April 28, 2008

'A Catered Affair,' snags 12 Drama Desk nominations

The recently controversial Drama Desk this morning announced its list of nominees for the best in Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway during the 2007/2008 season.

Harvey Fierstein's "A Catered Affair" led the pack with 12 nods, followed by Off-Broadway's "Adding Machine" with nine. Broadway's "South Pacific" and "Young Frankenstein" both got eight while "August: Osage County," "Passing Strange," "Sunday in the Park with George" also drew seven nominations. "The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island," a musical at Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre, also recevied seven.

Additionally, the casts of two shows -- "The Homecoming" and "The Dining Room" -- were given special ensemble recognition.

Winners will be announced May 18.

See the Drama Desk website for the full list of nominees.

Earlier: 'August,' 'November' among Drama League nominees
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April 28, 2008 11:27 AM in Broadway

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