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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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News


Photos: CHINESE REPUBLICANS Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: CHINESE REPUBLICANS Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 27, 2026

Go inside opening night of the Off-Broadway production of Chinese Republicans, now in performance at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.  Check out the opening night festivities in new photos below.
Review Roundup: CHINESE REPUBLICANS Opens at Roundabout Theatre Company Photo
Review Roundup: CHINESE REPUBLICANS Opens at Roundabout Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Chinese Republicans, opening tonight at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. See what the critics are saying!
Tickets to SPAMALOT Tour in Chicago On Sale Tomorrow Photo
Tickets to SPAMALOT Tour in Chicago On Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

Broadway In Chicago announces that tickets for the highly anticipated production of SPAMALOT will go on sale tomorrow. The show promises a blend of humor and musical extravaganza.
Photos: CHINESE REPUBLICANS at Roundabout Theatre Company Photo
Photos: CHINESE REPUBLICANS at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos of Chinese Republicans at Roundabout! This world premiere production explores themes of assimilation, intergenerational conflict, and gender politics in the workplace.
Video: First Look At Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jelani Alladin And Jordan Donica In THE WILD Photo
Video: First Look At Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jelani Alladin And Jordan Donica In THE WILD PARTY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

Go behind the scenes of ENCORES! THE WILD PARTY, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers (BOOP!), Jelani Alladin (Frozen), and Jordan Donica (Camelot) as City Center releases a new look at the stars during their first cast photo shoot. Watch the video!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Return to Philadelphia's Academy of Music in 2026 Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Return to Philadelphia's Academy of Music in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present The Sound of Music at the Academy of Music, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the original stage debut.
Tickets for SPAMALOT at Marcus Performing Arts Center Available Friday Photo
Tickets for SPAMALOT at Marcus Performing Arts Center Available Friday
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced today that single tickets for the North American Tour of SPAMALOT, the outrageous and irreverent award-winning Broadway hit musical comedy, will go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m.
McKenzie Kurtz, Isabelle McCalla, Brad Oscar & More Join SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway Photo
McKenzie Kurtz, Isabelle McCalla, Brad Oscar & More Join SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026

Today, Schmigadoon! announced additional members of the production’s Broadway company who will join the previously announced Alex Brightman and Sara Chase. 
SCHMIGADOON Musical to Reveal Broadway Cast Tomorrow Photo
SCHMIGADOON Musical to Reveal Broadway Cast Tomorrow
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026

The Broadway production of Schmigadoon! will reveal its Broadway cast tomorrow. In a video posted to the show's Instagram, the show confirmed that is will be announcing cast members on Wednesday, February 11, showing the costumes of some characters.
Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica and Tonya Pinkins Join Encores! THE WILD PARTY Photo
Jelani Alladin, Jordan Donica and Tonya Pinkins Join Encores! THE WILD PARTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The complete cast has been set for New York City Center Encores! The Wild Party. Original Broadway cast member Tonya Pinkins returns to the show, this time as Dolores Montoya.
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at English Theatre, Frankfurt Photo
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at English Theatre, Frankfurt
by André Böke - Feb 8, 2026

“Welcome to the Renaissance!” – after an odyssey of obstacles and hindrances, continental Europe’s biggest English-language theatre venue has finally reopened its gates with a true musical banger: “Something Rotten”! has returned to Frankfurt, featuring a cast and production that establish a quality easily transferable to the West End.
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGT Photo
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program Photo
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
Photos/Video: New Look At SPAMALOT National Tour Photo
Photos/Video: New Look At SPAMALOT National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

New photos and video highlights have been released for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. 
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Montana Awards Photo
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Montana Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 15, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Montana Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
SPAMALOT is Coming to BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre Photo
SPAMALOT is Coming to BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

BroadwaySF will present the acclaimed musical SPAMALOT at the Golden Gate Theatre, offering a fresh take on the Arthurian legend with humor and spectacle. This production promises to captivate fans of musical theater with its witty script and vibrant staging.
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey Photo
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively. Listen to the album here!
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.
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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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