Overview
- The 70th annual ceremony is set for May 17, 2026 at The Town Hall, returning to its pre-pandemic home after recent editions at Sardi’s and NYU Skirball.
- Productions must open by April 26, 2026 to qualify, with nominations to be announced on April 29.
- The awards are presented by the Drama Desk and produced by Drama Desk Awards Productions, a Scene Partners venture in partnership with The Season.
- Leadership includes Drama Desk co-presidents David Barbour and Charles Wright, with Victoria Weinberg overseeing production and The Season co-founders Mike Karns and Steven Tartick.
- The 2025–26 nominating committee is chaired by Martha Wade Steketee and includes Linda Armstrong, Daniel Dinero, Peter Filichia, Kenji Fujishima, Margaret Hall and Raven Snook; performance categories remain gender-free with two winners per category and ticket details to come.