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Broadway: Bernhardt/Hamlet; Come From Away; August Wilson’s Jitney; Amazing Grace; Lucky Guy; The Scottsboro Boys; Finian’s Rainbow; Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; King Hedley II; One Mo’ Time; The Wild Party; Marie Christine; Footloose; The Tempest; Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992; Angels in America: Millennium Approaches & Perestroika; Chronicle of a Death Foretold; and Jelly’s Last Jam. Off-Broadway: The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Second Stage, Soho Rep, Lincoln Center Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, Manhattan Theatre Club, and the Roundabout Theatre, among others. Regional: Berkeley Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Steppenwolf, Hartford Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, the Old Globe, Mark Taper Forum, Arena Stage, Cleveland Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse, Seattle Rep, and internationally on the West End in the UK. She has 38 costume design nominations and awards for her contributions to various theatrical productions, including two Tony Award nominations, five Drama Desk nominations, two Hewes Design Awards, the Irene Sharaff Young Masters Award for Costume Design Excellence, and an Obie Award for Sustained Costume Design Excellence.

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Toni-Leslie James Productions

 
[Broadway, 2022]
Costume Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Costumes
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Costume Design[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2019]
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[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Costume Design[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
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[New York, 2016]
Costume Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
Costume Design
 
[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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Toni-Leslie James Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

Toni-Leslie James, Paradise Square

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play

Toni-Leslie James, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Toni-Leslie James, Bernhardt/Hamlet

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Toni-Leslie James, August Wilson's Jitney

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Costume Design

Toni-Leslie James, First Daughter Suite

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Costume Design

Toni-Leslie JamesA Civil War Christmas

Obie Awards - 2009 - Design

Toni-Leslie JamesSustained excellence of costume design

Obie Awards - 2009 - Design

Toni-Leslie JamesSustained excellence of costume design

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Costume Design

Toni-Leslie James, Jelly's Last Jam

The Hewes Awards - 1992 - Costume Design

Toni-Leslie James, Jelly's Last Jam

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Costume Design

Toni-Leslie James , Jelly's Last Jam

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Review: THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse

As the singing, dancing, attention-whoring engine of THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL, Gabriel Ebert gives Thompson the idol treatment. Featuring music and lyrics by BE MORE CHILL’s Joe Iconis and directed by Christopher Ashley, UUHTM blows the doors off the La Jolla Playhouse’s Potiker Theatre.

COME FROM AWAY Comes to Anchorage in November

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Anchorage debut at Alaska Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement in November. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

Tony-Winning COME FROM AWAY Returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre, November 3-5

Full casting has been announced for the touring production of COME FROM AWAY! COME FROM AWAY will begin performances in Columbia, SC at Koger Center for the Performing Arts October 17th.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

The Lincoln Center Theater production of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA began rehearsals on Wednesday, September 13. THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA is a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed and co-choregraphed by Graciela Daniele. Check out photos from rehearsals!

Review: THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse

THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL brings the rebellious, idealistic, and often intoxicated writer to life with a talented cast at the La Jolla Playhouse through October 8th.

The Guthrie Theater Sets Cast & Creative Team for 49th Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its 49th production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted by Lavina Jadhwani and directed by Addie Gorlin-Han, based on the original direction by Joseph Haj. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse

Check out production photos of Joe Iconis's THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse, featuring Gabriel Ebert, George Salazar, George Abud, Marcy Harriell, and more here!

Full Cast Revealed for COME FROM AWAY 2023-24 Tour

Get the latest scoop on the upcoming Come From Away 2023-24 tour, including the unveiling of the talented cast, tour dates, and locations. Find out when and where you can catch this heartwarming musical phenomenon that has touched audiences around the world.

Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Lead Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY on Broadway

The world premiere of MOTHER PLAY, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and directed by Tina Landau is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star in the new play!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement

The 26-member cast of A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong began rehearsals last week in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale Will Welcome Jill BC Du Boff and Mikah Berky to Design Faculty

Jill BC Du Boff has been appointed to the faculty at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale and Head of the Sound Design Concentration and will also serve as Sound Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre. Mikah Berky will join the Design Program faculty on December 1, 2023, and will also serve as Scenic Charge at Yale Repertory Theatre.

Single Tickets For COME FROM AWAY at the North Charleston PAC Go on Sale Monday

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Lowcountry debut at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20 – 22. 

George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle & More to Star in THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL

Discover the exciting cast of the upcoming unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson musical, featuring George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle, and more. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the star-studded production and learn about the talented actors bringing Thompson's iconic story to the stage.

Priscilla Lopez, Andréa Burns, Eden Espinosa & More Will Star in Michael John LaChiusa's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) just announced the New York premiere of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa. 

Museum Of Broadway Adds New Costumes From THE CHER SHOW, THE WILD PARTY, and MARIE CHRISTINE

The Museum of Broadway has added new costumes including the feathered finale dress worn by Stephanie J. Block in The Cher Show (2018) designed by Tony Award-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, as well as a dress worn by Eartha Kitt in The Wild Party (2000) and a dress worn by Audra McDonald in Marie Christine (1999).

Full Cast Revealed For A WONDERFUL WORLD Musical; Vanessa Williams Joins Producing Team

Full casting has been announced for A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong, which was previously announced to star James Monroe Iglehart.  The production also welcomes multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams to the lead producing team.  Find out more about the show, and the cast, here!

COME FROM AWAY Comes To Citizens Bank Opera House, August 8-13

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us  all. Broadway In Boston has announced the return of COME FROM AWAY, the true story  of the small town that welcomed the world. Performances at the Citizens Bank Opera House August 8-13, 2023 as part of the Lexus 22/23 Broadway In Boston Season.  

COME FROM AWAY Reveals Full List of UK and Ireland Tour Dates

Come From Away, the multi award-winning ‘Best Musical’ across the globe, has announced dates and venues for its first ever tour of the UK and Ireland. This critically acclaimed show comes direct from the West End where it celebrated over 1000 performances and played to more than 850,000 people at the Phoenix Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Peppermint, Daya Curley, Sarah Stiles & More in A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL at Center Theater Group

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. Check out a first look at production photos here!

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale to Present 2023 Design Showcase in New York City

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale will present its Design Showcase in New York City.

Toni-Leslie James FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square , Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf , Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Bernhardt/Hamlet , Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Bernhardt/Hamlet , Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Come From Away , Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jitney , Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for August Wilson's Jitney , Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for First Daughter Suite , Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for A Civil War Christmas , Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained excellence of costume design , Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained excellence of costume design , Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Wig Out! , Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Mo' Divas , Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Tempest , Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam and Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam .

Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Bernhardt/Hamlet, Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained excellence of costume design Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained excellence of costume designand Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam.

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