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NYC/Broadway: Scandalous, Finian’s Rainbow, The Most Happy Fella (NYC Opera). Tours: Les Miserables (Enjolras), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Adam Pontipee), Beauty and the Beast (Gaston). Regional Theatre: The 5th Avenue (Robert Semple/David Hutton in Saving Aimee - by Kathy Lee Gifford), Goodspeed Opera (Thomas Jefferson in 1776), Sacramento Music Circus (Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun),Michigan Opera Theatre (Carl-Magnus in A Little Night Music), Music Theatre of Wichita (Harold Hill in The Music Man, Lancelot in Camelot), Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (Capt Von Trapp in The Sound of Music), Stages St. Louis (Sky Masterson in Guys & Dolls). TV: “Rescue Me,” “As the World Turns,” recurring roles on The Sopranos and All My Children. Proud member of Actors Equity Association.

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Edward Watts STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Production, 2014
Surgeon Delamare

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Robert Semple

David Hutton

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2007
Adam

[New York]
Lost Musicals Concert, 2006
Peter Forbes

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
El Gallo [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 2006
Father Lyon

[Chester, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2005
Performer

[Regional (UK)]
Original London Production, 1993
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1957
Gondolier/ Contadine

[Off-Broadway]
1957
Bob Becket

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals Tonight! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals Tonight! Concert, 2003
Performer


Edward Watts Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

Edward WattsA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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 Carrie St. Louis, Gerald Caesar, Lissa deGuzman, and More Will Lead LEGALLY BLONDE at Kansas City Starlight

 Carrie St. Louis will star as Elle Woods in the Kansas City Starlight Production of LEGALLY BLONDE. The production will be Directed and Choreographed by Nikki Snelson, who originated the role of Brooke Wyndham in the Original Broadway production of Legally Blonde. St. Louis most recently starred in the off-Broadway hit TITANIQUE, as well as starring roles in Kinky Boots, Wicked, and Rock of Ages on Broadway. 

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Casa Mañana in March

 Casa Mañana presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. This is among the first regional productions of Beautiful after an acclaimed six-year run on Broadway and subsequent national tour. The show runs March 4–12 and tickets are on sale now. 

Photos: First Look at the Lexington Theatre Company's DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID

The Lexington Theatre Company presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid, led by seasoned pros from Broadway/National Tours. Check out photos here!

Brance Cornelius, Emily Cramer, Ryan Gregory Thurman, and Ed Watts Will Lead Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Lexington Theatre Company

The Lexington Theatre Company brings Broadway and Rising Stars to the stage.  Disney's The Little Mermaid will be led by seasoned pros from Broadway/National Tours including Edward Watts (Scandalous, Finian's Rainbow, The Music Man at The Lex) as King Triton, Emily Cramer (School of Rock, Mary Poppins, Les Misérables) as Ursula, Ryan Gregory Thurman (After Midnight, Elf: The Musical) as Sebastian, and Lexington's own Brance Cornelius (How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Cinderella) as Scuttle.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Virginia!

Special Offer - Sound of Music Comes to Virginia!

Virginia Arts Festival Announces Complete Cast For THE SOUND OF MUSIC

The cast is comprised of established Broadway artists and local rising stars. Part of the Virginia Arts Festival's 25th Anniversary Season, the new production is led by Conductor Rob Fisher, the Festival's Artistic Advisor of Musical Theater & American Songbook and Stage Director Matt Kunkel.

Virginia Arts Festival Announces Complete Cast For THE SOUND OF MUSIC

The Virginia Arts Festival has announced the complete cast for The Sound of Music, co-produced by the Festival and the Virginia Opera May 13-15 at the Harrison Opera House.

Wake Up With BWW 2/17: Lana Gordon Joins HADESTOWN, and More!

Today's top stories include the casting of Lana Gordon in the role of Persephone in Hadestown beginning Tuesday, February 22 at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre. Plus, watch the premiere of the new web series, The Aging Ingenue! In today's episode: Claire gives a killer audition! ... but for which role? Starring Sara Jean Ford, Vishal Vaidya, Ashley Blanchet, and Will Reynolds.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of The New Group's BLACK NO MORE

The New Group's just celebrated opening night of Black No More, featuring Leanne Antonio, Rhaamell Burke-Missouri, Elijah A. Carter, Jennifer Damiano, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ryan Fitzgerald, Gaelen Gilliland, Polanco Jones Jr., Zachary Daniel Jones, Tamika Lawrence, Sarah Meahl, Howard McGillin, Mary Page Nance, Oneika Phillips, Nicholas Ranauro, Malaiyka Reid, Mars Rucker, Angela M. Sauers, Tracy Shayne, Theo Stockman, Ephraim Sykes, Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter, Akron Watson, Nyla Watson, Edward Watts and Lillias White.

Photos: First Look at Tariq Trotter, Brandon Victor Dixon & More in BLACK NO MORE

The New Group's Black No More is set to officially open on Tuesday, February 15. The complete cast features Leanne Antonio, Rhaamell Burke-Missouri, Elijah A. Carter, Jennifer Damiano, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ryan Fitzgerald, and more.

VIDEO: Tariq Trotter Talks BLACK NO MORE Off-Broadway on FALLON

Tariq TrotterTariq Trotter returned to the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss the new Off-Broadway adaption of Black No More, which he stars in and wrote the music and lyrics for with the Roots. The cast also features Brandon Victor Dixon, Jennifer Damiano, Tamika Lawrence, Ephraim Sykes, Lillias White, and more.

BLACK NO MORE Announces New Preview and Opening Night Dates

The New Group has announced that the new musical Black No More will begin previews January 18, in advance of an Official Opening Night now set for Tuesday, February 15, a schedule update due to Covid-19.  Previews were previously slated to begin January 11.

Complete Casting Announced for BLACK NO MORE World Premiere Production

The New Group has announced complete casting for the world premiere production of Black No More.  This new musical features Book by John Ridley, Music and Lyrics by Tariq Trotter, Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Daryl Waters, Choreography by Bill T. Jones and Direction by Scott Elliott. 

VIDEO: See a Clip of 'Wonderful, Wonderful' From The Muny's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS!

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ends its run at The Muny tonight, August 18. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes with music supervision by Sinai Tabak and music direction by Valerie Gebert. Lee Wilkins serves as the associate director and choreographer.

BWW Exclusive: Check Out Backstage Photos From The Muny's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers runs at The Muny through August 18! Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes with music supervision by Sinai Tabak and music direction by Valerie Gebert. 

Photos & Video: Kendra Kassebaum, Edward Watts and More Star in The Muny's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ compete cast includes Kendra Kassebaum (Milly Bradon), Edward Watts (Adam Pontipee), Kyle Coffman (Frank), Leslie Donna Flesner (Dorcas), Shonica Gooden (Sarah), Garett Hawe (Ephraim), Sarah Meahl (Ruth), Harris Milgrim (Benjamin), and more.

BWW Review: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS at The Muny

A reimagined and visually impressive Seven Brides for Seven Brothers opened this evening at The Muny in Forest Park. The production stars St. Louisan Kendra Kassebaum as Milly Bradon and Edward Watts as Adam Pontipee.

VIDEO: Watch The Muny's Sarah Meahl Takeover Our Instagram!

Sarah Meahl took over our Instagram on August 12 to take our followers behind the scenes at The Muny's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre's 103rd season.

Sarah Meahl Takes Over Our Instagram Today!

Sarah Meahl is taking over our Instagram today, August 12 to take our followers behind the scenes at The Muny's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre's 103rd season.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For The Muny for SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

BroadwayWorld has a first look at rehearsals for The Muny's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre's 103rd season. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers runs August 12 - 18.

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Edward Watts has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum .

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