Drama Desk Awards

Drama Desk Awards
Awarded forExcellence in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway New York theatre
CountryUnited States
Presented byThe Drama Desk
First award1955 (1955)
Websitedramadesk.org
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The Drama Desk Awards are among the most esteemed honors in New York theater, recognizing outstanding achievements across Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway productions within the same categories. The awards are considered a significant American theater honor and have been referred to as "the Golden Globes of Theatre."

Established in 1955, the awards are presented annually by the Drama Desk organization, a collective of New York City-based theatre critics, journalists, editors, and publishers dedicated to celebrating excellence in the performing arts. The awards are represented by long-time Broadway press agency, Keith Sherman & Associates.

2025 Drama Desk Award Winners
 
Award Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Winners Jasmine Amy Rogers
(Boop! The Musical)
Audra McDonald
(Gypsy)
 
Award Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
Winners Sarah Snook
(Dorian Gray)
Laura Donnelly
(The Hills of California)
Award
Outstanding Musical

Outstanding Play
Winners Maybe Happy Ending Purpose