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Charles G. LaPointe

Also Credited As: Charles LaPointe

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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

 
[West End, 2025]
Hair Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Original Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024] [Replacement]
Hair & Wig Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Hair and wig design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Hair & Wig Design
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[West End, 2021]
HAIR AND WIG DESIGN
 
[West End, 2021]
HAIR AND WIG DESIGN
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[US Tour, 2018] Cancelled [Replacement]
Hair/Wig Designer[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Design
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Wig and Hair Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Hair Design
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair & Wig Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair & Wig Design
 
[West End, 2016]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Original Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Wig and Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hair and Wig Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Hair Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Wig Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Wig Designer
 
[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

News


BEETLEJUICE Comes to the Lied Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

 The ghost-with-the-most will make his Lincoln debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Only Public Performance of Cut HAMILTON Song
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared the video of the only public performance of a song cut from Hamilton. The post – which was shared for 'HamilTuesday' in honor of 10 years since the musical debuted – features 'Valley Forge' including Christopher Jackson.
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Individual tickets for HAMILTON are on sale now at Wharton Center's Ticket Office, online, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Learn more about the show here!
Elise McCann, Rob Johnson, and More Join BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the Australian premiere of BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL, hitting Melbourne’s Regent Theatre this May. Learn more about the cast here!
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See who is starring and learn more!
Linedy Genao and Austin Colby Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Great Gatsby on Broadway will welcome Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet!)  as Myrtle Wilson, and original cast member Austin Colby (Jersey Boys), who takes over the role of Tom Buchanan.
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton Center on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Individual tickets for HAMILTON at the Wharton Center  will go on sale Monday, February 17, 2025, at Wharton Center's Ticket Office, online, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.
HAMILTON to Launch Lottery for Memphis Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

​The Orpheum Theatre Group will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets, which will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in February. Learn more ad see how to purchase tickets.
Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann will play Daisy Buchanan when his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby makes its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. 
MJ To Have East Lansing Premiere In February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

MJ will make its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center on Tuesday, February 11, through Sunday, February 16. Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to East Lansing in MJ.
HAMILTON to Return to Portland at Keller Auditorium in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

HAMILTON is coming back to Portland’s Keller Auditorium. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, the hit musical is the winner of 11 Tony Awards. We have all of the details on the show's return here!
AIN'T TOO PROUD is Coming to Pikes Peak Center in Febuary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour is Coming to Playhouse Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

THE GREAT GATSBY is launching a North American tour in January 2026. THE GREAT GATSBY will be part of Playhouse Square’s 2025-2026 KeyBank Broadway Series. Learn more!
HAMILTON Launches #HAM4HAM Lottery for Seattle Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. Learn how to enter.
HAMILTON Returns To San Diego In May 2025; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 23 at 10 AM online, or in person at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office. Tickets will be available for performances May 6-18.
Video: Watch BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sing 'Dead Mom'
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2025

Watch a video of Karis Oka singing 'Dead Mom' from Beetlejuice at the Australian Open! Oka will star in the Melbourne production as Lydia Deetz, opposite the musical's composer, Eddie Perfect, who will play the title role.
Karis Oka to Join Eddie Perfect BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne will be played by Karis Oka. The production stars Eddie Perfect as Beetlejuice. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
HAMILTON Returns to Seattle's Paramount Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes To Wharton Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

MJ the Musical, chronicling the life and career of Michael Jackson, will make its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center on Tuesday, February 11, through Sunday, February 16.
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared a video of Phillipa Soo's first Hamilton audition. Watch a video of her singing 'That Would Be Enough' to celebrate 10 years of Hamilton now!

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 the Outstanding Wig and Hair award at the Drama Desk Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

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