John Watson

Review: MORIARTY at Hale Centre Theatre is Hilariously Thrilling
by Sydney Naegle - Aug 25, 2026

MORIARTY at Hale Centre Theatre is hilariously thrilling as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s band of characters set off to solve the latest case involving the titular villain.

Review: Ken Ludwig’s BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at STNJ Intrigues
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 22, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is now presenting a spirited production of 'Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' skillfully directed by the Theatre’s Artistic Director, Brian B. Crowe,

Video: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026

Watch a new production trailer for Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey offers audiences a look at the company's current staging of the comic mystery.

Video: In Rehearsals for BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by Joshua Wright - Jul 8, 2026

Go inside rehearsals for Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's production of Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY, with Christian Pedersen as Holmes and Brandon Jones as Watson.

BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY to Open at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey announced the cast for Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY, featuring Christian Pedersen as Holmes and Brandon Jones as Watson, with a Free Tix for Kids program included.

Interview: 'I'm Intrigued By John Watson': Actor Jyuddah Jaymes on Curiosity and Suspense in SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Kat Mokrynski - May 26, 2026

The game is afoot at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre! Sherlock Holmes, written by Joel Horwood and directed by Sean Holmes, opened earlier this month, bringing with it a new interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters of Sherlock [Joshua James] and his companion, Dr John Watson [Jyuddah Jaymes]. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jaymes about taking on the role of Watson. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it is like to be putting his own spin on such an iconic character and even what it’s like to perform in an outdoor theatre!

Review: PENNY SAUNDERS’ SHERLOCK at TPAC’s James K Polk
by Catherine Burford - May 2, 2026

What did our critic think of PENNY SAUNDERS’ SHERLOCK at TPAC’s James K Polk?

Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton Will Present at Harlem School of the Arts Curtains Up Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

The Harlem School of the Arts will host its annual Curtains Up Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Jeffrey Seller, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and others, with presenters including Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton.

Jeffrey Seller, Vanessa Bell Calloway and More to be Honored at Harlem School of the Arts 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

The Harlem School of the Arts will present its annual Curtains Up: HSA Celebrates Broadway gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. The evening will honor six influential figures across theater, entertainment, business, and philanthropy.

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From the New Episode of WATSON Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026

Following a mid-season break, Watson is back with a new episode of the CBS medical series, airing this Sunday, March 1 at 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT and streaming on Paramount+. Watch a sneak peek clip now.

Avon Players To Present HOLMES AND WATSON This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

Avon Players will present the intriguing play HOLMES AND WATSON in March, featuring a talented cast and promising a captivating theatrical experience.

Robert Stanton and Kevin Chamberlin to Star in SHERLOCK AND WATSON Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

Sherlock and Watson, a new comedy, written by Ed. Weinberger, will have a reading presentation at Open Jar Studios. The play reimagines the unique relationship between Sherlock Holmes and his devoted companion Dr. John Watson.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE GREAT DETECTIVE To Premiere At Walnut Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2025

Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 217th season with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective, an adaptation of some of the most famous detective stories ever told.

Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, Birmingham Rep
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 25, 2025

Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas, written by Humphrey Ker and David Reed with original songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Price, has the iconic duo of Sherlock Holmes (Ker) and John Watson (Reed) solving a string of mysterious murders on the West End in Victorian England.

Centenary Stage Company’s WATSON: THE FINAL PROBLEM Enters Final Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025

Centenary Stage Company’s 2025 Fringe Festival continues with Watson: The Final Problem, written by Bret Coules and Tim Marriott, who also stars as Dr. John Watson.

Interview: 'Murder Mysteries Are a Huge Part of a British Christmas': David Reed And Humphrey Kerr on SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at Birmingham Rep
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 14, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with David Reed and Humphrey Kerr about Sherlock Holmes & The 12 Days of Christmas. We discussed what inspired them to create the show, taking on the iconic roles of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, and even what it has been like collaborating with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber!

Possum Point Players To Premiere Original Film SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ANGELS OF VENGEANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

Possum Point Players will debut their first-ever full-length film, Sherlock Holmes and the Angels of Vengeance, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Possum Hall in Georgetown, Delaware.

BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY Begins In September At Way Off Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025

Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre in Frederick, MD will stage Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery September 12–November 2, 2025. This madcap take on The Hound of the Baskervilles features Holmes, Watson, and three actors playing 40 roles.

BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY is Coming to Way Off Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025

This fall, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre audiences can look forward to a hilarious twist on one of Sherlock Holmes's greatest cases when Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery takes the stage.

Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at PCPA: Solvang Festival Theater
by Anna Jensen - Jul 14, 2025

With a crack of thunder and a flash of lightning, “Holmes and Watson” begins. The new PCPA production on Solvang’s outdoor stage offers twisty delights to hardcore Sherlock fans and regular theater goers alike.