Variety: Costume Designer Paul Tazewell to Showcase His Work from ‘Wicked’ and ‘Hamilton’ at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Nov 5, 2025
1 min read

Paul Tazewell’s costumes from “Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “West Side Story” are set to go on display at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

The exhibition, titled Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell, is the first of its kind dedicated to his work and will premiere on Jan. 19, 2026.

In a statement, Tazewell said, “This exhibition is a great privilege and honor.” He added, “Being invited to share my work in a way that will be engaging and immersive, and to be able to invite others into that experience means so much to me.”

Read the full story here: https://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/paul-tazewell-griffin-museum-wicked-hamilton-costumes-1236570034/

2 Comments

John Thomas

Apr 22

It is truly inspiring to read about Paul Tazewell’s costume designs being showcased at the Museum of Science and Industry, as the intersection of artistic vision and technical precision is something I think about often while navigating the intensive rigors of my current PhD research. Balancing my doctoral studies with a part-time role at last minute assignments has given me a front-row seat to the modern student experience, where the appreciation for cultural milestones often clashes with overwhelming technical deadlines and complex projects; having suffered through many high-stress hustles and sleepless nights during my own college days, I am now incredibly conscious of the mental toll that an unmanaged workload can take on one’s stability. This personal history is why…

Edited

Adrian Anderson

Apr 16

Paul Tazewell’s work is truly inspiring, especially seeing how costume design contributes so much to storytelling. I once attended a theater production and realized how much detail goes unnoticed unless you really pay attention. At the same time, balancing coursework was tough, and I found myself searching for help with online class options. This post really highlights how dedication to craft can elevate an entire performance.