How Paul Tazewell Created a More Culturally Conscious Wardrobe for West Side Story

There’s a reason West Side Story remains one of the most revered musicals of all time more than six decades after its original release on Broadway. Everything about the production is memorable, from the romantic music by the late Stephen Sondheim to the Romeo and Juliet undertones of the play’s tragic plot. And the production’s costume design is equally indelible. You can’t mention West Side Story without thinking of Maria’s delicate white dress and cinched red belt, Tony’s pale-yellow blazer, or Anita flouncing around a rooftop in a vibrant lavender number. Now it’s 2021, and West Side Story is officially… Read Full Article