Paul Tazewell

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Tazewell has designed Broadway shows, theatre, film and television, dance, and opera for over 25 years. Starting his Broadway career with Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk directed by George C. Wolfe, he has since designed the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Hamilton; Escape to Margaritaville; Summer; In the Heights; The Color Purple (2005); Dr. Zhivago; Memphis; Caroline, or Change; Elaine Stritch at Liberty; Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam; Lombardi; Magic/Bird; Side Show; A Streetcar Named Desire; Jesus Christ Superstar; Guys and Dolls; A Raisin in the Sun; and On the Town. In 2016, he received both a Tony Award®, for Hamilton, and an Emmy Award, for "The Wiz Live!" (NBC). Recent television work: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" (HBO) starring Oprah Winfrey and "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" (NBC) featuring John Legend for which he received an Emmy nomination. He has been nominated for the Tony Award® six times, has received the Princess Grace Statue Award, Henry Hewes Design Award, two Lucille Lortel Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, and the TDF Irene Sharaff Young Master Award. His costume work has been photographed for Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, and The Bloomberg Design Issue, and he is a featured artist in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's web series The Artist Project and the companion book by Phaidon. He currently lives in New York City with his husband and their dog, Harpo.

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Paul Tazewell Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

Paul Tazewell, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design

Paul TazewellMemphis The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Paul Tazewell, A Streetcar Named Desire

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Costume Design

Paul Tazewell, Caroline, or Change

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Costume Design

Paul Tazewell, Boston Marriage

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Costume Design

Paul Tazewell , Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production

Paul TazewellThe African Company Presents "Richard III"

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Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium

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Tickets For MJ in Cleveland Go On Sale Today

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, at Playhouse Square, will go on sale starting Friday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. 

HAMILTON, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More Set for the 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Tanger Center

The Tanger Center has announcd its 2024-25 Broadway season. The season will kick off in September with Mamma Mia! and continues through June 2025.

HAMILTON Extends Booking in the West End Until 29 March 2025

HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extedned booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. The Christmas performance schedule is also announced.

Video: West End Cast of HAMILTON Shows Off Their Moves to Beyoncé's 'TEXAS HOLD 'EM'

The cast of Hamilton in the West End knows how to get down! Watch a clip of the company showing off their moves to Beyoncé's 'TEXAS HOLD 'EM'.

HAMILTON Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early September 2024

Hamilton has released a new block of tickets through September 1, 2024. 

Listen: SUFFS Releases Stripped Down 'Keep Marching' Performed by Shaina Taub

The official audio recording of Shaina Taub performing a stripped-down version of the song 'Keep Watching' from Suffs is available now on streaming platforms! The song can be downloaded or listened to here.

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Its First Night On the West End!

Go inside the first night of performances of the UK premiere production of MJ The Musical, which began performances at the Prince Edward Theatre this week! See Tony Award-winning star Myles Frost and the cast of MJ take their first London bows in a new video!

Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video

Secretary Hillary Clinton, who serves as a producer on Suffs, recently appeared in a promotional video for the musical, which also features writer-composer-lyricist and star Shaina Taub and several cast members. Check out the video here!

Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic

The national tour of MJ, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a restrained, realistic snapshot of one brief but significant period in Michael Jackson’s life that serves as a springboard for an entertaining, if meandering, realization of iconic music and images from his career.

Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season

BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients.

Single Tickets to MJ in Minneapolis Go on Sale This Week

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ in Minneapolis, will go on sale starting Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at 10 a.m.

HAMILTON To Return To Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall

That tickets are on sale now for HAMILTON, returning to Bass Hall in a limited engagement this summer.

HAMILTON is Coming to Winspear Opera House in May

Single tickets for HAMILTON at Winspear Opera House will go on sale to the public on Thursday, February 8 at 10 a.m. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre

Fifteen years after MJ’s sudden death and his legacy continues strong with MJ The Musical, winner of four Tony’s. A sure-fire crowd pleaser, this jukebox musical includes Jackson’s biggest hits stunningly directed and choreographed by Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon.

& JULIET, MJ THE MUSICAL and More Set for Hippodrome Theatre 2024/2025 Broadway Series

The new 2024/2025 Hippodrome Broadway Series has been revealed! See which shows are featured, and learn how to purchase tickets.

HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for Atlanta Engagement

Enter the #HAM4HAM Lottery in Atlanta for a chance to win $10 tickets to HAMILTON. Limited availability for every performance. Student Rush Tickets also available.

Paul Tazewell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Paul Tazewell has been nominated for several awards for his costume design work, including Best Costume Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "MJ The Musical," "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations," and "Hamilton." He has also been recognized with nominations for Best Costume Design at the Olivier Awards for "Hamilton" and "Memphis The Musical," as well as at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Hamilton." Tazewell's accolades include Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hamilton," Outstanding Costume Design at the Lortels for "Hamilton," "Caroline, or Change," "Boston Marriage," and "On the Town," and Outstanding Costume Design at the Helen Hayes Awards for various productions such as "Side Show," "Carnival!," "Camelot," "The Women," "Peer Gynt," "Blithe Spirit," "The Matchmaker," "The Revenger's Comedies," "The Odyssey," "The African Company Presents 'Richard III'," and "The Way of the World." Additionally, he received nominations for Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Streetcar Named Desire" and Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk" and "The Caucasian Chalk Circle."

Paul Tazewell has won several awards for his costume design work, including Best Costume Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for "Hamilton." He also received the Outstanding Costume Design, HAYES Production award at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Side Show." Additionally, Tazewell won Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for "Hamilton" and "On the Town." He also received the Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production award at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Camelot," "Peer Gynt," and "The African Company Presents 'Richard III'."

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