On Monday, February 4, 2019, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre’s Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington’s announcement of nominees for the 35th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 13 at an event at the Anthem
theatreWashington President and CEO Amy Austin and founding board chair Victor Shargai were joined by 2018 Helen Hayes Award recipients Kathryn Chase Bryer (Outstanding Direction in a Musical - Hayes Production), Will Gartshore (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical - Hayes Production), Rayanne Gonzales (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical - Hayes Production), and Kevin McAllister (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical - Hayes Production) to announce the 2019 nominees. Also 2018 Helen Hayes Award recipients, Rick Hammerly (Outstanding Direction in a Play - Helen Production) and Felicia Curry (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play - Helen Production), were announced as co-hosts for the 2019 Awards ceremony.
SAVE THE DATE for the 2019 Helen Hayes Awards: Monday, May 13, The Anthem - District Wharf