Drama Desk Award
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The Drama Desk Award is an annual prize recognizing excellence in New York theatre. First bestowed in 1955 as the Vernon Rice Award, the prize initially honored Off-Broadway productions, as well as Off-off-Broadway, and those in the vicinity. Following the 1964 renaming as the Drama Desk Awards, Broadway productions were included beginning with the 1968–69 award season.[1][2] The awards are considered a significant American theater distinction.[3]
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Drama Desk Awards | |
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Awarded for | Excellence in New York theatre |
Country | United States |
Presented by | Drama Desk |
First awarded | 1955; 69 years ago (1955), as the Vernon Rice Awards |
Website | dramadesk |
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