Overview

• On June 8, Tazewell won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a MusicalDeath Becomes Her, marking his second Tony honor and placing him alongside Bob Fosse as a designer to sweep an Oscar and Tony in the same year.
• Earlier in 2025, he made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design for the film Wicked, setting the stage for his continued achievements on Broadway.
• He navigated high expectations in translating the iconic 1992 film’s costumes to the stage, noting that live performance offered new inspiration for storytelling.
• In his acceptance speech, Tazewell reflected on growing up Black and queer in Akron, Ohio, and praised costume design’s role in shaping cultural narratives.
• He used his platform to urge more accessible educational programs and greater visibility for Black and queer creatives entering the design field.