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Paul Tazewell, who was nominated for an Oscar for “Wicked,” makes time for yoga before a day of shopping, museums and dinner with friends.
Paul Tazewell, who has won Tony and Emmy Awards, was nominated for an Oscar for his costume design work on the movie version of “Wicked.”Credit...Tara Bryan for The New York Times
By Tammy LaGorce
Feb. 8, 2025
Paul Tazewell oversaw a staff of 140 as the costume designer for the movie version of the musical “Wicked.” In January, he was nominated for an Oscar for his work on the film, which included a gown for Ariana Grande that required 225 hours of work and 20,000 beads for the bodice. He also designed the suits worn by the movie’s computer-generated animals.
Mr. Tazewell, 60, moved to Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights neighborhood in 2018, shortly before his husband died. The proximity of his two-bedroom apartment to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, where he frequently walks on Sundays, has helped him grieve.
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