Daniel Radcliffe, Luke Evans Among Drama League Award Nominees
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Key Points:
- The 2026 New York Drama League Awards nominees have been announced, featuring big-name performers like Christopher Abbott, Jon Bernthal, Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, and Daniel Radcliffe in the distinguished performances category.
- Outstanding Play nominees include The Balusters, Dog Day Afternoon, Giant, and Liberation, while musicals nominated include Beaches, The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titanique, and Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York).
- Revival nominees span plays such as Becky Shaw, Bug, Death of a Salesman, and Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, with musical revivals including Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Chess, Ragtime, and The Rocky Horror Show.
- Special Recognition Awards will honor Caissie Levy for Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater, David Cromer for Excellence in Directing, Kamilah Forbes for Contribution to Theater, and Scott Ellis with the Gratitude Award.
- The 92nd Annual Drama League Awards ceremony will take place on May 15, 2026, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, continuing the tradition as the oldest theatrical honors in America chosen by a broad theater community.
