Gender
Male
Born
Jul 05, 1916
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Died
May 04, 2008
New York, New York, USA
Designer
  • CREDITS
    If you ever leave me...I'm going with you! (Aug 06, 2001 - Sep 23, 2001)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Waiting in the Wings (Dec 16, 1999 - May 28, 2000)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    The Herbal Bed (Apr 16, 1998 - Apr 26, 1998)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    Sacrilege (Nov 02, 1995 - Nov 19, 1995)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    Comedy Tonight (Dec 18, 1994 - Dec 25, 1994)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    SpecialVariety ComedyOriginal
    Accomplice (Apr 26, 1990 - Jun 10, 1990)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedy ThrillerOriginal
    Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Feb 26, 1989 - Sep 01, 1990)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalRevue DanceOriginal
    Broadway Follies (Mar 15, 1981 - Mar 15, 1981)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalVarietyOriginal
    The Roast (May 08, 1980 - May 10, 1980)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    Lorelei (Jan 27, 1974 - Nov 03, 1974)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Sugar (Apr 09, 1972 - Jun 23, 1973)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Goodbye People (Dec 03, 1968 - Dec 07, 1968)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    Golden Rainbow (Feb 04, 1968 - Jan 11, 1969)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    Henry, Sweet Henry (Oct 23, 1967 - Dec 31, 1967)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    Tonight at 8:30 (May 03, 1967 - May 13, 1967)
    • Fumed Oak
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedy One ActRevival
    • Still Life
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOne ActRevival
    • Ways and Means
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedy One ActRevival
    A Touch of the Poet (May 02, 1967 - May 13, 1967)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Imaginary Invalid (May 01, 1967 - May 13, 1967)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedyRevival
    The Paisley Convertible (Feb 11, 1967 - Feb 18, 1967)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Something More! (Nov 10, 1964 - Nov 21, 1964)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    The Crucible (Apr 06, 1964 - May 02, 1964)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Seagull (Apr 05, 1964 - May 02, 1964)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayDrama ComedyRevival
    Here's Love (Oct 03, 1963 - Jul 25, 1964)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    The Beauty Part (Dec 26, 1962 - Mar 09, 1963)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Aspern Papers (Feb 07, 1962 - Apr 28, 1962)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    13 Daughters (Mar 02, 1961 - Mar 25, 1961)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    Wildcat (Dec 16, 1960 - Jun 03, 1961)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Christine (Apr 28, 1960 - May 08, 1960)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    Greenwillow (Mar 08, 1960 - May 28, 1960)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedy Fantasy Romantic ComedyOriginal
    Destry Rides Again (Apr 23, 1959 - Jun 18, 1960)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    First Impressions (Mar 19, 1959 - May 30, 1959)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Say, Darling (Apr 03, 1958 - Jan 17, 1959)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedy Play with musicOriginal
    Blue Denim (Feb 27, 1958 - Jul 19, 1958)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Infernal Machine (Feb 03, 1958 - Mar 09, 1958)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    Rumple (Nov 06, 1957 - Dec 14, 1957)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Copper and Brass (Oct 17, 1957 - Nov 16, 1957)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Mary Stuart (Oct 08, 1957 - Nov 24, 1957)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayRevival
    Livin' The Life (Apr 27, 1957 - May 19, 1957)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    Li'l Abner (Nov 15, 1956 - Jul 12, 1958)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Diary of a Scoundrel (Nov 04, 1956 - Nov 25, 1956)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Sleeping Prince (Nov 01, 1956 - Dec 22, 1956)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    The Littlest Revue (May 22, 1956 - Jun 17, 1956)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalSketchesOriginal
    A Month in the Country (Apr 03, 1956 - May 13, 1956)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedyRevival
    Six Characters in Search of an Author (Dec 11, 1955 - Feb 05, 1956)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayRevival
    Pipe Dream (Nov 30, 1955 - Jun 30, 1956)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    The Lark (Nov 17, 1955 - Jun 02, 1956)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Carefree Tree (Oct 11, 1955 - Oct 30, 1955)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayPlay with musicOriginal
    Phoenix '55 (May 23, 1955 - Jul 17, 1955)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Finian's Rainbow (May 18, 1955 - May 29, 1955)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Guys and Dolls (Apr 20, 1955 - Jun 12, 1955)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Fanny (Nov 04, 1954 - Dec 16, 1956)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    The Golden Apple (Apr 20, 1954 - Aug 07, 1954)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Madam, Will You Walk (Dec 01, 1953 - Jan 10, 1954)
    • Costumes Supervised by: Alvin Colt
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Frogs of Spring (Oct 20, 1953 - Oct 31, 1953)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    PlayOriginal
    Top Banana (Nov 01, 1951 - Oct 04, 1952)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Guys and Dolls (Nov 24, 1950 - Nov 28, 1953)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Clutterbuck (Dec 03, 1949 - Jun 10, 1950)
    • Costumes Supervised by Alvin Colt
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Music in My Heart (Oct 02, 1947 - Jan 24, 1948)
    • Scenic Design by Alvin Colt
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    Barefoot Boy With Cheek (Apr 03, 1947 - Jul 05, 1947)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Around the World (May 31, 1946 - Aug 03, 1946)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalExtravaganzaOriginal
    On the Town (Dec 28, 1944 - Feb 02, 1946)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Oct 02, 1990 - Sep 08, 1991)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalRevue DanceOriginal
    Lorelei (Feb 24, 1973 - Jan 12, 1974)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Here's Love (Aug 03, 1964 - Dec 19, 1964)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    Destry Rides Again (Jul 25, 1960 - Jan 28, 1961)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Li'l Abner (Nov 19, 1958 - Jan 03, 1959)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Fanny (Dec 25, 1956 - May 25, 1957)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalOriginal
    Guys and Dolls (Nov 30, 1953 - May 22, 1954)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Guys and Dolls (Jun 04, 1951 - Nov 21, 1953)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Parade of Stars Playing the Palace (May 02, 1983 - May 02, 1983)
    • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Costume Design

    1960 | Nominee  | Greenwillow
    Costume Design by Alvin Colt
     

    Best Costume Design

    1957 | Nominee  | The Sleeping Prince
    Costume Design by Alvin Colt
     

    Best Costume Design

    1957 | Nominee  | Li'l Abner
    Costume Design by Alvin Colt
     

    Best Costume Design

    1956 | Nominee  | The Lark
    Costume Design by Alvin Colt

    Best Costume Design

    1956 | Winner  | Pipe Dream
    Costume Design by Alvin Colt
     

    Best Costume Design

    1956 | Nominee  | Phoenix '55
    Costume Design by Alvin Colt

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Costume Design

    1999 | Nominee
    Alvin Colt (for "Forbidden Broadway Cleans Up Its Act")
If you ever leave me...I'm going with you! (Aug 06, 2001 - Sep 23, 2001)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedyOriginal
Waiting in the Wings (Dec 16, 1999 - May 28, 2000)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
The Herbal Bed (Apr 16, 1998 - Apr 26, 1998)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
Sacrilege (Nov 02, 1995 - Nov 19, 1995)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
Comedy Tonight (Dec 18, 1994 - Dec 25, 1994)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
SpecialVariety ComedyOriginal
Accomplice (Apr 26, 1990 - Jun 10, 1990)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedy ThrillerOriginal
Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Feb 26, 1989 - Sep 01, 1990)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalRevue DanceOriginal
Broadway Follies (Mar 15, 1981 - Mar 15, 1981)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalVarietyOriginal
The Roast (May 08, 1980 - May 10, 1980)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
Lorelei (Jan 27, 1974 - Nov 03, 1974)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Sugar (Apr 09, 1972 - Jun 23, 1973)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Goodbye People (Dec 03, 1968 - Dec 07, 1968)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
Golden Rainbow (Feb 04, 1968 - Jan 11, 1969)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
Henry, Sweet Henry (Oct 23, 1967 - Dec 31, 1967)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
Tonight at 8:30 (May 03, 1967 - May 13, 1967)
  • Fumed Oak
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedy One ActRevival
  • Still Life
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOne ActRevival
  • Ways and Means
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedy One ActRevival
A Touch of the Poet (May 02, 1967 - May 13, 1967)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayDramaRevival
The Imaginary Invalid (May 01, 1967 - May 13, 1967)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedyRevival
The Paisley Convertible (Feb 11, 1967 - Feb 18, 1967)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedyOriginal
Something More! (Nov 10, 1964 - Nov 21, 1964)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
The Crucible (Apr 06, 1964 - May 02, 1964)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayDramaRevival
The Seagull (Apr 05, 1964 - May 02, 1964)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayDrama ComedyRevival
Here's Love (Oct 03, 1963 - Jul 25, 1964)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
The Beauty Part (Dec 26, 1962 - Mar 09, 1963)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedyOriginal
The Aspern Papers (Feb 07, 1962 - Apr 28, 1962)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
13 Daughters (Mar 02, 1961 - Mar 25, 1961)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
Wildcat (Dec 16, 1960 - Jun 03, 1961)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Christine (Apr 28, 1960 - May 08, 1960)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
Greenwillow (Mar 08, 1960 - May 28, 1960)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedy Fantasy Romantic ComedyOriginal
Destry Rides Again (Apr 23, 1959 - Jun 18, 1960)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
First Impressions (Mar 19, 1959 - May 30, 1959)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Say, Darling (Apr 03, 1958 - Jan 17, 1959)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedy Play with musicOriginal
Blue Denim (Feb 27, 1958 - Jul 19, 1958)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayDramaOriginal
The Infernal Machine (Feb 03, 1958 - Mar 09, 1958)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
Rumple (Nov 06, 1957 - Dec 14, 1957)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Copper and Brass (Oct 17, 1957 - Nov 16, 1957)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Mary Stuart (Oct 08, 1957 - Nov 24, 1957)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayRevival
Livin' The Life (Apr 27, 1957 - May 19, 1957)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
Li'l Abner (Nov 15, 1956 - Jul 12, 1958)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Diary of a Scoundrel (Nov 04, 1956 - Nov 25, 1956)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedyOriginal
The Sleeping Prince (Nov 01, 1956 - Dec 22, 1956)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
The Littlest Revue (May 22, 1956 - Jun 17, 1956)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalSketchesOriginal
A Month in the Country (Apr 03, 1956 - May 13, 1956)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayComedyRevival
Six Characters in Search of an Author (Dec 11, 1955 - Feb 05, 1956)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayRevival
Pipe Dream (Nov 30, 1955 - Jun 30, 1956)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
The Lark (Nov 17, 1955 - Jun 02, 1956)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayDramaOriginal
The Carefree Tree (Oct 11, 1955 - Oct 30, 1955)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayPlay with musicOriginal
Phoenix '55 (May 23, 1955 - Jul 17, 1955)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalRevueOriginal
Finian's Rainbow (May 18, 1955 - May 29, 1955)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyRevival
Guys and Dolls (Apr 20, 1955 - Jun 12, 1955)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyRevival
Fanny (Nov 04, 1954 - Dec 16, 1956)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
The Golden Apple (Apr 20, 1954 - Aug 07, 1954)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Madam, Will You Walk (Dec 01, 1953 - Jan 10, 1954)
  • Costumes Supervised by: Alvin Colt
PlayComedyOriginal
The Frogs of Spring (Oct 20, 1953 - Oct 31, 1953)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
PlayOriginal
Top Banana (Nov 01, 1951 - Oct 04, 1952)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Guys and Dolls (Nov 24, 1950 - Nov 28, 1953)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Clutterbuck (Dec 03, 1949 - Jun 10, 1950)
  • Costumes Supervised by Alvin Colt
PlayComedyOriginal
Music in My Heart (Oct 02, 1947 - Jan 24, 1948)
  • Scenic Design by Alvin Colt
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
Barefoot Boy With Cheek (Apr 03, 1947 - Jul 05, 1947)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Around the World (May 31, 1946 - Aug 03, 1946)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalExtravaganzaOriginal
On the Town (Dec 28, 1944 - Feb 02, 1946)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Oct 02, 1990 - Sep 08, 1991)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalRevue DanceOriginal
Lorelei (Feb 24, 1973 - Jan 12, 1974)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Here's Love (Aug 03, 1964 - Dec 19, 1964)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
Destry Rides Again (Jul 25, 1960 - Jan 28, 1961)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Li'l Abner (Nov 19, 1958 - Jan 03, 1959)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Fanny (Dec 25, 1956 - May 25, 1957)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalOriginal
Guys and Dolls (Nov 30, 1953 - May 22, 1954)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Guys and Dolls (Jun 04, 1951 - Nov 21, 1953)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
MusicalComedyOriginal
Parade of Stars Playing the Palace (May 02, 1983 - May 02, 1983)
  • Costume Design by Alvin Colt
SpecialBenefitOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Costume Design

1960 | Nominee  | Greenwillow
Costume Design by Alvin Colt
 

Best Costume Design

1957 | Nominee  | The Sleeping Prince
Costume Design by Alvin Colt
 

Best Costume Design

1957 | Nominee  | Li'l Abner
Costume Design by Alvin Colt
 

Best Costume Design

1956 | Nominee  | The Lark
Costume Design by Alvin Colt

Best Costume Design

1956 | Winner  | Pipe Dream
Costume Design by Alvin Colt
 

Best Costume Design

1956 | Nominee  | Phoenix '55
Costume Design by Alvin Colt

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Costume Design

1999 | Nominee
Alvin Colt (for "Forbidden Broadway Cleans Up Its Act")

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