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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1930
Ensemble


Productions

 
[Broadway, 1989]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
based on the original costume designs by
 
[Broadway, 1980]
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[West End, 1979]
Costumes
 
[Broadway, 1977]
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[Broadway, 1973]
Costumes
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1968]
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[West End, 1967]
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[Broadway, 1967]
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[West End, 1966]
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[Broadway, 1966]
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[Broadway, 1964]
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[Broadway, 1964]
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[Broadway, 1964]
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[Broadway, 1963]
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[Broadway, 1963]
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[Off-Broadway, 1963]
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[US Tour, 1962]
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[West End, 1961]
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[Broadway, 1960]
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[Off-Broadway, 1960]
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[Broadway, 1960]
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[West End, 1960]
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[US Tour, 1959]
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[Broadway, 1959]
Costume Designer
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[Broadway, 1959]
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[West End, 1958]
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[Broadway, 1958]
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[Broadway, 1957]
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[Broadway, 1957]
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[Broadway, 1956]
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[Broadway, 1956]
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[Broadway, 1956]
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[Off-Broadway, 1956]
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[Broadway, 1954]
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[Broadway, 1954]
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[West End, 1953]
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[Broadway, 1953]
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[Broadway, 1952]
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[Broadway, 1951]
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[Broadway, 1951]
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[Broadway, 1950]
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[Broadway, 1950]
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[Broadway, 1949]
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[Broadway, 1948]
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[Broadway, 1946]
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[Broadway, 1946]
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[Broadway, 1945]
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[Broadway, 1945]
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[Broadway, 1943]
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[Broadway, 1942]
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[Broadway, 1942]
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[Broadway, 1941]
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[Broadway, 1941]
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[Broadway, 1941]
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[Broadway, 1941]
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[Broadway, 1941]
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[Broadway, 1940]
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[Broadway, 1940]
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[Broadway, 1939]
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[Broadway, 1938]
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[Broadway, 1937]
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[Broadway, 1937]
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[Broadway, 1936]
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[Broadway, 1935]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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[Broadway, 1935]
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[Broadway, 1935]
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[Broadway, 1935]
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[Broadway, 1935]
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[Broadway, 1934]
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[Broadway, 1934]
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[Broadway, 1934]
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[Broadway, 1933]
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[Broadway, 1932]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1928]
Assistant to Aline Bernstein
 
[Broadway, 1928]
Assistant to Aline Bernstein
 
[Broadway, 1928]
Assistant to Aline Bernstein
 
[Broadway, 1928]
Assistant to Aline Bernstein

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff, Hallelujah, Baby!

Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff , Sweet Charity

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff, The Girl Who Came to Supper

Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff , Flower Drum Song

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff, West Side Story

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff, Candide

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff, Small War on Murray Hill

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff, Happy Hunting

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff, Shangri La


winner
Tony Awards - 1952 - Best Costume Design

Irene Sharaff, The King and I

News


Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2025

Schmigadoon has found its leading players! Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) and Sara Chase (The Great Gatsby) will reprise their roles of Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble in the Broadway production of Schmigadoon! Brightman and Chase originated the roles in The Kennedy Center production earlier this year.
David Rockwell, Linda Cho, and More Join Design Team For ART Broadway Revival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

The design team has been announced for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART. The team includes David Rockwell (Set Design), Linda Cho (Costume Design), Jen Schriever (Lighting Design), and Mikaal Sulaiman (Sound Design).
Theatre Communications Group Names 2025 Recipients of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced Seo Yun and Sveta Moroz as the 2025 recipients of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship. Administered by TCG with support from The Estate of Willa Kim.
Vangeline Theater's MAN WOMAN Named As 2025 National Dance Project Finalist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025

Vangeline Theater's Man Woman has been chosen as a 2025 National Dance Project Finalist. Learn more about the 2025 National Dance Projec here!
Photos: Nicole Scherzinger and More at TDF's COSTUMES & COCKTAILS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

On Monday night TDF, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to sharing the power of the performing arts with everyone, threw a raucous and glamorous party - Costumes & Cocktails – to celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection. See photos here!
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.
Machine Dazzle's SURFACING Takes Over The Fitz Gallery At The Red Lion Inn
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025

The Red Lion Inn has announced the opening of Surfacing, a new exhibit at The Fitz Gallery, featuring the innovative work of acclaimed artist and designer Machine Dazzle. Surfacing will be on display from March 22 through June 30.
Gregg Barnes, Wilberth Gonzalez and More Receive 2025 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Stephi Wild - 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. Learn more about the awardees for the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards here!
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).
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2025
by - Jan 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Broadway Costume Designer Carrie Robbins Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

Broadway costume designer Carrie Robbins has passed away. Learn more about Robbins' life and work.
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.
Talking Band to Present 50th Anniversary Season With Three Premieres, 600 Highwaymen & Anne Bogart
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

Talking Band will celebrate its 50th anniversary season with three premieres and collaborations with 600 Highwaymen and Anne Bogart.
TCG Announces 2023 Recipients of Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2023

Theatre Communications Group has announced Kaʻiukapu Baker, Claudia Brownlee, and Lia Wallfish as the recipients of The Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship 2023.
Applications Open For The Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

Theatre Communications Group has opened the application for The Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship! This is a valuable opportunity that we don't want students to miss out on!
Fred Voelpel, Eugene Lee & More to Receive 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022

TDF has announced that celebrated costume designer Fred Voelpel and legendary scenic designer Eugene Lee are among the 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients. Although Mr. Voelpel passed away in June, he will be honored posthumously with the TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design.
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for New ANNIE National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022

Leapin’ Lizards! The full cast and creative team has been announced for the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE. In the title role of Annie is Ellie Pulsifer, a 12-year-old actress from South Florida, making her tour debut. 
Wingspace Theatrical Design Presents a Free Virtual Salon on The Prague Quadrennial 2023 and How Young Designers Can Get Involved
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022

As part of its free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design presents a conversation on Thursday, August 25 at 7:00pm ET with Patrick Du Wors, Shannon Harvey, Susan Tsu, and Members of the US National Design Team for PQ 2023.
Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.
John Lithgow to Direct World Premiere of Douglas McGrath's EVERYTHING'S FINE Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2022

Everything’s Fine, a world premiere autobiographical one-man play written and performed by Academy Award-nominated writer, actor and director Douglas McGrath, and directed by two-time Tony Award and six-time Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, will open Thursday, October 13, 2022 for a limited engagement at the DR2 Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Irene Sharaff been in?

Irene Sharaff has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Irene Sharaff been in?

Irene Sharaff has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Irene Sharaff been nominated for?

Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Hallelujah, Baby!, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Sweet Charity, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The Girl Who Came to Supper, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Flower Drum Song, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Candide, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Small War on Murray Hill, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Happy Hunting, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Shangri La and Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The King and I.

What awards has Irene Sharaff won?

Irene Sharaff won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design for The King and I.

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