Actor Richard Griffiths, center, who later won for Outstanding Actor in "The History Boys," arrives with other cast members for the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards on May 21, 2006, in New York. The awards honor excellence in theater.
Actor Ben Gazzara is photographed at the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards in New York on May 21, 2006. The awards honor excellence in the theater. The Drama Desk, which was founded in 1949, honors both Broadway and off-Broadway productions.
John Lloyd Young, winner of Outstanding Actor in a Musical for "Jersey Boys," poses backstage with Christine Ebersole, who won for Outstanding Actress for her work in the musical "Grey Gardens," following the Drama Desk Awards presentation on May 21, 2006, in New York.
Actor Jonathan Pryce arrives for the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards, which honor excellence in theater, on May 21, 2006, in New York. The woman with him is unidentified.
Actress Lois Smith, who won for Outstanding Actress in "The Trip to Bountiful," poses backstage with Richard Griffiths, winner of Best Actor for his work in "The History Boys," following the Drama Desk award presentation in New York on May 21, 2006.
Samuel Barnett poses with his award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for "The History Boys" backstage at the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards in New York on May 21, 2006. The awards honor excellence in theater.
Actor and awards host Harvey Fierstein is photographed at the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards in New York on May 21, 2006. The awards honor excellence in theater.