Bobby Pearce

Bobby received nominations for both the Tony Award and Outer Critic's Circle Award for his work on Rosie O'Donnell's Broadway production of "Taboo" starring Boy George. He also designed; "Sign, Sealed, Delivered" at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, the award-winning production of "The Syringa Tree," (New York and London), the National Tour of "Tommy," three gowns for Liza Minnelli's appearance in "Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary Celebration," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (Halloween 1999-2001) and Broadway's "Betrayal" starring Juliette Binoche (Associate Costume Designer). In addition he designed the film "Let It Snow" starring Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera's concert tour "Chita, And All That Jazz," and Off-Broadway's "Behind the Beat" starring Vicki Sue Robinson. Bobby's work has often received critical acclaim, The Washington Post commented that his costume design for "L'incoronazione di Poppea" at Wolf Trap Opera "makes references to the Italy of Caesar and the Italy of Versace but keeps them in a state of suspended animation. Poppea has clearly enjoyed the ministrations of a 20th century couturier." For Mark Dendy's "Altogether Different" at the Joyce Theatre in New York his costumes were called "enjoyably splashy and sexy" (The New York Times), "excellent costumes" (The Village Voice) and "a smashing revue parade of 13 separate numbers, all stylishly costumed by Bobby Pearce" (Clive Barnes, The New York Post). Bobby has also designed costumes for personal appearances and the club acts of numerous celebrities including Bea Arthur, Petula Clark, Bebe Neuwirth, Faith Prince, Larry Gatlin, Martin Short, Madeline Kahn, Elizabeth Ashley, Cyd Charisse, Glenn Close, Sheena Easton, Leslie Uggams, Laurie Beechman and Tracy Ullman. He has designed over 30 gowns for Marla Maples, many of which have been featured in numerous magazines. His favorite "Diva" to date was the late Gwen Verdon for whom he designed over a dozen gowns. Bobby has a long time association with Rosie O'Donnell. He has been featured in the magazine "Rosie" and has made over a dozen appearances on The Rosie O'Donnell Show doing crafts and singing songs with Rosie. Bobby began his career in show business as a performer. He specialized in musical comedy but is also a classically trained mime and studied with Marcel Marceau. He has appeared on television, film and the stage; however, he always had a penchant for design and is very happy with his role behind the scenes. He holds a BA Degree from Barry University in Miami, and after being offered 17 full scholarships to graduate school, earned his MFA in design from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Bobby was born and raised in Miami and lived in New York City.