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Akron Watson

Birth Place: Dallas, TX

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Broadway: The Color Purple Revival. Off-Broadway: The Fortress of Solitude (The Public Theater). Regional: Dreamgirls (North Shore Music Theater); Stagger Lee (Dallas Theater Center); Smokey Joes' Cafe (WaterTower Theatre); Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Theatre Three Dallas); The Shipment (Undermain Theatre); Kismet (Lyric Stage); The Royale (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis). Film/TV: NBC's "Friday Night Lights"; NBC's "Chase"; Seasons of Gray; and Spilt Milk. Voiceover: "Borderland the Pre-Sequel" (Dunks Watson), "The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct" (Chris Brian), Satoshi-Toonami’s "Michiko & Hatchin." Featured on American Idol, "Season 6."


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STAGE CREDITS

Black No More Black No More
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer
King Kong King Kong
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
The Play That Goes Wrong The Play That Goes Wrong
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Trevor [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Ensemble
Young Man
Ensemble
Young Man
The Fortress of Solitude The Fortress of Solitude
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Performer

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Beth Leavel, Jane Bruce and More to Star in ALICE IN NEVERLAND Reading Photo
Beth Leavel, Jane Bruce and More to Star in ALICE IN NEVERLAND Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

The new musical Alice in Neverland will host invite-only industry presentations at New 42 Studios in November. Learn more about the new Alice in Wonderland musical here!
THE COLOR PURPLE to be Presented at Urban Arts Collective Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE to be Presented at Urban Arts Collective
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Urban Arts Collective will present The Color Purple, a musical reimagined through the lens of female power and perspective. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Carolee Carmello and More to Star in PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth A. Davis and Lau Photo
Carolee Carmello and More to Star in PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth A. Davis and Lauren Daigle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS, a new musical with book and concept by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and music and lyrics by Grammy & Dove Award Winner Lauren Daigle, will be performed at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture. Learn more!
Review Roundup: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Review Roundup: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2025

The North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons is now running at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Find out what critics thought of the new musical and read the reviews below!
Review: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Review: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 11, 2025

“What makes a man try to fly in a lawn chair?” is 42 BALLOONS most repeated lyric. It’s on the nose — and it’s repeated across six interludes in Jack Godfrey’s new musical. Based on the real-life story of Larry Walters, who in 1982 reached a height of 16,000 feet flying a lawn chair accompanied by 42 leather balloons, the musical is squarely focused on that answer.
Video: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Video: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2025

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons in this all-new video. 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters’ daring lawn chair flight.
Photos: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Photos: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. Get a first look at photos here and learn more about the production!
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters’ daring lawn chair flight.
Charlie McCullagh and Evelyn Hoskins to Star 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere Photo
Charlie McCullagh and Evelyn Hoskins to Star 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; BONNIE & CLYDE at Marietta Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; Marietta Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; BONNIE & CLYDE at Marietta Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Atlanta Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Atlanta Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals Photo
Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

​National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast members and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Alliance Theatre Present's The Hit World Premiere of THE PREACHER'S WIFE Photo
Review: Alliance Theatre Present's The Hit World Premiere of THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Jun 1, 2024

Every detail of design and it's execution is the epitome of Broadway bold and gold. The Alliance's fly space seems to have reached a new level and the lights pour like honey onto every soloist descending the into floor. From the heavenly choir lofts to the devilish boiler room, each characters' personalities flow effortlessly through the complicated beauty and ugly that it is to be human. There's a lot to take in and worth teasing out into another intermission and third act with Sunday dinner.
Loretta Devine, Amber Riley & More to Star in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere Photo
Loretta Devine, Amber Riley & More to Star in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE. See who is starring and on the creative team along with ticketing information and more.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Kennedy Center Photo
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Kennedy Center
by Peter Rouleau - Jul 23, 2023

A brilliantly-performed, well-mounted play about a horribly-performed, disastrously staged play.
Cast Set for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Kennedy Center Photo
Cast Set for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the The Play That Goes Wrong Washington, D.C. production coming to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a limited three-and-a-half week engagement.
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How many Broadway shows has Akron Watson been in?

Akron Watson has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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Akron Watson has not appeared in the West End.

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