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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


winner
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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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical
by - Jun 9, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Darren Criss Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Ro Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Darren Criss Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
by - Jun 9, 2025

Darren Criss has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Performs at the Tony Awards Photo
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Performs at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025

The cast of Maybe Happy Ending took the stage at Radio City Music Hall earlier tonight to perform at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!
Video: Dane Laffrey and George Reeve Celebrate Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a M Photo
Video: Dane Laffrey and George Reeve Celebrate Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025

Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Dane Laffrey and George Reeve took home a Tony Award for 'Best Scenic Design of a Musical' for their outstanding work on Maybe Happy Ending. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Live Blog: Backstage at the 2025 Tony Awards Photo
Live Blog: Backstage at the 2025 Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards are here at last! While we are glued to our TVs to find out what will happen next onstage, just as much is going on behind the curtain! All night long, A.A. Cristi will be sharing live updates from backstage at Radio City Music Hall.
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches Photo
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! As winners take the stage tonight, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you full text of all of the acceptance speeches. Read them in full here!
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet Photo
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025

Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage earlier tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. 
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More Photo
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage today at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT, OH, MARY! & More Winners Announced For The 22nd Annual Theater F Photo
OPERATION MINCEMEAT, OH, MARY! & More Winners Announced For The 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - Jun 5, 2025

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.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Box Office is Now Open Photo
Video: Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Box Office is Now Open
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth-led The Queen of Versailles has released a new video to celebrate the box office opening. The show opens this November. Learn more and watch the video here!
How to See One of the 2025 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You Photo
How to See One of the 2025 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 4, 2025

As we gear up for the 2025 Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld has the info on where you can catch one of this year's Tony-nominated shows in a city near you! Learn more here!
Interview: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Lighting Designer Ben Stanton on the Art of Collaborati Photo
Interview: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Lighting Designer Ben Stanton on the Art of Collaboration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

BroadwayWorld spoke with Lighting Designer Ben Stanton about his work on Maybe Happy Ending! Read the full interview here, and learn more about Stanton and the production!
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chan Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Tickets Go On Sale This Week Photo
Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Tickets Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham, has announced its on sale dates. The show begins performances in October. Learn more here!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Designers of 2025 Photo
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Designers of 2025
by Joey Mervis - Jun 1, 2025

Watch in this video as we chat with designers: Dane Laffrey, George Reeve, Ben Stanton, Rachel Hauck, Arnulfo Maldonado, Marg Horwell, Brenda Abbandandolo, Daniel Kluger, Gregg Barnes, Justin Townsend, Ruey Horng Sun, Bruce Coughlin, Scott Zielinski, Palmer Hefferan, Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Recoding Out on CD Now Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Recoding Out on CD Now
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending: Original Broadway Cast Recording is available on CD now! The album was released in streaming and digital formats earlier this season. Learn more here!
Tony Award-Wining PARADE On Sale At CIBC Theatre Tomorrow Photo
Tony Award-Wining PARADE On Sale At CIBC Theatre Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will go on sale starting Friday, May 30.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Dane Laffrey been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, 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. He also received an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Set and Costume Design.

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