Robert & Kristen Lopez & Fran Drescher will announce Drama Desk Nominations

4/1/2014 1:20pm


Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Fran Drescher will announce the nominations for the 59th Annual Drama Desk Awards on Fri Apr 25 at 11:00 AM at 54 Below (254 W. 54th Street). The 2013-2014 Drama Desk Nominating Committee is composed of: Barbara Siegel, Chairperson; Morgan Jenness; Samuel L. Leiter; Sandy MacDonald; Chad McArver; Martha Wade Steketee & James Wilson. The Nominations Announcement News Conference and the Awards show will be live-streamed on www.TheaterMania.com The Drama Desk Awards, which are presented annually, honor outstanding achievement by professional theater artists on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway. What sets the Drama Desk Awards apart is that they are voted on and bestowed by theater critics, journalists, editors and publishers covering theater. The 59th Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Laura Benanti, will be held at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street) on June 1. Tickets are available to the general public at www.dramadeskawards.com. Press contact: Scott Klein (764-7900)...