Albert Wolsky

Award-Winning Costume Designer Albert Wolsky Passes Away at 95
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that costume designer Albert Wolsky, whose contributions to cinema and theater earned him numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and nominations for Drama Desk and Tony Awards, has passed away. 

Kathy Najimy, Valentina, Ann Hould-Ward, and Martha Clarke Join TDF’s Spring Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails. Learn more about the event and see who is being honored.

TDF To Celebrate 50 Years of the Costume Collection At April Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).

Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2024

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients.

Catherine Zuber and Tony Straiges Among 2017 Theatre Development Fund/Irene Sharaff Awardees
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

Six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer CATHERINE ZUBER and legendary scenic designer TONY STRAIGES are among the 2017 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients which were just announced by Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts.

Global Superstar Justin Timberlake to Be Honored at 20th Annual Hollywood Film Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2016

dick clark productions announced today that singer, songwriter and actor Justin Timberlake will receive the 'Hollywood Song Award' for his hit single 'CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!' from the upcoming DreamWorks film 'Trolls' at the 20th Annual 'Hollywood Film Awards Presented by Virginia Black.'

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre to Honor Albert Wolsky and Maria Rosario Jackson at 2016 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2016

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre will celebrate its 31st year with The King Hing Thing, the company's annual gala. HDDT will honor Albert Wolsky, two-time Oscar winning costume designer, and Maria Rosario Jackson, urban planner and President Obama appointee to the National Council on the Arts.

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre to Honor Albert Wolsky and Maria Rosario Jackson at 2016 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2016

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre will celebrate its 31st year with The King Hing Thing, the company's annual gala. HDDT will honor Albert Wolsky, two-time Oscar winning costume designer, and Maria Rosario Jackson, urban planner and President Obama appointee to the National Council on the Arts.

FIDDLER and KING AND I Designer Michael Yeargan Among 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Honorees Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016

Legendary scenic and costume designer, MICHAEL YEARGAN (currently represented on Broadway with Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I), and costume designer SUSAN TSU are among the 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony tonight, May 20, at 6:30pm, at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).

FIDDLER and KING AND I Designer Michael Yeargan Among 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Honorees
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016

Legendary scenic and costume designer, MICHAEL YEARGAN (currently represented on Broadway with Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I), and costume designer SUSAN TSU are among the 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, May 20, at 6:30pm, at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).

Michael Yeargan and Susan Tsu Among 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards Recipients
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016

Legendary scenic and costume designer, MICHAEL YEARGAN (currently represented on Broadway with Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I), and costume designer SUSAN TSU are among the 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, May 20, at 6:30pm, at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).  Ms. Tsu was selected to receive the 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Yeargan will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. The awards are presented through Theatre Development Fund's Costume Collection.

2013 Tony Awards Winners List - KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, VIRGINIA WOOLF, VANYA & SONYA Take Top Prizes and More!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2013

We'll be updating the Tony winners all night long in real-time, including the pre-show and during the commercials creative awards. Keep refreshing for updates!

It's Tony Sunday! Complete Guide to BWW Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More - Live Coverage Starts 10am!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2013

It's today! The 2013 Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and Beyond!

It's Almost Tony Night! Complete Guide to BWW Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2013

It's here! The 2012 Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight, June 10 at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and Beyond!

Sutton Foster, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Announce 2013 TONY AWARD Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2013

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for THE 67th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS were announced today by stage and screen actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement.

2013 Tony Nominations - Show by Show!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2013

The Tony Award Nominations were just announced and we've got the complete list - show by show! The 67th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 9, 2013.

BWW Flashback: THE HEIRESS Takes Final Bow on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 9, 2013

The new Broadway revival of The Heiress will play its final performance, having recouped its $3 million capitalization, tonight, February 9, at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. The Heiress will have played 27 previews and 117 regular performances. BroadwayWorld takes you back through The Heiress' opening on Broadway below!

THE HEIRESS to Recoup During Final Week of Performances
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2013

The producers of the new Broadway revival of THE HEIRESS have just announced that the production will recoup its $3 million capitalization during the final week of performances. The final performance is on Saturday, February 9th at 7:00 p.m. (note the new early curtain time) at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W. 48th St. NYC). THE HEIRESS will have played 27 previews and 117 regular performances.

Jessica Chastain's Pooch Makes Broadway Debut!
by BWW Staff - Feb 4, 2013

The cast of Broadway's THE HEIRESS was increased by one at this past Saturday's matinee performance. Deep into the drama's second act, at perhaps the most climactic point of the show, an adorable three legged dog unexpectedly pranced onto the stage.

THE HEIRESS Moves Final Performance to 2/9
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2013

The producers of the new Broadway revival of THE HEIRESS have announced that the production will now play its final performance on Saturday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. (note the new early curtain time). The previously scheduled Sunday, February 10 closing performance has been cancelled to enable Jessica Chastain, who plays the title character, to attend the BAFTA Awards (the British equivalent to the Academy Awards) where she is nominated for Best Actress on Sunday, February 10th in London. Ms. Chastain is nominated for an Academy Award and has already received Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards for her performance in the film Zero Dark Thirty. THE HEIRESS is currently playing at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W. 48th St. NYC).