News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Charles G. LaPointe Headshot

Charles G. LaPointe

Also Credited As: Charles LaPointe

read more news

Get Charles G. LaPointe Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BIO

Broadway: Memphis, 33 Variations, Guys and Dolls, In the Heights, Jersey Boys, The Color Purple, Martin Short: Fame . . .,Good Vibrations, The Apple Tree, A Raisin in the Sun, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Lieutenant of Inishmoor, Radio Golf, Sight Unseen, Cymbeline, Henry IV, The Rivals, Xanadu, and Superior Donuts. Jersey Boys U.S. tour, Chicago, Las Vegas Toronto, London, and Melbourne. The Color Purple national tour, Xanadu national tour, and In The Heights national tour. Many Off-Broadway and regional credits.

Productions

The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby
 
[West End, 2025]
Hair Designer
VladimirVladimir
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Hair and Wig Designer
Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity)Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Original Hair and Wig Designer
The Great Gatsby: A New MusicalThe Great Gatsby: A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2024] [Replacement]
Hair & Wig Designer[Replacement]
The WizThe Wiz
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Hair and Wig Design
Ain’t Too ProudAin’t Too Proud
 
[West End, 2023]
Hair and wig design
A Sherlock CarolA Sherlock Carol
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Hair & Wig Design
Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Hair and Wig Design
Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Hair and Wig Designer
HamiltonHamilton
 
[West End, 2021]
Hair and Wig Design
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[West End, 2021]
HAIR AND WIG DESIGN
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[West End, 2021]
HAIR AND WIG DESIGN
The Flamingo KidThe Flamingo Kid
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Hair Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Hair & Wig Designer
Hamilton (And Peggy Company)Hamilton (And Peggy Company)
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Hair and Wig Design
The Cher ShowThe Cher Show
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Hair and Wig Design
Torch SongTorch Song
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[US Tour, 2018] Cancelled [Replacement]
Hair/Wig Designer[Replacement]
Paradise BlueParadise Blue
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Design
The StingThe Sting
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
Hamilton (Philip Company)Hamilton (Philip Company)
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Hair and Wig Designer
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePants
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Wig and Hair Design
Torch SongTorch Song
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Hair Design
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair and Wig Design
AmelieAmelie
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair & Wig Designer
Hamilton (Angelica Company)Hamilton (Angelica Company)
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair and Wig Design
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair & Wig Design
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[West End, 2016]
Hair and Wig Designer
DinerDiner
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Original Wig Designer
AllegianceAllegiance
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Wig and Hair Designer
HamiltonHamilton
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Designer
HamiltonHamilton
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
Honeymoon in VegasHoneymoon in Vegas
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hair and Wig Design
VioletViolet
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hair and Wig Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hair and Wig Designer
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair Designer
Soul DoctorSoul Doctor
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair and Wig Designer
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair Designer
Newsies The MusicalNewsies The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair and Wig Designer
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Hair Designer
The MountaintopThe Mountaintop
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
Angels in America: Millennium ApproachesAngels in America: Millennium Approaches
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
Angels in America: PerestroikaAngels in America: Perestroika
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
Memphis: A New MusicalMemphis: A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
Desire Under the ElmsDesire Under the Elms
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Wig Designer
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofCat on a Hot Tin Roof
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair Designer
The Piano Teacher
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Wig Designer
XanaduXanadu
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
High FidelityHigh Fidelity
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Wig Designer
Martin Short: Fame Becomes MeMartin Short: Fame Becomes Me
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Wig Designer
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Hair Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Wig and Hair

Charles G. LaPointe, Suffs

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Wig and Hair

Charles G. LaPointe, MJ the Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Wig and Hair Design

Charles G. LaPointe, The Cher Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Wig and Hair Design

Charles G. LaPointe, Beetlejuice


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Wig and Hair

Charles G. LaPointe, SpongeBob SquarePants

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Wig and Hair

Charles G. LaPointeThe School for Scandal

Videos

More Videos

News


BEETLEJUICE in Indianapolis Reschedules Opening Night Performance for Friday Photo
BEETLEJUICE in Indianapolis Reschedules Opening Night Performance for Friday
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

Broadway in Indianapolis has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s performance of BEETLEJUICE, Tuesday April 8, has been rescheduled at 1pm ET on Friday April 11.
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares First HAMILTON Artwork Drafts Photo
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares First HAMILTON Artwork Drafts
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2025

For his latest Hamil-ten Hamil-Tuesday, Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared the first drafts of the artwork for the musical's Broadway debut. The photos reveal the nine finalists that didn't make the cut, alongside the musical's iconic artwork.
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Century II Concert Hall Photo
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Apr 3, 2025

OMG what a fun time I had experiencing BEETLEJUICE at Century II last night! The audience was having a blast, whooping and hollering, and gave the cast a standing ovation at the end of it all!
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre In August Photo
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre In August
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

Back by popular demand, the ghost-with-the-most is returning to Detroit in this edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play Detroit's Fisher Theatre August 5 – 10.
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon & Ramin Karimloo Sing in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Reh Photo
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon & Ramin Karimloo Sing in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Rehearsal
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, with a first look at Jinkx Monsoon, Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce, and more performing songs from the show. The new video includes Monsoon singing 'When Frederic was a Little Lad.'
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Extends Through Late July Photo
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Extends Through Late July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

xRoundabout Theatre Company will present a four-week extension of Pirates! The Penzance Musical, starring Ramon Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Arsht in April Photo
BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Arsht in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

The 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series will continue with the Miami premiere of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Photo
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London Photo
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall Photo
AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HAMILTON Lottery For $10 Tickets At Hult Center Now Live Photo
HAMILTON Lottery For $10 Tickets At Hult Center Now Live
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

Hult Center has announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance on Tuesday, March 25 in Eugene, OR at the Hult Center.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. 
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now Photo
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON are on sale to the public. This return engagement will again take to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) stage for a two-week run. Learn more here!
Tickets on Sale Next Week For MJ THE MUSICAL in Portland Photo
Tickets on Sale Next Week For MJ THE MUSICAL in Portland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Individual tickets for the musical, MJ, will go on sale next week MJ makes its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium this July. Learn more about the production here!
BEETLEJUICE is Now Playing in Chicago Photo
BEETLEJUICE is Now Playing in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

BEETLEJUICE is back in Chicago! The Broadway hit will haunt the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement  through March 16, 2025. Learn more here!
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking Photo
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The West End production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extended booking until Saturday 28 March 2026. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
BEETLEJUICE Returns To Ensemble Arts Philly This Summer Photo
BEETLEJUICE Returns To Ensemble Arts Philly This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, Beetlejuice, returning to the Academy of Music by popular demand from July 29 – August 3, 2025.
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square Photo
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Playhouse Square.
AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Take The Fox PAC Stage This Month Photo
AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Take The Fox PAC Stage This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage March 4–5, 2025.
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light' Photo
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Watch a video of the West End's Great Gatsby stars Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann performing 'My Green Light'. THE GREAT GATSBY is slated to begin previews on Friday 11 April with opening night scheduled for Thursday 24 April (7pm).
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for The Hobby Center Engagement Photo
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for The Hobby Center Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

A digital lottery will launch for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Charles G. LaPointe been nominated for?

Outstanding Wig and Hair (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Wig and Hair (Drama Desk Awards) for MJ the Musical, Outstanding Wig and Hair Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show, Outstanding Wig and Hair Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Beetlejuice, Outstanding Wig and Hair (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants and Outstanding Wig and Hair (Drama Desk Awards) for The School for Scandal.

What awards has Charles G. LaPointe won?

Charles G. LaPointe has won the Outstanding Wig and Hair Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Cher Show and for SpongeBob SquarePants.

Get Charles G. LaPointe Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos