The 2026 Drama Desk Awards for excellence in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway theatre were bestowed at The Town Hall on Sunday, May 17, with the red carpet procession held prior at the Algonquin Hotel. Here are my photos of the event; a complete list of winners and nominees can be found here.
Christopher Gattelli with Max Clayton (Schmigadoon!);
Gattelli won the award for Best Choreography for the show, which was named Outstanding Musical
Presenter Cynthia Nixon
Director David Cromer, a multiple nominee
Presenter Ethan Slater
Composer Stephen Flaherty, lyricist Lynn Ahrens, and producer Tom Kirdahy of Ragtime,
which won several awards throughout the evening
River Lipe-Smith, nominated for their beautiful performance in Caroline
Matt Rodin, nominated for Beau, the Musical
A theatrical couple of presenters: Patrick Page and Paige Davis
Presenter Hunter Foster and wife Jennifer Cody
Asmeret Gehbremichael, who directed the awards ceremony
Actor Jeff Brackett and presenter Richard Thomas
