From ‘Wicked’ to ‘Hamilton,’ Paul Tazewell’s Award-Winning Costumes Dazzle at Museum of Science and Industry

From ‘Wicked’ to ‘Hamilton,’ Paul Tazewell’s award-winning costumes dazzle at Museum of Science and Industry

In Paul Tazewell's Oscar-winning costumes for "Wicked," art meets science in the dark, mossy coils on Elphaba’s Emerald City dress. Dressing the characters of "Hamilton,” Tazewell took inspiration from 18th century coats and corsets and blended them with contemporary streetwear trends — all so the characters feel more accessible and relatable.Chicagoans can see his work up close in the new exhibition “Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Taz…

Paul Tazewell’s designs for “Wicked” and “Hamilton” featured at Museum of Science and Industry

In Paul Tazewell’s Oscar-winning costumes for “Wicked,” art meets science in the dark, mossy coils on Elphaba’s Emerald City dress. Dressing the characters of “Hamilton,” Tazewell took inspiration from 18th century coats and corsets and blended them with contemporary streetwear trends — all so the characters feel more accessible and relatable. Chicagoans can see his work up close in the new exhibition “Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Ta…