame Street Workshop, and Sprout TV. Regionally: The People Garden, Junie B. Jones, Winnie the Pooh KIDS, Seussical KIDS, Oliver Jr. Antonio loves to create fun drawings, play soccer, and conduct science experiments.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Young Craig

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2018
Charlie


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Video: Watch the Trailer For THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Rep
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Watch the trailer for The Thing About Jellyfish at Berkeley Rep. The Thing About Jellyfish features Matilda Lawler (HBO’s “Station Eleven” and “The Gilded Age,” The Ferryman on Broadway) in the role of Suzy. Watch the video!
Photos: THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Check out photos from the world premiere of The Thing About Jellyfish at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, performing through Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Photos: THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH is Rehearsal at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is now presenting the world premiere of The Thing About Jellyfish, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Matilda Lawler & More to Star in THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Thing About Jellyfish, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE GREAT CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAKE-OFF to Have NYC Premiere At The Laurie Beechman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

KOTA Productions will present the U.S. premiere of The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, a heartwarming musical by Rick Hip-Flores, debuting at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Marissa O'Donnell Headlines LYRICS FOR A CAUSE Benefit Event
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 22, 2024

Lyrics for a Cause, in conjunction with Spotlight Kidz, will be held at The Green Room 42 to benefit the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States. Marissa O'Donnell will headline the event.
Matilda Lawler & More to Star in THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Madison Wells Live will present a private industry reading of The Thing About Jellyfish, a new play by Keith Bunin based on the best-selling novel by Ali Benjamin, on Friday, October 6, 2023 in New York City.
Emily Hoder, Benjamin Pajak Headline Spotlight Kidz Radio City Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2022

Current Broadway performers Emily Hoder and Benjamin Pajak will be part of the Spotlight Kidz performance at Radio City Music Hall on Monday, December 12 when the group opens for the Rockettes prior to the 'Christmas Spectacular' 5:00 p.m. performance.
Bryan Terrell Clark, Antonio J. Watson and More to Star in CABARET FOR A CAUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021

Broadway veterans Bryan Terrell Clark and Antonio J. Watson will team up with Jack Chacon to bring you an Evening of music, love, and support to benefit the Hereditary Angioedema Association.
The National Black Theatre of Harlem Hosts Black History Month Livestream Event
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2021

Broadway Stars  come together to celebrate Black History Month on February 28th, 2021 at 6pm on YouTube Live. This is an evening of song and dance presented by Shine Theatre Arts Project and Kaden Amari Anderson of Caroline, or Change, Broadway.
Live Virtual Cabaret Raises Funds For Malignant Hyperthermia Association
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2020

While the second LYRICS FOR A CAUSE didn't happen in March as planned due to COVID-19 shutdowns, talented young performers joyfully sang in a virtual cabaret held Friday night live from their own homes. The cabaret, which was hosted by Spotlight Kidz (Pottsville, PA), was a benefit event for the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS).
LYRICS FOR A CAUSE Cabaret To Benefit Malignant Hyperthermia Association
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2020

The second LYRICS FOR A CAUSE will be held tomorrow and will have a different look as talented performers with broadway and national tour credentials, as well as other very talented youth, spread holiday joy in this virtual cabaret as they raise money for the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS).
Pixie Dust Players Announces Summer 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2020

Pixie Dust Players has a jam-packed schedule for this Summer that you don't want to miss out on.
Anna Wintour, Yara Shahidi and More to Co-Host Special Performance of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020

Stage Entertainment, James L. Nederlander and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner, have announced that Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief, Vogue U.S.; U.S. Artistic Director and Global Content Advisor, Condé Nast will co-host a cocktail reception alongside Fashion Model & Activist Adut Akech, Fashion Model Cindy Bruna, Writer/Director & Activist Janet Mock ('Pose'), Super Model & Activist Joan Smalls, Fashion Model Paloma Elsesser, and Actor & Activist Yara Shahidi ('Grown-ish') followed by a special performance of Broadway's TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL to benefit RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'River Deep / Mountain High' on THE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 14, 2020

On last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the cast of the hit Broadway musical 'TINA: The Tina Turner Musical,' performed 'River Deep/Mountain High,' led by the incredible Adrienne Warren.
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Musical Will Open in Madrid in 2020
by Alan Henry - Dec 18, 2019

Broadway's TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL will open in Madrid, Spain in 2020! A casting notice for the production notes they are currently seeking singers, actors, and dancers for the entire principal cast for the production!
Layla Capers and Antonio Watson Join Spotlight Kidz At Radio City
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2019

Current Broadway performers Layla Capers and Antonio Watson will be part of the Spotlight Kidz performance at Radio City Music Hall where the group will perform tonight prior to the start of the 5:00 p.m. 'Christmas Spectacular' featuring the Rockettes.
Broadway's TINA Breaks All-Time Box Office Record at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

Broadway's TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL shattered the all-time box office record at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) for the week ending December 1, 2019. TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL's gross for the week was $1,834,339.00, the highest for any eight-show week at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Prior to TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, MOTOWN held the house record ($1,708,597.00) set in 2013.
VIDEO: TINA's Kayla Davion Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 29, 2019

This is simply the best! We got a special behind-the-scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade yesterday as Kayla Davion from Tina - The Tina Turner Musical took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story for the cast's performance! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!
VIDEO: Watch Adrienne Warren and the cast of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Perform During the Macy's Parade
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 28, 2019

Watch Adrienne Warren and the cast of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical perform below!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Antonio J. Watson been in?

Antonio J. Watson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Antonio J. Watson been in?

Antonio J. Watson has not appeared in the West End.

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