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Nyla Watson is a dedicated actor, concert artist, voice teacher and coach and competition singer in the New York City community and a recent grad of New York University (NYU) where she received her Masters in Music Theater Voice. After graduating she had the privilege of starting a voice and acting studio that has adapted to doing virtual voice and acting lessons and coachings. She is a proud graduate of Baldwin Wallace University’s Conservatory of Music (BW) as well! Notable performances include PBS’ ShowBoat: Live at Lincoln Center with Norm Lewis, Vanessa Williams and Fred Willard, Gigantic the Musical (off-Broadway), the touring companies of Hadestown the musical, Wicked the musical, and The Color Purple the musical. Nyla had the privilege of celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the musical Oklahoma! with the Rodgers and Hammerstein estate as a feature soloist in their concert at the 92Y. Nyla was also blessed to have played the roles of Mama Rose in Gypsy and Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes during her time at NYU. Nyla also appeared on Broadway in Waitress, and off-Broadway in Black No More.

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Nyla Watson STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Fate [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Ensemble [Replacement]

[US Tour]
Revival National Tour, 2017
Performer (Swing)

Church Lady (Understudy) [Replacement]

Olivia (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Vanessa Williams

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

Madame Morrible (Understudy) [Replacement]

Nyla Watson Productions

 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Ensemble[Replacement]
Becky[Replacement]

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AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.

INTO THE WOODS Comes to MMNT Next Month


Into the Woods plays the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University, April 11 - 21, 2024.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month


The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, WAITRESS, TITANIQUE, and SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY. Join us on Monday, November 20th at 7 PM for this monthly residency showcasing Broadway talent.

Review: Get on Down to HADESTOWN at Broadway Sacramento


The ancient Greek tale of Orpheus and Eurydice has been retold in many ways. In literature, music, art, and film, their doomed love story is among the most well-known Greek myths. Really, who can resist a Greek tragedy? Its most recent reimagination, in the form of Hadestown, began as a concept album by its creator, Anaïs Mitchell. When it premiered on Broadway in 2019, it received rave reviews and took home eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Now, it’s here with Broadway Sacramento to take you on a ride to the hottest place around, Hadestown.

HADESTOWN Tour Will Welcome New Cast Members Next Month


The full cast has been announced for the upcoming third year of the North American Tour of Hadestown. Dates are now confirmed through May 2024. Find out who is starring in the cast, and where to catch the show at a city near you!

WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Screen in Movie Theaters This December


Sara Bareilles' “Waitress, the Musical - Live on Broadway!' is coming to ! The cast of the film also includes Eric Anderson (Cal), Charity Angel Dawson (Becky), Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie), Drew Gehling (Dr. Pomatter), Caitlin Houlahan (Dawn), Dakin Matthews (Joe) and Joe Tippett (Earl). Watch a video teaser now!

HADESTOWN Comes to San Francisco in September


Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play limited engagements at two venues in the San Francisco Bay Area. Back by popular demand, Hadestown will perform at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) from September 12–17, 2023 as part of BroadwaySF.

VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell and the Cast of HADESTOWN Celebrate Opening Night in Toronto


Anaïs Mitchell, the Tony and Grammy-winning creator of Hadestown, performed with the touring cast at the show’s opening night curtain call. Hadestown had its Toronto premiere at the Royal Alexandra Theatre on July 7, 2023. Toronto performances run through August 20, 2023. Check out the video here!

Review: HADESTOWN Proves You Can Live it Up on Top and Below in Stunning Toronto Production


Four years after its Broadway premiere, Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony-winning musical HADESTOWN, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin, has finally made its way down to Toronto. With a touring crew of powerhouses, both in the cast and in the band (led by Eric Kang), the retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice comes to life beautifully onstage at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Review: HADESTOWN at National Theatre


When the cast of “Hadestown” emerge on stage at the National Theatre waving to the waiting audience, they’re received with cheers like old friends. 

Review: HADESTOWN is Livin' It Up at Milwaukee's MARCUS CENTER


I've been a fan of Hadestown since its concept album release in 2010. With music and lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell, the album featured vocals by Mitchell herself alongside the likes of Justin Vernon and Ani DiFranco. Called a 'folk opera' at the time, this album laid the foundation for what would become the 2019 Tony-winning Broadway musical Hadestown.

Singing Actors Awarded Three-Way Tie For First Place In Unprecedented Lenya Competition Result


The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music announced the unprecedented awarding of three First Prizes in the 25th annual Lenya Competition.

Milwaukee Premiere Of HADESTOWN Opens Tonight


The Milwaukee premiere of Hadestown opens tonight, Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30pm at the Marcus Performing Arts Center for one week only through Sunday, May 7 as part of the 2022/23 Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center Season.

How to See WAITRESS: LIVE ON BROADWAY Film at the Tribeca Film Festival


The Tribeca Film festival has announced the screening dates for the world premiere of Waitress, the Musical - Live on Broadway!, the filmed capture of the hit Broadway musical. Sara Bareilles will also give a special performance following the world premiere of the film. Find out when you can see the Waitress live capture and how to get tickets now!

WAITRESS Live Capture Starring Sara Bareilles to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival


The cast of the filmed Broadway production will include Sara Bareilles (Jenna),  Eric Anderson (Cal), Charity Angel Dawson (Becky), Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie), Drew Gehling (Dr. Pomatter), Caitlin Houlahan (Dawn), Dakin Matthews (Joe) and Joe Tippett (Earl).

Review: A Compleat HADESTOWN at Hippodrome Theatre


So, by virtue of all of these elements this show is compleat in the senses fostered by the archaic spelling of the word, what Webster's renders as 'having all the necessary or desired elements or skills.' The characters, the music, the dancing, the lyrics, and the overall message are all new and different, even if deployed in the service of 'an old tale from way back when,' and they come accompanied by a message of inspiration in the midst of tragedy. A must-see.

Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents HADESTOWN This Summer


Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, announced that tickets are on sale now for HADESTOWN, making its Bass Hall debut in a limited engagement June 27 – July 2 as the final show of the 2022-2023 Broadway at the Bass Season presented by PNC Bank.

Chibueze Ihuoma Sets Final Performance In HADESTOWN Tour


Chibueze Ihuoma, who launched the North American Tour of Hadestown in the Workers Chorus and took over the role of Orpheus last year, will play his final performance at the Hershey Theatre in Hershey, PA, on Sunday, April 9. 

Review: HADESTOWN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League


What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League? This touring production of 'Hadestown' could not have been better cast, with each performer taking turns captivating the audience and delivering lush, emotional musical performances.

Nyla Watson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nyla Watson been in?

Nyla Watson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nyla Watson been in?

Nyla Watson has not appeared in the West End.

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