Cole Escola Pays Tribute to Bernadette Peters in Custom Wiederhoeft Dress at Tony Awards 2025
Escola's dress featured off-shoulder draped sleeves, sheer paneling at the chest, and intricate beaded embroidery running down the center. The silhouette was form-fitting through the torso and hips before flaring out into a full skirt with an extended train.
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To complete their look, the actor wore a curly wig in an updo, nodding to Peters' signature hairstyle.
Escola received five nominations for their play 'Oh, Mary!,' including Best Play and Best Leading Actor in a Play. Throughout the run of their Broadway hit, Escola has often worn over-the-top outfits with theatrical flair, including the vibrant, floral suit by Christopher John Rogers they wore at the 2025 Met Gala.
The actor has also caught the attention of designers since starring in 'Oh Mary!'. Escola closed Presley Oldham's first-ever runway show in New York City in 2024, sat front row at Christian Cowan's fall 2025 show and cohosted Thom Browne's spring 2025 dinner during New York Fashion Week.
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, Broadway's most prestigious honors, took place on Sunday at New York City's iconic Radio City Music Hall. Hosted by Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Erivo, the ceremony recognized outstanding achievements in Broadway productions from the 2024–25 season.
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