Paul Tazewell-Live Podcast

The Institute of Black Imagination is making history with its first-ever live podcast recording, and we’re launching it with none other than Academy Award-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell (Wicked, West Side Story, Hamilton).  His designs don’t just dress characters—they define them. From the revolutionary aesthetic of Hamilton to the spectacle of The Wiz Live! and the vibrant fantasy of Wicked, Tazewell has mastered the language of fabric, silhouette, and historical remix.

In this live convo, IBI founder Dario Calmese and Paul Tazewell will get into it—how costumes shape not just performance but perception, how wardrobe influences narrative, and what it really means to stay in character in a world where we’re always curating ourselves. Because let’s be honest: fashion is never just about what you wear—it’s about the story you tell. Pull up to Space 001 for an evening of intellect, artistry, and imagination in motion.