Dane Laffrey
Video: Watch 'Never Fly Away' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING From Backstage (Apr 21, 2026)
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 21, 2026)
Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; Tour Cast Announced (Apr 8, 2026)
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
Awards and Nominations
Dane Laffrey, Maybe Happy Ending
winner
Dane Laffrey, Maybe Happy Ending
Dane Laffrey, A Christmas Carol
winner
Dane Laffrey, Once on this Island
Dane Laffrey, Once On This Island
winner
Dane LaffreySustained Excellence of Set and Costume Design
Dane Laffrey, The Boys in the Band
Videos
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars of Broadway & Korea Duet on 'The Way That It Has To Be'
by Michael Major - 2026-04-02 16:56:15
Video: THE LOST BOYS Cast Performs 'If We Make It Through The Night'
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-02-02 13:14:13
Video: Darren Criss Teams Up with Third Reprise for 80s Pop Rock Cover of 'I'm Not That Girl' From WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-24 13:46:22
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on Playing Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-20 11:00:39
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Sings 'This Time Next Year' in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 14:59:48
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman Takes Final Bow in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - 2025-11-03 11:33:38
Videos: Sherie Rene Scott Prepares For QUEEN OF VERSAILLES With Ryah Nixon & Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Major - 2025-10-29 12:35:25
Video: Darren Criss 'Passes the Charger' to Andrew Barth Feldman at MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Michael Major - 2025-09-05 15:51:00
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Darren Criss and Will Aronson Talk Show's Success on PBS NewsHour
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-30 11:53:55
Videos: Watch Celia Keenan-Bolger, Paul Tazewell & More Accept Their Tony Awards
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 13:30:02
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Shows Off Their New Tony Award Mid-Song
by Michael Major - 2025-06-11 09:54:06
Video: Dane Laffrey and George Reeve Celebrate Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:07:21
Video: Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Box Office is Now Open
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-05 08:05:16
Video: Darren Criss Explains the Art of Playing a Robot in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-13 11:09:29
Video: Behind the Scenes of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's 'Where You Belong' Sequence
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-08 17:50:08
Video: Darren Criss Talks Positive Response to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-06 17:48:30
News
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2026
Maybe Happy Ending has offered a backstage look at 'Never Fly Away.' In a new social media video, fans can see the view from the wings of the Belasco Theatre as the musicians are revealed in the fan-favorite song.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Zachary Noah Piser (KPOP, Dear Evan Hansen) and Hannah Kevitt (Maybe Happy Ending, Back to the Future) will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway respectively, beginning on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026
The official cast recording of Broadway's The Queen of Versailles is now available on digital platforms from Sony Masterworks Broadway. Listen to the album now, featuring music and lyrics by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2026
Hannah Kevitt celebrated the end of her run as the full-time 'Claire' in Maybe Happy Ending by 'passing the charger' to her successor, Claire Kwon. A tradition at the production every time a role is passed on to a new performer, watch the video!
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2026
Maybe Happy Ending stars from Broadway and Korea joined together for a mashup of “The Way That It Has To Be,” with Will Aronson. Watch a video of Hannah Kevitt, who plays Claire on Broadway, and Jin-Joo Park, who played Claire in Korea.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
The Academy Award-winning animated Warner Bros. film, directed by George Miller, Happy Feet is officially being developed as a new, Broadway-bound musical.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2026
First look photos have been released for THE LOST BOYS, now in previews on Broadway at The Palace Theatre. The musical, directed by Michael Arden, is based on the Warner Bros. film. Opening night is set for April 26.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
The general rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the new musical THE LOST BOYS which begins Broadway performances this Friday, March 27, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Broadway’s THE LOST BOYS, which begins preview performances Friday, March 27 at the Palace Theatre, with an official opening on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The cast of Maybe Happy Ending recently performed as part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series! Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Dez Duron, and Marcus Choi performed selections from the show, backed by a ten-person orchestra. Watch the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
All new photos have been released from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, featuring the show's new star, Hannah Kevitt as 'Claire', alongside Darren Criss as 'Oliver.' Plus, a new block of tickets is now on sale through Sunday, November 22, 2026.
by Team BWW - Feb 23, 2026
Get a first look at a new trailer for The Lost Boys on Broadway. The Lost Boys will begin preview performances Friday, March 27 at the Palace Theatre (160 W 47th Street) with an official opening on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
The Lost Boys on Broadway has released all new key art, featuring photos of the cast, in stark 'day' and 'night' constrasting posters. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by - Feb 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Michael Arden, Dane Laffrey, Hillary Blanken, and Fred Gallo will be honored with the Transporting American Theatre Award by Transport Group on April 28.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
Helen J Shen has officially departed Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, playing her final performance as “Claire” on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Check out video of her final curtain call and touching speeches here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
You can now get a sneak peek at the cast of Broadway's The Lost Boys performing two songs from the show: “If We Make It Through The Night” and “Lose Yourself/Have To Have You.”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Hercules will extend its West End run for a final time. Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2026
The cast and creative team of Broadway’s THE LOST BOYS invited a few members of the press to watch a sneak peek preview presentation of two songs from the show, including “If We Make It Through The Night”. Watch the full performance here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending; Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island; Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence of Set and Costume Design.
Videos