Florence Klotz
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on Florence Klotz:
Shaina Taub, Camille A. Brown & More Drop Out of Library of Congress Musical Theater Conference (May 13, 2025)
Library of Congress to Host Conference on Women in Musical Theater with Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, & More (May 1, 2025)
Kathy Najimy, Valentina, Ann Hould-Ward, and Martha Clarke Join TDF’s Spring Benefit (Mar 31, 2025)
Shaina Taub, Camille A. Brown & More Drop Out of Library of Congress Musical Theater Conference (May 13, 2025)
Library of Congress to Host Conference on Women in Musical Theater with Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, & More (May 1, 2025)
Kathy Najimy, Valentina, Ann Hould-Ward, and Martha Clarke Join TDF’s Spring Benefit (Mar 31, 2025)
Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Costume Design
Florence KlotzShowboat
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Costume Design
Florence KlotzShowboat
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Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Show Boat
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Kiss of the Spider Woman
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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Kiss of the Spider Woman
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Costume Design
Florence Klotz, City of Angels
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Costume Design
Florence Klotz, City of Angels
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Costume Design
Florence Klotz, City of Angels
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Costume Design
Florence Klotz, City of Angels
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Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Grind
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Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Costume Design
Florence Klotz, On the 2th Century
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Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Pacific Overtures
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The Hewes Awards - 1976 - Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Pacific Overtures
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Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Pacific Overtures
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Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Costume Design
Florence Klotz, A Little Night Music
winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Follies
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Costume Design
Florence Klotz, Follies
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News
Shaina Taub, Camille A. Brown & More Drop Out of Library of Congress Musical Theater Conference
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2025
Broadway figures Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, and Helen Park have withdrawn from the Library of Congress’s StageStruck! VI conference following recent political turmoil, forcing major programming changes.
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2025
Broadway figures Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, and Helen Park have withdrawn from the Library of Congress’s StageStruck! VI conference following recent political turmoil, forcing major programming changes.
Library of Congress to Host Conference on Women in Musical Theater with Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025
The Library of Congress will host “StageStruck! VI: Women and the American Musical,” a free three-day conference May 14-16 featuring Jeanine Tesori, Shaina Taub, Helen Park, Julie Taymor, Camille A. Brown, and Marjuan Canady.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025
The Library of Congress will host “StageStruck! VI: Women and the American Musical,” a free three-day conference May 14-16 featuring Jeanine Tesori, Shaina Taub, Helen Park, Julie Taymor, Camille A. Brown, and Marjuan Canady.
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.
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).
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.
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.
South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, January 27 " February 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2024
A half-century after its triumphant Broadway debut, South Bay Musical Theatre will present the timeless classic A Little Night Music, featuring haunting and humorous music by the late great Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Hugh Wheeler.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2024
A half-century after its triumphant Broadway debut, South Bay Musical Theatre will present the timeless classic A Little Night Music, featuring haunting and humorous music by the late great Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Hugh Wheeler.
BWW Q&A: David Toser of Aristocrats at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Dec 27, 2023
Aristocrats by Brian Friel Directed by Charlotte Moore will run January 11 - March 3, 2024 at the Irish Repertory Theatre. The productions stars Roger Dominic Casey, Meg Hennessy, Tom Holcomb, Colin Lane, Shane McNaughton, Tim Ruddy, and Sarah Street. Set in Ballybeg Hall in County Donegal, Brian Friel’s Chekhovian masterpiece chronicles the decaying home of District Justice O’Donnell, where the family congregate for a wedding, but stay to attend a funeral.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 27, 2023
Aristocrats by Brian Friel Directed by Charlotte Moore will run January 11 - March 3, 2024 at the Irish Repertory Theatre. The productions stars Roger Dominic Casey, Meg Hennessy, Tom Holcomb, Colin Lane, Shane McNaughton, Tim Ruddy, and Sarah Street. Set in Ballybeg Hall in County Donegal, Brian Friel’s Chekhovian masterpiece chronicles the decaying home of District Justice O’Donnell, where the family congregate for a wedding, but stay to attend a funeral.
Interview: Museum of Broadway Co-Founders Julie Boardman & Diane Nicoletti Are Making History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the co-founders of the Museum of Broadway Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the co-founders of the Museum of Broadway Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti!
Tony Awards For SHOW BOAT and KISS OF THE SPIDER-WOMAN Will Be Auctioned
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2020
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2020
Immersive Exhibit To Celebrate Hal Prince At Library For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2019
In The Company of Harold Prince opens September 18, 2019 in the Library's Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2019
In The Company of Harold Prince opens September 18, 2019 in the Library's Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery.
Holly Hynes and Zack Brown Among 2018 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awardees
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2018
Legendary ballet costume designer HOLLY HYNES and costume and scenic designer ZACK BROWN are among the 2018 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients which were just announced by TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts. Ms. Hynes was selected to receive the 2018 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Brown will receive the Robert L. B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. The awards are presented through TDF's Costume Collection. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 20, at 6:30pm, at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2018
Legendary ballet costume designer HOLLY HYNES and costume and scenic designer ZACK BROWN are among the 2018 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients which were just announced by TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts. Ms. Hynes was selected to receive the 2018 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Brown will receive the Robert L. B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. The awards are presented through TDF's Costume Collection. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 20, at 6:30pm, at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).
Review Roundup: George Takei Stars in Classic Stage Company's Revival of PACIFIC OVERTURES
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2017
Classic Stage Company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Pacific Overtures, directed and designed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, celebrated its opening night this evening.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2017
Classic Stage Company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Pacific Overtures, directed and designed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, celebrated its opening night this evening.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Best Costume Design Tony Award Up for Auction Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2017
The 1993 Tony Award for Best Costume Designer, awarded to legendary artist Florence Klotz for Kiss of the Spider Woman, will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions today, February 23, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2017
The 1993 Tony Award for Best Costume Designer, awarded to legendary artist Florence Klotz for Kiss of the Spider Woman, will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions today, February 23, 2017.
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.
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.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Best Costume Design Tony Award Up for Auction
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2017
The 1993 Tony Award for Best Costume Designer, awarded to legendary artist Florence Klotz for Kiss of the Spider Woman, will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on February 23, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2017
The 1993 Tony Award for Best Costume Designer, awarded to legendary artist Florence Klotz for Kiss of the Spider Woman, will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on February 23, 2017.
Ken Bloom Wins Grammy Award for Best Album Notes for 'Shuffle Along' CD
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2017
Ken Bloom, author of the new book SHOW AND TELL: The New Book of Broadway Anecdotes has won a 2017 Grammy Award in the category Best Album Notes along with his collaborator Richard CarlinIt's for Harbinger's Sissle and Blake Sing HUFFLE ALONG CD. This was Bloom's second Grammy nomination. His recording of “Maxine Sullivan Sings Great Songs from the Cotton Club” was previously nominated as Best Jazz Vocal Album.
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2017
Ken Bloom, author of the new book SHOW AND TELL: The New Book of Broadway Anecdotes has won a 2017 Grammy Award in the category Best Album Notes along with his collaborator Richard CarlinIt's for Harbinger's Sissle and Blake Sing HUFFLE ALONG CD. This was Bloom's second Grammy nomination. His recording of “Maxine Sullivan Sings Great Songs from the Cotton Club” was previously nominated as Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Tony Award for Stephen Sondheim Musical PACIFIC OVERTURES Auctioned for $18,750
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2016
The 1976 Tony Award for Best Costume Designer, awarded to legendary artist Florence Klotz for Pacific Overtures, sold last night for $18,750 by Nate D. Sanders Auctions.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2016
The 1976 Tony Award for Best Costume Designer, awarded to legendary artist Florence Klotz for Pacific Overtures, sold last night for $18,750 by Nate D. Sanders Auctions.
Tony Award for Stephen Sondheim Musical PACIFIC OVERTURES to be Auctioned
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2016
The 1976 Tony Award for Best Costume Designer, awarded to legendary artist Florence Klotz for Pacific Overtures, will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on December 15, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2016
The 1976 Tony Award for Best Costume Designer, awarded to legendary artist Florence Klotz for Pacific Overtures, will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on December 15, 2016.
Ken Bloom Receives Grammy Nomination for SHOW AND TELL: The New Book of Broadway Anecdotes
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2016
Ken Bloom, author of the new book SHOW AND TELL: The New Book of Broadway Anecdotes has been nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award in the category Best Album Notes along with his collaborator Richard Carlin. This is Bloom's second Grammy nomination. His recording of "Maxine Sullivan Sings Great Songs from the Cotton Club" was previously nominated as Best Jazz Vocal Album.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2016
Ken Bloom, author of the new book SHOW AND TELL: The New Book of Broadway Anecdotes has been nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award in the category Best Album Notes along with his collaborator Richard Carlin. This is Bloom's second Grammy nomination. His recording of "Maxine Sullivan Sings Great Songs from the Cotton Club" was previously nominated as Best Jazz Vocal Album.
MAMMA MIA!'s Longtime Broadway Home to Host Memorial for Wardrobe Supervisor Irene Bunis
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2016
Family, friends and the Broadway community will come together to celebrate the life of beloved wardrobe supervisor Irene Bunis on Monday, September 26 at 3:00pm at The Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway), longtime home of Broadway's hit musical MAMMA MIA!, which Irene kept vibrantly befitted in spandex and platform boots for fourteen years.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2016
Family, friends and the Broadway community will come together to celebrate the life of beloved wardrobe supervisor Irene Bunis on Monday, September 26 at 3:00pm at The Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway), longtime home of Broadway's hit musical MAMMA MIA!, which Irene kept vibrantly befitted in spandex and platform boots for fourteen years.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Florence Klotz been nominated for?
Florence Klotz has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Showboat," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "City of Angels," "Grind," "On the 20th Century," "Pacific Overtures," and "Follies." She also received a nomination for Best Costume Design at the Tony Awards for "Show Boat," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "City of Angels," "Grind," "Pacific Overtures," "A Little Night Music," and "Follies." Additionally, she was nominated for Best Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "City of Angels" and received a Costume Design nomination at The Hewes Awards for "Pacific Overtures."
What awards has Florence Klotz won?
Florence Klotz has won several awards for her costume designs. She received the Outstanding Costume Design award from the Drama Desk Awards for Showboat and On the 20th Century. She also won the Best Costume Design award from the Tony Awards for Show Boat, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Grind, Pacific Overtures, A Little Night Music, and Follies. Additionally, she received the Best Costume Design award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for City of Angels. Klotz also won the Costume Design award from The Hewes Awards for Pacific Overtures.
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