The 50 Greatest Stage Costumes Ever

Broadway has always been a feast for the senses, but some of its most unforgettable moments come stitched in sequins, velvet, and tulle. Costumes do more than dress a character—they tell a story, create a world, and sometimes become just as iconic as the shows themselves.

From timeless classics to bold contemporary designs, we're breaking down 50 of the most iconic Broadway costumes of all time—the looks that defined characters, captured imaginations, and left an indelible mark on theatre history. Check out what lade the list below!

Annie's red dress in Annie:

Eva's Casa Rosada gown in Evita:

Tracy and Eda's 60s makeovers in Hairspray:

Eponine's trench coat in Les Miserables:

Evan's blue polo shirt in Dear Evan Hansen:

Eliza's ascot gown in My Fair Lady:

Joseph's coat in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat:

The ensemble's "One" costumes in A Chorus Line:

Peter's green tunic and tights in Peter Pan:

Peggy's blue suit in 42nd Street:

Belle's gold gown in Beauty and the Beast:

The Emcee's strappy suit in Cabaret:

Dot's park attire in Sunday in the Park with George:

Persephone's springtime ensemble in Hadestown:

Anna's "Shall We Dance" gown in The King and I:

Elle's "So Much Better" outfit in Legally Blonde:

Edie's costume for today in Grey Gardens:

Christine's ruffly gown in The Phantom of the Opera:

Aurora's white suit in Kiss of the Spider Woman: 

Dolly's Harmonia Gardens gown in Hello, Dolly!:

Mary's red coat in Mary Poppins:

The cats' bodysuits in Cats:

Matilda's school uniform in Matilda:

Glinda's bubble gown in Wicked:

The Baker's Wife's everyday look in Into the Woods:

The queens' colorful collection in Six:

Mark's sweater and scarf combo in Rent:

Millie's flapper moment in Thoroughly Modern Millie:

Norma's turban ensemble in Sunset Boulevard:

The murderess's prison attire in Chicago:

Jenna's diner uniform in Waitress:

Lord Farquaad's tiny trousers in Shrek:

The mormons' mission-wear in The Book of Mormon:

Rafiki's monkey suit in The Lion King:

Wendla's babydoll dress in Spring Awakening:

The Dynamo's final outfit in Mamma Mia!:

Elsa's "Let It Go" transformation in Frozen:

Cinderella's transformation dress in Cinderella:

Cassie's red leotard in A Chorus Line:

Arthur's armor in Spamalot:

Jasmine's palace-wear in Aladdin:

The Schuyler sisters' coordinated combo in Hamilton:

Roger's campy gown in The Producers:

Nellie's sailor ensemble in South Pacific:

The Heathers' color coordination in Heathers:

Aida's purple dress in Aida:

Jack's newsboy attire in Newsies:

The Phantom's everyday getup in The Phantom of the Opera:

Harold Hill's band leader outfit in The Music Man:

Maria's convent clothes in The Sound of Music: