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.

Jan 17, 2025 · Rendered in petal pink, with shimmering sequins, embroidery, and beadwork, the gown is the newest entrance look for Glinda, Oz’s iconic Good Witch. Worn by Ariana Grande when she first appears in the film, costume designer Paul Tazewell’s gown is the third iteration of the classic costume.

Feb 7, 2025 · Tony winner Paul Tazewell added another statuette to his mantle February 6. The designer, whose work on the Wicked film adaptation has been highly lauded across the board, received the Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film.

Jan 17, 2025 · In this interview with Teen Vogue, ‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell breaks down everything that went into making the iconic costumes for Glinda and Elphaba.

Having designed costumes for film, television, Broadway, and regional theaters for more than three decades, Paul Tazewell is one of the industry’s most revered designers.

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.

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.

The wildly colorful and complex costumes of “Wicked” are the work of Paul Tazewell, whose designs for another beloved musical, “West Side Story,” earned him an Oscar nomination in 2022. He became the first Black male to earn that honor, and with “Wicked” he is …

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.