Bob Mackie

Birth Place: Monterey Park, CA, USA

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Bob Mackie is an internationally renowned costume and fashion designer who has dressed some of the most glamorous entertainment icons in the world. With a career spanning five decades, nine Emmy Award wins, three Academy Award nominations, and an induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, Bob Mackie's career is nothing short of legendary. Most recently, he received a 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for his work on The Cher Show.
A native of Southern California, Bob's career began in 1961, where he was in demand as a sketch artist for many costume designers in film, including Edith Head and Jean Louis. In 1966, the vivacious Mitzi Gaynor decided she was ready for a whole new look and quickly engaged Mackie to design the costumes for her famous Las Vegas Review and her upcoming television specials. For Mackie, this was a marriage made in heaven with dance, glamour, and comedy all in one package.
After seeing Gaynor's Las Vegas show, Carol Burnett and TV producer, Joe Hamilton hired him to design the entire wardrobe for the first Carol Burnett Show, where he remained the show's costume designer for it's eleven year run on air. Bob is equally well known for his designs worn by Cher on her television show, as well as her concert tours, winning an Emmy in 1999 for Cher: Live in Concert from Las Vegas and in 2003 for Cher: The Farewell Tour.
His theatrical credits include Lorelei with Carol Channing, On the Town with Bernadette Peters, Platinum with Alexis Smith, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public with Dee Hooty, Moon Over Buffalo and Putting It Together, both with Carol Burnett; and Minnelli On Minnelli with Liza Minnelli. He also designed the costumes and scenery for the world premiere of the ballet, Blue Suede Shoes, featuring the music of Elvis Presley, as well as the costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Alban Berg's Lulu.
In 1982, the Bob Mackie ready-to-wear collection and Bob Mackie Barbie collectable dolls debuted, ushering a groundbreaking time for the Mackie brand. The Bob Mackie Barbie does continue to be sought after by collectors and consumers alike. The 1990s saw the launch of the widely popular QVC Wearable Art Collection and home furnishing collections.
In 1999, the Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology ("FIT") honored Mackie's enormous contribution to fashion and costume design with the retrospective Unmistakably Mackie, now hailed as one of the most highly attended exhibitions in New York City history. The exhibit included more than 125 examples of Mackie's designs, sketches, photos, and videos spanning his incredible career. In conjunction with the retrospective, the vibrantly illustrated book, Unmistakably Mackie by Frank DeCaro, was also released.
Mr. Mackie's unprecedented career achievements continue to be recognized. Bob was awarded the TDF Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 for theatrical costume design. The Hollywood Arts Council honored Bob in 2008, with the "Charlie" (Chaplin) Award for Fashion Arts, acknowledging his contribution to the arts in Hollywood. In May 2011, Otis College of Art and Design, where Bob has mentored students for over two decades, honored him with the Design Legend Award and an Honorary Doctorate Degree. In April 2016, Bob was honored by the Chicago History Museum with the Designer of Excellence Award and was a Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2019.
Women who wear Mackie dare to be noticed, and many of the entertainment industries biggest and brightest stars are still clamoring to be dressed by him. The Mackie brand continues to flourish with the QVC Wearable Art Collection and partnerships with Kas Rugs, Premium Bag, Horizon Beauty Group, Glance Eyewear, and The Bradford Exchange. With his choice of vibrant colors, luxurious fabrics, and intricate detail, Bob Mackie's work continues to exude timeless glamour.

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Bob Mackie Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical

Bob Mackie, The Cher Show


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Costume Design

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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Costume Design

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Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Costume Design

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Bob Mackie News


THE CHER SHOW Comes to the Lied in April

The brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical THE CHER SHOW comes to the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln for 2 performances on April 2 & 3!

LES MISERABLES, THE CHER SHOW & More Set for 24-25 Broadway in South Bend Season

The 24–25 Season for the Morris Performing Arts Center has been revealed! See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, SHUCKED, and More Set For 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Straz Center

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway at the Straz season. The season kicks off this Christmas season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

THE CHER SHOW Comes To Pikes Peak Center This April

The American Theatre Guild will present this brand-new production of Tony Award-winning musical THE CHER SHOW.

Straz Center To Welcome SOME LIKE IT HOT, SHUCKED, and More For 2024-25 Broadway Season

The Straz Center has announced its exciting lineup of shows for its 2024-25 Broadway Season.

Interview: Morgan Scott On Starring in THE CHER SHOW National Tour

Cher needs only one name to be immediately identified. When it comes to dramatizing her life for the stage, however, it’s not surprising that it takes three performers to play her in the Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show,” which comes to the Boch Center Wang Theatre March 15–17 on its North American tour.

& JULIET, BACK TO THE FUTURE & More Set For Providence Performing Arts Center's 2024/2025 Broadway Season

The 2024/2025 Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Broadway touring season has been announced! Shows coming to Rhode Island include & Juliet, Hamilton, Back to the Future and more.

MOULIN ROUGE!, SIX, SHREK & More Set For Broadway San Jose 2024/2025 Season

Broadway San Jose has announced the six productions that will make up the company's 2024/25 season. The season kicks off with the hilarious murder mystery comedy, CLUE (October 29–November 3, 2024), followed by the reimagined production of SHREK THE MUSICAL (December 17–22, 2024).

THE CHER SHOW Premieres at the Washington Pavilion in April

The Tony Award-winning production of THE CHER SHOW arrives at the Washington Pavilion for three performances April 5–6.

THE CHER SHOW Comes to San Francisco in June

The brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical THE CHER SHOW comes to San Francisco’s Curran Theater for a limited engagement from Tuesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 23, 2024. 

National Tour of THE CHER SHOW Comes to Stifel Theatre This April

Catch the iconic Broadway musical, THE CHER SHOW, at Stifel Theatre on April 10-11. Experience the story of Cher's phenomenal career in this unforgettable performance.

Broward Center Reveals 2024/2025 Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Season Lineup

Broadway in Fort Lauderdale has announced its 2024/2025 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the touring productions coming to Fort Lauderdale here!

Starlight Theatre Announces Broadway 3-Show Packages

Discover the exciting Broadway 3-Show Packages announced by Starlight Theatre.

Miley Cyrus Drops 'Doctor' Single With Pharrell: Listen to the New Song

Miley Cyrus' new single 'Doctor (Work It Out)' with Pharrell is out now. The recent GRAMMY-winner has released her first song of the year! Check out the new Pharrell-produced single here! In the music video, Cyrus channels Tina Turner in a Bob Mackie-inspired dress. Listen to the new single and watch part of the music video now!

ALADDIN & More Lead Seattle's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Aladdin​​​​​​​ and more.

Spotlight: THE CHER SHOW MUSICAL at Boch Center Wang Theatre

The Cher Show Musical Is Coming To Boston!

THE WIZ, COMPANY, and More Set For The Smith Center for the Performing Arts' 2024-25 Broadway Season

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions for 2024/2025 The new season features 10 stage productions direct from Broadway that have collectively been showered with 33 Tony Awards®, 18 Drama Desk Awards and five Laurence Olivier Awards. Learn which shows are included.

Review: THE CHER SHOW at Capital One Hall

What did our critic think of THE CHER SHOW at Capital One Hall?

Hit Musical THE CHER SHOW Comes To The Bushnell This March

Don't miss the hit musical The Cher Show at The Bushnell this March. Get ready for a dazzling tribute to the iconic pop star.

MEAN GIRLS, THE LION KING & More Set for Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 24/25 Broadway in Orlando Season

 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled the lineup for the 24/25 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season. Learn about the shows being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Bob Mackie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bob Mackie been nominated for?

Bob Mackie has been nominated for several awards for his costume designs in various Broadway shows. These include Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Cher Show," Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Cher Show," and Best Costume Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Cher Show." Additionally, he received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Pete 'n' Keely" and "The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public."

What awards has Bob Mackie won?

Bob Mackie has won several awards for his outstanding costume designs in Broadway productions. He won the Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Cher Show," the Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show, and the Best Costume Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Cher Show." Additionally, he won the Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Pete 'n' Keely."

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