Cotton dress and faded pinafore, worn cardigan sweater, black cotton stockings Note: Orphans wear similar dresses, some with long underwear. In Act Two, Scene 2, orphans wear a second, different set of similar dresses.
MISS HANNIGAN:
Robe, flowered flannel nightgown
LITTLEST ORPHAN: (ACT ONE, SCENE 4)
Long underwear, scuffs, later changes to dress.
BUNDLES:
Wool jacket, worn work pants, cap
MISS HANNIGAN: (ACT 1, SCENE 4)
Printed period dress
POLICEMAN:
Period NYC uniform
HOOVERVILLE-ITES
Women:- Assorted ragged coats, jackets and shawls over worn dresses and aprons, hats, scarves and gloves.Men: Worn and patched work pants: jackets or overcoats, old knit caps and beat up felt hats, scarves and mittens
GRACE: (ACT 1, SCENE 4-5)
Cape, suit jacket, solid tailored skirt, blouse, felt and satin hat. For Scene 5, remove cape, jacket and hat.
WARBUCKS: (ACT ONE, SCENE 5)
Expensive looking double-breasted wool
MRS. PUGH:
Tiny print dress with high lace collar
DRAKE: (AND MALE SERVANTS)
Cutaway, striped pants, vest, wing collar, black bow tie
MAIDS:
Uniforms with white organdy aprons (Act two, Scene 5) add Christmas corsages.
WARBUCKS: (ACT ONE, SCENE 6)
Long overcoat with velvet collar, white silk scarf, felt hat
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 closes possible accordance with your specifications, our Designer/Costumer will advise you of the costume options currently available.
ACT ONE:
Charlaine:
Turquoise and lace sequined dress with belt, blue jacket with pink sequined trim, sailor hat, pink bag, black gloves, white gardenia headpiece.
Armelia:
Royal blue lace and sequined dress with belt, gloves, gardenia headpiece.
Black satin full length coat with corsage
Nell:
Maroon lace and sequined two piece dress, gardenia headpiece and gloves
Ken:
Brown three piece suit, white, shirt, tie, silk scar and brown derby hat.
Andre:
Aqua two piece double breasted suit, red tie, silk scarf, white shirt and gray derby hat
Pianist:
Striped slacks, white shirt, bow tie, arm garters, gray plaid vest and derby hat
ACT TWO:
Charlaine:
Pink sequined dress with belt, pink beanie hat with removable brim, pink gloves and white fox stole.
Armelia:
Green dress, green beanie hat with brim, gloves and three stone martins.
Nell:
Purple long sleeved dress, purple beanie hat with removable brim, gloves and multiple stone martins.
Ken:
Navy blue three piece suit, red tie, scarf, white shirt
Long coat
Andre’:
Green three piece suit, brocade vest, shirt, tie, scarf, gray gloves and black derby hat
The action of the musical Aida begins and ends in the Egyptian wing of a major museum. Costuming for these scenes is contemporary. The remainder of the musical occurs in ancient Egypt. Some costumes will have a mid-20th century flair similar to the original Broadway production.
ACT I Prologue: THE MUSEUM.
CROWD: Contemporary attire in neutral hues of white, beige, and tan.
MEN: Complete ensemble consisting of some but not all of the following:
Hat; blouse; skirt; dress; jacket; trousers
WOMEN: Complete ensemble consisting of some but not all of the following:
Hat; blouse; skirt; dress; jacket; trousers
AMNERIS: In a glass case attire in muted red: Egyptian helmet crown; sleeveless and strapless; fitted dress or bodice and skirt; half circle cape; gold necklace or collar.
ACT I Scene 1: A SLAVE BARGE.
EGYPTIAN SOLDIERS: Attired entirely in red: headband; waist girdle, trousers.
Optional extras: matching red, high collared Eaton-cut jacket that closes up the front with ties.
RADAMES (EGYPTIAN ARMY CAPTAIN): Attired entirely in red to match EGYPTIAN SOLDIERS: Head band; high collared Eaton-cut jacket with gold trim that closes up the front with ties; waist girdle; trousers.
AIDA & NUBIAN WOMEN (CAPTURED SLAVES): Complete muted colored ensemble consisting of some of but not all of the following: Head scarf; simple long sleeved dress or tunic; top; skirt; shawl; hip shawl; girdle; sash.
ACT I Scene 2: RADAMES’ QUARTERS.
AIDA & RADAMES: Repeat I-1
ACT I Scene 3: THE DOCKS.
SOLDIERS & NUBIAN WOMEN: Repeat I-1
EGYPTIAN MAN (OF QUESTIONABLE REPUTATION): Dark, long sleeved, knee-length coat; shirt; waist sash or girdle; trousers.
MEREB (RADEMES’ HOUSEHOLD’S SERVANT): Attired in muted reds and orange: Cloth pill box-style cap; short sleeved shirt; long sleeved knit undershirt; trousers or pants; waist sash or girdle
ZOSER (CHIEF MINISTER; RADAMES’ FATHER): Black ankle-length coat/robe with high red collar & red trip closure down the right front; black trousers.
GUARDS: Black headband black sleeveless shirt; black leather harness (may be worn over shirt or without shirt); black pants; black belt or girdle;
OTHER MINISTERS: Black, waisted about-knee-length coat with high red collar and red trimmed closure down the front; black trousers
ACT I Scene 4: A HALLWAY IN THE PHAROAH”S PALACE.
AIDA: Now dressed in a palace slave woman’s uniform: Magenta, calf-length, long-sleeved dress; waist sash or girdle
ACT I Scene 5: THE BATHS:
AMNERIS:
White sheet with blue trim wrapped sarong style over (2.)
Blue, fitted, strapless, sleeveless bodice. Straight skirt; matching blue scarf.
WOMEN OF THE PALACE:
White turban style head wrap with blue trim; white sheet with blue trim wrapped sarong style over (2.).
Sleeveless, strapless thy length dress (each a different solid color); matching scarf and dance trunks.
SLAVE WOMEN: identical to AIDA; magenta calf-length long sleeve dress; waist sash or girdle.
FASSION SHOW: Each ensemble in a single bright color; head piece or wig; gown or ensemble; accessories as needed.
ACT I Scene 6: PHAROAH’S PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM.
3 EXOTIC DANCERS: Harem-style attire: Headband or small headpiece; bra-style, trimmed top; matching waist girdle; full, color coordinated chiffon skirt, dance trunks.
MEREB: Repeat I-3
RADAMES: Red, Knee-length coat with gold trim. Repeat girdle and trousers from I-1.
PHAROAH: Gold helmet; crown; gold, skirted, floor-length, long sleeved coat or robe; waist sash or girdle; gold sleeveless caftan.
PALACE SERVANT MEN: Dark or print, ethnic pants; matching drape worn off one shoulder. Optional extra: Coordinated shirt or tunic.
AIDA & NUBIAN PALACE SERVENT WOMEN (SERVING AT BANQUET): Small, dark purple cap or coif; matching, calf-length, long sleeved dress; waist sash or girdle.
AIDA: Later add coordinated shawl or mantle.
AMNERIS: Fitted beige satin bodice with gold trim; matching floor-length skirt and caftan.
COURTIERS: MEN: Red, soft, pill box styled cap; matching, long sleeved, floor-length coat; waist girdle or sash.
WOMEN: Solid colored, long veil worn on headband; coordinated, short sleeve blouse; matching tapered skirt.
ZOSER: Repeat I-3.
GUARDS: Black headband; black sleeveless shirt; black leather harness 9may be worn over shirt or without shirt); black pants; black belt or girdle; black gauntlet gloves.
ACT I Scene 7: AMNERIS’ DRESSING ROOM / BED CHAMBER.
AMNERIS, AIDA, & RADAMES: Repeat I-6.
ACT I Scene 8: THE NUBIAN SLAVE CAMP.
MEREB: Repeat I-6. Strike top shirt.
AIDA: Repeat I-6. Later add regal, sleeveless, very full surcoat made from man rags and fabrics pieces in brown, tan, beige, and other earth tones.
NUBIAN SLAVES & NEHEBKA (WOMAN SLAVE): Complete mens and womens, rages and patched ensembles in browns, beiges, tans and other earth toned colors consisting of some but not all of the following: Blouse; shirt; tunic; vest; trousers; skirt; wrap skirt; dress; breeches.
ACT I Scene 9: THE NILE’S EDGE. WASHING DAY.
WOMEN DOING LAUNDRY: Matching pink ensembles: Head scarf; bare midriff; sleeveless. Cropped top with elastic at neck and under breast; sarong-style wrap skirt; dance trunks.
RADAMES: Repeat I-7
AIDA & MEREB: Repeat I-8.
ACT I Scene 10: THE MARKET PLACE.
RADAMES, MEREB & AIDA: Repeat I-9.
AMNERIS: Bright orange, fitted dress with gold straps; bright orange shawl or mantle.
NEHEBKA: As WOMEN DOING LAUNDRY in I-9 in pink attire: Head scarf; bare midriff, sleeveless, cropped top with elastic at neck and under breast; sarong-style wrap skirt; dance trunks.
MEN & WOMEN MERCHANTS (HAWKING THEIR WARES): Complete pink, red and orange ensembles consisting of some but not all of the following: head rag; turban; dress; top; skirt; shirt; pants; shawl; drape; caftan.
ACT I Scene 11: RADAMES’ TENT
NUBIANS: Repeat I-8
OTHER EGYPTIAN SLAVES: Repeat PALACE SERVENT MEN AND WOMEN from I-6.
RADAMES & MEREB: Repeat I-10.
A SOLDIER: Repeat I-10.
ACT I Scene 12: THE NUBIAN SLAVE CAMP.
CROWD OF NUBIANS: Repeat I-8
AIDA: Repeat I-8
NEHEBKA: Repeat I-8 or I-10
ACT II Scene 1: STARSCAPE:
AIDA: Simple, black, long sleeved, ankle-length dress; waist girdle or sash.
RADAMES: Black, high-collared, long sleeved, knee length coat closing up the front; matching trousers girdle or sash.
AMNERIS: Black, fitted bodice with silver or gold straps; matching skirt; caftan or over-piece.
ACT II Scene 2: THE PRISON.
AIDA: Repeat II-1. Add black shawl or mantle.
MEREB: Repeat I-3 (with top shirt).
PRISON GUARD: Black headband; black sleeveless shirt; black leather harness (may be worn over shirt or without shirt); black pants; black belt or girdle; black gauntlet gloves.
AMONASRO (AIDA’S FATHER THE NUBIAN KING): In slave rag attire: Tunic or shirt; pants or breeches.
ACT II Scene 3: THE WAR ROOM OF THE PALACE:
ZOSER: Black, thigh length, long sleeved coat work open to expose chest; matching trousers or ethnic pants; girdle or belt.
AMNERIS: Green dress with gold straps; chiffon over-wrap or mantle.
RADAMES: Gray or neutral colored tunic or shirt; coordinated ethnic trousers or pants; belt or girdle.
THE MINISTERS: Black, short sleeved t-shirt with red band on left sleeve; black pants with red side stripe.
ACT II Scene 4: THE NUBIAN SLAVE CAMP:
AIDA: Repeat II-2
RADAMES: Repeat II-3
A SLAVE WOMAN, CROWD OF NUBIANS & NEHEBKA: Repeat I-12.
GUARDS: Black headband; black sleeveless shirt; black leather harness (may be worn over shirt or without shirt); black pants; black girdle or belt; black gauntlet gloves.
ACT II Scene 5: RADAMES’ GARDEN NIGHT.
RADAMES: Repeat I-6 with open coat.
AIDA: Repeat I-4.
AMNERIS: Blue dress similar to previous, matching belt; dark blue, purple and/or black floor length caftan. Underdress white chemise or full slip.
ACT II Scene 6: AMNERIS’ DRESSING ROOM.
AMNERIS: Being dressed into a wedding ensemble: White brocade or textured bridal fabric, high collared, long, sleeved, fitted gown; white satin helmet crown; full veil to encase the body from the top of the crown to dress hem or floor.
4 HAND MAIDENS: Small, dark purple cap or coif; matching, calf-length, long sleeved dress, waist sash or girdle.
ACT II Scene 7: THE ROYAL WEDDING.
ZOSER & 2 MINISTERS: Repeat I-3.
4 LADIES OF THE PALACE: White blouse, straight white skirt; white chiffon sari wrap.
RADAMES: White or cream colored, long sleeved, ankle length robe or coat with full skirt; waist girdle, sash, or belt.
AIDA: Repeat I-6
PHAROAH: White helmet crown; white, long sleeved, full skirted robe or coat; belt, girdle, or sash; white, silver or gold drape or over-piece.
PLEASE NOTE: The attached costume plot is a “suggested” design interpretation of this 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.
Time : 1933 – The action takes place in New York City & Philadelphia
ACT ONE, SCENE 1: 42nd Street Theatre, NYC
“AUDITION”
22 Chorus Ladies : Assorted blouses and shorts and playsuits in
light pastels and beige tones
14 Chorus Men : Assorted neutral dance pants and shirts, some
vests and sweaters, ties
Andy Lee : Two piece Suit, sweater vest, cap, shirt tie
Bert Barry : Three piece plaid suit, shirt, tie, hat
Oscar : Three piece suit and hat
Mac (Stage Mgr.) : Three piece suit and hat
Anytime Annie : Similar to ladies’ chorus – jacquard sleeveless
blouse, red shorts, red sash
Maggie Jones : Olive crepe jacket and skirt, gold and olive print
tie blouse
“YOUNG AND HEALTHY”
Peggy Sawyer : Medium blue crepe short jacket, tulip skirt. White
blouse with Peter Pan collar. Gloves, yellow
“lucky” scarf
Bill Lawlor : Blue weave jacket, blue gabardine pants, white
cotton sweater, shirt and bow tie
Julian Marsh : Dark blue pin striped three piece suit, white shirt
and tie
“SHADOW WALTZ”
Dorothy Brock : Silk bias cut dress with long sleeves, fur throw,
hat, gloves. Add robe of grey and mauve chiffon
with handkerchief hem, feather boa trim
Abner Dillon : Tan western suit, beige western shirt, string tie,
dark brown cowboy hat
Pat Denning : Brown and tan sport coat, dark pants, vest, shirt,
bow tie and boater
Scene 2: Gypsy Teakettle
“GO INTO YOUR DANCE”
Maggie, Peggy, Andy: Repeat
Annie : Salmon crepe wrap dress and natural straw hat
Lorraine and Phyllis: (Chorus) – Repeat Act Two, Scene 4 Lullabye
costumes
3 Teakettle Waiters: Striped shirts, brown tone wool vest, dark wool
pants, white aprons with paisley cummerbunds
Scene 3: On Stage
“HABIT”
Dorothy : Blue/gray jumpsuit with matching jacket and scarf
Billy Lawlor : White wool gabardine pants, blue jacket, white
shirt, blue tie and straw boater
7 Chorus Ladies : Assorted crepe jumpsuits with long sleeves and
center front bows
Peggy : Repeat
8 Chorus Men : Coordinating pastel blazers, ribbon striped white
shirts, bow ties, cream gabardine pants, straw
boaters
Scene 4: Brock’s Dressing Room
Peggy, Pat, Dorothy: Repeat
Scene 5: On Stage
“GETTING OUT OF TOWN”
Two Thugs : 1 Black Two piece suit with grey shirt and tie,
black fedora
1 Black Two piece suit with shirt, tie, fedora
Bert, Barry, Julian Marsh, Abner Dillon, Billy Lawlor: Add trench coats and hats
Dorothy : Navy blue wool coat, fur throw, hat
Maggie : Dark brocade cape and hat
Annie : Pink raincoat and hat
20 Chorus Ladies : Assorted styles of pastel rain coats with matching
hats and scarves
14 Chorus Men : Assorted styles of earth tone raincoats and hats
Scene 6: Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia
Billy Lawlor : Brown Norfolk jacket, sweater vest, brown pants,
shirt, tie
Dames – Part One : Boys remove raincoats to opening look – add
black rehearsal top hats
Dames – Part Two : Beauty School – 20 peach chiffon short tunics
over leotards with chiffon headbands
Dames – Part Three: Billy – Black tail suit with side stripe, wing collar
shirt, vest, bow tie
14 Black wool tail suits with satin lapels and top
hats, wing collar shirts, vests and bow ties.
Dames – Part Four : 22 one of a kind rainbow dresses – ranging from
pale yellow to deepest purple – with hats or hair
flowers, some furs
Annie traditionally wears ruffle gown with picture hat
Peggy wears blue gown with gathered sleeves and small cap
Dorothy : Chiffon beaded gown with seed pearls,
bugle beads, rhinestone tiara with feather spray
Julian Marsh : Repeat
Scene 7: Regency Club and Dorothy’s Suite
“I KNOW NOW”
Regency Bartender: Gabardine mess jacket with black collar and gold
buttons, black pants
Three Girls : Assorted printed chiffon bias cut dresses
Maggie Jones : Maroon and gold printed silk dress and jacket
with wine chiffon collar and cuffs
Peggy Sawyer : Blue printed silk day dress with white organdy
ruffled collar
Annie : Hot Pink printed chiffon day dress
Dorothy : Steel blue chiffon bias cut draped evening gown
and coat with silk satin bands and bugle beaded
panels
Scene 8: Opening Night – Philadelphia
“I KNOW NOW” – Reprise
Billy : Black tail suit, white vest
8 Chorus “Trellis” Ladies: Crinkle sheer dance dresses with gathered net skirts and sleeves, horse hair picture hats
“WE’RE IN THE MONEY” – Part One
Annie, Peggy, Lorraine and Phyllis as Ragamuffins: Breakaway rag dresses and knickers in mauves and gray tones with sweaters and soft caps
“WE’RE IN THE MONEY – Part Two
20 Girls and Annie : Champagne and pale green with silver dots short
dance dresses with sewn on coin and sequins
with silver linings, money gloves and gauntlets,
dime hats
12 Boys : White and green jackets with silver trim sewn on
sequins and coins, silver vest with silver pants
striped in green – wing collar shirts, money bow
ties
Billy Lawlor : Same as Chorus Men with more glitz
“Act One finale: – 1st 42nd Street
All costumes are in tones of black, gray, silver and white
Two Soldiers : White crepe shirt, white dance pants and tie
Two Gangsters : Black and white suits with silver vests, gray
shirts, ties, fedoras
Two Society Men : Black tail suits and vests, shirts, top hats
Two Newsboy : (From ladies chorus) – White with gray and black
plaid shirt, knickers, cap
Three Nifties : (One must be Peggy) – White silk blouses with
black crepe full skirts
Two Elegant Ladies: White charmuse bias cut gowns with faux boa
drapes – small caps
Three Hookers : Black crepe wrap dresses with ribbon striped
sleeves and silver sequined trim, small caps
Dorothy Brock : Royal blue silk dance dress with gold and royal
beaded embroidery
ACT TWO, SCENE 1: Outside Dorothy’s dressing room – 10 minutes later
Doctor : Brown three piece suit and hat
All Others : Repeat
ACT TWO, SCENES 2 AND 3: Dressing rooms and backstage
“SUNNYSIDE”
Chorus – Ladies & Men: Top ½ of “Lullabye” costume – (2-4)
ACT TWO, SCENE 4: Broad Street Station
“LULLABYE OF BROADWAY”
Peggy : Repeat Act One, Scene 1
Julian : Brown three piece pin striped suit
Maggie Jones : Brown print dress with cocoa silk jacket, green
and lavender trim, matching hat
Anytime Annie : Repeat Teakettle dress and hat
Bert Barry : Another Three piece suit
Andy Lee : Sport Coat
Billy Lawlor : Brown Norfolk jacket, sweater, brown pants
Chorus : Day time suits and dresses
ACT ONE, SCENE 5: Backstage
Peggy : Repeat opening blouse. Add light blue shorts
Chorus as Needed: Repeat “Lullabye” without jackets
ACT TWO, SCENE 6: Peggy’s Dressing Room
“1/4 to 9”
Peggy : Repeat 2-5, add light blue terrycloth robe
6 Chorus Ladies : Assorted dressing gowns and wrappers
Dorothy Brock : Mauve to purple tone painted silk chiffon bias cut
dress with matching asymmetrical chiffon jacket
Pat Denning : Tuxedo
Julian Marsh : Repeat suit
ACT TWO, SCENE 7: Opening Night “42nd Street” in NYC
“SHUFFLE OFF TO BUFFALO”
Three Bridesmaids: Bias cut crepe tea dresses with chiffon
