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Tazewell has designed Broadway shows, theatre, film and television, dance, and opera for over 25 years. Starting his Broadway career with Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk directed by George C. Wolfe, he has since designed the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Hamilton; Escape to Margaritaville; Summer; In the Heights; The Color Purple (2005); Dr. Zhivago; Memphis; Caroline, or Change; Elaine Stritch at Liberty; Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam; Lombardi; Magic/Bird; Side Show; A Streetcar Named Desire; Jesus Christ Superstar; Guys and Dolls; A Raisin in the Sun; and On the Town. In 2016, he received both a Tony Award®, for Hamilton, and an Emmy Award, for "The Wiz Live!" (NBC). Recent television work: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" (HBO) starring Oprah Winfrey and "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" (NBC) featuring John Legend for which he received an Emmy nomination. He has been nominated for the Tony Award® six times, has received the Princess Grace Statue Award, Henry Hewes Design Award, two Lucille Lortel Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, and the TDF Irene Sharaff Young Master Award. His costume work has been photographed for Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, and The Bloomberg Design Issue, and he is a featured artist in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's web series The Artist Project and the companion book by Phaidon. He currently lives in New York City with his husband and their dog, Harpo.

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Paul Tazewell Awards and Nominations

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


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Costume Design

Paul Tazewell, Hamilton


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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

Paul Tazewell, Hamilton

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design

Paul Tazewell, Hamilton


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design, HAYES Production

Paul TazewellSide Show

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design

Paul TazewellMemphis The Musical


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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


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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


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production

Paul TazewellPeer Gynt


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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


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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

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MJ THE MUSICAL To Have St. Louis Debut, Beginning In May!


Experience the St. Louis debut of MJ at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from May 28 to June 9.

Nashville Repertory Theatre's Stellar 39th Season Continues With Superb Prooduction of THE COLOR PURPLE


Led by a bravura performance from Carli Hardon, Nashville Repertory Theatre’s production of The Color Purple – the musical based on the beloved Alice Walker novel – is yet another extraordinary success from the professional company in the midst of its 39th season. Directed with complete self-assurance and confidence by Reggie Law, with evocative and energetic choreography by Joi Ware and the musical direction of Dion Treece that results in one of the most emphatically sung shows in Nashville Rep history.

Video: Get A First Look At The Return of FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES at The Met Opera


Get a first look at Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones' return to the Met stage. The production's remount begins performances on April 8 for seven performances. Its 2021 premiere made history as the first opera by a Black composer to be presented at the Met and won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording.

Terence Blanchard's FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES to Return to the Met Stage This Month


Following its landmark company premiere during the 2021–22 season, Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones will return to the Met stage.

Photos: Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda Host Biden Fundraiser at SUFFS


On Wednesday April 3, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted a fundraiser at new Broadway musical Suffs to support President Biden’s campaign. Check out photos here!

Review: MJ - THE MUSICAL Moonwalks Into OC's Segerstrom Center


An overall resounding triumph despite its insistence on side-stepping some of the more salacious scandals associated with its subject, pop star Michael Jackson—MJ - THE MUSICAL is a genuinely entertaining and nostalgic show that purposely aims to celebrate the creative, if misunderstood genius behind some of the biggest hits in pop music history.

SUFFS Announces Rush and Digital Lottery Policies


Suffs has announced their rush and digital lottery policies, including special $19.20 rush tickets available for purchase in person during previews. Find out how to get discount tickets to Suffs here!

Tickets On Sale Now For MJ THE MUSICAL At Broadway Grand Rapids


Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that tickets are now on sale for MJ, the much-anticipated musical tribute to the King of Pop.

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium


What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium?

Tickets For MJ in Cleveland Go On Sale Today


Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, at Playhouse Square, will go on sale starting Friday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. 

HAMILTON, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More Set for the 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Tanger Center


The Tanger Center has announcd its 2024-25 Broadway season. The season will kick off in September with Mamma Mia! and continues through June 2025.

HAMILTON Extends Booking in the West End Until 29 March 2025


HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extedned booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. The Christmas performance schedule is also announced.

Video: West End Cast of HAMILTON Shows Off Their Moves to Beyoncé's 'TEXAS HOLD 'EM'


The cast of Hamilton in the West End knows how to get down! Watch a clip of the company showing off their moves to Beyoncé's 'TEXAS HOLD 'EM'.

HAMILTON Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early September 2024


Hamilton has released a new block of tickets through September 1, 2024. 

Listen: SUFFS Releases Stripped Down 'Keep Marching' Performed by Shaina Taub


The official audio recording of Shaina Taub performing a stripped-down version of the song 'Keep Watching' from Suffs is available now on streaming platforms! The song can be downloaded or listened to here.

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Its First Night On the West End!


Go inside the first night of performances of the UK premiere production of MJ The Musical, which began performances at the Prince Edward Theatre this week! See Tony Award-winning star Myles Frost and the cast of MJ take their first London bows in a new video!

Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video


Secretary Hillary Clinton, who serves as a producer on Suffs, recently appeared in a promotional video for the musical, which also features writer-composer-lyricist and star Shaina Taub and several cast members. Check out the video here!

Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic


The national tour of MJ, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a restrained, realistic snapshot of one brief but significant period in Michael Jackson’s life that serves as a springboard for an entertaining, if meandering, realization of iconic music and images from his career.

Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala


New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!

Paul Tazewell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Paul Tazewell been nominated for?

Paul Tazewell has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including Best Costume Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "MJ The Musical," "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations," and "Hamilton." He has also been recognized for Best Costume Design at the Olivier Awards for "Hamilton" and "Memphis The Musical," and at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Hamilton." Tazewell's accolades include Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hamilton," Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for "Hamilton," "Caroline, or Change," "Boston Marriage," and "On the Town." He also received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design at the Helen Hayes Awards for various productions like "Side Show," "Carnival!," "Camelot," "The Women," "Peer Gynt," "Blithe Spirit," "The Matchmaker," "The Revenger's Comedies," "The Odyssey," "The African Company Presents 'Richard III'," and "The Way of the World." Additionally, Tazewell was nominated for Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Streetcar Named Desire" and for Best Costume Design of a Musical for "Memphis," "In The Heights," and "The Color Purple." He also received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Carnival!," "Camelot," "The Women," "Peer Gynt," "Blithe Spirit," "The Matchmaker," "The Revenger's Comedies," "The Odyssey," "The African Company Presents 'Richard III'," and "The Caucasian Chalk Circle."

What awards has Paul Tazewell won?

Paul Tazewell has won several awards for his costume design work, including Best Costume Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for "Hamilton." He also received the Outstanding Costume Design, HAYES Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Side Show," as well as Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for "Hamilton." Additionally, he won Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Camelot" and "Peer Gynt," as well as for "The African Company Presents 'Richard III'." Tazewell also received the Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for "On the Town."

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