Ann Roth
Birth Place: Hanover, PA, USA
Latest News on Ann Roth:
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer (Dec 13, 2024)
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month (Dec 13, 2024)
Previews: THE BOOK OF MORMON at TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI (Nov 26, 2024)
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer (Dec 13, 2024)
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month (Dec 13, 2024)
Previews: THE BOOK OF MORMON at TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI (Nov 26, 2024)
BIO
Roth is a Carnegie Mellon graduate who began her career as a scenery painter for the Pittsburgh Opera. She intended to remain in the field of production design until she met Irene Sharaff at the Bucks County Playhouse. Sharaff invited her to California to assist her with costumes on the film Brigadoon and suggested Roth apprentice with her for five films and five Broadway productions before setting out on her own.
Roth's first Hollywood film was 1964's The World of Henry Orient, where her designs included "monogrammed handmade yellow silk pajamas" for glamorous womanizer Peter Sellers.
Roth next designed costumes for the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy. Roth as costume designer created a nightgown for Barbra Streisand to wear in her first non-musical film The Owl and the Pussycat (1970). Roth later re-used her hands-on-breasts design for the 2013 stage play The Nance, which won that year's Tony Award for costume design.
Roth's first Oscar nomination was for 1984's Places in the Heart, set in Depression-era Texas.
Roth's costumes for three distinct time frames in The English Patient (1996) earned her first Oscar.
Also in 1996, Roth did costumes for The Birdcage, a comedy film starring starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as the flamboyant owners of a Florida drag club.
Her most-awarded film was 2020's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, where her costume designs (including flapper costumes and a rubber body suit for Viola Davis based on the body measurements of Aretha Franklin) won the Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in Period Film, Britain's BAFTA, and the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
In the 2023 film Barbie, Roth appears onscreen in a cameo role, portraying and credited as "the woman on a bench."
Roth's more than one hundred screen credits for costume design include The World of Henry Orient, Midnight Cowboy, Klute, Working Girl, Silkwood, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Mambo Kings, The Birdcage, Primary Colors, Cold Mountain, Closer, Freedomland, The Good Shepherd, Margot at the Wedding, Mamma Mia!, Evening, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
Roth's dozens of stage credits include The Odd Couple, The Star-Spangled Girl, Purlie, Seesaw, They're Playing Our Song, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Biloxi Blues, Butley, The Vertical Hour, Deuce, and The Waverly Gallery.
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Productions
[Broadway, 2016]
Costume Designer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Ann Roth, To Kill a Mockingbird
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Ann Roth, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Ann Roth, Three Tall Women
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Ann Roth, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Ann Roth, Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Ann Roth, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Ann Roth, The Front Page
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical)
Ann Roth, Shuffle Along
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical
Ann Roth, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and all that Followed
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Ann Roth, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2013 - Hewes Design Award
Ann Roth, The Nance
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Ann Roth, The Nance
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Costume Design
Ann Roth, The Book of Mormon
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Ann Roth, The Book of Mormon
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Costume Design
Ann Roth, The House of Blue Leaves
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Costume Design
Ann Roth, The Crucifer of Blood
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Costume Design
Ann Roth, The Royal Family
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Costume Design
Ann Roth, The Royal Family
Videos
Video: Stars of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Walk The Red Carpet in Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - Oct 27, 2022
TV: George C. Wolfe Leads The Tony-Nominated Designers Of GARY In A Roundtable Discussion
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2019
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Describes GARY as GAME OF THRONES Meets TIDYING UP WITH MARIE CONDO
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 23, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Wasn't Intimidated to Play Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2019
Video: The Clintons Receive A Warm Welcome At TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2019
TV: Aaron Sorkin, Jeff Daniels & More Talk Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD From Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2018
VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Cast and Creatives Discuss the Show on 60 Minutes
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018
VIDEO: Lucas Hedges Talks to Seth Meyers About His Broadway Debut in THE WAVERLY GALLERY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2018
VIDEO: Lucas Hedges Discusses His 'Big Break' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH and His Diverse Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2018
VIDEO: Justin Peck Talks CAROUSEL and His Career in Dance on SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2018
VIDEO: Glenda Jackson Talks Roles for Women and Returning to the Stage in THREE TALL WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2018
News
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to East Lansing for a limited engagement in June 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to East Lansing for a limited engagement in June 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month
The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return for a limited one-week engagement.
The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return for a limited one-week engagement.
Previews: THE BOOK OF MORMON at TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI
THE BOOK OF MORMON al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DOPO AVER BATTUTO OGNI RECORD ARRIVA IN TOUR IN ITALIA IL MUSICAL PIU' DISSACRANTE E DIVERTENTE DEGLI ULTIMI TEMPI. IN SCENA DAL 10 al 21 dicembre 2025
THE BOOK OF MORMON al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DOPO AVER BATTUTO OGNI RECORD ARRIVA IN TOUR IN ITALIA IL MUSICAL PIU' DISSACRANTE E DIVERTENTE DEGLI ULTIMI TEMPI. IN SCENA DAL 10 al 21 dicembre 2025
THE BOOK OF MORMON On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 15. See the Tony Award-winning musical in West Palm Beach.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 15. See the Tony Award-winning musical in West Palm Beach.
Cast Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON in Sydney
Producers of the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON, have announced principal casting for the production opening in Sydney in July 2025. Find out who is going to be starring in the show in Sydney.
Producers of the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON, have announced principal casting for the production opening in Sydney in July 2025. Find out who is going to be starring in the show in Sydney.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month
The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to The Marcus Performing Arts Center This February
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played multiple sold-out runs in Milwaukee, returns for a limited engagement February 25 – March 2, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played multiple sold-out runs in Milwaukee, returns for a limited engagement February 25 – March 2, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Barbara B. Mann Hall Available October 4
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking 1 week run in 2020 returns to Fort Myers for a limited engagement March 7-9, 2025 at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking 1 week run in 2020 returns to Fort Myers for a limited engagement March 7-9, 2025 at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON At The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week
THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to the Hobby Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to the Hobby Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Ticket Lottery Announced At Broadway In Chicago
Broadway In Chicago has announced the return engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is now playing with a lottery!
Broadway In Chicago has announced the return engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is now playing with a lottery!
Fox Performing Arts Center Premiere Of THE BOOK OF MORMON On Sale This Week
Single tickets for the premiere engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Fox Performing Arts Center will be available starting September 13.
Single tickets for the premiere engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Fox Performing Arts Center will be available starting September 13.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To Philly For One Week Only
Back by popular demand, The Book of Mormon, which last played Philadelphia in 2019, will return for a limited engagement October 1 through October 6 at the Academy of Music, co-presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.
Back by popular demand, The Book of Mormon, which last played Philadelphia in 2019, will return for a limited engagement October 1 through October 6 at the Academy of Music, co-presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.
Broadway Across Canada To Present THE BOOK OF MORMON In Calgary This Fall
THE BOOK OF MORMON, a Tony Award-winning musical, will be presented in Calgary from November 26 to December 1, 2024, as part of Broadway Across Canada.
THE BOOK OF MORMON, a Tony Award-winning musical, will be presented in Calgary from November 26 to December 1, 2024, as part of Broadway Across Canada.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To The Ohio Theatre In October
THE BOOK OF MORMON will be performed at the Ohio Theatre from October 8-13. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning musical known for its humor and captivating story.
THE BOOK OF MORMON will be performed at the Ohio Theatre from October 8-13. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning musical known for its humor and captivating story.
Cast Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON UK and European Tour
The cast has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the tour here!
The cast has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the tour here!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Single Tickets On Sale This Week At Washington Pavilion
Single tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON are available this week at the Washington Pavilion.
Single tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON are available this week at the Washington Pavilion.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Sydney Will Go On Sale This Week
Tickets go on sale for the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production, THE BOOK OF MORMON at 10:00am AEST, Friday 2 August.
Tickets go on sale for the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production, THE BOOK OF MORMON at 10:00am AEST, Friday 2 August.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago On Sale Today
THE BOOK OF MORMON tickets go on sale tomorrow for performances in Chicago. Don't miss your chance to see this critically acclaimed musical comedy that has captivated audiences worldwide.
THE BOOK OF MORMON tickets go on sale tomorrow for performances in Chicago. Don't miss your chance to see this critically acclaimed musical comedy that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Begins Performances Tonight At The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
The classic play TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD opens tonight at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, presented by the American Theatre Guild.
The classic play TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD opens tonight at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, presented by the American Theatre Guild.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Lincoln in June
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, coming to Lincoln this June.
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, coming to Lincoln this June.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Ann Roth been nominated for?
Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Tall Women, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Front Page, Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shuffle Along, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and all that Followed, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Nance, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Nance, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The Crucifer of Blood, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Royal Family and Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The Royal Family.
What awards has Ann Roth won?
Ann Roth has won the following awards: Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and all that Followed, and the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for The Nance.
Videos