Sarafina Bush
Latest News on Sarafina Bush:
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program (Feb 3, 2026)
Tickets to THE OUTSIDERS at Playhouse Square are Now on Sale (Jan 28, 2026)
Review: A Literary Work Becomes a Phenomenon With THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL at the Straz Center (Jan 3, 2026)
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program (Feb 3, 2026)
Tickets to THE OUTSIDERS at Playhouse Square are Now on Sale (Jan 28, 2026)
Review: A Literary Work Becomes a Phenomenon With THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL at the Straz Center (Jan 3, 2026)
BIO
Broadway: For Colored Girls…, Pass Over. Off-Broadway: Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Obie Award: Playwrights Horizons), Plot Points, Pass Over (LCT3), Broadway Bounty Hunter (Greenwich House). Regional: Afterwords (5th Avenue), Life After (Goodman Theatre), Nina Simone: Four Women (Berkshire Theatre Group), Slow Food (Geva Theatre), Cry It Out and The Royale (Kitchen Theatre Company), Not Medea and Grace, or The Art of Climbing (Art House Productions). Education: BA, Adelphi University.
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Productions
[Broadway, 2022]
Costume Designer
[Off-Broadway, 2019] [Replacement]
Costume Designer[Replacement]
Wig Designer[Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Sarafina Bush, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation
Sarafina BushHeroes of the Fourth Turning
Videos
Video: Trisha Paytas Makes Broadway Debut in TRISHA PAYTAS’ BIG BROADWAY DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-02-05 12:20:25
Video: Joshua Boone Records 'Little Brother' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:18:24
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-09 14:43:00
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-29 10:09:01
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 13:51:00
Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-10 08:50:49
Video: Loretta Devine Sings 'That's What She Said' from THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-02 10:41:45
Video: First Listen to 'Building Momentum' From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
by Stephi Wild - 2023-08-10 10:01:20
Video: Arielle Goldman, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Rhea Perlman in LET'S CALL HER PATTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-07-31 16:44:14
Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Gears Up For Its NYC Run At Broadway In Bryant Park
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-22 08:00:20
Video: Watch a New Clip from THE WHO'S TOMMY at The Goodman
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-13 18:51:13
News
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
Tickets to THE OUTSIDERS at Playhouse Square are Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
Single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, are now on sale for its Playhouse Square engagement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
Single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, are now on sale for its Playhouse Square engagement.
Review: A Literary Work Becomes a Phenomenon With THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL at the Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Jan 3, 2026
The year, 1967, the place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its central narrative came from the scrawlings of a 16-year-old named Susan Eloise Hinton, and the rest as we know it is solidified into literary history. History so much, that it has sparked a re-birth with a new generation and with the new stage adaptation of Hinton’s subliminal novel, a pandemonium and cultural phenomenon was created.
by Drew Eberhard - Jan 3, 2026
The year, 1967, the place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its central narrative came from the scrawlings of a 16-year-old named Susan Eloise Hinton, and the rest as we know it is solidified into literary history. History so much, that it has sparked a re-birth with a new generation and with the new stage adaptation of Hinton’s subliminal novel, a pandemonium and cultural phenomenon was created.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; GALA Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Tony Award-Winning THE OUTSIDERS Now On Sale At DeVos Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2025
The Outsiders will tour to Grand Rapids as part of its national engagement at DeVos Performance Hall. The Tony Award–winning musical is based on the novel by S.E. Hinton.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2025
The Outsiders will tour to Grand Rapids as part of its national engagement at DeVos Performance Hall. The Tony Award–winning musical is based on the novel by S.E. Hinton.
Tickets on Sale Now for THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at the DeVos Performance Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are on sale now for its DeVos Peformance Hall engagement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are on sale now for its DeVos Peformance Hall engagement.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
THE OUTSIDERS National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
THE OUTSIDERS North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Outsiders is the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
THE OUTSIDERS North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Outsiders is the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Jonathan Netek - Nov 19, 2025
Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic 1983 film, this Tony-award winning musical features a book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, music and lyrics by folk band Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance.
by Jonathan Netek - Nov 19, 2025
Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic 1983 film, this Tony-award winning musical features a book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, music and lyrics by folk band Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance.
THE OUTSIDERS Tickets On Sale This Week At The Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS go on sale October 31 for its Providence Performing Arts Center engagement, running April 14–19, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS go on sale October 31 for its Providence Performing Arts Center engagement, running April 14–19, 2026.
THE OUTSIDERS To Make Its Canadian Premiere At The Princess Of Wales Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of The Outsiders at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre from June 17–July 26, 2026. The Tony Award-winning musical, based on S.E. Hinton’s classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s film.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of The Outsiders at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre from June 17–July 26, 2026. The Tony Award-winning musical, based on S.E. Hinton’s classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s film.
Tickets to THE OUTSIDERS National Tour in Boston Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Single tickets for the Boston engagement of the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are now on sale to the public.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Single tickets for the Boston engagement of the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are now on sale to the public.
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE OUTSIDERS at Proctors
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Proctors has announced that single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, will go on sale this week.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Proctors has announced that single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, will go on sale this week.
Tickets to THE OUTSIDERS at The Ohio Theatre on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Single tickets for the Ohio Theaatre engagement of Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, are on sale now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Single tickets for the Ohio Theaatre engagement of Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, are on sale now.
THE OUTSIDERS Comes to Theatre Tulsa
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
The North American tour of The Outsiders will tech and launch at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, before its official opening in Tulsa, OK, on Wednesday, October 8 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
The North American tour of The Outsiders will tech and launch at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, before its official opening in Tulsa, OK, on Wednesday, October 8 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Sarafina Bush been nominated for?
Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning.
What awards has Sarafina Bush won?
Sarafina Bush received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for her performance in Heroes of the Fourth Turning.
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