Theater News

Hand to God's Steven Boyer and Tyrone to Host 81st Annual Drama League Awards

The 2015 Distinguished Performance Award will be presented by last year’s recipient, Neil Patrick Harris.

Editorial Staff

Editorial Staff

| New York City |

April 27, 2015

Hand to God stars Steven Boyer and Tyrone.
Hand to God stars Steven Boyer and Tyrone.
(courtesy of MCC Theater)

The Drama League has announced that Hand to God star and 2015 Drama League Distinguished Performance nominee Steven Boyer will host the 81st Annual Drama League Awards, alongside his special guest, the hand puppet Tyrone. The event will be held on May 15 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel beginning at noon.

In addition, the 2015 Distinguished Performance Award will be presented by last year’s recipient of the award, Neil Patrick Harris, while the 2015 Production Awards will be presented by 2014 Drama League nominee Zachary Quinto.

First awarded in 1922 and formalized in 1935, the Drama League Awards are the oldest theatrical honors in America. They recognize distinguished productions, performances, and exemplary career achievements.

The 2015 Drama League recipients for Distinguished Contributions and Achievements in the Theatre are as follows: Joel Grey will receive the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award; WNET: Neal Shapiro and David Horn will receive the Unique Contribution to the Theater Award for their work in bringing New York theater to viewers across America; and Stephen Daldry will receive the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing.

Official sponsors for the 81st Annual Drama League Awards include Delta Air Lines, the official airline of the Drama League; MAC Cosmetics, the official makeup partner of the Drama League; National Life Group; and GenSpring Family Offices.

For tickets and more information, click here.

Featured In This Story

Latest Reviews

See all

Theater News & discounts

Get the best deals and latest updates on theater and shows by signing up for TheaterMania's newsletter today!