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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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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018] [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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Dede Ayite 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

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Dede Ayite, Appropriate

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Dede Ayite, Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical)

Dede Ayite, Topdog/Underdog


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Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Special Award

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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

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Videos: Maleah Joi Moon and Shoshana Bean Perform 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the morning show on Tuesday to discuss and perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. During the segment, Maleah Joy Moon and Shoshana Bean performed the duet No One before dancing members of the ensemble joined them to conclude the number. Watch the performance and interview now!

Videos: Watch the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Fallin' and 'Kaleidoscope' on TODAY


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Maleah Joi Moon, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the show on Tuesday to perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Watch the performances now!

Videos: Watch Alicia Keys Reveal the Release Date of HELL'S KITCHEN Cast Recording


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Grammy-Winner Alicia Keys stopped by the show on Tuesday to discuss her newly Tony-nominated musical Hell's Kitchen- and reveal some exciting news for those eager to listen to the music at home. Watch the interview!

Review Roundup: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Opens At New York Theatre Workshop


New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project present Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy award nominee Moisés Kaufman (The Laramie Project) & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich (The Laramie Project) and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman. Read reviews!

Tony-Nominated HOME Playwright Samm-Art Williams Dies At Age 78


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Samm-Art Williams, a multi award winning playwright, actor, director, and producer whose Tony-nominated play Home is currently in rehearsals for its return to Broadway.

STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards


The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!

Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video


Watch the Hell's Kitchen cast and crew's video tribute to the mothers in their lives, set to Alicia Keys' 'No One,' here!

Photos: Inside the Public Theater Gala Honoring the Creatives of HELL'S KITCHEN


The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.

Photos: In Rehearsal With Kenny Leon And the Cast of HOME On Broadway


See photos from inside the rehearsal room as Home by Samm-Art Williams prepares to open on Broadway, in a production directed by Kenny Leon.

(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!

Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.

Photos: Meet the 2024 Creative Tony Nominees


The 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 2024 creative nominees here.

Tickets to HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway On Sale Through January 2025


A new block of tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL'S KITCHEN. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Irene Gandy, Aisha Jackson and DeDe Ayite Will Be Honored at 3rd Annual Black Women On Broadway Awards


The  Black Women on Broadway Awards will return for their third annual event on June 10 at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City.

These Are the Most-Nominated Individuals of the 2024 Tony Awards


On Tuesday, April 30, the 2024 Tony Award Nominations were announced. The list includes a mix of shows and artists, some with only a single nomination. However, more than ten artists received multiple nominations, some for different shows that premiered this season. Don't believe us? Take a look at here!

Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations


Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.

2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!


Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show


The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.

2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!


The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Broadway By Design: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES


BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. We continue with the creatives from Days of Wine and Roses- Scenic Designer Lizzie Clachan, Lighting Designer Ben Stanton, Sound Designer Kai Harada, and Costume Designer Dede Ayite.

Dede Ayite FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Dede Ayite been nominated for?

Dede Ayite has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Buena Vista Social Club, Outstanding Costume Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for Buena Vista Social Club, Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Topdog/Underdog, a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Slave Play, and Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for A Soldier's Play.

What awards has Dede Ayite won?

Dede Ayite has won a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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