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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.

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Productions

Henry IV
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Hair & Wig Design
SpamalotSpamalot
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Wig Design
HarmonyHarmony
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Hair and Wig Design
ParadeParade
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Hair & Wig Design
Only GoldOnly Gold
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Hair & Wig Design
The MinutesThe Minutes
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Hair and Wig Designer
Harmony: A New MusicalHarmony: A New Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Wig, Hair Designer
Plaza SuitePlaza Suite
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Wig Design
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Hair & Wig Design
Wicked West EndWicked West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Hair and Wig Designer
A Bright Room Called DayA Bright Room Called Day
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Design
Soft PowerSoft Power
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair, Wigs and Make Up Design
Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity)Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Wig Designer
All My SonsAll My Sons
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Hair & Wig Designer
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Hair and Wig Designer
Soft PowerSoft Power
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Hair and Wig Designer
Mother of the MaidMother of the Maid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
ApologiaApologia
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
Saint JoanSaint Joan
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Hair & Wig Designer
The Parisian WomanThe Parisian Woman
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair Design
Bright StarBright Star
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair and Wig Design
The Little FoxesThe Little Foxes
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair and Wig Designer
OsloOslo
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair and Wig Designer
The PriceThe Price
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair Designer
Long Day's Journey Into NightLong Day's Journey Into Night
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Hair and Wig Designer
Bright StarBright Star
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Hair and Wig Designer
Therese RaquinTherese Raquin
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Designer
Clinton: The MusicalClinton: The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Hair and Wig Design
Lives of the SaintsLives of the Saints
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Wig Designer
The Real ThingThe Real Thing
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hair Design
You Can't Take It with YouYou Can't Take It with You
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Haor and Wig Design
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Hair and Wig Designer
Waiting for GodotWaiting for Godot
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
No Man's LandNo Man's Land
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
The Snow GeeseThe Snow Geese
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Explorers ClubThe Explorers Club
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Hair & Wig Designer
The Assembled PartiesThe Assembled Parties
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair & Wig Designer
Golden ChildGolden Child
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Hair & Wig Designer
AnnieAnnie
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair Designer
An Enemy of the PeopleAn Enemy of the People
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair & Wig Designer
HarveyHarvey
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Hair & Wig Designer
On A Clear Day You Can See ForeverOn A Clear Day You Can See Forever
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Hair Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[West End, 2011]
Wig and Hair Designer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Hair Designer
Death Takes a HolidayDeath Takes a Holiday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
The House of Blue LeavesThe House of Blue Leaves
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
Born YesterdayBorn Yesterday
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Whipping ManThe Whipping Man
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Hair & Wig Designer
EllingElling
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
Mrs. Warren's ProfessionMrs. Warren's Profession
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
Promises, PromisesPromises, Promises
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
Sondheim on SondheimSondheim on Sondheim
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair Designer
A View From The BridgeA View From The Bridge
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
Present LaughterPresent Laughter
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Royal FamilyThe Royal Family
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
Twelfth Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Wig Designer
Waiting for GodotWaiting for Godot
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
Accent On YouthAccent On Youth
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
ImpressionismImpressionism
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Third Story
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Hair Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Hair and Wig Designer
A Man For All SeasonsA Man For All Seasons
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair and Wig Designer
A Tale of Two CitiesA Tale of Two Cities
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair Designer
Cry-BabyCry-Baby
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Wig and Hair Designer
South PacificSouth Pacific
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair And Wig Designer
Sunday in the Park with GeorgeSunday in the Park with George
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Hair and Wig Designer
Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
110 in the Shade110 in the Shade
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
Our Leading Lady
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Wig Designer
Prelude to a KissPrelude to a Kiss
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - SalvageThe Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - Salvage
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 - ShipwreckThe Coast of Utopia: Part 2 - Shipwreck
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 - VoyageThe Coast of Utopia: Part 1 - Voyage
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
Suddenly Last Summer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Hair Designer
Wig Designer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair Designer
Heartbreak HouseHeartbreak House
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
Lestat
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
Awake and Sing!Awake and Sing!
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Wig Designer
WellWell
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
A Touch of the PoetA Touch of the Poet
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Hair and Wig Designer
In My LifeIn My Life
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Hair and Wig Designer
AssassinsAssassins
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Hair and Wig Designer
Drowning CrowDrowning Crow
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Assistant Wig Designer
Anna in the TropicsAnna in the Tropics
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Violet HourThe Violet Hour
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Wig Designer
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofCat on a Hot Tin Roof
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Wig Designer
WickedWicked
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Hair And Wig Designer
Polish Joke
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Wig Designer
Amour
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Hair and Wig Designer
Into the Woods
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Golem
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Hair Designer
Resident Alien
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Wig Designer
Dirty Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Wig Designer
Mastergate
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Wig Designer

Writing

Corruption
Based on the Book by

Movies

Subway in the Sky
[ 1959 ] Corporal
Nosey Dobson
[ 1976 ] Guide
Another Time, Another Place
[ 1983 ] Finlay
Haunters of the Deep
[ 1984 ] Frank Lacey
Silent Scream
[ 1990 ] Patrick - Larry's Fanty
Crossing the Line
[ 1990 ] Tommy Brogan
The Near Room
[ 1995 ] Frazer Hill
The Winter Guest
[ 1997 ] Minister
The Slab Boys
[ 1997 ] Willie Curry

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

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Wig and Hair Design

Tom Watson, The Great Society

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Wig and Hair

Tom Watson, The Little Foxes


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design

Tom Watson, The Coast of Utopia

Videos

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News


Tickets to PARADE At The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to PARADE At The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Individual tickets for Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage Photo
Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!
THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE At The Huntington Finds Cast and Creative Team Photo
THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE At The Huntington Finds Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of The Triumph of Love, the classic romantic comedy written by Pierre Carlet de Marivaux, translated by Stephen Wadsworth, and directed by Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco (Prayer for the French Republic at The Huntington).
VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center Photo
VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 7, 2025

The stage version of Schmigadoon! has made its world premiere at the Kennedy Center. Get a first look at the cast in action in all-new video. Schmigadoon! is based on the Emmy Award–winning TV series.
Review: PARADE at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series Photo
Review: PARADE at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Feb 7, 2025

PARADE, which is now on stage at the Palace Theatre as part of the Key Bank Broadway series, is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER to Launch $39 Rush Tickets Photo
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER to Launch $39 Rush Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle is launching a rush ticket policy. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open Photo
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center Photo
Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 3, 2025

The reviews are rolling in for the world premiere of Schmigadoon! at the Kennedy Center.  Schmigadoon! is based on the Emmy® Award–winning Apple Original series from Broadway Video, executive produced by Saturday Night Live creator, executive producer, and 2021 Kennedy Center Honoree Lorne Michaels.
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Makes World Premiere at the Kennedy Center Photo
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Makes World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

The stage version of Schmigadoon!, based on the Apple series, has made its world premiere at the Kennedy Center. Check out photos from the production now!
Video: Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen Discuss THE BEDWETTER Photo
Video: Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen Discuss THE BEDWETTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. See what stars Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen have to say about the production in the video here!
Slow Burn Theatre Company And Broward Center Present PARADE Photo
Slow Burn Theatre Company And Broward Center Present PARADE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

Slow Burn Theatre Company will present “Parade,” on Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, February 23 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Kevin Del Aguila, Isabelle McCalla, Javier Muñoz & More Join SCHMIGADOON World Premi Photo
Kevin Del Aguila, Isabelle McCalla, Javier Muñoz & More Join SCHMIGADOON World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere Broadway Center Stage production of Schmigadoon! based on the Emmy Award–winning Apple Original series. Learn more!
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Reveals Full Creative Team Photo
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Reveals Full Creative Team
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Rehearsals for Matthew Lombardo’s new off-Broadway comedy, Conversations with Mother, starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle, will begin next week. Find out who has joined the creative team here!
PARADE Comes to the Kauffman Center This Month Photo
PARADE Comes to the Kauffman Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will be part of the 24–25 PNC Broadway in Kansas City season and will make its Kansas City premiere at Kauffman Center this month.
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage Photo
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
PARADE Comes to Playhouse on the Square Next Month Photo
PARADE Comes to Playhouse on the Square Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Playhouse on the Square will present Parade next month. With a book by Alfred Uhry, and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, the show was co-conceived and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Launch New North American Tour in 2025 Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Launch New North American Tour in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

The Sound of Music is hitting the road for a new North American tour, kicking off 65 year after its original stage debut. The production will kick off at the Kennedy Center in September 2025.
Louisa Lytton Joins UK Tour of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Photo
Louisa Lytton Joins UK Tour of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

Louisa Lytton – best-known for her starring roles as Ruby Allen in Eastenders - is set to star as Rachel Watson at certain dates in a new UK tour of The Girl on the Train.
Review: LEOPOLDSTADT at Shakespeare Theatre Comany Photo
Review: LEOPOLDSTADT at Shakespeare Theatre Comany
by Pamela Roberts - Dec 9, 2024

Leopoldstadt, a weighty and ambitious work by award-winning author Tom Stoppard, is on stage now at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. The modern epic traces a Viennese Jewish family from the zest and promise at the eve of the 20th century, through the devastations of the Great War and the annexation of Austria by the German Reich, to the Holocaust and the tender, broken years after.
Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024

The national tour of Parade, starring Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer, will play The 5th Avenue Theatre from April 16th through May 4, 2025. Watch a trailer for the tour in the video here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Tom Watson been nominated for?

Outstanding Wig and Hair Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Great Society, Outstanding Wig and Hair (Drama Desk Awards) for The Little Foxes and Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia.

What awards has Tom Watson won?

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

How many shows has Tom Watson written?

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

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