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BIO

Broadway: Includes Amazing Grace, Doctor Zhivago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Chicago, Dracula, Boys from Syracuse, Rocky Horror Show (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), The Lion King, Sisters Rosenswieg. National tours: Urinetown, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Peter Pan. Off-Broadway: Another Medea, Treasure Island, Jeffrey, Beau Jest (Outer Critics nomination). Recent Regional Credits: Amazing Grace (Broadway in Chicago), Irma Vep (BTG), Spamalot (PCLO, TUTS, Starlight), Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (La Jolla Playhouse), Travesties (Long Wharf, CT Critics Award). Film and TV: Law and Order, All My Children, Julie Taymor's Fool's Fire.

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Hades [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Hector Hushabye
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2018
Doyle Lonnegan
[US Tour]
First US National Tour, 2016
Charles Frohman, Captain James Hook
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
Long Wharf Production, 2016
Papa (Alphonse)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Captain Newton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Viktor Komarovsky
[Chicago]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Pontius Pilate [Replacement]
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2011
Captain Hook, Mr. Darling
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2008
Howard Benedict
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Lawrence Jameson
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Performer
[New York]
Reading, 2006
Performer
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2005
Dr. Dolittle
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Dracula
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Dracula
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Officer Lockstock
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2002
Antipholus of Ephesus
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2001
Dracula
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Performer, Frank 'N' Furter
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Serge (Understudy), Yvan (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Scar [Replacement]
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1997
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement], Billy Flynn [Replacement]
[Broadway]
1995
Charles Surface
[Broadway]
1993
Geoffrey Duncan [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Steve/Man in Bed
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Steve/Man #6 in bed
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Bob
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Lodovico
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Archbishop of Cantebury/Third Citizen/Ensemble
[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 1990
Ensemble, Scotty, Maitre D'
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Damis/M. Loyal/Police Officer (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Pericles

Movies

A/S/L: Age Sex Location
[ 2008 ] Sam Jacobs
Commentary
[ 2012 ] Roy deBell

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Tom Hewitt, The Rocky Horror Show


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Tom Hewitt, The Rocky Horror Show

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Debut Performance

Tom Hewitt, Beau Jest

Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production

Tom HewittRing Round the Moon

Videos

News

Review: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 19, 2026

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Photos: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

Production photos from AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Westport Country Playhouse, directed by Mark Shanahan, feature a 12-member cast including Anthony Cochrane as Hercule Poirot and Karen Ziemba. Check out photos of the production.
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD to Open at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd to Open at Westport Country Playhouse, adapted and directed by artistic director Mark Shanahan from Christie's celebrated novel.
Does Broadway Have a Vampire Musical Curse?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026

Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…
Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before?
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026

The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The History of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Callouts — and What ‘Virgins’ Should Know Before They Go
by Michael Gioia - Apr 23, 2026

BroadwayWorld breaks down how and why The Rocky Horror Show callouts began and explains what you could expect before taking a jump to the left, a step to the right and joining Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Transsexual, Transylvania. 
Photos: Project Shaw Presents A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 21, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group presented a one-night-only performance of Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance at The Players. See photos from the event here! 
Cast Set For Gingold Theatrical Group's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group will present a one-night-only performance of Oscar Wilde's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE on April 20 at The Players in New York City. Learn more here!
CHICAGO And More Set for Gingold Theatrical Group 2026 Play Reading Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring Oscar Wilde's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, CHICAGO by Maurine Dallas Watkins, and GETTING MARRIED by George Bernard Shaw. These readings will take place on Monday evenings at The Players Club in New York. Artistic Director David Staller highlights the season's focus on provocative themes and social progress. The season aims to engage audiences with thought-provoking plays that reflect GTG's commitment to diversity and transfor
Breaking Down Broadway's Spookiest Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 12, 2025

This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...
Video: HADESTOWN Debuts A New 'Railroad Line' Ad on the Subway
by Michael Major - Jun 12, 2025

Hadestown has unveiled a new video filmed on the Subway in New York City. It includes cast members Ali Louis Bourzgui, Myra Molloy, Lana Gordon, Daniel Breaker, Tom Hewitt, Marla Louissant, Jessie Shelton, and Kay Trinidad.
Video: Myra Molloy Sings 'Flowers' in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at Myra Molloy singing 'Flowers' in Hadestown on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Phillip Boykin and KC Dela Cruz to Join HADESTOWN Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Phillip Boykin will rejoin the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical as ‘Hades’ and current ensemble member KC Dela Cruz will take over the role of ‘Eurydice,’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here!
Photos: Noel Coward's HAY FEVER at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 15, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group presented Nöel Coward’s Hay Fever, the second presentation of the 20th Season of Project Shaw, a series of plays presented monthly offering George Bernard Shaw’s activist humanitarianism. Check out photos here!
Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!
Video: Hailey Kilgore Performs 'Wait For Me II' in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

You can now get a first look at Tony Nominee Hailey Kilgore as ‘Eurydice’ performing “Wait For Me II” in Hadestown on Broadway. See the footage here!
Video: Merle Dandridge Performs 'Living It Up on Top' as Persephone in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

You can now get a first look video of Merle Dandridge as ‘Persephone’ performing ‘Living It Up on Top’ in Hadestown Broadway. Check out the video here! 
Video: Daniel Breaker as 'Hermes' Performs 'Way Down Hadestown' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

You can now get a first look at Daniel Breaker as ‘Hermes’ performing ‘Way Down Hadestown’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
Photos: See Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes and More in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the new Broadway cast of Hadestown, starring Haley Kilgore, Carlos Valdes and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Carlos Valdes Performs 'Epic II' as Orpheus in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

You can now get a first look of Carlos Valdes as ‘Orpheus’ performing ‘Epic II’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom Hewitt been in?

Tom Hewitt has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom Hewitt been in?

Tom Hewitt has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tom Hewitt been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beau Jest and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Ring Round the Moon.

What awards has Tom Hewitt won?

Tom Hewitt has received several notable awards throughout his career. He won the Theatre World Award and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in "The Rocky Horror Show." Additionally, he received a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. Hewitt has also earned a nomination for the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in "Aida." His contributions to theatre continue to be recognized and celebrated.

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