Inside the 2026 Drama Desk Awards Ceremony

Hosted by Titanique star Marla Mindelle, the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards celebrated the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theater

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by Sophia Rubino • May 18, 2026

Marjorie Prime's Danny Burstein, Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Lowell show off a tribute to co-star June Squibb
(Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

What to Know

The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards took place on May 17, 2026 at Town Hall in New York City, honoring outstanding Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions from the 2025-2026 theater season
Hosted by Titanique star Marla Mindelle, the ceremony featured appearances and wins f\Joshua Henry, John Lithgow, Caissie Levy, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt
Broadway.com captured exclusive photos from the Drama Desk Awards, including nominated casts, creative teams and award winners

The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards were held on May 17 at New York City’s Town Hall, concluding yet another award show in this bustling theater season. Hosted by Titanique star Marla Mindelle, the ceremony awarded theatrical honors to shows of the 2025-2026 Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway season. Broadway.com stopped by the ceremony to document the nominated cast and creative team members, including Joshua Henry, John Lithgow, Caissie Levy and John Krasinski, who attended with wife Emily Blunt. Check out photos and the full gallery below.