More nominations for Come From Away
Canadian musical Come From Away has scored nine nominations for Drama Desk Awards.
The Toronto-born production was announced Thursday as a nominee for Outstanding Musical.
Married co-creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein received nods for Outstanding Music, Lyrics and Book of a Musical.
The Sept. 11-inspired musical also landed an acting nomination for star Jenn Colella, direction for Christopher Ashley, choreography for Kelly Devine, orchestrations for August Eriksmoen and costume design for Toni-Leslie James.
A Life, from Montreal-born playwright Adam Bock, received five nominations, including Outstanding Play and acting for David Hyde Pierce. Hamilton’s Nick Cordero was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for A Bronx Tale.
The musical Anastasia, starring Ontario-raised Ramin Karimloo, received nine nominations and will compete with Come From Away in the Outstanding Musical category.
The winners will be announced on June 4.