Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Sound Design

The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Sound Design was an annual award presented by Drama Desk in recognition of achievements in the theatre across collective Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions in New York City. The award was first presented in 1980, for work in either a play or musical production. It was retired after the 2009 ceremony, replaced by separate play and musical categories.
Paul Arditti and Dan Moses Schreier hold the record for most wins in the category before its retirement, with three wins each, followed by Steven Canyon Kennedy with two wins. Mark Bennett leads the nominees with the most nominations, netting eight.