Wed Apr 30 22:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Drama Desk Awards Nominations Announced: “Real Women Have Curves” and “Maybe Happy Ending” Lead the Pack
**NEW YORK, NY** – The nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today by Norm Lewis, Frank DiLella, and Rocco Vertuccio. The awards, which celebrate excellence in New York theater across Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway, saw a diverse range of productions vying for recognition.
The musical “Maybe Happy Ending” received numerous nominations, showcasing its prominence this season. Similarly, “Real Women Have Curves,” a musical praised for its authentic portrayal of Latina immigrant women, also garnered significant recognition. Other notable contenders include “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” and “Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp.,” both accumulating multiple nominations.
The awards ceremony will take place on June 1st at NYU Skirball, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess. All proceeds benefit the Entertainment Community Fund. Tickets are on sale now.
This year’s Drama Desk Awards, unlike previous years, feature gender-neutral acting categories, each with double the nominees, allowing for two winners per category. This reflects the Drama Desk’s commitment to inclusivity and recognizing talent regardless of gender. The awards are unique in that they are decided by a voting body comprising theater critics, journalists, editors, and publishers.
The full list of nominees includes a wide array of plays and musicals, spanning various genres and styles. The nominations showcase the vibrant and diverse landscape of New York theater in the 2024-2025 season. The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment also expressed its support for the awards and congratulated the nominees.
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