Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical


The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical is an annual award presented by Drama Desk in recognition of achievements in theatre across collective Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions in New York City. The awards were established in 1955, with the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director being presented each year to a director from any play or musical production. Starting in 1975, the singular director's award was replaced by separate play and musical categories.
Harold Prince holds the record for most wins in the category, with four, followed closely by Tommy Tune and Michael Mayer with three wins each. Prince is also tied with John Doyle for the most nominations in the category, both with eight.

Winners and nominees

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Multiple wins

; 4 wins
; 3 wins
; 2 wins

Multiple nominations

;8 nominations
;6 nominations
;5 nominations
;4 nominations
;3 nominations
;2 nominations