Two Gentlemen of Verona has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for John Guare and Mel Shapiro, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Jean Erdman, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Theoni V. Aldredge, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Mel Shapiro, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for John Guare, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Galt MacDermot, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Raul Julia, and Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Jonelle Allen.