Founded in 1935, the NYDCC currently includes 21 drama critics from newspapers, magazines, and wire services based in the New York metropolitan area. Michael Sommers of The Star-Ledger/Newhouse Newspapers is president of the organization.
Three-time NYDCC award winner Edward Albee will present this year’s award for best play at a cocktail reception to be held on Tuesday, May 24, at the Algonquin Hotel, where the organization was founded in 1935.
