Irene Sharaff
Latest News on Irene Sharaff:
Paul Tazewell and More to be Honored at TDF's Second Annual COSTUMES & COCKTAILS Benefit (Dec 11, 2025)
Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway (Oct 15, 2025)
David Rockwell, Linda Cho, and More Join Design Team For ART Broadway Revival (Jul 23, 2025)
Paul Tazewell and More to be Honored at TDF's Second Annual COSTUMES & COCKTAILS Benefit (Dec 11, 2025)
Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway (Oct 15, 2025)
David Rockwell, Linda Cho, and More Join Design Team For ART Broadway Revival (Jul 23, 2025)
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[Broadway, 1989]
Costume Designer ("Billion Dollar Baby," "West Side Story," "The King and I")
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
Videos
Tony Awards Close-Up: What Moment Helped ANASTASIA's Linda Cho Decide to Become a Costume Designer? Find Out!
by Marissa Sblendorio - 2017-06-09 13:00:01
TV: Clint Ramos Wins 2016 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-06-12 23:15:02
TV Exclusive: Backstage Special with 6 of Theatre's Hottest Costume Designers, Part 2 - PRESENTED BY BERGDORF GOODMAN
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2014-09-25 13:00:47
TV Exclusive: Backstage Special - 6 of Theatre's Hottest Costume Designers Talk Trends, Fashion & More - PRESENTED BY BERGDORF GOODMAN
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2014-09-17 13:00:47
News
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).
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).
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!
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.
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.
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!
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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