Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revue
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The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revue is presented by the Drama Desk, an organization of New York City theatre critics, writers, and editors. It honors the Broadway
, Off-Broadway
, off-off-Broadway
, or legitimate not-for-profit theatre production of a revue
staged in New York City.
The category was established beginning with the 1990-91 season (then-titled "musical revue-entertainment").
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
, Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
, off-off-Broadway
Off-Off-Broadway
Off-Off-Broadway theatrical productions in New York City are those in theatres that are smaller than Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres. Off-Off-Broadway theaters are often defined as theaters that have fewer than 100 seats, though the term can be used for any show in the New York City area that...
, or legitimate not-for-profit theatre production of a revue
Revue
A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical entertainment that combines music, dance and sketches. The revue has its roots in 19th century American popular entertainment and melodrama but grew into a substantial cultural presence of its own during its golden years from 1916 to 1932...
staged in New York City.
The category was established beginning with the 1990-91 season (then-titled "musical revue-entertainment").
Winners
- 2009-10 Sondheim on SondheimSondheim on SondheimSondheim on Sondheim is a musical revue consisting of music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim for his many shows. It is conceived and directed by James Lapine. The revue had a limited run on Broadway in 2010.-Background:...
- 2007-08 Forbidden Broadway: Rude AwakeningForbidden Broadway: Rude AwakeningForbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening is the 2007 incarnation of Gerard Alessandrini's long-running hit Off Broadway musical revue Forbidden Broadway, which parodies notable current Broadway and Off Broadway musicals....
- 2004-05 Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims UnitForbidden Broadway: Special Victims UnitForbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit is the ninth incarnation of Gerard Alessandrini's musical revue...
- 2000-01 Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof OdysseyForbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof OdysseyForbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey is the 21st century's first incarnation of the Off-Broadway revue Forbidden Broadway. It was conceived, created and written by Gerard Alessandrini and satirizes Broadway's latest shows and stars. Phillip George co-directed with Alessandrini, with Catherine...
- 1998-99 FosseFosseFosse is a three-act musical revue showcasing the choreography of Bob Fosse. After 21 previews, the original Broadway production, conceived and directed by Richard Maltby, Jr...
- 1996-97 Howard Crabtree's When Pigs Fly
- 1993-94 Howard Crabtree's Whoop-Dee-Doo!Whoop-Dee-Doo!Whoop-Dee-Doo! is a deliberately ramshackle musical revue subtitled "a postage stamp extravaganza". It was conceived, created and developed by Charles Catanese, Howard Crabtree, Dick Gallagher, Phillip George, Peter Morris and Mark Waldrop. Songs and sketches by Dick Gallagher, Peter Morris and...
- 1990-91 And the World Goes 'RoundAnd the World Goes 'RoundAnd the World Goes 'Round is a musical revue showcasing the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb. The revue takes its title from a tune the songwriting team wrote for Liza Minnelli to sing in the film New York, New York-Productions:...