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Also Credited As: Charles G. LaPointe

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More than 50 Broadway shows including Holiday Inn, On Your Feet!, Hamilton, Doctor Zhivago, The Color Purple, Of Mice and Men, Violet, Side Show, The Elephant Man, After Midnight, Beautiful, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Motown, Jekyll & Hyde, Clybourne Park, Bring It On, Newsies, The Mountaintop, Memphis, Lombardi, Fences, In the Heights, Jersey Boys, A Raisin in the Sun. Television: "The Wiz Live!" (Emmy nomination.)

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The Who's TommyThe Who's Tommy
 
[US Tour, 2026]
Wig and Hair Designer
Hair Designer
The Wiz
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Wig Designer
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[US Tour, 2024] Cancelled
Hair and Wig Design
Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes Her
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Hair and Wig Design
The Who's TommyThe Who's Tommy
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Hair and Wig Design
MJ The MusicalMJ The Musical
 
[West End, 2024]
Hair & Wig Design
MJMJ
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Hair & Wig Design
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Hair & Wig Design
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Hair and Wig Designer
MJ the MusicalMJ the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Hair and Wig Design
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Hair and Wig Design[Replacement]
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Wig/Hair Design
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Hair Designer[Replacement]
FlyFly
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2020]
Wig Designer
Chasing Rainbows: The Road to OzChasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Hair and Wig Designer
Ever AfterEver After
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Hair and Wig Designer
Who's HolidayWho's Holiday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Wig Designer
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Hair and Wig Design
Six Degrees of SeparationSix Degrees of Separation
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Wigs
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Hair and Wig Designer
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Wig Designer
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderA Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Wig Designer
Side ShowSide Show
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Hari and Wig Designer
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderA Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Hair and Wig Designer
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Wig Designer
The Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of Venice
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair and Wig Designer
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous BreakdownWomen On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
LombardiLombardi
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair Designer
A Life in the TheatreA Life in the Theatre
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
Freckleface Strawberry The MusicalFreckleface Strawberry The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Hair Designer
FencesFences
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
LoopedLooped
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Wig Designer
The Miracle WorkerThe Miracle Worker
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Hair Designer
33 Variations33 Variations
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Hair and Wig Designer
Ruined
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Wig Designer
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[Las Vegas, 2008]
Hair And Wig Designer
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[West End, 2008]
Wig and Hair Designer
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Wig Designer
CymbelineCymbeline
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Hair and Wig Designer
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[Chicago, 2007]
Hair And Wig Designer
The Apple TreeThe Apple Tree
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Hair and Wig Designer
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Hair And Wig Designer
Stuff Happens
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Wig Designer
Jersey BoysJersey Boys
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Hair And Wig Designer
Julius CaesarJulius Caesar
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Hair and Wig Designer
Good Vibrations
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Hair and Wig Designer
The RivalsThe Rivals
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Wig Designer
Much Ado About Nothing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Wig Designer
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Hair and Wig Designer
Henry IVHenry IV
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Wig Designer
WickedWicked
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Hair Designer

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THE WIZ Comes to Kansas City Next Month Photo
THE WIZ Comes to Kansas City Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm, THE WIZ. This production closes out the 24–25 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season and will take the Music Hall stage for 8 performances.
DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Recording is Now Available on CD Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The physical CD edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her is available now! The 24-track album was released on digital platforms for streaming earlier this spring
How to See One of the 2025 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You Photo
How to See One of the 2025 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 4, 2025

As we gear up for the 2025 Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld has the info on where you can catch one of this year's Tony-nominated shows in a city near you! Learn more here!
MJ THE MUSICAL To Open In Melbourne In September Photo
MJ THE MUSICAL To Open In Melbourne In September
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

MJ THE MUSICAL, the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical, will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre from September 2025. Tickets for the Melbourne season will be available for pre-sale from Monday 26 May 2025, with Melburnians encouraged to join the waitlist.
DEATH BECOMES HER Releases New Block of Tickets Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

A new block of tickets is now on sale for DEATH BECOMES HER, with performances now on sale through Sunday, April 5, 2026. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
DEATH BECOMES HER To Open In San Francisco During BroadwaySF's 2026/27 Season Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER To Open In San Francisco During BroadwaySF's 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

DEATH BECOMES HER—now nominated for 10 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—will come to San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF's 2026/27 season. DEATH BECOMES HER joins the previously-announced THE OUTSIDERS— winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—as part of the 2026/27 season.
Get a Behind the Scenes Look at DEATH BECOMES HER on Bravo Tonight Photo
Get a Behind the Scenes Look at DEATH BECOMES HER on Bravo Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

Bravo will air the original 1992 film, Death Becomes Her, tonight, Friday, April 25, as part of a special  Death Becomes Her Theme Night. The musical's stars will introduce the film as well as a special behind the scenes look at the musical.
DEATH BECOMES HER Will Launch North American Tour in 2026 Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Will Launch North American Tour in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

DEATH BECOMES HER, will head out on a multi-year North American tour beginning in Fall 2026. Learn more about the tour and see which cities the tour will stop in!
DEATH BECOMES HER Original Broadway Cast Recording Streaming Now Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Original Broadway Cast Recording Streaming Now
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the drop-dead musical comedy, DEATH BECOMES HER, is streaming now on digital platforms.! The CD and 2-LP vinyl in Potion Purple are also available for pre-order with a release this summer.
THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour Will Now Launch Fall 2026 Photo
THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour Will Now Launch Fall 2026
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025

The National Tour of The Who's TOMMY will now launch in Fall 2026. The touring production was previously set to launch in Fall 2025 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI. The Broadway revival played 21 previews and 132 regular performances at the Nederlander Theatre.
THE WIZ Tickets on Sale At Broadway Dallas on March 28 Photo
THE WIZ Tickets on Sale At Broadway Dallas on March 28
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Tickets for the Dallas, Texas engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, March 28 for 16 performances from September 9-21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MJ: THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MJ: THE MUSICAL
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ has officially opened in Sydney with a star-studded premiere performance attended by celebrities from around Australia and the globe. Check here for the photos.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE WIZ On Tour Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE WIZ On Tour
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Wiz in rehearsals ahead of the tour's first performances at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY. The tour begins performances on February 22nd, 2025. Watch the cast perform 'Be A Lion,' 'Ease On Down The Road,' and more.
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE WIZ in Memphis Photo
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE WIZ in Memphis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tickets for the Memphis engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Wednesday, February 12 at 10am for 8 performances July 22-27. Learn more about the show here!
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.
THE WIZ National Tour to Make Bass Hall Debut in July Photo
THE WIZ National Tour to Make Bass Hall Debut in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Tickets for THE WIZ Bass Performance Hall,will go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10am. The Wiz is a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Learn more!
THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring Photo
THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy,  Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.
Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ Photo
Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
DEATH BECOMES HER Cancels January 8 Performances Due to Illness Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Cancels January 8 Performances Due to Illness
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Death Becomes Her on Broadway has cancelled its January 8 performances due to illness in the company. Learn more about the upcoming performances in the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Listen: Hear the DEATH BECOMES HER Song That's Trending on TikTok Photo
Listen: Hear the DEATH BECOMES HER Song That's Trending on TikTok
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2025

So tell me, Earnest, have you seen these viral Death Becomes Her TikToks? Performed by Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Chistopher Sieber, the song is gaining traction on TikTok. Watch videos from Trisha Paytas, Scott Hoying, and more!
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