Costume World Theatrical

The Original Tony Award-Winning Broadway Costumes

By: Lerner and Lowe

The castle and grounds of Camelot in legendary old England. This costume outline makes provision for every possible
costume change indicated in the script, but indicated logical doubling up for conservation of funds. You may select
only those costumes you feel you need, request additional changes or suggest completely different ensembles. Actor size and inventory fluctuation may cause us to vary slightly from the descriptions below.

King Arthur

• Thigh length tunic, tights, long enveloping hooded cape, hat (of subdued colors,
  masculine and utilitarian in appearance) Suitable for Act I, Scene 1 meeting
  Guenevere, and Act II, Scene 4 – hunting in the woods
• A quietly elegant tunic and tights for indoor wear (Suitable for I, 3, and II, 1)
• A change of the above (Suitable for I, 6, and II, 2)
• A “chain mail” tunic and leggings, over tunic of jazerant armour, helmet,
  gauntlets, simple cape. (Suitable for I, 4 encountering Lancelot, and II, 8 – the
  battlefield)
• A colorful and elaborate tunic, tights, crown. (Suitable for I, 8 – the jousts, and II,
  7-waiting for Guenevere to burn)
  An elaborate and jeweled tunic, ceremonial cape, crown, tights (Suitable for I, II
  and the knighting ceremony)
  Guenevere:
• An elegant “bridal” dress plus warm fur trimmed hooded winter cape (Suitable for
  Act I, Scene 1)
• An indoor dress plus simpler cape (Dress suitable for I-3. With cape may be used
  for II, 1 going to the cattle show; II, 8 – the battlefield
• A light flowing dress and floral wreath for hair (I, 5 Maying)
• A change of indoor dress (Suitable for I, 6 and II, 2)
• A colorful and elegant dress, crown (Suitable for I, 8 – the jousts)
• An elaborate and jeweled dress, ceremonial cape, crown (I, II knighting
  ceremony)
• A pale colored loosely flowing night shift (II, 6)
• A loose rough textured shift (II, 7 – just the thing to wear when being burned at
  the stake)

CAMELOT

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Lancelot Du Lac:

• A “chain mail” tunic and leggings, dressy tabard, cape.
  (Suitable for Act I, 4 “C’est Moi”)
• An indoor tunic and tights – quietly elegant (I, 6 and II<1)
• A very simple utilitarian tunic and tights (I, 9 immediately after the jousting II, 5 –
  the bedchamber confrontation)
• Same items as Arthur’s 4th listed costume (I, 7 – the jousts, II, 8 – the battlefield)
• Magnificent tunic, ceremonial cape, tights. (I, II – knighting ceremony)
  King Pellinore
• Gothic armour, but bent and rusty with pieces missing here and there. Plus “mail”
  tunic, leggings, old cape. (Suitable for Act I, Scene 5 interrupting Maying; II, 3 –
  the battlefield)
• A knee-length looser tunic, tights, somewhat seedy (Indoor scenes, I, 6 and I, 9
  and II,1)
• A utilitarian tunic, tights, hat, cape (II, 2 – indoor scene; II, 4 – hunting)
  The Challenger Knights: Leonel, Sagamore, Dinadani:
• (Each) Tunic, tights, hat, winter cape (I, 1 – meeting the Queen)
• (Each) Colorful light tunics and tights for Maying
• (Each) “chainmail” tunic, leggings, coat of arms surcoat, helmet, gauntlets,
  bright cape(I, 7 and Dinadan for II, 8)
• (Each) Ornamented tunic, tights, ornamented cape (I, 11 – Knighting Ceremony)
  Mordred:
• Tunic tights. Foppish but sinister, usually black (II, 1 – II, 7)
• A simpler utilitarian tunic, tights, long cape, hat (Suitable for II, 3 – searching the
  woods; and II, 5 – pouncing)
  Morgan Le Fey:
• A wispy clingy low-necked dress trimmed with magic – usually in reds, plus
  headdress. She is half sorceress, half temptress
  Merlyn :
• A Grey wispy magical robe with hood (I, 1)
  Nimue: (Needed only if character is seen):
• A flowing wispy magical thigh-length dress, tights, headdress usually in blues
  and greens (I, 2)
  Camelot
  Page 3.

Tom of Warwick: A boy of 14

• Tunic, hat, tights, cape. Suitable for a young lad of common birth (II, 8 on the
  battlefield)
  Dap: Squire to Lancelot
• Tunic , tights, cape, cap (I, 4)
  Chorus: (Including Clarius, Lady Sybil, Lady Anne, Colgrevance, Bliant, Guilliam and
  Castor):
• (Each) Basic period garb plus winter capes (I, 1 meeting the Queen)
• (Each) Light airy garb for dancing and Maying (I, 5)
• (Each) Colorful part colored garb for the jousts (I, 8 – This change is the most
  fanciful of the choices, having bright, light colors. It is the least “realistic” of the
  chorus choices)
• (Each) Dressier outfits with wide medieval trim and in deep jewel tones. (These
  are coordinated and the handsomest chorus choices. Suitable for II, II – the
  knighting; II, 7 the finale)
• (Each male knighted) Same as 4th costume listed for the Challenger Knights

Also: Pages, Heralds, Jesters, Monks, Squires as desired

The period of costuming used for the play is roughly 1200, with some excursions here
and there into pure myth. Jazzerant armour is the transition between plain mail and full
armour. It is the overlapping platelets of thick leather or thin metal – usually worn over
chain mail.

IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE: The attached costume plot is a “suggested”
design interpretation of your production and may differ greatly from the
Costume World stock. To guarantee a costume selection that is in closest
possible accordance with your specifications, our Designer/Costumer will
advise you of the costume options currently available.
ACT ONE, SCENE ONE – MEG’S LIVING ROOM, SUMMER, THE PRESENT
Joe Boyd : Shirt, pants
Meg Boyd : Simple house dress
Male Chorus : Identical to Joe Boyds
Female Chorus : Assorted house dresses, aprons, identical to

Meg’s

Applegate : Conservative, yet very sharp suit, red tie, red

socks

Sister : Summer dress, hat, bag
Doris Miller : Summer dress, hat, bag
Joe Hardy : Oversized pants, shirt, identical to Joe Boyd
ACT ONE, SCENE TWO – A CORRIDOR OF THE WASHINGTON BASEBALL
PARK
Henry, Schovik, Smokey, Vernon, Van Buren, Rocky, Male Chorus:
Uniform
Joe : Suit
Applegate : Change
Gloria : Conservative suit, hat, bag
ACT ONE, SCENE THREE – DUGOUT OF THE PARK
Applegate : Assorted clothes
All others : No change
ACT ONE, SCENE FOUR – A BILLBOARD

Teenagers : Assorted clothes
DAMN YANKEES
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Doris : Change number two
Sister : Change number two
Welch : Well tailored suit, hat
Lynch : Summer suit
ACT ONE, SCENE FIVE – WELCH’S OFFICE
Reporters : Assorted suits, hats
All others : Repeat
ACT ONE, SCENE SIX – THE BILLBOARD
Lola : Very sexy dress
Applegate : No change
ACT ONE, SCENE SEVEN – MEG’S HOUSE
Sister : Summer dress
Doris : Summer dress
Joe Hardy : Sports attire
Meg : House dress
Applegate : No change
ACT ONE, SCENE EIGHT – CORRIDOR IN THE BALL PARK
Gloria : Another summer suit
All Others : Repeat
ACT ONE, SCENE NINE – LOCKER ROOM
Joe Hardy : Shorts, change to sports attire
Lola : Seductive breakaway dress, lace torreador pants,
leotard, rose in hair, gloves
ACT ONE, SCENE TEN – FRONT OF THE CURTAIN
Girls : Assorted “home made” uniforms
Boys : Assorted “home made” uniforms
Sister : Add baseball cap
“Cleveland Indians”: Long red underwear, indian headpieces
DAMN YANKEES

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ACT ONE, SCENE ELEVEN – HOTEL BALLROOM
Welch : Summer tux
Miss Weston : Evening dress
Van Buren, Joe Hardy, Applegate : Summer tux
Lola : A version of baseball uniform with #39 on it

(sexy), change to calypso costume

Gloria : Evening gown
Male Dancers : Calypso outfits
Chorus : Assorted home made party costumes
ACT TWO, SCENE ONE – LOCKER ROOM
All Characters : Repeat
ACT TWO, SCENE TWO – A PARK
Meg : Simple dress, hat, bag
Joe Hardy : Uniform with #39 on the back
Three Girls : Assorted dresses
ACT TWO, SCENE THREE – APPLEGATE’S APARTMENT
Applegate : Exaggerated red lounging robe
Lola : Another sexy dress
Joe Hardy : No change
ACT TWO, SCENE FOUR – COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
Commissioner : Conservative suit
Post Master : Conservative suit
Gloria : Optional change
Guard : Uniform
Reporters : Assorted suits
All Others : Repeat
ACT TWO, SCENE FIVE – A BENCH
Lola : Add coat
All others : Repeat
DAMN YANKEES
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ACT TWO, SCENE SIX – NIGHT CLUB
Lola : Sexy cocktail dress
Female Chorus : Assorted cocktail dresses
Male Chorus : Assorted suits
All others : Repeat
ACT TWO, SCENE SEVEN – BILLBOARD
Doris : Add raincoat
Sister : Add raincoat
All Others : Repeat
ACT TWO, SCENE EIGHT – DUGOUT
Spectators : Assorted summer clothes
Lola : Add horror mask
All Others : Repeat
ACT TWO, SCENE TEN – CORRIDOR
Joe Boyd : Duplicate of Joe Hardy’s uniform, but too small
All Others : Repeat
ACT TWO, SCENE ELEVEN – MEG’S HOUSE
All characters : Repeat Act One, Scene One

1-1: Carnegie Hall
Carole King age 29-floral boho midi dress

1-2: Klien Home
Carole age 16-quick rigged plaid skirt, camisole, cardigan
Genie Klein (Carole’s mother)-short sleeve print dress
Betty (Carole’s friend/age 18)-shirtwaist dress
Dick Clark-voice over only
Neil Sedaka in spotlight (Oh, Carole)-black trousers, white shirt, bowtie, tux jacket

Segway to 1650 Studio

Ensemble: writers, singers, soloists-assorted early 60’s outfits
Lucille (secretary)-skirt, blouse

1-3:1650 Building
Lucille-add jacket to previous costume
Betty-add sweater to previous costume
Carole-repeat previous costume

1-4: Student Lounge, Queens College
Betty-different dress
Carole-change sweater worn with same skirt
Gerry Goffin-jeans, leather jacket, patterned button down shirt
Blonde coed-fitted sweater or turtleneck, mini skirt

College students-assorted 60’s costumes-girls in dresses or skirts/blouses,
sweaters-boys in chinos, shirts, baseball caps, jackets sweaters
Bobby Vee in spotlight (Rain Until Sept.) tux jacket, shirt, tie, trousers

1-5: Don’s office
Don Kirshner-2 pc. Suit, shirt, tie
Bep Bop aLula male singer-cardigan sweater, shirt, trousers
Pianist for Be Bop singer-shirt, sweater vest, trousers
Lucille-dress with jacket
Jerry-sweater worn with same jeans
Carole-dress
Drifters-green suits, suspenders, shirt, tie

1-6: Carole’s office
Carole -blouse, skirt
Don-repeat suit/change shirt and tie
Cynthis Weil-dress
Barry Mann-shirt, pants
Neil Sedaka-repeat 1:2
The Diamonds

1-7: Barry’s office
Cynthia-n/c
Barry-n/c

1-8 Klein Home

Carole-long robe

Gerry
Cenie-dress

1-9: Barry’s office
Barry-
Cynthia

1:10- Gerry and Carole’s office
Carole – blouse, skirt
Gerry- same as 1-8

1:11- 1650
Carole-n/c
Barry-n/c
Cynthis-n/c

1:12- Don’s office
Carol-n/c
Gerry-n/c
Cynthia-n/c
Barry-leisure suit, shirt
Don-3 piece suit, shirt, tie

1:13- Don’s office
4 Shirelles-each in different street clothes
Gerry-n/c
Carole-n/c

1:14 – A Hallway in 1650
Carole-n/c
Cynthia-n/c

1:15- The Shirelles “Will You Still Love Me”-matching girl group dresses

1:16- Carole and Gerry’s office
Carole-dress/cardigan
Gerry-shirt, pants
Cynthia-dress with neckscarf
Barry-change of shirt, repeat trousers
Janelle Woods-dress
The Drifters “On the Roof” silver suits, black shirts, silver ties

1:17-Cynthia and Barry’s office
Cynthia-dress
Barry-change of shirt, repeat trousers
The Drifters “On Broadway” -n/c

1:18 Carole and Gerry’s office
Carole-dress with cardigan
Gerry-shirt, pants
Little Eva-dress
1:19 American Bandstand
“Locomotion”
Little Eva-purple and white dress

Ensemble-co-ordinating costumes with Eva

1:20 Cynthia and Barry’s office
Cynthia -dress
Barry – another shirt change
The Righteous Brother “You’ve Lost That Lovin’” matching suits

1;21 Vermont Ski Lodge
Carole -ski pants, sweater, scarf, ski jacket
Gerry -ski pants, sweater, scarf, ski jacket
Cynthia-ski pants, sweater, ski coat, scarf
Barry-ski pants, sweater, scarf, jacket, ski jacket

1:21 A TV Studio
Janelle Woods- pink dress
3 female back up singers-coordinate with Janelle
Gerry -shirt, black pants
Assistant Director-shirt, vest, pants
Carole-sweater, pencil skirt

2:1 Recording Studio
Carole -blouse, skirt
Back up singers
Don-repeat 3 piece suit, change of shirt and tie
Gerry-shirt, pants
Nick-jeans, shirt, graphic tee shirt

2:2 Cynthia’s office
Carole -n/c
Cynthia-dress
Donny-n/c
Barry-pants, shirt

2:3 Carole and Gerry’s office
Carole -n/c
Gerry-n/c
Cynthia-n/c
Barry-n/c

2:4 Hospital waiting room
Don-add top coat to previous costume
Cynthia-add tweed coat
Barry-add leather jacket

2:5 Hospital room
Carole-cardigan, blouse, jeans
Gerry-hospital gown

2:6 Spotlight-“Pleasant Valley Sunday”
Marilyn Wald- mini dress
Ensemble singers-assorted late 60’s outfits
Transition to suburban house
Gerry-shirt, pants

Carole-repeat jeans, change blouse
Barry-shirt, pants
Cynthia -blouse, pants
Genie-dress
Don-polo shirt, pants

2:7 Marilyn’s apartment
Carole -long cardigan, blouse, repeat jeans
Gerry -tee shirt, pants
Marilyn-robe

2:8 Suburban house
Carole -n/c
Genie-house coat

2:9 The Bitter End club
Nick -knit pants, shirt
Cynthia – mini dress
Barry – pants, shirt
Carole-shirt, trousers
Female singers
Back up singers-assorted “mod” outfits

2:10 Don’s office
Lucille -skirt, jacket, turtleneck
Don – shirt, tie, pants
Carole -print blouse, skirt

Cynthia -dress
Barry -shirt, repeat trousers

2:11 LA recording studio
Lou Adler -shirt, pants
Engineer-shirt, pants, sweater
Carole-blouse, belt, jeans
Back up singers-assorted early 70’s costumes
Stage hands-shirts, pants, some vests
Musicians-similar to singers

2:12 Carnegie Hall backstage
Genie-dressy dress
Don-jacket, pants, shirt, neck scarf
Barry-leisure suit, shirt
Cynthia-dress
Carole-offstage and then robe
Stage manager-vest, shirt, pants

2:13 Carnegie Hall stage
Carole-same as 1:1
Ensemble

“No, No Nanette”
By Harback, Mandel, Yousmans, & Caesar

This costume outline is merely a suggestion. You may select only those costumes you feel you need,
request additional changes, or suggest completely different ensembles. Actor size and inventory
fluctuation may cause us to vary slightly from the descriptions below.
Time: Early Summer 1925
Place: New York & Atlantic City
Sue Smith, middle-aged woman

1. A day dress of the soft pastel type. She is a shy feminine type.
2. A traveling dress or suit & hat.
3. A short evening dress. Chiffon, light-colored.

Jimmy Smith, her husband

1. A business suit, shirt, tie & hat. He is wealthy.
2. A flashy plus-four suit, shirt, tie & hat.
3. Black formal tail coat, tux pants, white tie, white vest, white shirt

Lucille Early, a middle-aged woman

1. A day dress. She is outgoing and has quite bright taste.
2. A traveling suit or dress & hat.
3. A blue cocktail dress, somewhat slinky in nature. (For Where Has My Hubby
   Gone Blues)
4. A short evening dress. Flashy.

Billy Early, her husband

1. A business suit, shirt, tie & hat. He is a well-to-do lawyer.
2. A flashy plus-four suit, shirt, tie & hat.
3. Black formal tail coat, tux pants, white tie, white vest, white shirt.

Nanette, an ingenue

1. A dress or two-piece outfit suitable for daytime wear. She should be sweet.
2. A change of afternoon dress. This one a bit more summery.
3. A sweet, sheer tea-party dress.

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Tom Trainor, her fiance

1. A business suit, shirt, tie & hat. He is a young lawyer.
2. A bright blazer, flannels, shirt, tie & straw hat.
3. Black formal tail coat, tux pants, white tie, white vest & white shirt.

Pauline, a maid

1. Dress, apron, headpiece, suitable for a maid.
2. Coat and hat of her own taste, which is somewhat unorthodox.
3. A change of maid’s dress, apron and headpiece. Somewhat wild in color.

Flora Lathan, a young opportunist

1. A day dress and hat suitable for traveling. She has gaudy taste and shows her
   ample bosom whenever possible
2. A change of the above.
3. A flashy short evening dress, in questionable taste.
   Betty Brown and Winnie Winslow, also opportunists
4. (each) a traveling outfit and hat. in questionable taste.
5. (each) a flashy short evening dress in questionable taste.

Male Chorus

1. (each) brightly patterned sweater or sweater vest, shirt, tie & slacks.
2. (each) bathing suit (some as lifeguards.)
3. (each) bright blazer, shirt, tie, flannels, straw hat.
4. (each) black formal tail coat, tux pants, white tie, white vest, white shirt.

Female Chorus

1. (each) two piece day ensemble. Brightly patterned with pleated skirt.
2. (each) beach suit, tights, hat. Very colorful.
3. (each) sheer afternoon tea dress with garden hat.
4. (each) short evening dress of a flapper nature.

Chauffeur

1. Uniform pants, jacket, hat.

1776 Cast

JOHN ADAMS:

Brown coat, moss green vest, brown breeches, white shirt with jabot, white hose, and shoe buckles

CEASER RODNEY:

Print velvet coat, linen vest, black satin breeches, and white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

RUTLEDGE:

Rose velvet with black trim coat, rose brocade vest, black breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

MCKEON:

Blue tweed coat, white brocade vest, blue tweed breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, and shoe buckles

HUGHES:

Purple velvet coat with silver trim, white vest, black breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

R. SHERMAN:

Copper coat, copper and gold brocade vest, brown breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

HOPKINS:

Gold and Tan brocade coat, gold vest, tan breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

LIVINGSTON:

Gold corduroy coat, green with gold vest, green breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

DR. LYMON HALL:

Black velvet with silver trim coat, black brocade vest, white breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

THOMAS JEFFERSON:

Green coat, green and gold brocade vest, grey breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN:

Purple corduroy coat, lavender brocade vest, purple breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

REVEREND WITHERSPOON:

Black coat, black high vest, black breeches, white two tab clerical collar, hose, shoe buckles

JUDGE WILSON:

Tan coat, black brocade vest, grey breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

CHASE:

Mint green corduroy coat, brown print vest, brown breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

MORRIS:

Blue corduroy coat, grey vest, grey breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

LEE:

Yellow satin coat, white brocade vest, white breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

JOHN HANCOCK:

Blue velvet with gold trim, blue vest, blue breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

JOHN DICKERSON:

Black wool coat, black vest, black breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

JOSIAH BARTLETT:

Grey and black coat, black vest, black breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

GEORGE READ:

Green velvet coat, gold plush vest, black breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, shoe buckles

CHARLES THOMPSON:

Brown corduroy coat, beige print vest, brown breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, and shoe buckles

COURIER:

Blue wool and buff coat, buff breeches, buff vest, white continental dicky, white hose, shoe buckles, black tricorn with gold trim

LEATHERAPRON:

Rust vest, brown breeches, tan collarless shirt, hose, shoe buckles

ANDREW MCNAIR:

Brown linen vest, blue breeches, white shirt with jabot, hose, and shoe buckles

ABAGAIL ADAMS:

Grey antique satin gown with full paried shirt, white lace hat

MARTHA JEFFERSON:

1) Black and multi print style gown
2) Light blue corduroy full cape