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Eiko Ishioka 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.

Eiko Ishioka Productions

 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer

Eiko Ishioka Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

Eiko Ishioka, Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark

Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Costume Design

Eiko IshiokaCirque du Soleil: Varekai

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Costume Design

Eiko Ishioka, M. Butterfly

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Scenic Design

Eiko Ishioka , M. Butterfly

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Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

George Santos Falsely Claimed He Produced Broadway's Biggest Financial Flop

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

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

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.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway

On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!

Check Out Week 1 Submissions of #BwayWorldFanArt and Get Drawing For Week 2!

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!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway!

On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!

MARVEL Co-Creator Stan Lee Has Died at 95

Stan Lee, the legendary comic book writer, editor, actor, producer and publisher, has passed away at the age of 95.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN Swings Onto Broadway!

On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, finally celebrated its opening night, following the longest preview period in Broadway history.

Ivan Wong's MONSTER Unveiled on Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy

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.

BWW Interview: Tony Nominee Clint Ramos Talks Designing Sets & Costumes for ECLIPSED

Today, the talented designer speaks exclusively with BWW about the unique challenges and innovations involved in designing both costumes and sets for Danai Gurira's Tony nominated play.

Playwright Glen Berger Talks SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK on Geek's Guide to the Galaxy Podcast

When Glen Berger signed on to write the script for a musical adaptation of SPIDER-MAN, alongside director Julie Taymor and music team Bono and the Edge, Berger thought he was about to have a mega-hit on his hands. But as he shares on a recent episode of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy, it was not to be. Click here to listen to the full interview!

Michael Cohl Reveals SPIDER-MAN Arena Tour in the Works for 2015-16

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

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

Injured SPIDER-MAN Actor Daniel Curry Talks Accident, Lawsuit and More: 'I Thought, Am I Going to Die?'

More has come to light on the SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK saga involving injured dancer Daniel Curry, as the performer has opened up about the experience and the resulting lawsuit in an interview with The New York Times.

PTC to Stage MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 2/21-3/8

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the charming Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing, February 21 through March 8, 2014.

Injured SPIDER-MAN Actor Daniel Curry Suing Show's Producers

SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK might have closed on Broadway, but its drama continues. The New York Times reports that Daniel Curry, who was injured in August while performing in the musical, filed a lawsuit this week against the show's producers, engineering consultants and others, pointing to the "negligence in the design and operation of a mechanical lift that Mr. Curry was using onstage when he was hurt."

Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Takes Final Flight on Broadway; Inside Closing Night Curtain Call!

SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, the Broadway spectacular that defied odds and expectations to conquer New York, played its final performance at the Foxwoods Theatre yesterday, Jan. 4, 2014, after being seen by approximately two million fans, and 1,268 performances. Since it began previews on November 28, 2010, and even before they bagan, the show's high and lows were in the news, making it one of the most talked about shows in theater history. Last night, BWW was on the scene to capture Spidey's final moments on the Great White Way - check out photos from the show's last curtain call below!

Reeve Carney's SPIDER-MAN Costume to Display at National Museum of American History

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark announced today that the Smithsonian Institution is inducting the Spider-Man costume worn by its original star, Reeve Carney, into the permanent collection of its National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. This honor coincides with the production's final performance on Broadway, taking place on Saturday, January 4, 2014, before the production moves to Las Vegas.

Joe Allen Makes Statement on SPIDER-MAN Appearance on Flop Wall

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, the Broadway spectacular that defied odds and expectations to conquer New York, will play its final performance at the Foxwoods Theatre on January 4, 2014. Since the announcement, there has been speculation as to whether the show, which ran for 3 years on Broadway, will make it to the infamous wall of flops at Joe Allen (326 West 46th Street).

Eiko Ishioka FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Eiko Ishioka has been nominated for several awards for her outstanding costume and set designs in various Broadway productions. These nominations include Outstanding Costume Design for "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Tony Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for "Cirque du Soleil: Varekai" at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Costume and Set Design for "M Butterfly" at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, she received nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Scenic Design for "M. Butterfly" at the Tony Awards, as well as Costume and Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards.

Eiko Ishioka has won the Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Cirque du Soleil: Varekai and Costume and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for M Butterfly.

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