> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Drama Desk Awards - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/drama-desk-awards/ - Published: 2025-06-04T18:45:59.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-04T02:24:48.000Z - Author: Heather - Tags: fugs, #wp, #wp-gallery, #slideshow, #Import 2026-10-07 08:29 ## Audra McDonald ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2025/06/gettyimages-2218202997-1749001728.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Audra McDonald at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Audra looks very businesslike here. I wish we couldn't see a bra. Anyway, the Drama Desk awards seem more low-key than the Tonys; I hope she busts out a real showstopper of a dress and I CANNOT WAIT to see her sing. A thing I have never in my life said about Patti Lupone!!!! That has always been my lonely island but maybe not so much anymore. ## Jasmine Amy Rogers ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218203048-1749001739.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Jasmine Amy Rogers at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) I am REALLY sad we won't see Jasmine, who is winning raves for *Boop* even if the show itself seems to be getting a mixed reception. Apparently the shows have to pay for their performance slots, and *Boop* did not, and now Jasmine has a LOT of late heat in her category and they might regret that! If she wins, I hope she just seizes the mic and goes ham. ## Kara Young ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218202663-1749001689.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Kara Young at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) She kind of looks like she won a youth dance contest. ## Sarah Snook ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218202939-1749001720.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Sarah Snook at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) She is in black! SHOCKING!!! Again, I hope she surprises us a bit more on Tony night. ## Michael Urie ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218204059-1749001755.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Michael Urie at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) He was a DELIGHT in this *Once Upon a Mattress,* which we saw when it came here in December. Between that and *Shrinking*, I am so pleased about the Uriessance. ## Sutton Foster ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218188743-1749001676.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Sutton Foster attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Sutton was also amazing in it. She didn't really get to belt the way I'd hoped -- her songs aren't that vibe -- but her timing and physical comedy were incredible. I know everyone is supposed to be [mad at her and Hugh Jackman right now](https://people.com/all-about-hugh-jackman-sutton-foster-relationship-11743392?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), but I just can't be, somehow. We all have our blind spots, I guess. ## Jak Malone ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218202711-1749001699.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Jak Malone at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Patti Lupone may not have been at this event, but I'm sure her name was uttered in hushed tones AND I think her theoretical outfit has made an appearance. ## Amalia Yoo ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218202766-1749001711.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Amalia Yoo at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) I really wish I lived in New York. I would be broke, but FULL of theatre! I applaud her for adding a spicy shoe color here, although those particular shoes are taking me back to 2002 and not in the best way. ## Helen J. Shen ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218184386-1749001621.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Helen J. Shen attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Helen is in *Maybe Happy Ending*, and is one of the snubs in Sunday's list of nominees (although Lead Actress in a Musical is truly a murderer's row this year). I'm happy she's gotten to experience the show's overall success. She plays a robot, and it DOES feel like this was designed by a rogue AI, so. ## Gracie Lawrence ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218185558-1749001640.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Gracie Lawrence attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) She's in the Bobby Darin musical with Jonathan Groff. Although she is DRESSED as if she is an extra in *Once Upon a Mattress*. ## Sarah Hyland ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218185038-1749001630.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Sarah Hyland attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) This is underbaked. ## Maria-Christina Oliveras ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218185951-1749001649.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Maria-Christina Oliveras attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) I LOVE this dress, and with the gold shoes finishing it off. Glorious. ## Alex Newell ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218184095-1749001613.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Alex Newell attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) I would prefer this without the obvious bra look, but it's still working. ## Darren Criss ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218186532-1749001659.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Darren Criss attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) I can't tell if that's velvet, or denim, or... some kind of... velveteen denim. He looks GREAT in it, though, especially with those boots capping it all off. ## Tituss Burgess ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218187168-1749001667.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Tituss Burgess attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) If Cole Escola doesn't tour with Oh Mary, and I can't imagine they'd want to after so many years in the role, I hope Tituss does (he played it for a bit on Broadway this year). Unfortunately for Tituss, I always want him to be as wild and fun as Titus Andromedon, so I'm bummed he's basically dressed as the theatre wings. ## Tom Francis ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218203918-1749001747.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Tom Francis at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) He's in Sunset Boulevard, and I gather his entrance involves singing his first song out on the street?!? That's such a cool touch and quite the way to gain buzz (and crowds). He reminds me of James Norton a little here. ## Jinkx Monsoon and Jennifer Simard ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218204370-1749001764.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Jinhx Monsoon and Jennifer Simard at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Jinkx was nominated for the Pirates of Penzance revival, and Jennifer is one of the leads in *Death Becomes Her*. Jinkx looks a little subdued, like she is at the funeral of her favorite saloon owner. And Jennifer has gone full melon. Hey, if you've got 'em. ## Nicole Scherzinger ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218204426-1749001772.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Nicole Scherzinger at the press room during the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) I mean... I guess? I think she'll wear something metallic on Sunday. GROUNDBREAKING PREDICTION. ## Andrew Scott ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2218205879-1749001781.jpg) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Andrew Scott attends the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center on June 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) I guess even Andrew needs his basic black once in a while. [Will The Drama Desk Awards Presage Any Tony Wins?Maybe, maybe not.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2025/06/gettyimages-2218202997-1749001728.jpg)](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/will-the-drama-desk-awards-presage-any-tony-wins-06-2025/)