Former CMU faculty member Paul Tazewell wins Oscar for best costume design for "Wicked"
Paul Tazewell, an Akron, Ohio, native and former faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, made history Sunday night at the 97th Academy Awards when he became the first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design for the theatrical adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked."
Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design
Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black man to win best costume design. Tazewell won for his design work in “Wicked” at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Everything You Need To Know About Wicked's Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Tazewell is well-known for his work on "The Color Purple," "Hamilton," which he won a Tony Award for, and "West Side Story."
‘Wicked’ Wins Best Costume Design
Wicked,” a movie musical demanding acres of fabric and untold work hours, scored a widely predicted win for costume design. The trophy made costume designer Paul Tazewell the first Black man to win an award in this category.
Paul Tazewell makes Oscars history in costume design
Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2. The momentous achievement marks a significant milestone in the Academy's history.
'This is everything': Akron native Paul Tazewell wins Oscar for costume design in 'Wicked'
Akron native Paul Tazewell was awarded his first Oscar at the ceremony Sunday in the costume design category for his work in the blockbuster "Wicked."
'Wicked' costume designer Paul Tazewell reflects on historic Oscar win
"Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell is reflecting on his historic Oscar win. Tazewell, who became the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design on Sunday night, took to Instagram on Monday and shared how the recognition has been his "North Star."
Former Guthrie Theater costume designer wins Oscar for work in ‘Wicked’
Oscar-award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell brought sketches to life in dozens of theater productions in Minneapolis. “There’s just an energy and a presence in the work that was just recognizable and was just elevated so far above so many of us,
Paul Tazewell of 'Wicked' becomes first Black man to win costume design Oscar
It didn't take an act of Ozian magic for "Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell to make Oscars history. Tazewell, who helped bring the fantastical world of Elphaba and Glinda to life through his bewitching looks,
Paul Tazewell becomes first African American man to win Best Costume Design Oscar with ‘Wicked’
Paul Tazewell took home the coveted gold statue for Best Costume Design for his work on “Wicked.” He is the first Black man to win the award.
Wicked designer shares his favourite costumes from the film
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