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Tom Watson is head of the wig and makeup department at the Metropolitan Opera. He has designed wigs for more than 45 Broadway productions. Current and recent Broadway designs include The Addams Family; Promises, Promises; Elling; Million Dollar Quartet; Mrs. Warren's Profession; Wicked; Rock of Ages; South Pacific; Sondheim on Sondheim; A View from the Bridge; and Sunday in the Park with George.

Tom Watson Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Hair & Wig Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Hair & Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Wig, Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Wig Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Hair & Wig Design
 
[West End, 2021]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair, Wigs and Make Up Design
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Wig Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair Design
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hair Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Haor and Wig Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Hair Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Wig and Hair Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Hair Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Hair Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Wig and Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair And Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Hair Designer
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Assistant Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Hair And Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Hair Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Wig Designer

Writing

Based on the Book by

Tom Watson Movies

[1959]Subway in the Sky Corporal

[1976]Nosey Dobson Guide

[1983]Another Time, Another Place Finlay

[1984]Haunters of the Deep Frank Lacey

[1990]Silent Scream Patrick - Larry's Fanty

[1990]Crossing the Line Tommy Brogan

[1995]The Near Room Frazer Hill

[1997]The Winter Guest Minister

[1997]The Slab Boys Willie Curry


Tom Watson TV Shows

Cardiac Arrest Mr. Ernest Docherty

Dixon of Dock Green Percy Croner, Don Blake

High Road Police Inspector, Det.Sgt. McLean

The Campbells Mr. MacKie

This Man Craig Mr. Ferguson, Davie Tait, Det. Sgt. Tait

Tom Watson Awards and Nominations

Tom Watson Videos

Tom Watson News


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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater

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Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway

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Review: A Powerful PARADE Sparks the Conversation at Manatee Players

From the moment the lights dim to the opening chords of the Prologue, the audience knew they were in for a treat. A haunting and stirring rendition of The Old Red Hills of Home, led by young actor Elijah Zurek as the Young Soldier, will have you in a chokehold from the very start.

SPAMALOT To Close On Broadway This April

The Broadway revival Monty Python's SPAMALOT will conclude its noble quest when it plays its final performance on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 4, 2024- See the New Musicals of the Spring Season

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Vertigo Theatre to Present Canadian Premiere of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Vertigo Theatre will present THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN based on the best-selling book by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks Film, adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, March 16 - April 14, 2024. Learn more about the production here!

Broadway Buying Guide: February 26, 2024- See the New SWEENEY TODD Cast and More

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Broadway Buying Guide: February 19, 2024- Get Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, HADESTOWN, and More

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Lincoln Center Theater's CORRUPTION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of CORRUPTION. Learn about ticket costs and more about the production here.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES, BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows February

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this February are world premieres, new musicals and more.

Broadway Buying Guide: January 22, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 22, 2024.

Photos: Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck Visit HARMONY on Broadway

Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck recently visited the Broadway production of Harmony at the Barrymore Theatre. The pair then congratulated the stars including Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko and the six “Harmonists”, Danny Kornfeld, Sean Bell, Steven Telsey, Blake Roman, Eric Peters and Zal Owen after the show backstage. Check out photos here!

Video: Julie Benko Gives a Tour of Her HARMONY Dressing Room

In a new video, Julie Benko gave a tour of her Broadway dressing room, backstage at Harmony! Get a closer look at some of her costumes, backstage essentials, and more in the video here!

Photos: See John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More in Rehearsals for CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater

Check out rehearsal photos for Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!

WICKED Welcomes 12 Millionth Visitor to London's Apollo Victoria Theatre

'WICKED' celebrated its 12 millionth visitor at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre. Get all the details!

Ethan Slater Will Be Out of SPAMALOT Until January 21

Ethan Slater, who currently stars as Historian/Herbert in Spamalot on Broadway, has revealed that he will be out of the show for upcoming performances in January. Slater shared on Instagram that he will return on January 21.

Jonathan Bennett to Make Broadway Debut in SPAMALOT in January; Michael Urie to Depart

Get the scoop on MEAN GIRL's Jonathan Bennett who is set to join SPAMALOT on Broadway in January 2024.

Video: Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and the HARMONY Cast Perform 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'

Two new videos have been released of the cast performing songs from Harmony! Check out 'Where You Go' performed by Julie Benko and Sierra Boggess, as well as 'Stars In The Night' performed by Chip Zien, Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman, and Steven Telsey.

John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More to Star in CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of CORRUPTION, a new play by J.T. Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher.

Tom Watson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tom Watson has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Wig and Hair Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Great Society" and "The Little Foxes." He also received a nomination for Special Achievement in Design at The Hewes Awards for "The Coast of Utopia."

Tom Watson has won the Special Achievement in Design at The Hewes Awards for The Coast of Utopia.

Tom Watson has written 1 shows including Corruption (Based on the Book by).

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