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“A play is a painting that moves. Instead of it holding still, and you are looking at it, you hold still and it scrolls by.”

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Patricia Zipprodt
Patricia Zipprodt

Patricia Zipprodt (February 24, 1925 – July 17, 1999) was an American costume designer known for her work on Broadway musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof, A Chorus Line, and Chicago. She won three Tony Awards for Best Costume Design. Her style combined historical accuracy with artistic innovation, influencing theatrical costume design in the second half of the 20th century. more

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