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Jacob Keith Watson

Birth Place: Arkansas

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Broadway/NYC: Carousel (Enoch Snow), Hello, Dolly!, Violet, Amélie, The Phantom of the Opera (Joseph Buquet/Monsieur Reyer), 1776 (Robert Livingston, Encores!), Mack & Mabel (Harry, Encores!) National tour: Chicago (Amos Hart). Regional: Shrek the Musical (Shrek, Broadway at Music Circus-Sacramento), Into the Woods (The Baker, Arkansas Repertory Theatre), Benny & Joon (Waldo, Paper Mill Playhouse), As You Like It (Corin), Twelfth Night (Feste), A Christmas Carol (Marley’s Ghost), Pagliacci (Beppe), La Boheme (Rodolfo). Symphony performances: Featured Soloist in New York, New York at the Kurt Weill Festival in Germany with Maestro James Holmes, Kurt Weill on Broadway at Symphony Space among many others. JKW is a past winner of the Lotte Lenya Competition and the NATS National Music Theatre Competition. Follow JKW on Instagram @JacobKeithWatson

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Terry

Mr. Spencer

Joe Josephson (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores! Production, 2023
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Terry

Mr. Spencer

[Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere, 2020
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Ensemble

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
East Coast Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2019
Waldo

Video Store Owner

[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble

Enoch Snow (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Performer (Swing)

Nino (Understudy)

[Los Angeles]
Center Theatre Group Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Concert Production, 2016
Robert Livingston

[Los Angeles]
Berkley Rep World Premiere Production, 2015
Performer (Swing)

[US Tour]
National Tour (2014-2015), 2014
Amos Hart

[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2014
Performer (Swing)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Joseph Buquet [Replacement]

Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


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News


Eden Espinosa, Christopher Fitzgerald, and More Will Lead CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY Concert

Returning for its second year after a sold-out debut, the Broadway holiday concert, Christmas Time in the City, will once again return to the historic Church of St. Paul the Apostle.
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
TRUE NORTH Holiday Concert Set for November at The Music Hall at Fair Park

The True North Holiday Concert will debut in Dallas on November 15, 2024, at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
John Cariani, Mary Testa, and More Set For Transport Group's 2024-25 Season

Transport Group has announced its 2024-25 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Review: SEUSSICAL Is Eighty Minutes of Musical Heaven at Pittsburgh CLO

The summer season ends with this kid-friendly spectacular.
New London Barn Playhouse And Transport Group Announces Developmental Production Of SPLIT

The New London Barn Playhouse is thrilled to announce a developmental production of the new musical Split in collaboration with the award winning Off-Broadway theater company Transport Group.
Beth Malone & More to Star in SEUSSICAL at Pittsburgh CLO

Pittsburgh CLO has revealed the full Cast and Creative team for SEUSSICAL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Final Week Was Highest Grossing Week Ever For A Sondheim Musical

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Closes on Broadway; Watch the Final Curtain Call

The critically acclaimed, first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along plays its final performance July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre, following 20 previews and 312 regular performances.
Video: The MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Team Accepts the Tony Award For Best Revival of a Musical

Merrily We Roll Along won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Watch the team's acceptance speech in the video here.
Video: See MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Director Maria Friedman in Conversation Jonathan Groff

Watch as Jonathan Groff and Maria Friedman discuss at 92NY!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical

Merrily We Roll Along has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
Ana Karneža Of Slovenia Wins First Prize In 2024 Lenya Competition

Ana Karneža of Slovenia wins the 2024 Lenya Competition with a remarkable performance, earning a $25,000 prize. Learn more about the competition and the winner!
Watch: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Releases 'Opening Doors' Music Video

Watch the music video for Opening Doors from Merrily We Roll Along.
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Celebrates Tony Nominations During 'It's A Hit!'

Merrily We Roll Along is celebrating its seven Tony Award nominations with a look behind the scenes of a special scene in the musical. Check out the video here!
Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall

Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Lindsay Mendez, Jonathan Groff & Daniel Radcliffe Pick Favorite MERRILY Songs

Watch the Merrily We Roll Along cast's SiriusXM's Town Hall moderated by Seth Rudetsky in which the cast shares their favorite moments from the show, what it was like to record the album, their new friendships and more!
Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Barbra Streisand, and More!

Jonathan Groff stopped by The Tonight Show to talk about Merrily We Roll Along, how Barbra Streisand knows he exists, and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jacob Keith Watson been in?

Jacob Keith Watson has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Jacob Keith Watson been in?

Jacob Keith Watson has not appeared in the West End.

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