Paul Tazewell
Latest News on Paul Tazewell:
US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand Celebrates 25 Years Starring In LET IT BE ART! On Tour In Asheville (Mar 26, 2025)
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox (Mar 25, 2025)
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London (Mar 25, 2025)
US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand Celebrates 25 Years Starring In LET IT BE ART! On Tour In Asheville (Mar 26, 2025)
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox (Mar 25, 2025)
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London (Mar 25, 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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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
Video: Michelle Williams Talks Extravagant DEATH BECOMES HER Costume
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-14 14:17:12
Videos: Paul Tazewell, Nathan Crowley, & Lee Sandales Accept BAFTAs for WICKED Movie
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-18 14:19:00
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration
by Michael Major - 2025-01-07 11:59:42
Video: HAMILTON Wishes Happy Anniversary to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-14 14:46:10
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
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-25 10:11:28
Video: MJ " Das Michael Jackson Musical: Benét Monteiro in der Titelrolle!
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!
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-06-13 23:19:42
News
US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand Celebrates 25 Years Starring In LET IT BE ART! On Tour In Asheville
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand celebrating his 25th year starring as Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' touring around the world in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! will perform in Asheville, North Carolina at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on April 25th.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand celebrating his 25th year starring as Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' touring around the world in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! will perform in Asheville, North Carolina at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on April 25th.
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
Photos: OTHELLO Brings Out Pres. Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez and More on Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. Go inside opening night as President Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and more turned up on the red carpet!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. Go inside opening night as President Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and more turned up on the red carpet!
AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HAMILTON Lottery For $10 Tickets At Hult Center Now Live
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025
Hult Center has announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance on Tuesday, March 25 in Eugene, OR at the Hult Center. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025
Hult Center has announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance on Tuesday, March 25 in Eugene, OR at the Hult Center. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each.
Video: Michelle Williams Talks Extravagant DEATH BECOMES HER Costume
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025
Michelle Williams recently visited Tamron Hall to discuss her role in the hit Broadway musical Death Becomes Her. During the interview, she discusses her busy schedule, Paul Tazewell's costumes, and her mental health challenges. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025
Michelle Williams recently visited Tamron Hall to discuss her role in the hit Broadway musical Death Becomes Her. During the interview, she discusses her busy schedule, Paul Tazewell's costumes, and her mental health challenges. Watch the interview!
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
Single tickets for HAMILTON are on sale to the public. This return engagement will again take to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) stage for a two-week run. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
Single tickets for HAMILTON are on sale to the public. This return engagement will again take to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) stage for a two-week run. Learn more here!
Tickets on Sale Next Week For MJ THE MUSICAL in Portland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Individual tickets for the musical, MJ, will go on sale next week MJ makes its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium this July. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Individual tickets for the musical, MJ, will go on sale next week MJ makes its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium this July. Learn more about the production here!
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
The West End production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extended booking until Saturday 28 March 2026. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
The West End production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extended booking until Saturday 28 March 2026. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MJ: THE MUSICAL
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025
The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ has officially opened in Sydney with a star-studded premiere performance attended by celebrities from around Australia and the globe. Check here for the photos.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025
The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ has officially opened in Sydney with a star-studded premiere performance attended by celebrities from around Australia and the globe. Check here for the photos.
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025
Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Playhouse Square.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025
Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Playhouse Square.
Photos: Inside the 97th Oscars with Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
Take a look inside Hollywood’s biggest night! Throughout the ceremony, Broadway alums and past Oscar winners, including Rachel Zegler, Emma Stone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Robert Downey, Jr., and more, took the stage to present awards.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
Take a look inside Hollywood’s biggest night! Throughout the ceremony, Broadway alums and past Oscar winners, including Rachel Zegler, Emma Stone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Robert Downey, Jr., and more, took the stage to present awards.
Vídeo: Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande interpretan WICKED y más en la 97ª edición de los Oscar
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 3, 2025
El dúo subió al escenario para cantar un medley de canciones del mundo de Oz.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 3, 2025
El dúo subió al escenario para cantar un medley de canciones del mundo de Oz.
WICKED Movie Wins Academy Award for Best Production Design
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales have won an Academy Award for Best Production Design for their work on the Wicked movie. This is the first win and sixth nomination for Crowley, and the first win and third nomination for Crowley as a set decorator.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales have won an Academy Award for Best Production Design for their work on the Wicked movie. This is the first win and sixth nomination for Crowley, and the first win and third nomination for Crowley as a set decorator.
Photos: WICKED Stars, Rachel Zegler, & More on the Oscars Red Carpet
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
The Oscars are officially underway and, ahead of the ceremony, lots of major stars were seen on the red carpet including Wicked's Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, and Marissa Bode, along with Broadway alums Rachel Zegler, Joe Locke, Kit Connor, and more. Take a look at photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
The Oscars are officially underway and, ahead of the ceremony, lots of major stars were seen on the red carpet including Wicked's Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, and Marissa Bode, along with Broadway alums Rachel Zegler, Joe Locke, Kit Connor, and more. Take a look at photos here!
WICKED Movie Wins Academy Award for Best Costume Design
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
Good news! Paul Tazewell has won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for his work on the Wicked movie. This is the first win and second nomination for Tazewell.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
Good news! Paul Tazewell has won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for his work on the Wicked movie. This is the first win and second nomination for Tazewell.
Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo React to Message From Former Theater Teacher
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025
In a new clip from Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo receives a special video message from a former theater teacher who taught the performer as a teenager. Watch the clip here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025
In a new clip from Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo receives a special video message from a former theater teacher who taught the performer as a teenager. Watch the clip here!
AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Take The Fox PAC Stage This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025
AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage March 4–5, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025
AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage March 4–5, 2025.
ABC News Details Special Coverage of the 97th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2025
ABC News has announced special coverage of the 97th Oscars, including a primetime special, “Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20,” to air Friday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC, and stream the next day on Hulu.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2025
ABC News has announced special coverage of the 97th Oscars, including a primetime special, “Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20,” to air Friday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC, and stream the next day on Hulu.
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 received several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs - Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton - Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton - Outstanding Costume Design, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side Show - Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Hamilton - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Camelot - 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 The African Company Presents "Richard III"
Videos