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Brion Marquis Watson

Birth Place: Greensboro, North Carolina

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BIO

Brion Marquis Watson is a performer based in New York City originally from Greensboro, NC where he started his dance training at The Pointe! Studio of Dance. He then went on to attend the Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music (CCM) where he was a Musical Theatre major before transferring to the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, where he graduated with honors. In his time at The Ailey School he had the pleasure of performing Memoria at the New York City Center, a work choreographed by Mr. Ailey himself, with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. While in school he also had the opportunity to work at The Muny in St Louis, MO consecutively every summer which gave him the opportunity to become a part of the Actors Equity Association (since 2014). Brion has had the pleasure of working with and alongside some of the best in the business such as Heather Headley, Camille A. Brown, Matthew Rushing, Clifton Brown, Matthew Morrison, and Chita Rivera just to name a few.

STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2023
Ensemble

[US Tour]
Third National Tour, 2019
Ensemble

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2018
Ensemble

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
Muny Revival, 2018
Ensemble

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny's Revival Adaptation, 2017
Ensemble

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2009
Chistery [Replacement]


News


Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of MJ THE MUSICAL at the National Arts Centre

What did our critic think of Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of MJ THE MUSICAL at the National Arts Centre?
MJ Tour To Make Bass Performance Hall Debut in May

Tickets for MJ at Bass Performance Hall, will go on sale this month. The production is set to visit Bass Performance Hall in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale Now for MJ at Barbara B. Mann PAH

Individual tickets for MJ at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW are on sale now! Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Myers in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical. Learn more.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes To South Florida in 2025

The Arsht Center, Broward Center, and Broadway Across America have announced that individual tickets for MJ The Musical will go on sale this week. Learn more here!
MJ THE MUSICAL Premiere Hartford Engagement Begins At The Bushnell In December

Jamaal Fields-Green, a University of Hartford alum, will star in the title role of MJ THE MUSICAL at The Bushnell in Hartford, with performances starting December 10. Tickets are now available.
Photos: Jamaal Fields-Green in MJ on Tour

This summer, Jamaal Fields-Green assumed the title role of ‘MJ’ after achieving the distinction of being the first and only person to have played the role in all three global productions. Get a first look at production photos and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets to MJ National Tour at Chrysler Hall to go on Sale in October

Individual tickets for the musical MJ at Chrysler Hall will go on sale in October. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Norfolk in MJ. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BWW Review: MJ the Musical - A Thrilling Tribute to the Man and the Music

While the two Presidential candidates were squaring off on opening night to determine the future of the United States, there is no debate that Michael Jackson will forever remain the King of Pop.
Tickets Go On Sale This Week For MJ At Providence Performing Arts Center

Tickets for MJ at the Providence Performing Arts Center will be available starting Friday, September 13 at 10 AM.
Broadway Hit MJ The Musical Heading To The Bushnell; Tickets On Sale Now!

MJ THE MUSICAL has announced its upcoming performances at The Bushnell, with tickets now available. The show celebrates the life and career of Michael Jackson.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to The Hippodrome; Tickets Now Available

Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain and the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the historic Hippodrome Theatre, have announced that individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, are now on sale.
Tickets Go On Sale This Week For MJ THE MUSICAL at Proctors

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25. 
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Columbus in September

The Columbus premiere of the smash-hit musical, MJ, runs September 10-15 at the Ohio Theatre. 
Tickets to MJ in Austin to go on Sale This Week

Single tickets for MJ will go on sale to the general public Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. MJ makes its Austin premiere at Bass Concert Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jamaal Fields-Green to Take Over Title Role in National Tour of MJ

The second year National Tour cast of MJ has been revealed! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Detroit in October

 MJ will make its Detroit premiere at the Fisher Theatre October 23 – November 3. Learn more about the musical here!
MJ THE MUSICAL To Play The Orpheum Theatre This September

MJ will be playing at the Orpheum Theatre from September 17-22, kicking off the 2024-2025 Broadway Season.
Tickets to go on Sale This Week for MJ at the Orpheum

Iindividual tickets for MJ at the Orpheum will go on sale starting Friday, June 21 at 10am.
Video: Watch the Touring Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Perform 'Beat It' on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

The cast of the national tour of MJ the Musical stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday to perform the classic hit Beat It from the show. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/ Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and Signature Sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Watch the performance now!
MJ THE MUSICAL To Have St. Louis Debut, Beginning In May!

Experience the St. Louis debut of MJ at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from May 28 to June 9.

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