Paul Tazewell is a celebrated costume designer with over three decades of experience in film, television, and theater. Renowned for his work across Broadway, regional theaters, and the screen, his creations have captivated audiences worldwide.

Mr. Tazewell, what can you express through film and stage costume design that you wouldn’t have gotten to express if you’d pursued a career in fashion design? I actually was initially in a fashion program at Pratt University, but I made the decision to switch to theater design for a couple reasons.

One-and-a-half years working on the spectacular costumes for the "Wicked" movie was a labor of love for designer Paul Tazewell, an Akron native. He spent much of that time in London, where part one of the movie was filmed in nearby Borehamwood, England.

Apr 17, 2024 · The smash-hit Broadway biopic MJ the Musical has finally arrived on London’s West End, and Tony award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell is the man behind the iconic looks.

Mar 5, 2024 · From gorgeous pink ball gowns to the legendary black witch’s dress complete with a pointed hat, every detail reflects Paul's inventive world-building and unique character looks. “I’ve long been a fan of the Wicked musical, and The Wizard of Oz,” said Tazewell.

Renowned costume designer Paul Tazewell has unveiled the first mesmerizing glimpses of the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked, the beloved Broadway musical.

Jan 17, 2025 · “My relationship to the story overall starts back at The Wizard of Oz growing up,” Paul Tazewell tells Wonderland as we sit down to talk about Wicked’s costume design.

Costume design for the movie was led by Tony-winni ng costume designer Paul Tazewell, who tapped into the deep visual precedent for the characters. “I love fantasy work as a designer,” says Tazewell, who designed the costumes for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musicals “Hamilton” and “In the Heights,” the latter of which was ...

The Costume Designer Paul Tazewell with two of his creations on a Universal soundstage this month. Photo credit: Tracy Nguyen for The New York Times. Paul Tazewell was 16 years old and living in Akron, Ohio, the first time he designed costumes for “The Wiz.”

Nearly 90 years later, “Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell set a younger version of the character on a sartorial journey that culminates in a reinterpretation of that iconic look.