Dede Ayite
Latest News on Dede Ayite:
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Perform 'The Next Ten Minutes' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Mar 14, 2025)
Exclusive: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Mar 14, 2025)
Photos: LaChanze Directs WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company (Mar 13, 2025)
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Perform 'The Next Ten Minutes' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Mar 14, 2025)
Exclusive: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Mar 14, 2025)
Photos: LaChanze Directs WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company (Mar 13, 2025)
BIO
Dede Ayite is a costume designer whose Broadway credits include A Soldier’s Play, Slave Play, American Son, and Children of a Lesser God. Select Off-Broadway credits include Secret Life of Bees, FireFlies, Marie and Rosetta, Tell Hector I Miss Him (Atlantic); By The Way, Meet Vera Stark, JHAT (Signature); BLKS, Collective Rage…, School Girls… (MCC); Slave Play (NYTW); Sugar in Our Wounds (MTC); If Pretty Hurts…, Mankind, Bella: An American Tall Tale (Playwrights Horizons); The Royale (Lincoln Center); Ugly Lies the Bone (Roundabout); and brownsville song [b-side for tray] (LCT3). Regionally, Ayite’s works has appeared at Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Williamstown Theatre Festival; Steppenwolf; American Repertory Theater, Denver Center; California Shakespeare; La Jolla Playhouse; Berkeley Repertory; Baltimore Center Stage; Arena Stage; Cleveland Playhouse; Signature Theatre; and McCarter Theatre, Hartford Stage. She has worked in television with Netflix, Comedy Central, and FOX Shortcoms. Ayite earned her MFA at the Yale School of Drama and has received an Obie, Lucille Lortel, Helen Hayes, Theatre Bay Area, and Jeff Awards, along with four Drama Desk Nominations.
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
Dede Ayite, Buena Vista Social Club
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Costume Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Dede Ayite, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Costume Design
Dede Ayite, Buena Vista Social Club
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Costume Design of a Musical
Dede Ayite, Hell's Kitchen
winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Dede Ayite, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Dede Ayite, Appropriate
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical)
Dede Ayite, Topdog/Underdog
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Special Award
Dede Ayite
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Dede Ayite, Slave Play
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Costume Design of a Play
Dede Ayite, A Soldier's Play
Videos
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Perform 'The Next Ten Minutes' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-14 10:10:33
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical
by Michael Major - 2025-03-05 15:05:36
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Perform From THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-22 08:17:30
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-05 15:38:00
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-19 13:38:12
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:05:56
Video: Katie Holmes Surprises Zoey Deutch on GMA with OUR TOWN Question
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 12:34:37
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-01 10:05:45
Video: Heléne Yorke and Michael Zegen in STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-13 13:45:18
Video: Meet The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-09 22:08:39
Video: Dede Ayite Celebrates Tony Win for Best Costume Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-16 20:07:46
Video: Get a First Look at HOME on Broadway Directed By Kenny Leon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-07 15:58:50
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-05 13:13:51
Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-31 05:39:24
Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-12 14:28:51
Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 12:59:48
News
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Perform 'The Next Ten Minutes' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where they performed 'The Next Ten Minutes' from The Last Five Years. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where they performed 'The Next Ten Minutes' from The Last Five Years. Check out the video here!
Exclusive: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025
Tune in tonight to catch Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren, the stars of the upcoming Broadway production of The Last 5 Years, as they stop by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon! Check out exclusive photos from their appearance and performance below!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025
Tune in tonight to catch Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren, the stars of the upcoming Broadway production of The Last 5 Years, as they stop by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon! Check out exclusive photos from their appearance and performance below!
Photos: LaChanze Directs WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
Classic Stage Company has released photos of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
Classic Stage Company has released photos of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut.
Exclusive: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Sing from THE LAST FIVE YEARS on TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren, stars of The Last Five Years, are set to appear on The Tonight Show next week. The duo will sit down for an interview about the new production of the musical, as well as perform The Next Ten Minutes from the show.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren, stars of The Last Five Years, are set to appear on The Tonight Show next week. The duo will sit down for an interview about the new production of the musical, as well as perform The Next Ten Minutes from the show.
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2025
Watch a video of Tony nominee Amber Iman singing 'Honey Sweet' from the new musical Goddess, which is set to premiere at the Public Theatre this year.
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2025
Watch a video of Tony nominee Amber Iman singing 'Honey Sweet' from the new musical Goddess, which is set to premiere at the Public Theatre this year.
Photos: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
The national tour of Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries launched last month at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. Check out all new photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
The national tour of Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries launched last month at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. Check out all new photos here!
HELL'S KITCHEN Is Coming To Chicago This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The 13-time Tony Award nominated Broadway sensation, HELL'S KITCHEN, is set to bring the heat to the Windy City when it arrives for a limited three-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) from November 11 to November 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The 13-time Tony Award nominated Broadway sensation, HELL'S KITCHEN, is set to bring the heat to the Windy City when it arrives for a limited three-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) from November 11 to November 30.
First Look at Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren in THE LAST FIVE YEARS Broadway Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
Discover the magic of THE LAST FIVE YEARS on Broadway with Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren. Get exclusive rehearsal photos and all the details about this highly anticipated production opening March 18, 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
Discover the magic of THE LAST FIVE YEARS on Broadway with Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren. Get exclusive rehearsal photos and all the details about this highly anticipated production opening March 18, 2025.
Gregg Barnes, Wilberth Gonzalez and More Receive 2025 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown. Learn more about the awardees for the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown. Learn more about the awardees for the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards here!
TDF To Celebrate 50 Years of the Costume Collection At April Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Offer Discount Tickets Through Digital Lottery and General Rush
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
The new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will launch Digital Lottery and General Rush policies, to allow fans to get discount tickets to the upcoming production. Learn more here about how to get cheap tickets to the show!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
The new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will launch Digital Lottery and General Rush policies, to allow fans to get discount tickets to the upcoming production. Learn more here about how to get cheap tickets to the show!
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Comes to the Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
In Here There Are Blueberries, performing for at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
In Here There Are Blueberries, performing for at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Cast & Creative Team Announced At Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre from Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, May 11, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre from Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas Join THE LAST FIVE YEARS as Standbys For Jamie and Cathy
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
The standbys have been announced for the roles of Jamie and Cathy in the first-ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Learn more about them here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
The standbys have been announced for the roles of Jamie and Cathy in the first-ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Learn more about them here!
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 12, 2025
Classic Stage Company will soon present Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Check out photos of the company here!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 12, 2025
Classic Stage Company will soon present Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Check out photos of the company here!
Watch Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas Shine in 'The Last Five Years' Music Video Premiere
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2025
Discover the mesmerizing music video for 'Goodbye Until Tomorrow/I Could Never Rescue You' featuring renowned talents Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas. Directed by Brayden Harry, this premiere is a must-watch for musical theatre fans.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2025
Discover the mesmerizing music video for 'Goodbye Until Tomorrow/I Could Never Rescue You' featuring renowned talents Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas. Directed by Brayden Harry, this premiere is a must-watch for musical theatre fans.
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025
Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025
Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
Grantham Coleman, Lakisha Michelle May & More Join WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Learn more.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour At McCarter Theatre Center Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
The National Tour of Here There Are Blueberries, the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist play from Tectonic Theater Project by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman and Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich opens tomorrow night Friday, January 24 and runs through February 9 at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton NJ.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
The National Tour of Here There Are Blueberries, the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist play from Tectonic Theater Project by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman and Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich opens tomorrow night Friday, January 24 and runs through February 9 at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton NJ.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Dede Ayite been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Buena Vista Social Club, Outstanding Costume Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Buena Vista Social Club, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Appropriate, Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Topdog/Underdog, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards), Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Slave Play and Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Soldier's Play.
What awards has Dede Ayite won?
Dede Ayite has won the Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding and received a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.
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