Paul Tazewell Is First Black Man to Win Oscar for Best Costume Design for ‘Wicked’
He won for his work on the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked.”
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2025 Oscar Nominees for Costume Design Include ‘Wicked’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’
They include the designers behind “Wicked,” “A Complete Unknown” and “Conclave.”
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‘Wicked’ Green, ‘Room Next Door’ Red and ‘Substance’ Yellow: It’s a Bold Season
Some potential contenders were especially vivid. Production and costume designers explain the conundrums they faced and their surprising solutions.
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Watch Ariana Grande Swing From a Chandelier in ‘Wicked’
The director Jon M. Chu narrates the musical scene, also featuring Cynthia Erivo, where Grande performs the song “Popular.”