The 2017 Drama Desk Award nominations were announced on Thursday, April 27th. Javier Muñoz '99 (BFA, Drama) announced the nominees with Laura Benanti. The awards will take place on June 4, 2017 at Town Hall in New York City.
Congratulations to the following alumni who received nominations!
Outstanding Play
A Life, Playwrights Horizons
Adam Bock ’92 (BFA, Drama), playwright
Outstanding Revival of a Play
The Front Page
Scott Rudin, Dean’s Council, producer
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Hello, Dolly!
Scott Rudin, Dean’s Council, producer
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Jeremy Shamos, ’92/’98 (BFA, Drama/MFA, Grad Acting)
If I Forget, Roundabout Theatre Company
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Ari’el Stachel ’13 (BFA, Drama)
The Band’s Visit, Atlantic Theater Company
Brandon Uranowitz ’08 (BFA, Drama)
Falsettos, Lincoln Center Theater
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin ’02 (BFA, Drama)
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Outstanding Choreography
Denis Jones ’92 (BFA, Drama)
Holiday Inn, Roundabout Theatre Company
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Itamar Moses ’03 (MFA, Dramatic Writing)
The Band’s Visit, Atlantic Theater Company
Joe Tracz ’09 (MFA, Dramatic Writing)
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Outstanding Set Design for a Play
Laura Jellinek ’09 (MFA, Design)
A Life, Playwrights Horizons
Outstanding Set Design for a Musical
Mimi Lien ’03 (MFA, Design)
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Jason Sherwood ’12 (BFA, Drama)
The View UpStairs
Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Susan Hilferty, Chair, Design for Stage and Film
Present Laughter
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King ’05/’10 (BFA, Drama/MFA, Design)
Hadestown, New York Theatre Workshop
Bradley King ’05/’10 (BFA, Drama/MFA, Design)
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Outstanding Projection Design
Elaine McCarthy ’02 (BFA, Photo & Imaging)
Notes from the Field, Second Stage
Outstanding Fight Choreography
J. David Brimmer ’81 (BFA, Drama)/Faculty
Yen, MCC Theatre
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Outstanding Ensemble The Wolves, The Playwrights Realm: The superbly talented cast of Sarah DeLappe's debut play —Mia Barron ‘93/’99 (BFA, Drama/MFA, Acting), Brenna Coates ’15 (BFA, Drama), Jenna Dioguardi ’15 (BFA, Drama), Sarah Mezzanotte ’14 (BFA, Drama), Lauren Patten ’15 (Drama), and Susannah Perkins ’16 (BFA, Drama)—jelled as one, proving that team spirit is just a alive on the stage as it is on the soccer field.
*We apologize for any omissions. Please email additions or edits to: tsoa.alumni@nyu.edu