Tad Wilson, currently in the Broadway production of Rock of Ages at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, was an original cast member of the Off-Broadway production of Rock of Ages that performed at New World Stages in 2008.  A graduate of Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Wilson earned a degree in Commercial Music Vocal Performance. His first professional job was at Opryland, USA where he had the opportunity to perform in “And The Winner Is…” and “A Country Christmas” in the spectacular Opryland Hotel. He also performed in Showstoppers aboard the General Jackson Showboat. During that time Wilson was able to develop a broad range of vocal styles, from country to Broadway and has created a versatility and style that appeals to a broad audience.

In the summer of 2005, Wilson moved to New York to be in the center of the greatest theater community in the world.  He has progressed a long way in a very short time. Soon after arriving, he landed his first role as Dr. Drosselmeyer in “Clara’s Christmas Dreams”, which ran at the Theater at St. Clements.  He was also excited about sharing the stage with his son Taylor. Next, he landed one of  his favorite roles playing Dave in “The Full Monty” at both Gateway Playhouse and Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre. Additionally, Tad was a part of Frank Wildhorn’s  “For The Glory” in Gettysburg, PA, where he had the opportunity to perform the role of the Southern Captain. This project took him all the way to the White House where he shared the stage with Trisha Yearwood, Clay Aiken, and many Broadway greats including Steve Blanchard, Lauren Kennedy, Micheal Lanning, and his good friend, Rob Evan.  

Tad has been involved in developing  several new works such as “Mask”, directed by Richard Maltby Jr, and written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. He has also been involved in the reading of a new musical based on the Warner Brothers film, “Grumpy Old Men”. This new musical boasts the talents of George Hearn, Christopher Lloyd, F. Murray Abraham, and Marylou Henner. He has lent his voice to “Forever Carmen” by Frank Wildhorn and is currently working on another of Mr. Wildhorn’s projects. Tad will keep you posted as more details become available.

Wilson is grateful for the incredible experiences of being able to meet and work with the people who make this an entertaining business. He appreciates every opportunity that he gets to work with talented people and he looks forward to the future ahead.