Here’s an up close and personal look at how Broadway Dolls & Guys get made.

The Gods of Hadestown

First we start with the head. Depending on how much stuffing you use you can help shape the head to look more like your inspiration.
Then you add a wig cap which you'll later latch hook your hair design on. Also add the eyebrow, which you can shape for expression.
Next we start on the body, using different shaping for your different body types.
Make a pair of arms.
Legs and shoes come next.
Then assemble the body parts. Leaving the head off till we're further along.
Next we start adding the layers of clothing.
Once the main clothing pieces are added we can attach the head.
Now we can add the hair, and facial features, even adding a little blush to give the dolls life.
Finally we add all the little details...
Hermes get chain cuff links, feather pin, tie pin, pockets and feathers on the coat.
Andre DeShields told me how during a performance of Hadestown a woman in the front row was very moved and he offered her his 'H' embroidered handkerchief he keeps in his inside pocket...we've got that too.
Persephone get her choker, wedding rings...
...and flowers in her hair
Hades get vest bottons, arm bands, brick tattoo...
...watch, skull ring and wedding band.
Hermes, Persephone and Hades from Hadestown

A time-lapse of

TiMoune from

Once on This Island