Mara Blumenfeld
Latest News on Mara Blumenfeld:
Enrico Colantoni and Teri Hatcher to Star in FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Feb 25, 2026)
Cast Set for Matthew C. Yee's WHITE ROOSTER at Lookingglass Theatre (Feb 13, 2026)
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL (Nov 25, 2025)
Enrico Colantoni and Teri Hatcher to Star in FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Feb 25, 2026)
Cast Set for Matthew C. Yee's WHITE ROOSTER at Lookingglass Theatre (Feb 13, 2026)
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL (Nov 25, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Mara BlumenfeldCandide
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Costume Design
Mara Blumenfeld, The Glorious Ones
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Costume Design
Mara Blumenfeld, The Glorious Ones
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Costume Design
Mara BlumenfeldLookingglass Alice
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production
Mara BlumenfeldPericles
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Costume Design
Mara Blumenfeld, Pacific Overtures
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Costume Design
Mara Blumenfeld, Metamorphoses
Videos
Video: First Look At A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Paramount's Copley Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-08 17:08:20
VIDEO: First Look at World Premiere of VILLETTE at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - 2023-03-07 15:49:34
VIDEO: Terre Blair Hamlisch Joins Cast Of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR To Honor Marvin Hamlisch
by Alan Henry - 2022-08-09 11:09:13
VIDEO: Take a Look at Some First Rehearsal Footage for Plantation! at Lookingglass Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2018-02-23 09:47:09
TV: Watch Highlights from Lookingglass Theatre Company's Acrobatic HARD TIMES
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-10-17 13:30:27
VIDEO: Watch Director Heidi Stillman and Others Discuss HARD TIMES At Lookingglass Theatre Company!
by Alan Henry - 2017-10-13 11:14:54
VIDEO: Watch Jeffrey Schecter, John Tartaglia and More in Highlights from A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO FORUM at The Muny
by BWW News Desk - 2017-07-06 12:47:24
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of DTC's MOONSHINE Starring Justin Guarini, Rose Hemingway and More!
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-09-02 07:34:01
STAGE TUBE: Mary Zimmerman Talks Construction of METAMORPHOSES at Arena Stage
by Stage Tube - 2013-02-15 15:25:07
TV: Sneak Peek of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-02-21 13:56:06
News
Enrico Colantoni and Teri Hatcher to Star in FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Fault, a new addition to the 2025/2026 season starring film and television star Enrico Colantoni, and Golden Globe winner Teri Hatcher.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Fault, a new addition to the 2025/2026 season starring film and television star Enrico Colantoni, and Golden Globe winner Teri Hatcher.
Cast Set for Matthew C. Yee's WHITE ROOSTER at Lookingglass Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of White Rooster, written and directed by Ensemble Member Matthew C. Yee. Yee's play weaves together puppetry, movement, song, and folklore.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of White Rooster, written and directed by Ensemble Member Matthew C. Yee. Yee's play weaves together puppetry, movement, song, and folklore.
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo - Nov 25, 2025
An aptly titled song from one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century, Irving Berlin. The holiday offering at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre is Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Jeff Award-winning director Stephen Schellhardt has created a musical that will stay with you long after the last note is played and the last bow taken.
by Tina St. Angelo - Nov 25, 2025
An aptly titled song from one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century, Irving Berlin. The holiday offering at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre is Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Jeff Award-winning director Stephen Schellhardt has created a musical that will stay with you long after the last note is played and the last bow taken.
The Goodman to Hold Costume Sale From its Productions in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Just in time for Halloween costume shopping season, The Goodman's costume sale features modern and vintage items from productions spanning over 60 years of The Goodman’s century-long history. Learn how to take part!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Just in time for Halloween costume shopping season, The Goodman's costume sale features modern and vintage items from productions spanning over 60 years of The Goodman’s century-long history. Learn how to take part!
Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Review: IRAQ, BUT FUNNY at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Zac Thriffiley - Jun 13, 2025
IRAQ, BUT FUNNY serves not only as a masterful satire of British and American colonialism in the Middle East but also as a moving, multigenerational family drama.
by Zac Thriffiley - Jun 13, 2025
IRAQ, BUT FUNNY serves not only as a masterful satire of British and American colonialism in the Middle East but also as a moving, multigenerational family drama.
PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Extends Again At Northlight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Northlight Theatre has announced an additional week of performances of Joshua Harmon's celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler in a co-production with Theater Wit.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Northlight Theatre has announced an additional week of performances of Joshua Harmon's celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler in a co-production with Theater Wit.
Northlight Adds Week To PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025
Northlight Theatre has announced an extension of Joshua Harmon's celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler in a co-production with Theater Wit.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025
Northlight Theatre has announced an extension of Joshua Harmon's celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler in a co-production with Theater Wit.
PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC to Open at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Joshua Harmon’s celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Joshua Harmon’s celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler. Learn more!
Cast and Creative Team Set for the World Premiere of IRAQ, BUT FUNNY at Lookingglass
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025
Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025
Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Northlight Theatre and Theater Wit Announce Cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025
Northlight Theatre its 2024–2025 season with Joshua Harmon’s celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler in a co-production with Theater Wit. Prayer for the French Republic runs April 10 – May 11, 2025, at Northlight Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025
Northlight Theatre its 2024–2025 season with Joshua Harmon’s celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler in a co-production with Theater Wit. Prayer for the French Republic runs April 10 – May 11, 2025, at Northlight Theatre.
Review: FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 10, 2024
What did our critic think of FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 10, 2024
What did our critic think of FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?
Review: Take Yourself Out to to the Huntington to See a Crackerjack TONI STONE
by R. Scott Reedy - May 28, 2024
It’s baseball season in a baseball town, Red Sox caps are sprouting like spring flowers, and the Huntington is getting in on the act, too, with a crackerjack production of “Toni Stone,” a play about the first woman to play professional baseball on a men’s team, which will run through June 16 at the Huntington Theatre in its New England premiere.
by R. Scott Reedy - May 28, 2024
It’s baseball season in a baseball town, Red Sox caps are sprouting like spring flowers, and the Huntington is getting in on the act, too, with a crackerjack production of “Toni Stone,” a play about the first woman to play professional baseball on a men’s team, which will run through June 16 at the Huntington Theatre in its New England premiere.
Video: First Look At A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Paramount's Copley Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024
Get a first look at Paramount Theatre Aurora's production of A Streetcar Named Desire in an all-new video.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024
Get a first look at Paramount Theatre Aurora's production of A Streetcar Named Desire in an all-new video.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Comes to Paramount's Copley Theatre in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023
In March 2024, Paramount will present A Streetcar Named Desire. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023
In March 2024, Paramount will present A Streetcar Named Desire. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here.
LOOKINGGLASS ALICE Musical to Broadcast on PBS This December
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2023
Lookingglass Alice is adapted and directed by founding member of Lookingglass Theatre Company, David Catlin. Lindsey Noel Whiting, a Lookingglass Alice cast member herself, hosts the PBS program, and the cast includes Molly Hernandez as Alice, along with Kareem Bandealy, Samuel Taylor, Michel Rodriguez Cintra and Daniel Johnson.
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2023
Lookingglass Alice is adapted and directed by founding member of Lookingglass Theatre Company, David Catlin. Lindsey Noel Whiting, a Lookingglass Alice cast member herself, hosts the PBS program, and the cast includes Molly Hernandez as Alice, along with Kareem Bandealy, Samuel Taylor, Michel Rodriguez Cintra and Daniel Johnson.
VIDEO: First Look at World Premiere of VILLETTE at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - Mar 7, 2023
Get a first look at Lookingglass Theatre Company's World Premiere of Villette by Sara Gmitter, adapted from the Charlotte Brontë novel. The cast features Mi Kang as Lucy Snowe, Mo Shipley as Ginerva Fanshawe, Helen Joo Lee as Madame Beck, Renée Lockett as Mrs. Bretton, Ronald Román-Meléndez as John Graham Bretton, and Debo Balogun as Paul Emmanuel.
by Alan Henry - Mar 7, 2023
Get a first look at Lookingglass Theatre Company's World Premiere of Villette by Sara Gmitter, adapted from the Charlotte Brontë novel. The cast features Mi Kang as Lucy Snowe, Mo Shipley as Ginerva Fanshawe, Helen Joo Lee as Madame Beck, Renée Lockett as Mrs. Bretton, Ronald Román-Meléndez as John Graham Bretton, and Debo Balogun as Paul Emmanuel.
Video: Highlights From GUYS AND DOLLS at the Kennedy Center, Starring Phillipa Soo, James Monroe Iglehart, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023
An all new highlights video has been released from Guys and Dolls at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The new production ran October 7–16, 2022 in the Eisenhower Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023
An all new highlights video has been released from Guys and Dolls at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The new production ran October 7–16, 2022 in the Eisenhower Theater.
Review: THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Jan 28, 2023
THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at The Old Globe brings a visually sumptuous peek into the mind of a creative genius. The production is so much more than a play; it is art, movement, dance, math, and philosophy all brought to life on stage.
by E.H. Reiter - Jan 28, 2023
THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at The Old Globe brings a visually sumptuous peek into the mind of a creative genius. The production is so much more than a play; it is art, movement, dance, math, and philosophy all brought to life on stage.
Cast Announced for World Premiere of VILLETTE at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced the cast for the World Premiere of Villette by Sara Gmitter, adapted from the Charlotte Brontë novel.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced the cast for the World Premiere of Villette by Sara Gmitter, adapted from the Charlotte Brontë novel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Mara Blumenfeld been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Candide, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for The Glorious Ones, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Glorious Ones, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Lookingglass Alice, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Pericles, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Pacific Overtures and Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Metamorphoses.
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