Popular musical character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween

No matter what your favorite musical is, there's a character costume for you! Here are some ideas to get you started on your next Halloween or cosplay costume. Whether you want to dress up as your favorite Broadway diva or Elphaba from Wicked, there's a musical character costume for you. From classics like The Phantom of the Opera to modern hits like Hamilton, there are plenty of options to choose from.

The Worm Costume from Labyrinth

The Worm’s costume features a blue wig and puffer vest with blue fringe.

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Maria's Costume from The Sound of Music

Maria blue apron over a black dress. She also has short hair and boots.

By Costumet Team on September

Dayman (The Nightman Cometh) Costume

The Dayman costume features a yellow suit, pants, and white shoes. He also wears a white top hat while carrying a walking stick or staff.

By Costumet Team on July

Seymour, Audrey & Orin (Little Shop of Horrors) Costume

The Little Shop of Horrors’ costumes are a long-sleeved button down shirt, casual khaki pants, black oxford shoes, a brown sweater vest, and nerd glasses for Seymour; a leopard print short dress, brown pumps, and large round earrings for Audrey; a white chef coat, black leather pants, black rider boots, a black leather jacket, and black gauntlets for Orin; and a green long-sleeved shirt, black pants, green gloves, black sneakers, a Venus Fly Trap top, and a flower pot bottom for Audrey 2.

By Costumet Team on February

Jane Seymour's Costume from Six (Musical)

Wear a black-and-white corset over a long-sleeved sheer top and skirt. Then, wear a pair of embellished boots.

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Maria Reynolds' Costume from Hamilton

Maria Reynolds' stage look features a purely red colonial-era gown. She also has curly hair.

By Costumet Team on August

Emma Watkins/ Emma Wiggle's (The Wiggles) Costume

Emma Wiggle's costume features a yellow sweater, a yellow skirt, and a black skirt on top of the yellow one. She also has black tights and shoes and tops her look with a yellow-and-black ribbon.

By Costumet Team on August

The Ancestors (Addams Family Musical) Costume

If you opt for a lady costume for The Ancestors representation, you can wear a white corset, bolero, and skirt. Then keep the look all-white with a wig and a body paint.

By Costumet Team on June

Anne Boleyn & Katherine Howard (Six the Musical) Costume

Anne Boleyn’s costume in Six the Musical, is a green sleeveless dress with black gaffer tape details, black fishnet tights, black forearm sleeves, black platform boots, a gold ‘B’ necklace, and spiked hair cuffs. Katherine costume can be recreated with a magenta and black combo featuring a bra, sheer sleeves, and a corset.

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Katherine Pulitzer (Newsies) Costume

Katherine's costume has a printed blouse and a pink maxi skirt. Her hair is also worn in vintage curls.

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Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray) Costume

Tracy's outfit features a white school uniform blouse and a plaid skirt. Complete her look with a beehive wig and a pair of white sneakers

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Larry Cucumber (VeggieTales) Costume

Larry Cucumber’s costume is a green shirt, green pants, green sneakers, and a green beanie.

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James & the Giant Peach Costume

James' costume consists of a white shirt with a striped necktie and a jacket on top. He wears khaki shorts and brown footwear, too. Carry a peach stuffed toy to complete the look.

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Ren McCormack (Footloose) Costume

Ren McCormack costume from Footloose is a maroon jacket with a white shirt and black pants. He styles it with dark shoes and a cool mullet.

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Julie Molina (Julie & the Phantoms) Costume

Julie's costume features a purple dress with a nice skirt topped with a leather cardigan. She also got gold jewelry as well as a pair of platfrom sneakers.

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Glinda the Good Witch (The Wizard of Oz) Costume

Glinda’s costume is a flowing and shimmery pink princess gown with puffed sleeves and a towering white crown while she holds a star-shaped wand.

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Alexander Hamilton Costume

Alexander Hamilton’s costume is his officer’s uniform comprising of a blue colonial jacket, a white vest, a white cravat, white pants, and brown boots.

By Costumet Team on August

Schuyler Sisters (Hamilton) Costume

The Schuyler Sister's costumes all include vintage corset-style gowns. Eliza wears a light green-blue color scheme, while Angelica wears here in pink. Finally, Peggy wears the yellow gown.

By Costumet Team on August

King George III (Hamilton) Costume

King George's costume consists of red coat and shorts with high socks and black shoes. He also has red cape and a crown.

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Eliza Hamilton Costume

Eliza Hamilton’s costume is a modest and simple mint green gown. Eliza Hamilton is just not a wife. She’s a philantrophist as well.

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Lydia Deetz - Musical Costume

Lydia Deetz musical costume typical goth girl costume. Lydia likes her black dress, black lace gloves, black knee-high socks, and black shoes.

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Eponine (Les Miserables) Costume

Eponine is known for her white tank top, high waist pants, and huge trench coat outfit.

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Simba (The Lion King) Costume

You can look like the animated version or even the musical version. Whatever you choose, people will know who you are as the Lion King.

By Costumet Team on September

Sock Hop Costume

Think of the musical Grease when you’re going to a sock hop costume. Ladies, wear a retro top, a flared skirt, and a chiffon scarf. Gentlemen, don on your white shirts and leather jackets.

By Costumet Team on August