Emilio Sosa
Emilio Sosa Named Chair of HOLA and the HOLA Awards (Jun 10, 2026)
Qween Jean Makes History With Tony Awards Win: ‘We Are Taking Up Space in Ways We Have To’ (Jun 7, 2026)
Video: ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS In Rehearsal at Geffen Playhouse (Jun 5, 2026)
BIO
EMILIO SOSA hails from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and has been working as a costume designer for years. He realized his passion for design when he was merely 14 years old, continuing to work towards that goal until he achieved it. A fan of Charles James, he’s had plenty of experience in the world of fashion and has even won several awards. Emilio Sosa has received TDF/Irene Sharaff Young Master Award in 2006 and was named Design Virtuoso by American Theater Magazine in 2003. He admits that he’s been inspired by historical events, which he incorporates into his design aesthetic. He certainly brings his creativity to the stage, but is now ready to take it to the catwalk. A driven designer, Emilio Sosa decided to take on the challenge of a reality TV competition. He soon found himself as a contestant on the seventh season of the “Project Runway,” set in New York. He became known as one of the 16 designers vying for the top prize and the chance to launch their careers in the fashion industry. He won several challenges throughout the competition, leading him to take second place that season. Since the show ended, he has continued to promote esosa designs, a line he co-created with his brothers. In 2012, Sosa joined the cast of “Project Runway All Stars” season 2. Sosa was the costume designer for Topdog/Underdog, Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Tony nomination), Motown the Musical, and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Emilio Sosa, The Balusters
Emilio Sosa, Masquerade
Emilio Sosa, The Balusters
Emilio Sosa, Purlie Victorious
winner
Emilio Sosa, Ain’t No Mo’
Emilio Sosa, Ain't No Mo'
Emilio Sosa, Good Night, Oscar
Emilio Sosa, Trouble in Mind
Emilio Sosa, Trouble in Mind
Emilio Sosa, Venus
Emilio SosaSeñor Discretion Himself
Videos
Video: Watch the Music Video for Adam Lambert's 'Heaven On Their Minds' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 12:58:45
Video: Adam Lambert Records 'Heaven on Their Minds' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 11:13:48
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-24 19:19:03
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 10:01:03
Video: Ciara Renée Sings 'Real Woman' from GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-17 12:09:01
Video: Jeannette Bayardelle Performs 'Tallulah and Ole Betsy' From GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-17 07:00:04
Video: Disney+ Shares New Teaser For DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-02 17:38:03
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - 2024-02-21 10:02:25
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-25 09:09:24
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-20 13:00:20
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-17 17:29:26
Video: Watch an All New Montage of PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-28 14:04:02
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 21:16:35
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'I Am... I Said' From A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-18 11:10:45
Video: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-17 14:23:05
Photos & Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Julia Lester & More On Display in The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection by Alexa Meade
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-09-22 15:35:23
Video: Go Inside the GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Opening Night Curtain Call!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-04-25 22:47:36
Photos/Video: First Look at Sean Hayes and More in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night
by Show Highlights - 2023-04-24 10:44:52
News
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
Six-time Tony-nominated costume designer Emilio Sosa has been named Chair of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Artists (HOLA) and the HOLA Awards, as the organization marks 50 years of advocating for Latino artists.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 7, 2026
The trailblazing artist took home the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical.Qween Jean, who won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for her work on Cats: The Jellicle Ball, has become the first openly trans person to win in her category.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Geffen Playhouse has released a new rehearsal video for Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, the new comedy by acclaimed playwright Pearl Cleage. Directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
The touring production of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, created in collaboration with Diamond himself, is set to play The Stranahan, telling the story of how the hitmaker became a star.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026
Producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced the internationally acclaimed production A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play a strictly limited engagement at The Sydney Lyric from November 2026.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
North Shore Music Theatre will open its 2026 musical season with On Your Feet!, the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, directed and choreographed by Marcos Santana with a 23-member cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters will extend for an additional two weeks at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production has received 16 award nominations, making it the most nominated new Broadway play of the season.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for the ceremony.
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle-nominated play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, has extended its run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Nick Fradiani, who stars as Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will perform a bonus post-show concert of Diamond songs at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, free with a ticket to the performance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Costume Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Balusters, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Masquerade, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Balusters, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Outstanding Costume Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ain’t No Mo’, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Ain't No Mo', Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Good Night, Oscar, Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Trouble in Mind, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Trouble in Mind, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Venus and Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Señor Discretion Himself .
Emilio Sosa has won the Outstanding Costume Design of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Ain’t No Mo’.
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