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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

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SPAMALOT Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre This February Photo
SPAMALOT Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company has announced Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the outrageously hilarious, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that lovingly celebrates the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
RAGTIME Sets New Box Office Record at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
RAGTIME Sets New Box Office Record at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of  Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has broken the record for highest weekly gross in the history of Lincoln Center Theater.
Review: WICKED at The Hippodrome Photo
Review: WICKED at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Dec 22, 2025

For the last couple of years or so, theatre nerds everywhere have been besotted with the film version of the hit musical Wicked. After the debut of the first installment, anticipation only grew for Part Two, which dropped this past November. But amid all the brouhaha and ballyhoo over the cinematic offerings, the origins of the musical itself were pushed to the background.
Jennifer Ikeda, Ben Langhorst and More to Star in CHINESE REPUBLICANS at Roundabout T Photo
Jennifer Ikeda, Ben Langhorst and More to Star in CHINESE REPUBLICANS at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere of Chinese Republicans by Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew.
Video: RAGTIME Cast Performs Opening Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo
Video: RAGTIME Cast Performs Opening Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

To celebrate the hit revival of Broadway's Ragtime, Good Morning America visited the Vivian Beaumont Theatre for an exclusive performance of the musical's opening number. Watch as the company, including Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Brandon Uranowitz, and Caissie Levy, takes the stage for the rousing number.
Video: Patrick Page and More in ARCHDUKE at Roundabout Theatre Company Photo
Video: Patrick Page and More in ARCHDUKE at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

You can now get a first look at Roundabout Theatre Company's Off-Broadway production of Archduke, starring Patrick Page and more. The production is playing at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale Photo
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.  
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Orpheum to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Orpheum to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

Tickets are on sale Friday for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tickets on Sale For THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Proctors Photo
Tickets on Sale For THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Proctors
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Tickets are on sale for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to Proctors next year. This critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
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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 his work on 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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