William Ivey Long Portfolio

	HAIRSPRAY

The Neil Simon Theatre Opening Night: August 15, 2002 Closing Night: January 4, 2009 Book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Directed by Jack O'Brien Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell Scenic Design by David Rockwell Lighting Design by Kenneth Posner Photographs by Paul Kolnik

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TOP: Sketch for Harvey Fierstein
as Edna Turnblad
BOTTOM: Sketch for Marissa Jaret Winokur
as Tracy Turnblad
“Welcome to the Sixties”
Graphite, watercolor, gouache, ink, and glitter
on watercolor paper
22 ½ x 15 inches

Marissa Jaret Winokur as Tracy Turnblad and Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad,
“Welcome to the Sixties”
Costumes by Werner Kulovits and Janet Bloor, Euro Co. Costumes, Inc.,
with custom feathers by Jon Coles at AMCAN Feathers, Inc.;
Wigs by Paul Huntley, and shoes by T.O. Dey Custom Footwear

Sketch board of students - “Nicest Kids in Town”
Collage of gesso, graphite, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, marker, ink, paper cutouts, fabric swatches, and Necco wafers on Bristol board
18 x 48 inches
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Clarke Thorell (center) as Corny Collins, Laura Bell Bundy as Amber Von Tussel (second from left) and Ensemble - “Nicest Kids in Town”
Mr. Thorell’s costume by Scafati Tailoring, Inc.; Ms. Bundy’s costume by Tricorne, LLC.;
Ensemble costumes by Jennifer Love Costumes, Schneeman Studios, Inc., Timberlake Studios, Inc., Tricorne, LLC., and an assemblage of vintage costumes.

Sketch board of students - “Run and Tell That”
Collage of gesso, graphite, watercolor, guoauche, colored pencil, marker, ink, paper cutouts, and fabric swatches on Bristol board
18 x 40 inches
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Corey Reynolds as Seaweed (on table), Marissa Jaret Winokur as Tracy Turnblad (third from right),
Matthew Morrison as Link Larkin (second from right), Kerry Butler as Penny Pingleton (far right), and Ensemble - “Run and Tell That”
Costumes by Euro Co Costumes, Inc.; Jennifer Love Costumes, Inc.; Scafati Tailoring, Inc.; and Schneeman Studio, Ltd.

Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad (left), and Ensemble - “Welcome To The Sixties”
Mr. Fierstein’s costume by Werner Kulovits and Janet Bloor, Euro Co. Costumes, Inc.; with custom feathers by Jon Coles at AMCAN Feathers, Inc.;
and shoes by T.O. Dey Custom Footwear; Dynamite costumes by Werner Kulovits, Euro Co. Costumes, Inc., with beading by Bessie Nelson;
Ladies’ smocks by C. Schachner Fashions; and ensemble costumes an assemblage of vintage clothing; wigs by Paul Huntley

Sketch for Marissa Jaret Winokur as Tracy Turnblad -
“Without Love”
Graphite, watercolor, and gouache on watercolor paper,

William Ivey Long fitting Marissa Jaret Winokur in Tracy Turnblad costume for “Without Love”
Ms. Winokur’s costume by Werner Kulovits, Euro Co. Costumes, Inc.;
Wig by Paul Huntley.
Photographed for The New York Times by Sara Krulwich

Sketch board for entire company, “You Can't Stop the Beat” finale
Collage of graphite, gouache, watercolor, ink, marker, colored pencil, colored doilies, and paper cutouts of actor headshots on Bristol board
18 x 120 inches
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Sketch for Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad - “You Can’t Stop The Beat”
Graphite, watercolor, gouache, glitter on watercolor paper, 15 x 22 inches

Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad with Robin Williams at the 2003 Grammy Awards
Mr. Fierstein’s costume by Werner Kulovits and Janet Bloor, Euro Co. Costumes, Inc.; beading by Bessie Nelson;
Custom feathers by Jon Coles at AMCAN Feathers, Inc.; shoes by T.O. Dey Custom Footwear; and wig by Paul Huntley

Full company - “You Can’t Stop The Beat”
Costumes by Tricorne, LLC; Jennifer Love Costumes; Timberlake Studios, Inc.; Schneeman Studios, Inc.; Scafati Tailoring, Inc.; and Euro Co. Costumes, Inc.