Drama Desk Award

The Drama Desk Awards are presented annually, by The Drama Desk Organisation and was first awarded in 1955, to recognize excellence in New York theatre productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway. Broadway productions were excluded until the 1968–69 award season. The awards are considered a significant American theatre distinction.

History

The Drama Desk organization was formed in 1949 by a group of New York theater critics, editors, reporters and publishers, in order to make the public aware of the vital issues concerning the theatrical industry. They debuted the presentations of the Vernon Rice Awards. The name honors the New York Post critic Vernon Rice, who had pioneered Off-Broadway coverage in the New York press. The name was changed for the 1963–1964 awards season to the Drama Desk Awards.

In 1974, the Drama Desk became incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. In 1975, the Drama announcement of winners included the nominees as well.

The Drama Desk has more than 140 members, including theatre critics, reporters and editors who vote on the awards.

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The Phantom Of The Opera Extends Run In West End With Tickets Available Through March 2026

GetNews 01 Apr 2025
The production will continue to showcase in London until at least 28th March 2026 ... The production has won over 70 major awards since opening in London including 3 Olivier Awards, 7 Tony Awards, and 7 Drama Desk Awards ... About Theatre Tickets London ... ....
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Suzan-Lori Parks adds music, revises dialogue for 'The Book of Grace' debut at Steppenwolf

Chicago Sun-Times 31 Mar 2025
She also has a 2023 Drama Desk Award for the music she composed for “Plays for a Plague Year,” a series of dramas she wrote — one per day — for 13 months during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Richard Chamberlain, TV Heartthrob Turned Serious Actor, Dies at 90

Pioneer Press 31 Mar 2025
But he later earned admiring reviews for classic roles in “Richard II” and “Cyrano de Bergerac,” as well as in “Hamlet.” In the 1970s he was nominated twice for Drama Desk Awards, for his portrayal of ...
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Fryeburg Academy spring play ‘The 39 Steps’ debuts April 11

Bangor Daily News 30 Mar 2025
A fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany ...
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Richard Chamberlain, actor in ‘Shogun,’ ‘The Thorn Birds’ and ‘Dr. Kildare,’ dies at 90

San Diego Union-Tribune 30 Mar 2025
But he later earned admiring reviews for classic roles in “Richard II” and “Cyrano de Bergerac,” as well as in “Hamlet.” In the 1970s he was nominated twice for Drama Desk Awards, for his portrayal of ...
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National tour of Tony-winning new musical 'Some Like It Hot' looks to hit a sweet spot in OKC

The Oklahoman 29 Mar 2025
... ("Hairspray!") and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon"), "Some Like It Hot" was named best musical of 2023 by the Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle.
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Branford Marsalis plays John Williams and Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Nashville Pride 21 Mar 2025
His work on Broadway has garnered a Drama Desk Award and Tony nominations for the acclaimed revivals of “Children of a Lesser God,” “Fences,” and “A Raisin in the Sun.” As a composer for film and ...
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BRIGHT STAR opens at the Opera House

The Kentucky Standard 19 Mar 2025
Central Kentucky Theatre (CKT) brings yet another enjoyable performance to the stage of the Springfield Opera House ... Bright Star was nominated for Five Tony Awards, six Drama Desk awards and seven Outer Critics Circle Awards.” ... ....
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‘Taxi’ cast reunites to celebrate Danny DeVito theater award

Lima Ohio 18 Mar 2025
... Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre, according to Today.com ... The New Jersey native was nominated for a Tony Award in 2017 for his role in “The Price,” which also netted him a Drama Desk Award.
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