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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

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Dane Laffrey, Maybe Happy Ending

Tony Awards - 2025 - BEST SCENIC DESIGN OF A MUSICAL

Dane Laffrey, Maybe Happy Ending

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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Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards Photo
Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025

Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.
Video: Darren Criss Explains the Art of Playing a Robot in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Photo
Video: Darren Criss Explains the Art of Playing a Robot in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2025

With two Tony nominations for his work in Maybe Happy Ending, Darren Criss visited CBS Mornings to discuss this honor and the critical acclaim the show has received since its debut in 2024. Watch the interview!
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards Photo
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025

The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
Photos: Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees from Musicals Photo
Photos: Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees from Musicals
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025

The 2025 Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2025 musical nominees here.
Video: Behind the Scenes of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's 'Where You Belong' Sequence Photo
Video: Behind the Scenes of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's 'Where You Belong' Sequence
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2025

In a new featurette for the Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending, director Michael Arden, scenic designer Dane Laffrey, and more take viewers behind the scenes of the musical number 'Where You Belong.' Watch it now!
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING to Launch North American Tour Fall 2026 Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING to Launch North American Tour Fall 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending by Will Aronson and Hue Park will embark on a multi-year North American tour beginning in the Fall of 2026. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Disney's HERCULES Lights Up BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Photo
Video: Disney's HERCULES Lights Up BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2025

Check out title star Luke Brady and the company of Hercules bringing their gospel truth to the Britain's Got Talent stage. Watch the video of the cast performing some classic tunes from the film as well as a brand-new song for the mythic hero himself! 
Videos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars React to Their Tony Nominations On The TODAY Show Photo
Videos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars React to Their Tony Nominations On The TODAY Show
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

The stars of the Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending joined The TODAY Show this morning to perform from the hit musical for 'Broadway Week'.  During their visit, the cast reacted to the 10 Tony nominations the production received, including Best Musical. Check out video of the company reacting to their nominations!
Videos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars Perform From the Hit Musical on The TODAY Show Photo
Videos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars Perform From the Hit Musical on The TODAY Show
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025

Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Dez Duron, and the much-loved HwaBoon took the stage to treat viewers to performances of 'Rainy Day We Met,' 'How To Be Not Alone,' and 'A Sentimental Person' from Maybe Happy Ending. Watch the videos now!
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React Photo
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025

Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season Photo
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!
PARADE National Tour Running Now At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
PARADE National Tour Running Now At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical Parade is playing now at The 5th Avenue Theatre as part of its highly anticipated North American Tour. This limited engagement will run through May 4.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING to be Recorded for The New York Public Library for the Performing Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING to be Recorded for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen will be recorded for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Review: No One Should Pass by Emerson Colonial Theatre's PARADE Photo
Review: No One Should Pass by Emerson Colonial Theatre's PARADE
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 16, 2025

What did our critic think of PARADE at Emerson Colonial Theatre?
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Led By Kristin Chenoweth, Gets Broadway Theater and Dates Photo
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Led By Kristin Chenoweth, Gets Broadway Theater and Dates
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2025

The Queen of Versailles, which had its world premiere at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024, will officially open at the St. James Theatre this fall. We have all of the details!
Video: Darren Criss Talks Positive Response to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Photo
Video: Darren Criss Talks Positive Response to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Broadway star Darren Criss recently joined Good Morning America for a conversation about the new hit musical, Maybe Happy Ending. On the show, he talked about some of the musical's themes and talked about the positive response it has received. Watch the interview now!
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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 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Set and Costume Design.

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