The 52nd Annual Drama Desk Awards will be held on Sunday, May 20. The event will be webcast LIVE by TheaterMania.com.

The organization of theater critics, writers and editors honors excellence in all areas of New York theatre, including Broadway, Off Broadway, Off Off Broadway and not-for-profit theater. Kristin Chenoweth hosts.

Nominations for the Drama Desk Awards reflecting the 2006/2007 New York theater season will be announced on Thursday morning, April 26, at the New York Friars Club. The Drama Desk Awards Nominees Cocktail Reception will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at Arte Café, 106 West 73rd Street, between Broadway and Columbus Avenues.

Each $200.00 Standard Ticket includes a pre-show reception and red carpet which begins at 7:30pm Each $800 Gold Ticket includes admittance to the exclusive VIP pre-show reception at the Russian Tea Room and post-show reception at The China Grill and all transportation between VIP receptions and concert hall courtesy of Grey Line/NY Sightseeing.