81st Drama League Awards

3/31/2015 11:28am


The Drama League (Gabriel Shanks, Executive Dir) will recognize three outstanding stage luminaries at this year’s 81st Annual Drama League Awards, set for Fri May 15th at the Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway).  The 2015 recipients are as follows: Joel Grey will receive the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award; WNET: Neal Shapiro and David Horn will receive the Unique Contribution to the Theater Award for their vital work in bringing New York theater to viewers across America; and Stephen Daldry will receive The Founders Award for Excellence in Directing.  These Special Recognition Honors are in addition to the five competitive categories.  The 2015 Drama League Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the Distinguished Performance Award will be announced by Cherry Jones and Denis O'Hare. on Tues April 21 at 11:00 AM at Sardi’s. For more information about the Drama League Awards, please visit www.dramaleague.org. Press contact: O&M Co (212/695-7400)...