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Susan Watson

ActorBorn 1938On stage 1960 to 20118 productions on this page

Susan Watson (born December 17, 1938) is an American actress and singer best known for her roles in musical theatre. Watson's first professional role was Velma in the original West End production of West Side Story in 1958. She created the role of Luisa in The Fantasticks and then played Kim on Broadway in Bye Bye Birdie, beginning in 1960. Among many other roles in musicals, she was nominated for a Tony Award for the role of Jenny in A Joyful Noise (1966). She starred in the title role of the Broadway revival of No, No Nanette in 1971. Watson also appeared in several television series and specials.

On stage

8 productions, 51 years

1960

Bye Bye BirdieBroadway Martin Beck Theatre. Original. Directed by Gower Champion

607 performances

1961

Carnival!Broadway Imperial Theatre. Revival. Directed by Gower Champion

719 performances

1964

Ben Franklin in ParisBroadway Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Original. Directed by Michael Kidd

215 performances

1966

A Joyful NoiseBroadway Mark Hellinger Theatre. Original. Directed by Michael Bennett

12 performances

1969

CelebrationBroadway Ambassador Theatre. Original. Directed by Vernon Lusby

109 performances

1970

Beggar on HorsebackBroadway Vivian Beaumont Theater. Revival. Directed by John Hirsch

52 performances

1971

No, No, NanetteBroadway 46th Street Theatre. Revival. Directed by Busby Berkeley

861 performances

2011

FolliesBroadway Marquis Theatre. Revival. Directed by Eric Schaeffer

152 performances

Worked with more than once

6 names

Ron Schwinn 2 productions
Roger Braun 2 productions
John Beecher 2 productions
Jack Fletcher 2 productions
Frank Newell 2 productions
Cindi Bulak 2 productions

Also credited on

1 work

Company

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