Paul Tazewell
Latest News on Paul Tazewell:
HAMILTON Launches #HAM4HAM Lottery for Seattle Engagement (Jan 24, 2025)
HAMILTON Returns To San Diego In May 2025; Tickets On Sale Now (Jan 23, 2025)
Video: Keke Palmer is 'Hoping' to Come to Broadway in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN (Jan 21, 2025)
HAMILTON Launches #HAM4HAM Lottery for Seattle Engagement (Jan 24, 2025)
HAMILTON Returns To San Diego In May 2025; Tickets On Sale Now (Jan 23, 2025)
Video: Keke Palmer is 'Hoping' to Come to Broadway in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN (Jan 21, 2025)
BIO
Having designed costumes for Broadway, regional theaters, film, and television for over three decades, PAUL TAZEWELL is one of the industry’s most revered designers. From his Academy Award®-nominated work in West Side Story to creating costumes for the Tony Award®-winning Broadway production of Hamilton, his creations have captivated audiences across the globe.
Paul recently received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Costume Design for a Musical for his work in the Broadway production of Suffs as well as a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical. He is also a 2024 NAACP Theatre Award nominee for Best Costume Design for Ain’t Too Proud.
In 2016, he received an Emmy Award for NBC’s The Wiz! Live. Other screen credits include Harriet (Focus Features), The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (HBO), and Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (NBC). On Thanksgiving 2024, the highly anticipated Wicked film, featuring Paul's designs, will be released, showcasing the reimagined world created by Director John M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Other notable honors include two Lucille Lortel Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, a CDGA Award, a Princess Grace Foundation Fellowship, and The Princess Grace Statue Award.
Additionally, Paul’s costume designs can be seen in the Broadway musical Suffs by Shaina Taub and Death Becomes Her by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey, which opened in Chicago on April 30, 2024.
Paul has had the privilege to work with renowned companies such as The Metropolitan Opera, The Bolshoi Ballet, The English National Opera, Theatre du Chatelet, The Public Theater, The National Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Guthrie Theater, Arena Stage, Houston Grand Opera, San Francisco Opera, and many more.
Paul began his Broadway career with the groundbreaking musical ‘Bring in Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk, directed by George C. Wolfe. Other Broadway credits include In the Heights; Ain’t Too Proud; The Color Purple; Dr Zhivago; Memphis; Caroline, or Change; Elaine Stritch at Liberty; Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam; Lombardi, and Magic/Bird. Revival work includes Side Show; A Streetcar Named Desire; Jesus Christ Superstar; Guys and Dolls; A Raisin in the Sun, and On the Town.
In 2021, Paul designed Fire Shut Up In My Bones, The Met's first performance of an opera by a Black composer, Terence Blanchard, and his adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s moving memoir.
Paul holds an MFA from New York University and a BFA from North Carolina School of the Arts. He has been privileged to instruct students as a guest artist at both New York University and North Carolina School of the Arts. From 2003-2006, he held a faculty position at Carnegie Mellon University.
He currently resides in New York City.
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TDF’s chair Earl D. Weiner, TDF’s executive director Victoria Bailey, Cady Huffman, Paul Tazewell, Jane Greenwood, Rodney Gordon, Mio Guberinic, Susan Hilferty, John Lee Beatty, Chita Rivera, Michael Mayer, Tobin Theatre Arts Fund’s: Mel Weingart, L
Date:
04/29/2019
From: Photo Flash: Inside The 25th Anniversary TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, Suffs
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, Suffs
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, MJ The Musical
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Costume Design
Paul Tazewell , Hamilton
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Costume Design
Paul Tazewell, Hamilton
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, Hamilton
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design
Paul Tazewell, Hamilton
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design, HAYES Production
Paul TazewellSide Show
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design
Paul TazewellMemphis The Musical
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design
Paul Tazewell, Hamilton
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Paul Tazewell, A Streetcar Named Desire
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, Memphis
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellCarnival!
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, In The Heights
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Paul Tazewell, The Color Purple
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellCamelot
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Costume Design
Paul Tazewell, Caroline, or Change
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Costume Design
Paul Tazewell, Boston Marriage
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellThe Women
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellPeer Gynt
winner
The Lortels - 1998 - Outstanding Costume Design
Paul Tazewell, On the Town
Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellBlithe Spirit
Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellThe Matchmaker
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Costume Design
Paul Tazewell , Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellThe Revenger's Comedies
Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellThe Odyssey
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellThe African Company Presents "Richard III"
Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellThe Way of the World
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Paul TazewellThe Caucasian Chalk Circle
Videos
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Video: HAMILTON Wishes Happy Anniversary to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton
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Video: Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard & More in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-20 10:46:23
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 12:59:25
Video: SUFFS Hosts Roll Call With Representatives from the 36 States that Ratified 19th Amendment
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by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-06 10:10:37
Video/Photos: Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Michelle Williams & More in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-18 23:39:44
VIDEO: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Talk DEATH BECOMES HER on WGN9 Chicago
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-02 16:20:17
Video: Get A First Look At The Return of FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES at The Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-08 17:41:58
Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-04 10:19:43
Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-14 09:19:17
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of AIN'T TOO PROUD London Cast Singing 'My Girl'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-14 14:06:44
Video: MJ Celebrates One Year on Broadway, Kicking Off Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - 2023-02-01 07:41:23
VIDEO: History-Making MJ Star Myles Frost Celebrates His Big Win!
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News
HAMILTON Launches #HAM4HAM Lottery for Seattle Engagement
A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. Learn how to enter.
A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. Learn how to enter.
HAMILTON Returns To San Diego In May 2025; Tickets On Sale Now
Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 23 at 10 AM online, or in person at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office. Tickets will be available for performances May 6-18.
Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 23 at 10 AM online, or in person at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office. Tickets will be available for performances May 6-18.
Video: Keke Palmer is 'Hoping' to Come to Broadway in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
Keke Palmer revealed that she is 'hoping' to come to Broadway later this year in a production of Fetch Clay, Make Man. Learn more and watch the video clip here!
Keke Palmer revealed that she is 'hoping' to come to Broadway later this year in a production of Fetch Clay, Make Man. Learn more and watch the video clip here!
HAMILTON Returns to Seattle's Paramount Theatre in February
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy.
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes To Wharton Center In February
MJ the Musical, chronicling the life and career of Michael Jackson, will make its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center on Tuesday, February 11, through Sunday, February 16.
MJ the Musical, chronicling the life and career of Michael Jackson, will make its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center on Tuesday, February 11, through Sunday, February 16.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
DEATH BECOMES HER Cancels January 8 Performances Due to Illness
Death Becomes Her on Broadway has cancelled its January 8 performances due to illness in the company. Learn more about the upcoming performances in the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Death Becomes Her on Broadway has cancelled its January 8 performances due to illness in the company. Learn more about the upcoming performances in the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Listen: Hear the DEATH BECOMES HER Song That's Trending on TikTok
So tell me, Earnest, have you seen these viral Death Becomes Her TikToks? Performed by Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Chistopher Sieber, the song is gaining traction on TikTok. Watch videos from Trisha Paytas, Scott Hoying, and more!
So tell me, Earnest, have you seen these viral Death Becomes Her TikToks? Performed by Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Chistopher Sieber, the song is gaining traction on TikTok. Watch videos from Trisha Paytas, Scott Hoying, and more!
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration
Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared a video of Phillipa Soo's first Hamilton audition. Watch a video of her singing 'That Would Be Enough' to celebrate 10 years of Hamilton now!
Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared a video of Phillipa Soo's first Hamilton audition. Watch a video of her singing 'That Would Be Enough' to celebrate 10 years of Hamilton now!
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of MJ THE MUSICAL at the National Arts Centre
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What did our critic think of Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of MJ THE MUSICAL at the National Arts Centre?
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes To Jacksonville This April
Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, are now on sale. MJ makes its Jacksonville premiere at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts April 22-27, 2025.
Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, are now on sale. MJ makes its Jacksonville premiere at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts April 22-27, 2025.
Tickets to AIN'T TOO PROUD at Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week
Single tickets for the Broadway musical AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale this week. Learn more!
Single tickets for the Broadway musical AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale this week. Learn more!
Video: HAMILTON Wishes Happy Anniversary to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton
Hamilton is celebrating the anniversary of Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, who were married on this day, December 14, in 1780. Watch a tribute in the video, featuring current Broadway cast members Trey Curtis and Morgan Anita Wood here!
Hamilton is celebrating the anniversary of Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, who were married on this day, December 14, in 1780. Watch a tribute in the video, featuring current Broadway cast members Trey Curtis and Morgan Anita Wood here!
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ Nominated for Costume Designers Guild Awards
The Costume Designers Guild has announced the official nominees list for the 27th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards), which includes honors for Wicked, Emilia Perez, Maria, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and Agatha All Along.
The Costume Designers Guild has announced the official nominees list for the 27th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards), which includes honors for Wicked, Emilia Perez, Maria, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and Agatha All Along.
Tickets on Sale Today For AIN'T TOO PROUD in South Bend
Single tickets for the smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS in South Bend will go on sale to the public today. Learn more here!
Single tickets for the smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS in South Bend will go on sale to the public today. Learn more here!
WICKED Part One- All of the Nominations and Awards
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BroadwayWorld has put together a list of the major national and international award nominations and wins for part one of the major movie musical. The list includes Golden Globes, the National Board of Review, the Critics' Choice Awards, and more.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Casts Doubt on HAMILTON Movie
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Don't expect a Hamilton movie anytime soon. Despite the enormous success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, the creator explains why he is hesitant to bring it to the big screen.
WICKED Receives 11 Critics Choice Award Nominations; Full List!
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Wicked is racking up nominations as one of the most-nominated films of the year for the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Wicked, along with Conclave, lead this year’s film contenders, having earned 11 nominations each.
Tickets For MJ at Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week
Individual tickets for the musical MJ at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale starting this week. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ. Learn more.
Individual tickets for the musical MJ at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale starting this week. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ. Learn more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Paul Tazewell been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Costume Design, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side Show, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Memphis The Musical, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Memphis, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Carnival! , Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Camelot , Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Caroline, or Change, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Boston Marriage, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Women, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Peer Gynt, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for On the Town, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Blithe Spirit , Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Matchmaker, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Revenger's Comedies, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Odyssey, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The African Company Presents "Richard III", Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Way of the World and Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
What awards has Paul Tazewell won?
Paul Tazewell has won several prestigious awards for his work in costume design. He received the Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Suffs. He was honored with the Best Costume Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Best Costume Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hamilton. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Costume Design for a HAYES Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Side Show, and he garnered the Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for Hamilton. Tazewell also won the Outstanding Costume Design for Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Camelot and Peer Gynt. His notable achievements include the Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for On the Town, as well as the Outstanding Costume Design for Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for The African Company Presents "Richard III."
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