Eiko Ishioka
Latest News on Eiko Ishioka:
Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide (Apr 13, 2024)
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films (Jan 21, 2024)
George Santos Falsely Claimed He Produced Broadway's Biggest Financial Flop (Feb 3, 2023)
Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide (Apr 13, 2024)
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films (Jan 21, 2024)
George Santos Falsely Claimed He Produced Broadway's Biggest Financial Flop (Feb 3, 2023)
BIO
Eiko Ishioka is a multidisciplinary designer whose internationally acclaimed work has made her one of the premiere visual artists in contemporary world culture. Her awards include an Academy Award® for costume design for Francis Ford Coppola's film Bram Stoker's Dracula, the Award for Artistic Contribution at the Cannes Film Festival for her production design of the film Mishima, Outer Critic Circle nominations and Tony® nominations for the sets and costumes of the Broadway play M. Butterfly, and a Grammy Award® for the artwork of Miles Davis' album Tutu. She directed a music video for the singer Björk and designed costumes for Cirque du Soleil's Varekai (Drama Desk nomination). Most recently, Ishioka was the director of costume design for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical)
Eiko Ishioka, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Eiko Ishioka, Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Costume Design
Eiko IshiokaCirque du Soleil: Varekai
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Costume Design
Eiko Ishioka, M Butterfly
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Set Design
Eiko Ishioka, M Butterfly
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1988 - Costume and Scenic Design
Eiko IshiokaM Butterfly
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Costume Design
Eiko Ishioka, M. Butterfly
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Scenic Design
Eiko Ishioka , M. Butterfly
Videos
VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-06-14 16:17:45
TV: Bono & The Edge Celebrate 1000 Broadway Performances with SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Cast!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-31 10:32:12
TV: Remembering Oscar Nominee and SPIDER-MAN Costume Designer Eiko Ishioka
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-02-22 13:43:29
TV: Robert Cuccioli Talks Becoming SPIDER-MAN's 'Green Goblin'
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2012-08-06 17:40:18
STAGE TUBE: Sesame Street Takes on SPIDER-MAN with SPIDERMONSTER!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-06-13 17:32:03
TV First Look: SPIDER-MAN on Broadway Extended Video Preview!
by Robert Diamond - 2011-06-11 10:26:11
STAGE TUBE: U2 Previews SPIDER-MAN's 'Boy Falls From the Sky' on Tour!
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-10-04 14:35:55
STAGE TUBE: Bono, The Edge, Taymor & Carney Talk Spider-Man on GMA
by Robert Diamond - 2010-09-10 11:25:33
STAGE TUBE: Michael Riedel Talks SPIDER-MAN on Theater Talk, Season Preview
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-01-21 14:18:46
News
Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide
by Ayaka Ozaki - Apr 13, 2024
Hiro Iida: Known as an electronic music designer making waves worldwide, he's a sound craftsman designing the sound of musicals. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has won two Grammy Awards. Some of his notable works include 'The Notebook THE MUSICAL,' 'THE GREAT GATSBY,' 'Kimberly Akimbo,' 'Tootsie' on Broadway, 'MJ THE MUSICAL,' 'Mean Girls' in the UK, 'The Man Who Laughs,' 'Mata Hari,' and 'XCALIBUR' in Korea, as well as 'DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL,' 'Musical IKIRU,' and 'Your Lie in April' in Japan. He has also provided music to notable figures like Akiko Yano.
by Ayaka Ozaki - Apr 13, 2024
Hiro Iida: Known as an electronic music designer making waves worldwide, he's a sound craftsman designing the sound of musicals. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has won two Grammy Awards. Some of his notable works include 'The Notebook THE MUSICAL,' 'THE GREAT GATSBY,' 'Kimberly Akimbo,' 'Tootsie' on Broadway, 'MJ THE MUSICAL,' 'Mean Girls' in the UK, 'The Man Who Laughs,' 'Mata Hari,' and 'XCALIBUR' in Korea, as well as 'DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL,' 'Musical IKIRU,' and 'Your Lie in April' in Japan. He has also provided music to notable figures like Akiko Yano.
George Santos Falsely Claimed He Produced Broadway's Biggest Financial Flop
by Team BWW - Feb 3, 2023
During his run for Congress in 2021, Santos reportedly claimed to potential donors he was a producer on the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.
by Team BWW - Feb 3, 2023
During his run for Congress in 2021, Santos reportedly claimed to potential donors he was a producer on the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.
The Academy Museum to Celebrate First Anniversary With THE WIZ Screening
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2022
Director Sidney Lumet followed a string of Oscar®-winning 1970s classics with this lavish adaptation of the popular Broadway musical The Wiz, noted for its lively score and all-Black cast. The Academy Museum’s first anniversary screening of The Wiz will feature live dance performances by the Debbie Allen Dance Studio youth performers.
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2022
Director Sidney Lumet followed a string of Oscar®-winning 1970s classics with this lavish adaptation of the popular Broadway musical The Wiz, noted for its lively score and all-Black cast. The Academy Museum’s first anniversary screening of The Wiz will feature live dance performances by the Debbie Allen Dance Studio youth performers.
Bram Stoker's DRACULA Arrives in Limited Edition 4k Ultra HD Steelbook
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2022
From Academy Award®-winning director Francis Ford Coppola (1974 Best Director, The Godfather: Part II) comes the classic and chilling tale about the devastatingly seductive Transylvanian prince (Gary Oldman) who travels from Eastern Europe to 19th-century London in search of human love.
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2022
From Academy Award®-winning director Francis Ford Coppola (1974 Best Director, The Godfather: Part II) comes the classic and chilling tale about the devastatingly seductive Transylvanian prince (Gary Oldman) who travels from Eastern Europe to 19th-century London in search of human love.
Check Out Week 1 Submissions of #BwayWorldFanArt and Get Drawing For Week 2!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 24, 2020
There are some insanely talented Broadway artists out there! Check out their artwork from week 1's favorite costume challenge and get ready for week 2 of #BwayWorldFanArt-- favorite lyrics!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 24, 2020
There are some insanely talented Broadway artists out there! Check out their artwork from week 1's favorite costume challenge and get ready for week 2 of #BwayWorldFanArt-- favorite lyrics!
Ivan Wong's MONSTER Unveiled on Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017
The New York- and Los Angeles-based American fine art studio DANIELLE is pleased to announce the unveiling of artist Ivan Wong's new outdoor art installation entitled Monster, on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. Monster will be on view indefinitely, starting today, October 30, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017
The New York- and Los Angeles-based American fine art studio DANIELLE is pleased to announce the unveiling of artist Ivan Wong's new outdoor art installation entitled Monster, on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. Monster will be on view indefinitely, starting today, October 30, 2017.
Michael Cohl Reveals SPIDER-MAN Arena Tour in the Works for 2015-16
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2014
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark producer Michael Cohl revealed that the show will n fact not be opening in Las Vegas. Instead an arena tour is in the works for 'late 2015 or winter 2016.' He told WSJ: "I think Spider-man is a pop culture rock show that was meant to be in arenas." When asked about the recently cancelled Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour, another project with which he was affiliated, Cohl commented: "It was a disaster. Ticket sales were terrible."
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2014
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark producer Michael Cohl revealed that the show will n fact not be opening in Las Vegas. Instead an arena tour is in the works for 'late 2015 or winter 2016.' He told WSJ: "I think Spider-man is a pop culture rock show that was meant to be in arenas." When asked about the recently cancelled Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour, another project with which he was affiliated, Cohl commented: "It was a disaster. Ticket sales were terrible."
Academy Brings Hollywood Costume To Iconic Wilshire May Company Building
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014
This fall the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present the final showing of the groundbreaking multimedia exhibition Hollywood Costume in the historic Wilshire May Company building
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014
This fall the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present the final showing of the groundbreaking multimedia exhibition Hollywood Costume in the historic Wilshire May Company building
PTC to Stage MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 2/21-3/8
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2014
Pioneer Theatre Company presents the charming Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing, February 21 through March 8, 2014.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2014
Pioneer Theatre Company presents the charming Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing, February 21 through March 8, 2014.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Eiko Ishioka been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Cirque du Soleil: Varekai, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for M Butterfly, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for M Butterfly, Costume and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for M Butterfly, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for M. Butterfly and Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for M. Butterfly.
What awards has Eiko Ishioka won?
Eiko Ishioka has won the Outstanding Costume Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for Cirque du Soleil: Varekai and received the Costume and Scenic Design awards at The Hewes Awards for M Butterfly.
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