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BIO

Broadway: set and costumes for Deaf West's Spring Awakening, set for Fool For Love. Recent off-Broadway: set and/or costumes for Rancho Viejo, Indian Summer, The Christians, Iowa (Playwrights Horizons), Sell.Buy.Date (Manhattan Theatre Club), Homos, or Everyone in America (Labyrinth), The Harvest, (Lincoln Center), The Glory of the World (B.A.M. Harvey), Cloud 9 (Atlantic) and other work at Roundabout, Second Stage, Vineyard Theatre, Lincoln Center Theatre, MCC, SoHo Rep, Rattlestick, Transport Group and many others. Regional work at The Humana Festival, Mark Taper Forum, Shakespeare Theatre, The Old Globe, Huntington Theatre Company, The Wallis Annenberg Center, Denver Center, Goodspeed, Woolly Mammoth, Center Stage, Dallas Theatre Center, New York Stage & Film, others. International work in Tokyo, Oslo, Osaka and throughout Australia. Dane won a 2017 OBIE Award for sustained excellence in set and costume design and has been nominated for a Drama Desk Award and 4 Henry Hewes Awards along with numerous regional accolades.

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Productions

The Queen of VersaillesThe Queen of Versailles
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Set and Video Designer
Maybe Happy EndingMaybe Happy Ending
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Video Designer
Set Designer
ParadeParade
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
The PatsyThe Patsy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic, Costume Designer
Greater ClementsGreater Clements
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Set Designer
Broadbend, ArkansasBroadbend, Arkansas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Consultant
Once On This IslandOnce On This Island
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Scenic Design
Little Shop of HorrorsLittle Shop of Horrors
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Scenic Designer
HerculesHercules
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Benny & JoonBenny & Joon
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Scenic & Costume Designer
Lewiston & ClarkstonLewiston & Clarkston
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Design
ApologiaApologia
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
Peace for Mary FrancesPeace for Mary Frances
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Summer and SmokeSummer and Smoke
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
This Flat EarthThis Flat Earth
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Once On This IslandOnce On This Island
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
Benny & JoonBenny & Joon
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
DeathlessDeathless
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2017]
Scenic Design
The MoorsThe Moors
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[Los Angeles, 2016]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
The HarvestThe Harvest
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
Sell/Buy/DateSell/Buy/Date
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic and Costume Design
Indian SummerIndian Summer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Design
Fool for LoveFool for Love
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
Cloud NineCloud Nine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic and Costume Designer
The ChristiansThe Christians
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
American HeroAmerican Hero
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Design
Bad JewsBad Jews
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Costumes Designer
Bullet For AdolfBullet For Adolf
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Sets Designer
The TallsThe Talls
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
The Boys in the BandThe Boys in the Band
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Dane Laffrey, A Christmas Carol


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design

Dane Laffrey, Once on this Island

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Dane Laffrey, Once On This Island


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Design

Dane LaffreySustained Excellence of Set and Costume Design

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Dane Laffrey, The Boys in the Band

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Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility For SUNSET BOULEVARD, GYPSY Photo
Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility For SUNSET BOULEVARD, GYPSY, and More

The Tony Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of 11 Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the deciisions made for Sunset Blvd.; A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical; Maybe Happy Ending; Tammy Faye; Elf; Swept Away; Death Becomes Her; Cult of Love; Eureka Day; Gypsy; and All In.
PARADE Comes to the Kauffman Center This Month Photo
PARADE Comes to the Kauffman Center This Month

PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will be part of the 24–25 PNC Broadway in Kansas City season and will make its Kansas City premiere at Kauffman Center this month.
Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Performs Holiday Tunes Photo
Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Performs Holiday Tunes

Darren Criss recently visited CBS Sunday Morning to discuss the new Broadway show, Maybe Happy Ending, and his road to Broadway, along with some performances of holiday tunes. Watch the videos now!
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Share Insights on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Photo
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Share Insights on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

On Monday, Darren Criss and Helen J Shen visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending. Set in the future, the two stars play helper bots that find an unexpected connection with one another. Watch the interview!
Marcus Choi Shares Backstage Routines, Moments, and More From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Photo
Marcus Choi Shares Backstage Routines, Moments, and More From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

Marcus Choi is currently appearing on Broadway in Maybe Happy Ending. He is taking us backstage at the Belasco Theatre to share some of his favorite backstage stories, moments, routines and more.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING To Release Cast Recording Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING To Release Cast Recording

Great news to share for fans of Happy Ending, the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. On social media, the show revealed this evening that a cast recording is in the works.
Darren Criss & Helen J Shen to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week Photo
Darren Criss & Helen J Shen to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week

On Monday, December 16, Broadway fans can tune into Late Night with Seth Meyers for an interview with Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. The duo will visit the late-night show to discuss the new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Releases New Block of Tickets Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Releases New Block of Tickets

Maybe Happy Ending has released a new block of tickets now on sale through Sunday, September 7, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets for the new performances here!
Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre

The national tour of Parade, starring Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer, will play The 5th Avenue Theatre from April 16th through May 4, 2025. Watch a trailer for the tour in the video here!
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway Photo
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Maybe Happy Ending, the new romantic musical comedy starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen officially opened on Broadway this November at the Belasco Theatre. Get a first look at footage here! 
Jefferson Mays' One-Man A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Now Available to Stream Online Photo
Jefferson Mays' One-Man A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Now Available to Stream Online

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring Jefferson Mays playing over 50 roles, is now available to stream online. Learn more about where you can watch this production here!
Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage Photo
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Red Carpet Arrivals Photo
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Red Carpet Arrivals

The best of Broadway came out to celebrate at the Belasco Theatre yesterday, where Maybe Happy Ending held its special gala performance. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the starry guest arrivals below.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Celebrates Gala Performance Photo
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Celebrates Gala Performance

What happens when two, retired HelperBots fall in love? Broadway is about to find out with Maybe Happy Ending. Check out photos from inside the gala celebration here.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Takes Bows at Gala Celebration Photo
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Takes Bows at Gala Celebration

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING held its gala celebration at the Belasco Theatre, ahead of tonight's official opening. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen Photo
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen

Performances are now underway for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at the Belasco Theatre. The production stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and more. Check out all new photos here!
Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance' Photo
Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance'

Luke Brady will play the title role in Hercules which begins next year in London's West End. Get a first look at the music video for 'Go the Distance' featuring Brady here! 
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham Visit MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway Photo
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham Visit MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham recently attended MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway and met the cast following the performance. Check out photos from backstage here!
HERCULES Finds Its West End Star, Luke Brady Photo
HERCULES Finds Its West End Star, Luke Brady

Luke Brady will star in the title role in Disney's HERCULES, opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in June 2025. The production features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Dane Laffrey been nominated for?

Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once On This Island, Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence of Set and Costume Design and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Boys in the Band.

What awards has Dane Laffrey won?

Dane Laffrey has won the Best Scenic Design award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on this Island and the Design award at the Obie Awards for Sustained Excellence in Set and Costume Design.

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