| The Drama League Awards 2023 Dates Announced | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 10:55 am EST 12/20/22 | |
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| THE HISTORIC ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023, AT 12:00PM AT THE ZIEGFELD BALLROOM IN NYC NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2022-23 BROADWAY & OFF-BROADWAY SEASON WILL BE ANNOUNCED TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023, AT 11AM (NEW YORK, NY - December 20, 2022) The Drama League (Artistic Director, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks; Executive Director, Bevin Ross) is pleased to announce The 89th Annual Drama League Awards, the historic, highly anticipated annual luncheon ceremony and its pre-event industry reception, will be presented at The Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W 54th St, NYC) on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 12:00PM. The dynamic 2022 Awards Ceremony brought out the industry's best and brightest with Hugh Jackman, Patti LuPone, Billy Crystal, and more dazzling the audience of more than 450 people. It also saw the introduction of new awards for Outstanding Direction of a Play (recipient Kate Whoriskey for Clyde's) and Outstanding Direction of a Musical (recipient Marianne Elliott for Company), which honor the mission of The Drama League, serving as the nation's only full-time creative and career development home for directors. Nominations for the 2022-23 Broadway and Off-Broadway season will be announced on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11am, at a location to be announced shortly. Keeping in the tradition of honoring the outstanding accomplishments of the theatrical community, as they have since 1935, Drama League Awards will be bestowed in the following categories: * Distinguished Performance Award * Outstanding Production of a Play * Outstanding Production of a Musical * Outstanding Revival of a Play * Outstanding Revival of a Musical * Outstanding Direction of a Play * Outstanding Direction of a Musical * Founders Award for Excellence in Directing * Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater * Contribution to the Theater Award * The Gratitude Award Broadway and Off-Broadway productions will need to have been in previews between April 21, 2022 - April 23, 2023, to be eligible for this season's Drama League Awards. First presented in 1922 and formalized in 1935, The Drama League Awards are a core service to the theater community of The Drama League, an arts organization that has provided vital support to the field and its artists for over a century. The organization's mission provides the nation's only full-time, lifelong creative home for stage directors and the audiences that enjoy their work across the world. For a complete list of productions and performers that have won Drama League Awards in the event's history, as well as all past honorees, click here Drama League members have voting privileges in the competitive award categories. Drama League memberships are open to industry professionals, artists, and audience members. They are tax-deductible and support The Drama League's programs that provide vital career support for directors; members enjoy access to exclusive members-only events, house seats to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, and more. Members must be in good standing by April 15, 2023 in order to vote on this year's awards. To become a voting member, visit dramaleague.org/membership The Drama League is grateful for support from its generous donors and current Drama League Awards Sponsors. More information on sponsoring the event can be found at dramaleague.org/awards. About The Drama League The Drama League advances the American theater by providing lifelong artistic resources for directors and a platform for dialogue with audiences. Founded in 1916, we are one of the longest-running arts service organizations in the country. We enable directors to make the most powerful, impactful work possible across multiple mediums reaching ever-wider audiences, and build sustainable careers. Uplifting directors of all economic classes, races, abilities, genders, and identities is a cornerstone of this mission. We provide support to directors throughout their artistic life, and our work in education offers both continued learning to professionals and introduces the skills of directing to young people. Underpinning our work is the support of our members, a community of ardent theater fans and industry professionals whose commitment to advancing the art form helps develop the careers of the talented directors we champion. More information about The Drama League's programs, alumni, and the Awards history can be found at www.dramaleague.org |
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