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# Watch Kenny Leon, McKenzie Kurtz and more greet Broadway News on the Drama Desk red carpet
- URL: https://www.broadwaynews.com/watch-kenny-leon-mckenzie-kurtz-and-more-greet-broadway-news-on-the-drama-desk-red-carpet/
- Published: 2026-05-18T08:37:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-18T08:37:34.000Z
- Description: Live from the 70th annual Drama Desk Awards red carpet
- Author: Broadway News
- Tags: Video, Drama Desk Awards, News

On May 17, Broadway News executive editor Ruthie Fierberg greeted nominees of the 70th annual Drama Desk Awards on the red carpet, prior to the official [awards ceremony](https://www.broadwaynews.com/2026-drama-desk-awards-winners-announced/) at Town Hall. 

Kenny Leon, nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Play for “The Balusters,” McKenzie Kurtz, nominated for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical for “Schmigadoon!,” writers Kit Buchan and Jim Barne, nominated for Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Musical for “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” and many more stopped by to talk about the past season.

Watch the video below for the full array of interviews.