The 25th Annual Helen Hayes Awards
Monday, April 13, 2009
8:00 pm
The Warner Theatre and JW Marriott Hotel
Photo Gallery
2007 Helen Hayes Awards Photos
2006 Helen Hayes Awards Photos
The Awards
The 24th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were presented on Monday evening April 28, 2008.
This gala celebration brought together 2,000 theatre makers and theatre lovers to The Warner Theatre and JW Marriott Hotel in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C.
One of the country’s most prestigious cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area.In addition to 24 awards for outstanding achievement in Washington theatre, four special awards were presented:
- The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Gilbert and Jaylee Mead
- The Washington Post Award for Innovative Leadership in the Theatre Community
- The John Aniello Award
- The Governors’ Award
Click here for the complete list of 2008 Helen Hayes Award nominees
The Show
On the stage of the majestic Warner Theatre, The 24th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were replete with humor, celebration, and great tributes to Washington professional theatre. Stars of the Washington and national stages joined together to present awards in 24 categories for artistic achievement.
The 24th Annual Helen Hayes Awards show was directed by: Jerry Whiddon, written by Renee Calarco, and designed and co-produced by Daniel MacLean Wagner. Glenn Pearson served as the Musical Director in collaboration with George Fulginiti-Shakar. HHA President and CEO Linda Levy Grossman co-produced the show with Mr. Wagner. The team also included Production Manager Shari Moxley, Production Stage Manager Martha Knight, and Media Producer Jack Stillwell.
The Parties
The Helen Hayes Awards Celebration includes three stellar events to fete the nominated artists and our extraordinary theatre community:
The Nomination Celebration
Date and Location TBA
A reception specifically to honor the nominated artists and their outstanding achievements (by invitation only)
The Chairmen’s Reception
Monday evening April 13
JW Marriott Hotel
A dinner reception just prior to the awards ceremony to welcome leaders of our corporate, social, philanthropic, diplomatic, and political communities to mix and mingle with nominees, celebrities, and special guests
(sponsor or special guest ticket is required for admittance)
The Ovation Gala
Monday evening April 13
JW Marriott Hotel
immediately following the awards presentation,
Washington’s largest cast party is the place to be to party with the artists, designers, technicians, and company members that make our theatre community so great. (ticket is required for admittance)