Drama Desk Awards

Since its founding in 1949, Drama Desk’s mission has been to promote and support artistic excellence in the New York professional theater, in its multitude of forms and styles and on stages of various sizes and configurations. The organization accomplishes its goal by hosting an annual Drama Desk Awards celebration and presenting various educational forums and panel discussions to its members and the theater-going public.

Drama Desk has opened its nominations for its annual awards to include theater productions by Off- and Off-Off Broadway artists, as well as that of Broadway producers.

Drama Desk’s charge to highlight theater’s artistic excellence is also accomplished via an annual series of panels and forums. Created and moderated by Drama Desk members, theater editors and/or journalists chosen for their erudition and theatrical experience, these panels offer audiences a chance to listen to producers, directors, actors, and other artists discuss their work.

Our lifestyle team is on hand to provide a bespoke hospitality experience for our members at the Drama Desk Awards in New York. Our offering is catered to your heart's desire and we cover all aspects of your experience, from accommodation and transportation arrangements, to entertainment and local guides in New York.