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This is the second part of my discussion with Tony Award-winning Costume Designer Ann Hould-Ward in which we trace the legacy chain of Broadway costume design expertise that was handed down directly over a 100-year period from Aileen Bernstein to Irene Shariff to Patricia Zipprodt to Ann Hould-Ward, herself.
Ann Hould-Ward
Ann Hould-Ward is a costume designer, costume design whose BroadwayWorld credits include Beauty and the Beast, I Can Get It For You Wholesale, and The Prince of Egypt. Awards include The Hewes Awards for Beauty And The Beast (1994).
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A Catered Affair
A Free Man Of Color
Beauty and the Beast
Company
Dance of the Vampires
Dream
Falsettos
Harrigan 'n Hart
In the Summer House
Into the Woods
Into the Woods
Little Me
More to Love
On the Waterfront
Saint Joan
Sunday in the Park with George
The Color Purple
The People in the Picture
The Visit
Three Men on a Horse
Timon of Athens
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Costume Designer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, A Free Man of Color
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, Road Show
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, A Catered Affair
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Costume Designer
Ann Hould-Ward, Beauty And The Beast
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1994 - Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, Beauty And The Beast
winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, Beauty and the Beast
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, Into the Woods
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, Into the Woods
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, Sunday in the Park with George
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1984 - Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, Sunday In The Park With George
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Costume Design
Ann Hould-Ward, Sunday in the Park with George
Videos
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Julian Marcus DeGuzman Talks Orpheum Theatre Run on KPIX
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-31 09:51:24
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Stars Talk Orpheum Theatre Run on KGO7
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-28 10:22:42
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 12:43:09
Video: First Look at SHIKI Theatre Company's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Japan
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-10 12:24:01
Photos/Video: First Look at Rehearsals for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-04 12:38:58
Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-02-13 08:00:20
Video: Go Inside Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN Opening Night In Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - 2023-02-27 20:29:33
VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-11-05 15:05:53
VIDEO: First Look at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST UK & Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-07 12:29:36
News
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tickets On Sale for Cincinnati Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production in over 25 years, will begin performances at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati. Tickets go on sale to the public.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production in over 25 years, will begin performances at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati. Tickets go on sale to the public.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tickets On Sale at The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
Single tickets are now available for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production of the musical in over 25 years, playing at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
Single tickets are now available for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production of the musical in over 25 years, playing at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tickets To Go On Sale at Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production in over 25 years, will perform at Portland's Keller Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale to the public.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production in over 25 years, will perform at Portland's Keller Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale to the public.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour Welcomes 1 Million Guests
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American tour reached one million guests on October 6 at The Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, after 500-plus performances. The production plays 32 cities through the 2026-27 season.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American tour reached one million guests on October 6 at The Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, after 500-plus performances. The production plays 32 cities through the 2026-27 season.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Raimund Theater Wien
by Martin Ganeider - Sep 26, 2026
Bring your kids to the theatre and let them fall in love with the tale as old as time, as well as with theatre at all.
by Martin Ganeider - Sep 26, 2026
Bring your kids to the theatre and let them fall in love with the tale as old as time, as well as with theatre at all.
Tickets on Sale This Week for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2026
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production in over 25 years, will begin performances at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Tickets will be available through multiple channels including online and at the box office.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2026
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production in over 25 years, will begin performances at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Tickets will be available through multiple channels including online and at the box office.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Sets Omaha Engagement in January 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater January 20-27, 2027. Tickets are now on sale for the new North American tour, directed and choreographed by Matt West.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater January 20-27, 2027. Tickets are now on sale for the new North American tour, directed and choreographed by Matt West.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Gets a Spectacular New Life at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Sep 9, 2026
Review of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway San Jose, where dazzling stagecraft, spectacular choreography and standout performances make the new touring production a theatrical feast.
by Linda Hodges - Sep 9, 2026
Review of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway San Jose, where dazzling stagecraft, spectacular choreography and standout performances make the new touring production a theatrical feast.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST & More Lead Los Angeles's September 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Sep 3, 2026
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2026 include Beauty and the Beast and more.
by Team BWW - Sep 3, 2026
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2026 include Beauty and the Beast and more.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Return to The Ohio Theatre in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, is headed to Columbus.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, is headed to Columbus.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour to Play Boise's Morrison Center
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Disney's touring production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, featuring new sets and costumes, is set to play the Morrison Center in Boise as part of Broadway in Boise programming.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Disney's touring production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, featuring new sets and costumes, is set to play the Morrison Center in Boise as part of Broadway in Boise programming.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tickets Now On Sale At Popejoy Hall
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, and Popejoy Hall have announced that tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will go on sale to the public.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, and Popejoy Hall have announced that tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will go on sale to the public.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Vancouver Engagement On Sale Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Across Canada announced ticket sales for a limited engagement of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, marking the musical's first North American tour in over 25 years.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Across Canada announced ticket sales for a limited engagement of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, marking the musical's first North American tour in over 25 years.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tickets to Go on Sale for Calgary Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Across Canada will open ticket sales for the touring production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, set to play the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for a limited engagement.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Across Canada will open ticket sales for the touring production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, set to play the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for a limited engagement.
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Julian Marcus DeGuzman Talks Orpheum Theatre Run on KPIX
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Julian Marcus DeGuzman discusses Disney's Beauty and the Beast in a new KPIX television interview tied to the musical's engagement at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Julian Marcus DeGuzman discusses Disney's Beauty and the Beast in a new KPIX television interview tied to the musical's engagement at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre.
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Stars Talk Orpheum Theatre Run on KGO7
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026
Fergie L. Phillipe and Kyra Belle Johnson discuss Disney's Beauty and the Beast in a new KGO7 interview tied to the musical's run at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026
Fergie L. Phillipe and Kyra Belle Johnson discuss Disney's Beauty and the Beast in a new KGO7 interview tied to the musical's run at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre.
Video: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Star Fergie L. Philippe Performs 'If I Can't Love Her'
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Disney's new North American tour of Beauty and the Beast has released a new performance video featuring Fergie L. Philippe singing 'If I Can't Love Her.' Watch the beloved ballad from the first Disney-produced tour of the musical in more than 25 years.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Disney's new North American tour of Beauty and the Beast has released a new performance video featuring Fergie L. Philippe singing 'If I Can't Love Her.' Watch the beloved ballad from the first Disney-produced tour of the musical in more than 25 years.
Review: A Tale as Old as Time Gets a Fresh Chapter in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Tour
by Lucía Serrano - Jul 10, 2026
The wonder of Disney and its nostalgia is a beautiful thing to witness in real time alongside a full audience in a theatre. More than 30 years after the animated film captured hearts around the world, and decades after the stage musical first brought this story to life, Beauty and the Beast arrives in San Diegoat the San Diego Civic Theatre through July 12, reminding audiences why this timeless tale remains so beloved.
by Lucía Serrano - Jul 10, 2026
The wonder of Disney and its nostalgia is a beautiful thing to witness in real time alongside a full audience in a theatre. More than 30 years after the animated film captured hearts around the world, and decades after the stage musical first brought this story to life, Beauty and the Beast arrives in San Diegoat the San Diego Civic Theatre through July 12, reminding audiences why this timeless tale remains so beloved.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
Photos: BASIL BIGGS Workshop Premiere Closes at Wilma Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Anna Deavere Smith's world premiere workshop of BASIL BIGGS, tracing her great-great-grandfather's life after the Civil War, concluded its run at the Wilma Theatre as part of ArtsPhilly's What Now: 2026 Festival. Check out photos of closing night.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Anna Deavere Smith's world premiere workshop of BASIL BIGGS, tracing her great-great-grandfather's life after the Civil War, concluded its run at the Wilma Theatre as part of ArtsPhilly's What Now: 2026 Festival. Check out photos of closing night.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Ann Hould-Ward been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for A Free Man of Color, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Road Show, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for A Catered Affair, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Beauty And The Beast, Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Beauty And The Beast, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George and Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George.
What awards has Ann Hould-Ward won?
Ann Hould-Ward has won the following awards: Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, and Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George.
Podcasts
Special Encore Episode: Irene Sharaff And The Women That Invented Broadway
To celebrate Women's History Month he is the first of two episodes recorded during the pandemic about the history of Broadway Costume design with special guest Ann Hould-Ward. Irene Sharraff is the legendary Broadway costume designer whose incredible 56-year career spanned from 1933 to 1989.
#9 - Ann Hould-Ward, the Original Costume Designer
Ann Hould-Ward offers a fascinating peak into her process designing the iconic costumes for Into the Woods, from the Witch's transformation to her many attempts to get the Wolf's genitals just right.
#229 ANN HOULD-WARD, Costume Designer
SHOWS: Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast. She has made teapots dance, witches turn from grunge to glam in seconds, and has used a garage door opener to free Bernadette Peters.
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