Toni-Leslie James
Latest News on Toni-Leslie James:
A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date (Jan 26, 2025)
Meet the Cast of REDWOOD, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Jan 24, 2025)
REDWOOD Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets (Jan 23, 2025)
A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date (Jan 26, 2025)
Meet the Cast of REDWOOD, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Jan 24, 2025)
REDWOOD Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets (Jan 23, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Bernhardt/Hamlet; Come From Away; August Wilson’s Jitney; Amazing Grace; Lucky Guy; The Scottsboro Boys; Finian’s Rainbow; Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; King Hedley II; One Mo’ Time; The Wild Party; Marie Christine; Footloose; The Tempest; Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992; Angels in America: Millennium Approaches & Perestroika; Chronicle of a Death Foretold; and Jelly’s Last Jam. Off-Broadway: The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Second Stage, Soho Rep, Lincoln Center Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, Manhattan Theatre Club, and the Roundabout Theatre, among others. Regional: Berkeley Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Steppenwolf, Hartford Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, the Old Globe, Mark Taper Forum, Arena Stage, Cleveland Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse, Seattle Rep, and internationally on the West End in the UK. She has 38 costume design nominations and awards for her contributions to various theatrical productions, including two Tony Award nominations, five Drama Desk nominations, two Hewes Design Awards, the Irene Sharaff Young Masters Award for Costume Design Excellence, and an Obie Award for Sustained Costume Design Excellence.
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Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Costume Design
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Toni-Leslie James, Paradise Square
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Toni-Leslie James, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Toni-Leslie James, Bernhardt/Hamlet
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Toni-Leslie James, Bernhardt/Hamlet
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical
Toni-Leslie James, Come From Away
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Toni-Leslie James, Jitney
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Toni-Leslie James, August Wilson's Jitney
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Costume Design
Toni-Leslie James, First Daughter Suite
The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Costume Design
Toni-Leslie JamesA Civil War Christmas
winner
Obie Awards - 2009 - Design
Toni-Leslie JamesSustained excellence of costume design
winner
Obie Awards - 2009 - Design
Toni-Leslie JamesSustained excellence of costume design
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Costume Design
Toni-Leslie James, Wig Out!
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Toni-Leslie James3 Mo' Divas
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Costume Design
Toni-Leslie James, The Tempest
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Costume Design
Toni-Leslie James, Jelly's Last Jam
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1992 - Costume Design
Toni-Leslie James, Jelly's Last Jam
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Costume Design
Toni-Leslie James , Jelly's Last Jam
Videos
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 11:53:51
Video: Choreographer Tanya Birl-Torres On MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at the Goodman
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-12 13:49:34
Video: Rob Ashford Discusses MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-05-29 14:36:40
Listen: Idina Menzel Sings 'Great Escape' from New Musical REDWOOD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-19 13:29:23
Video: Watch Idina Menzel Get Ready for REDWOOD Climbing Trees and Buildings
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-17 08:49:12
Video: Get a First Look at THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-17 14:34:48
VIDEO: The Guthrie's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Releases Teaser Featuring Choreographer Regina Peluso
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-05 15:09:18
Photos & Video: Get a First Look at COME FROM AWAY 2023-24 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-27 12:45:59
VIDEO: Watch Rehearsal Footage from The Guthrie's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-22 14:00:10
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-06 15:00:20
Video: Watch Clips from Joe Iconis's HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-01 11:08:25
VIDEO: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Reveals What She Wants PIANO LESSON Audiences to Take Away From the Play on FALLON
by Michael Major - 2022-11-03 13:40:18
Photos & Video: Beowulf Boritt Celebrates Book Launch at Sardi's With Samuel L. Jackson & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-10-03 11:44:59
Photos & Video: See Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks & More at THE PIANO LESSON First Preview
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-09-20 14:30:22
VIDEO: THE PIANO LESSON Director LaTanya Richardson Jackson Stops By The Barrymore
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-08-29 23:56:37
VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Discusses Being Grateful to Be Back on Stage in PARADISE SQUARE Post-Show Speech
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-20 09:53:25
News
A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2025
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2025
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.
Meet the Cast of REDWOOD, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel will begin previews tonight at the Nederlander Theatre. The production also stars De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel will begin previews tonight at the Nederlander Theatre. The production also stars De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon. Meet the cast here!
REDWOOD Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Ahead of its first performance on Broadway, lottery and rush ticket policies have been announced for the new musical Redwood, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Ahead of its first performance on Broadway, lottery and rush ticket policies have been announced for the new musical Redwood, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Performs in Knicks Halftime Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical made history yesterday when cast member James T. Lane performed “What a Wonderful World” at halftime at the New York Knicks home game on Monday, January 20 at Madison Square Garden. Check out photos from the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical made history yesterday when cast member James T. Lane performed “What a Wonderful World” at halftime at the New York Knicks home game on Monday, January 20 at Madison Square Garden. Check out photos from the event!
Original Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY to Perform 1000th Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025
The original Canadian production of Come From Away will mark a milestone on January 29, 2025 when it gives its 1000th performance at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025
The original Canadian production of Come From Away will mark a milestone on January 29, 2025 when it gives its 1000th performance at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025
Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025
Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
Photos: Idina Menzel and the Cast of REDWOOD Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 24, 2024
Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel will begin previews in January 2025 at the Nederlander Theatre. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 24, 2024
Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel will begin previews in January 2025 at the Nederlander Theatre. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: GYPSY On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
Curtain up! Light the lights! Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on the role of a lifetime, playing 'Mama' Rose Hovick in the classic musical, Gypsy, is now running on Broadway at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
Curtain up! Light the lights! Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on the role of a lifetime, playing 'Mama' Rose Hovick in the classic musical, Gypsy, is now running on Broadway at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Read the reviews!
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Carmen Cusack & More Join Cast
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024
Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024
Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024
The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024
The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here!
Photos: Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD Begins Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Rehearsals are underway for Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel. The production will begin previews next month at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out the rehearsal photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Rehearsals are underway for Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel. The production will begin previews next month at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out the rehearsal photos here!
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024
CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024
CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Sondheim
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024
While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024
While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
COME FROM AWAY Returns To The Washington Pavilion In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024
The Washington Pavilion will welcome the popular musical production of COME FROM AWAY back to its stage for a limited time engagement on January 7–9, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024
The Washington Pavilion will welcome the popular musical production of COME FROM AWAY back to its stage for a limited time engagement on January 7–9, 2025.
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024
Gypsy star Joy Woods visited Good Morning America to discuss her role in the new production of the acclaimed musical. During the interview, she talked about the revival, working with her co-stars, and offered advice for young performers. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024
Gypsy star Joy Woods visited Good Morning America to discuss her role in the new production of the acclaimed musical. During the interview, she talked about the revival, working with her co-stars, and offered advice for young performers. Watch it now!
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
Up on the Marquee: REDWOOD
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 3, 2024
The new musical Redwood is getting ready to come to Broadway in 2025! Checkout pics of the new Broadway marquee at the Nederlander Theatre.
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 3, 2024
The new musical Redwood is getting ready to come to Broadway in 2025! Checkout pics of the new Broadway marquee at the Nederlander Theatre.
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024
The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway tonight, Thursday, November 21 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. The production has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024
The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway tonight, Thursday, November 21 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. The production has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!
Tickets to COME FROM AWAY in Chicago to Go On Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024
The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will return to Chicago this winter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024
The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will return to Chicago this winter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
The full company has been announced for the new musical Redwood, coming to Broadway in 2025, led by Idina Menzel. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
The full company has been announced for the new musical Redwood, coming to Broadway in 2025, led by Idina Menzel. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Toni-Leslie James been nominated for?
Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Bernhardt/Hamlet, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Bernhardt/Hamlet, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Come From Away, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jitney, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for August Wilson's Jitney, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for First Daughter Suite, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for A Civil War Christmas, Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained excellence of costume design, Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained excellence of costume design, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Wig Out!, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Mo' Divas , Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Tempest, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam, Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam and Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam.
What awards has Toni-Leslie James won?
Toni-Leslie James has won the following awards: Outstanding Costume Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Bernhardt/Hamlet, a Design award at the Obie Awards for sustained excellence in costume design, another Design award at the Obie Awards for sustained excellence in costume design, and Costume Design at The Hewes Awards for Jelly's Last Jam.
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