BMI Congratulates its 2017 Drama Desk Nominees
![Pictured: Gerard Alessandrini and David Yazbek](/images/news/2017/_770/DramaDesk.jpg)
Our musical theatre composers have once again made BMI proud with several nominations for prestigious Drama Desk Awards. The annual awards honor productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway. Winners will be announced during the celebration on June 4, at New York’s Town Hall. Congratulations to all! Here’s the complete list of BMI nominees:
Outstanding Music
David Yazbek - The Band’s Visit
Outstanding Lyrics
Gerard Alessandrini - Spamilton
David Yazbek - The Band’s Visit
Outstanding Musical
The Band’s Visit - David Yazbek
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Bette Midler - Hello Dolly
Outstanding Orchestrations
Greg Anthony Rassen - Bandstand
Jamshied Sharifi - The Band’s Visit
Outstanding Music in a Play
Daniel Ocanto - Alligator
Bill Sims, Jr. - Jitney
Outstanding Solo Performance
Brian Quijada - Where Did We Sit on the Bus?
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