Drama Desk Awards
| Drama Desk Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway New York theatre | 
| Country | United States | 
| Presented by | The Drama Desk | 
| First award | 1955 | 
| Website | dramadesk | 
| Drama Desk Awards logo | |
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.