The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play is 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 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.