The Drama Desk Award is an annual award presented to recognize outstanding achievements in the theater. Established in 1975, it honors excellence in Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway productions. The awards cover various categories, including acting, directing, and design, celebrating both established and emerging talent in the performing arts. Winners are selected by members of the Drama Desk, an organization of theater critics, journalists, and other professionals. The awards ceremony typically takes place in the spring, coinciding with the theater season, and serves as a significant event in the New York theater community, highlighting the diversity and creativity of theatrical productions.