Drama Desk Award

The Drama Desk Award is a prestigious honor recognizing excellence in New York City theatre, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway productions. It is awarded annually by the Drama Desk organization to outstanding performances, direction, writing, design, and overall production quality. Unlike other awards that focus solely on Broadway, the Drama Desk recognizes a broader range of theatrical work in New York, making it a comprehensive indicator of artistic achievement across the city's diverse theater scene. Winning a Drama Desk Award is considered a significant acknowledgment of artistic excellence in American theatre.