Dede M. Ayite
Latest News on Dede M. Ayite:
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway (Dec 9, 2024)
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025 (Aug 14, 2024)
The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards Will Be Presented in October (Aug 22, 2022)
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway (Dec 9, 2024)
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025 (Aug 14, 2024)
The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards Will Be Presented in October (Aug 22, 2022)
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Dede M. Ayite, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Dede M. Ayite, If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka
winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Design Award
Dede M. AyiteSustained Excellence in Costume Design
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical
Dede M. Ayite, Bella: An American Tall Tale
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Dede M. Ayite, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design
Dede M. Ayite, Bella: An American Tall Tale
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Costume Design
Dede M. Ayite, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
Videos
VIDEO: Watch Adam Poss Discuss All Male MACBETH At The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Alan Henry - 2017-10-03 10:20:13
VIDEO: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals of Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 'UniSon'
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-04-21 15:17:07
STAGE TUBE: Let's Roll! Watch Highlights from JELLY'S LAST JAM at Signature Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2016-08-09 13:20:11
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes with JELLY'S LAST JAM at Signature Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2016-08-03 13:23:50
STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for JELLY'S LAST JAM, Starring Mark G Meadows and Cleavant Derricks at Signature Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2016-07-21 16:02:32
News
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2024
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2024
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
FIRES IN THE MIRROR Extends Through Dec. 8th, New Video Discussion
by Julie Musbach - Oct 10, 2019
Signature Theatre has announced that its production of Fires in the Mirror, written by MacArthur Award-winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington and directed by Saheem Ali, has been extended by for an additional week and will now play through December 8, 2019.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 10, 2019
Signature Theatre has announced that its production of Fires in the Mirror, written by MacArthur Award-winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington and directed by Saheem Ali, has been extended by for an additional week and will now play through December 8, 2019.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With FIRES IN THE MIRROR At Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Fires in the Mirror, by Obie, Drama Desk and MacArthur Award winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington (The Boys in the Band) and and directed by Saheem Ali.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Fires in the Mirror, by Obie, Drama Desk and MacArthur Award winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington (The Boys in the Band) and and directed by Saheem Ali.
Signature's FIRES IN THE MIRROR Extends Into December
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2019
Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) has announced that its production of Fires in the Mirror, written by MacArthur Genius Fellow Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington, and directed by Saheem Ali, has been extended by one week and will now play throughDecember 1, 2019. The production begins performances on October 22 with a November 11th opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10thAvenues).
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2019
Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) has announced that its production of Fires in the Mirror, written by MacArthur Genius Fellow Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington, and directed by Saheem Ali, has been extended by one week and will now play throughDecember 1, 2019. The production begins performances on October 22 with a November 11th opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10thAvenues).
Casting Announced for Signature's FIRES IN THE MIRROR
by Julie Musbach - Aug 22, 2019
Signature Theatre has announced casting and the creative team for Fires in the Mirror, by Obie, Drama Desk and MacArthur Award winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington (The Boys in the Band) and and directed by Saheem Ali.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 22, 2019
Signature Theatre has announced casting and the creative team for Fires in the Mirror, by Obie, Drama Desk and MacArthur Award winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington (The Boys in the Band) and and directed by Saheem Ali.
Charlie Corcoran, Montana Levi Blanco, and More Receive Hewes Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2019
The 2019 Henry Hewes Design Award Honors for the 2018a?"2019 theater season were announced today and will be presented at the awards ceremony on October 7 in New York.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2019
The 2019 Henry Hewes Design Award Honors for the 2018a?"2019 theater season were announced today and will be presented at the awards ceremony on October 7 in New York.
West Coast Premiere Of HOW TO CATCH CREATION Opens At OSF
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open How To Catch Creation, helmed by Incoming Artistic Director Nataki Garrett in her OSF directorial debut, on July 27 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are July 23, 25 and 26, and the play runs through Oct. 26, 2019.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open How To Catch Creation, helmed by Incoming Artistic Director Nataki Garrett in her OSF directorial debut, on July 27 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are July 23, 25 and 26, and the play runs through Oct. 26, 2019.
HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE, THE PROM, and More Win 2019 Drama Desk Awards - Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2019
In the past few weeks, we've watched the nominations roll in. Today the final crop of nominees have been revealed, all leading to next week's ultimate announcement- the 2019 Tony nominations.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2019
In the past few weeks, we've watched the nominations roll in. Today the final crop of nominees have been revealed, all leading to next week's ultimate announcement- the 2019 Tony nominations.
Breaking: OKLAHOMA!, TOOTSIE & More Earn Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2019
In the past few weeks, we've watched the nominations roll in. Today the final crop of nominees have been revealed, all leading to next week's ultimate announcement- the 2019 Tony nominations.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2019
In the past few weeks, we've watched the nominations roll in. Today the final crop of nominees have been revealed, all leading to next week's ultimate announcement- the 2019 Tony nominations.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of DETROIT '67 at Hartford Stage?
by Alan Henry - Feb 25, 2019
DETROIT '67 opened at Hartford Stage in Connecticut on February 14 and is playing through March 10, 2019.
by Alan Henry - Feb 25, 2019
DETROIT '67 opened at Hartford Stage in Connecticut on February 14 and is playing through March 10, 2019.
Playwright Lynn Nottage and Actor Jessica Frances Dukes Discuss their New Play BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 23, 2019
Two time Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, best known for Ruined and Tony-winning play Sweat, and actor Jessica Frances Dukes, who stars in Nottage's By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, joined AM to DM by BuzzFeed News this morning. The duo discussed their new play "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," how things have and haven't changed for black actors since the early days of Hollywood, their inspiration for the story and character and more.
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 23, 2019
Two time Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, best known for Ruined and Tony-winning play Sweat, and actor Jessica Frances Dukes, who stars in Nottage's By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, joined AM to DM by BuzzFeed News this morning. The duo discussed their new play "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," how things have and haven't changed for black actors since the early days of Hollywood, their inspiration for the story and character and more.
Photo Flash: BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2019
The Signature Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes, recently celebrated opening night on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from the evening below!
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2019
The Signature Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes, recently celebrated opening night on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from the evening below!
Photo Flash: Get A First Look at DETROIT '67 at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - Feb 11, 2019
Hartford Stage announced today the cast and creative team for Dominique Morisseau's Detroit '67. The powerful drama, produced in association with the McCarter Theatre Center, will perform at Hartford Stage Thursday, February 14, through Sunday, March 10.
by Alan Henry - Feb 11, 2019
Hartford Stage announced today the cast and creative team for Dominique Morisseau's Detroit '67. The powerful drama, produced in association with the McCarter Theatre Center, will perform at Hartford Stage Thursday, February 14, through Sunday, March 10.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Dede M. Ayite been nominated for?
Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka, Design Award (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence in Costume Design, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bella: An American Tall Tale, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for Bella: An American Tall Tale and Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels) for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play.
What awards has Dede M. Ayite won?
Dede M. Ayite has won the Design Award for Sustained Excellence in Costume Design from the Obie Awards, as well as Outstanding Costume Design from The Lortel Awards for Bella: An American Tall Tale.
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