The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shank, Artistic Dir; Bevin Ross, Executive Dir) will welcome André De Shields and Denée Benton as hosts of the 2022 Drama League Awards nominations event on Mon April 25 at 11:00 AM at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (40 Lincoln Center Plaza).  The nomination announcement event will also be livestreamed by BroadwayWorld. The 88th Annual Drama League Awards will be presented in person at The Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W 54th St) on Fri May 20 at 12:00 PM. More information about the ceremony and how to attend can be found at dramaleague.org/2022awards. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.  Hugh Jackman will receive the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award for his outstanding work on stage and in film as part of the musical theater community; Billy Crystal will be presented with the Contribution to the Theater Award for his extraordinary work on stages across the country and commitment to mentorship in the field; Lileana Blain-Cruz will be honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing for her incredible contributions to the field of directing; and producer Willette Murphy Klausner will be honored with the Gratitude Award in recognition of her leadership, commitment, and dedication to theater and the entertainment industry.  Press contact: Macy Sullivan/Vivacity Media Group (212/812-1483)...