Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics

Drama Desk Award
for Outstanding Lyrics
Awarded forOutstanding Lyrics
LocationNew York City
CountryUnited States
Presented byDrama Desk
First awarded1969
Currently held byDavid Yazbek and Erik Della Penna for Dead Outlaw (2024)
Websitedramadesk.org (defunct)

The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics is an annual award presented by Drama Desk in recognition of achievements in musical theatre across collective Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions in New York City.

Stephen Sondheim holds the record for most wins and nominations for the award, with ten wins out of twelve nominations.


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