ESosa
Also Credited As: ESosa
Latest News on ESosa :
Sligo Gathering To Explore The Current State Of Performing Arts In Ireland (May 23, 2024)
Theatre Forum Expands To Become Performing Arts Forum At Sligo Gathering (May 21, 2024)
Michael Urie, Hannah Cruz & Charles Shaughnessy to Star in THE DA VINCI CODE (Aug 1, 2023)
Sligo Gathering To Explore The Current State Of Performing Arts In Ireland (May 23, 2024)
Theatre Forum Expands To Become Performing Arts Forum At Sligo Gathering (May 21, 2024)
Michael Urie, Hannah Cruz & Charles Shaughnessy to Star in THE DA VINCI CODE (Aug 1, 2023)
BIO
For Broadway, Mr. Sosa designed TOPDOG/UNDERDOG (also London and various regional theatres).
Recent Off-Broadway credits include By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Second Stage); Break of Noon (MCC), also Geffen Playhouse; The Capeman (Delacorte); Juan and John; Father Comes Home from the Wars; Romeo and Juliet; The Story and Radiant Baby (Public Theater); Oroonoko and Ohio State Murders (Theatre for a New Audience); The Misanthrope; All That I Will Ever Be; The Seven and Eyewitness Blues (New York Theatre Workshop) and Trust; Crowns; Birdie Blue and Living Out (Second Stage Theatre). Regional credits include Ruined (Arena Stage); Twist (Alliance); Best of Both Worlds (A.R.T.); American Night (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Fences (Geva Theatre); The Blue Door (Berkeley Rep); Once on this Island (Center Stage); Cuttin' Up, Senor Discretion Himself (Arena Stage) and Turandot: The Rumble for the Ring; Ain't Misbehavin'; Pippin and Once on this Island (Bay Street Theatre).
Awards: 2011 Ovation Award for TWIST at Pasadena Playhouse, 2006 TDF/Irene Sharaff Young Master Award and the 2003 Audelco Award for Crowns. Mr. Sosa is also a Project Runway Season 7 Finalist. Upcoming: Gleam at Centerstage (directed by Marion McClinton)
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical)
ESosa, On Your Feet
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
ESosa, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Videos
STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for 'FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS' at the Taper
by Stage Tube - Apr 22, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from IMMEDIATE FAMILY, Directed by Phylicia Rashad at the Taper
by Stage Tube - May 14, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with IMMEDIATE FAMILY, Helmed by Phylicia Rashad at the Taper
by Stage Tube - May 6, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Audiences React to A.R.T.'s 'FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS'
by Stage Tube - Feb 18, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Cast of MOTOWN Dances Off Broadway to Pharrell's 'Happy'
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2015
STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN Tour Cast 'Never Can Say Goodbye' to MOTOWN Broadway Cast
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 18, 2015
TV: Billy Porter, S. Epatha Merkerson, Lillias White & More Preview WHILE I YET LIVE at Primary Stages
by Randy Rainbow - Sep 20, 2014
TV: Inside Opening Night of SEX WITH STRANGERS with Anna Gunn, Billy Magnussen & More!
by Randy Rainbow - Aug 12, 2014
TV: Watch Highlights of Anna Gunn and Billy Magnussen in Second Stage's SEX WITH STRANGERS
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2014
TV: Meet the Cast of the PORGY AND BESS National Tour- Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2013
STAGE TUBE: NY1 Goes Inside MOTOWN THE MUSICAL's Open Call Audition
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 17, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Backstage at MOTOWN THE MUSICAL with Valisia LeKae, Brandon Victor Dixon and More!
by Stage Tube - Sep 11, 2013
News
Sligo Gathering To Explore The Current State Of Performing Arts In Ireland
Sligo will host the Performing Arts Forum this May, focusing on building a connected, diverse, and stronger community for artists and arts workers. Learn more and see how to attend.
Sligo will host the Performing Arts Forum this May, focusing on building a connected, diverse, and stronger community for artists and arts workers. Learn more and see how to attend.
Theatre Forum Expands To Become Performing Arts Forum At Sligo Gathering
Sligo will host the first Performing Arts Forum this May, transforming Theatre Forum's annual Gathering. Learn more and see how to attend!
Sligo will host the first Performing Arts Forum this May, transforming Theatre Forum's annual Gathering. Learn more and see how to attend!
Michael Urie, Hannah Cruz & Charles Shaughnessy to Star in THE DA VINCI CODE
Discover the exciting cast of THE DA VINCI CODE at Ogunquit Playhouse, featuring Michael Urie, Hannah Cruz, and Charles Shaughnessy. Don't miss this limited engagement. Book your tickets now!
Discover the exciting cast of THE DA VINCI CODE at Ogunquit Playhouse, featuring Michael Urie, Hannah Cruz, and Charles Shaughnessy. Don't miss this limited engagement. Book your tickets now!
Photos: Inside the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Cocktail Reception
Nominations for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards were announced just last week, and will be presented on May 22nd at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. A reception was held for the nominees last night, May 2, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Nominations for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards were announced just last week, and will be presented on May 22nd at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. A reception was held for the nominees last night, May 2, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Photos: & JULIET Opening Night Brings Out Broadway And Pop Royalty!
The & Juliet red carpet attracted a unique mixture of pop culture and Broadway icons including Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, Emmy Award-winning actress Annie Murphy, Tony-nominees Jesse Mueller and Keala Settle, *NSYNC's JC Chazes and the man of the hour himself, Max Martin. See photos from the celebration!
The & Juliet red carpet attracted a unique mixture of pop culture and Broadway icons including Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, Emmy Award-winning actress Annie Murphy, Tony-nominees Jesse Mueller and Keala Settle, *NSYNC's JC Chazes and the man of the hour himself, Max Martin. See photos from the celebration!
Baptiste Programme to Present First Look Rehearsed Readings At Dublin Theatre Festival
The Baptiste Programme is a paid and mentored script development programme for Black Irish theatre makers and writers of colour. Performances will take place in September and October at Smock Alley Theatre, Boy's School.
The Baptiste Programme is a paid and mentored script development programme for Black Irish theatre makers and writers of colour. Performances will take place in September and October at Smock Alley Theatre, Boy's School.
Baryshnikov Arts Center Presents STRAVINSKY REIMAGINED Benefit Performance
Baryshnikov Arts Center presents the World Premiere of Stravinsky Reimagined, a two-act work directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber that transforms two of Stravinsky's most iconic works, Petrushka and The Firebird, with a contemporary approach, bringing ballet and hip-hop dancers together on one stage in a celebration of storytelling through movement.
Baryshnikov Arts Center presents the World Premiere of Stravinsky Reimagined, a two-act work directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber that transforms two of Stravinsky's most iconic works, Petrushka and The Firebird, with a contemporary approach, bringing ballet and hip-hop dancers together on one stage in a celebration of storytelling through movement.
BEYOND BABEL to Return Off-Broadway This Fall
The dance theatre hit Beyond Babel will return to New York this fall to complete the final eight weeks of its original Off-Broadway run. Performances will begin again on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at The Gym at Judson (243 Thompson Street).
The dance theatre hit Beyond Babel will return to New York this fall to complete the final eight weeks of its original Off-Broadway run. Performances will begin again on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at The Gym at Judson (243 Thompson Street).
Two New Online Theatre Works Available This Week From HOME
Two brand-new digital works by Hot Brown Honey and Esosa Ighodaro will be available this Thursday, 11 February.
Two brand-new digital works by Hot Brown Honey and Esosa Ighodaro will be available this Thursday, 11 February.
Live Theatre To Return To HOME In October
Live theatre will return to HOME from October with a programme including World Premieres from RashDash, David Hoyle and Robin Richards & Clara Casian. Also returning will be critically-acclaimed artists Javaad Alipoor, Sh!t Theatre and Le Gateau Chocolat, among others.
Live theatre will return to HOME from October with a programme including World Premieres from RashDash, David Hoyle and Robin Richards & Clara Casian. Also returning will be critically-acclaimed artists Javaad Alipoor, Sh!t Theatre and Le Gateau Chocolat, among others.
Artists and Activists Will Host Virtual Event For Reproductive Justice
On May 7 at 7pm ET, Repro Freedom Arts and the National Institute for Reproductive Health will present a virtual program, 'Readings, Resilience, and Reproductive Freedom.'
On May 7 at 7pm ET, Repro Freedom Arts and the National Institute for Reproductive Health will present a virtual program, 'Readings, Resilience, and Reproductive Freedom.'
BEYOND BABEL Suspends Performances Until April
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety and health of their audiences and artists, the lead producers of Beyond Babel have decided to suspend performances for the remainder of March and first week of April 2020. The critically acclaimed production will go on hiatus immediately following the 8pm performance tonight, Thursday, March 12.
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety and health of their audiences and artists, the lead producers of Beyond Babel have decided to suspend performances for the remainder of March and first week of April 2020. The critically acclaimed production will go on hiatus immediately following the 8pm performance tonight, Thursday, March 12.
BEYOND BABEL Has Been Extended Through the End of April
Beyond Babel, the acclaimed dance experience, will extend its Off-Broadway run at The Gym at Judson (243 Thompson Street) through April 30, 2020. Tickets are available at www.BeyondBabelShow.com.
Beyond Babel, the acclaimed dance experience, will extend its Off-Broadway run at The Gym at Judson (243 Thompson Street) through April 30, 2020. Tickets are available at www.BeyondBabelShow.com.
Previews for BEYOND BABEL Begin Tonight
Narrative urban dance makes its New York debut tonight in Beyond Babel, the acclaimed theatrical experience from rising theater artists Josh Aviner and Lyndsay Magid Aviner of Hideaway Circus and the award-winning team of Keone and Mari Madrid.
Narrative urban dance makes its New York debut tonight in Beyond Babel, the acclaimed theatrical experience from rising theater artists Josh Aviner and Lyndsay Magid Aviner of Hideaway Circus and the award-winning team of Keone and Mari Madrid.
VIDEO: Playwright Claudia Rankine Discusses THE WHITE CARD at A.R.T.
In the video below, Playwright Claudia Rankine discusses themes found in her new play, 'The White Card,' playing February, 24 - April 1, 2018 at the American Repertory Theater in Boston!
In the video below, Playwright Claudia Rankine discusses themes found in her new play, 'The White Card,' playing February, 24 - April 1, 2018 at the American Repertory Theater in Boston!
Review Roundup: Diane Paulus Directed THE WHITE CARD at A.R.T
The White Card plays now through April 1, 2018 at Emerson's Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage. Tickets now on sale by phone at 617.824.8400, in person at the Paramount Center Box Office (559 Washington Street, Boston), and online at artsemerson.org. at americanrepertorytheater.org.
The White Card plays now through April 1, 2018 at Emerson's Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage. Tickets now on sale by phone at 617.824.8400, in person at the Paramount Center Box Office (559 Washington Street, Boston), and online at artsemerson.org. at americanrepertorytheater.org.
Photo Flash: Diane Paulus Directs THE WHITE CARD at A.R.T, Featuring Colton Ryan
The White Card plays now through April 1, 2018 at Emerson's Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage. Tickets now on sale by phone at 617.824.8400, in person at the Paramount Center Box Office (559 Washington Street, Boston), and online at artsemerson.org. at americanrepertorytheater.org.
The White Card plays now through April 1, 2018 at Emerson's Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage. Tickets now on sale by phone at 617.824.8400, in person at the Paramount Center Box Office (559 Washington Street, Boston), and online at artsemerson.org. at americanrepertorytheater.org.
AE And A.R.T. Announce Casting For Claudia Rankine's THE WHITE CARD
ArtsEmerson and American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) announce casting for the world premiere production of The White Card. Written by acclaimed author, poet, and MacArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine and directed by A.R.T.'s Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus, The White Card performs February 24 through April 1, 2018 at the Emerson Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage, located at 559 Washington Street in downtown Boston. ArtsEmerson presents the American Repertory Theater production.
ArtsEmerson and American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) announce casting for the world premiere production of The White Card. Written by acclaimed author, poet, and MacArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine and directed by A.R.T.'s Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus, The White Card performs February 24 through April 1, 2018 at the Emerson Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage, located at 559 Washington Street in downtown Boston. ArtsEmerson presents the American Repertory Theater production.
ArtsEmerson Presents World Premiere of ART's THE WHITE CARD
ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theatre, proudly presents the world premiere of American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.)production of The White Card, written by acclaimed author, poet, and MacArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine. Directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, The White Cardperforms February 24 through April 1, 2018 at the Emerson Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage, located at 559 Washington Street in downtown Boston.
ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theatre, proudly presents the world premiere of American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.)production of The White Card, written by acclaimed author, poet, and MacArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine. Directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, The White Cardperforms February 24 through April 1, 2018 at the Emerson Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage, located at 559 Washington Street in downtown Boston.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Now Booking in the West End to January 2019
Motown the Musical has just released 500,000 new tickets for sale, taking bookings for the hit West End production into 2019 when the show will celebrate its third year in London and Motown will celebrate sixty years since the record company was founded.
Motown the Musical has just released 500,000 new tickets for sale, taking bookings for the hit West End production into 2019 when the show will celebrate its third year in London and Motown will celebrate sixty years since the record company was founded.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has ESosa been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On Your Feet and Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess .
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