The 25th Anniversary Helen Hayes Awards
Monday, April 13, 2009
8:00 pm
The Warner Theatre and JW Marriott Hotel
The Awards
The 25th Anniversary Helen Hayes Awards will be presented on Monday evening April 13, 2009, a gala celebration bringing together 2,000 theatre makers and theatre lovers to The Warner Theatre and JW Marriott Hotel in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C.
In addition to 25 awards for outstanding achievement in Washington theatre, three special awards will be presented:
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.
- 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
Click here for the complete list of 2009 Helen Hayes Award nominees
Click here to read the complete 2009 nominations press release
The Show
On the stage of the majestic Warner Theatre, The 25th Anniversary Helen Hayes Awards will be replete with humor, celebration, and great tributes to Washington professional theatre. Stars of the Washington and national stages will join together to present awards in 25 categories for artistic achievement.
The 25th Anniversary Helen Hayes Awards show will be directed by: Jerry Whiddon, written by Renee Calarco, and designed and co-produced by Daniel MacLean Wagner. George Hummel will serve as the Musical Director. HHA President & CEO Linda Levy Grossman will co-produce the show with Mr. Wagner. The team also includes Production Managers Shari Moxley and Cary Gillette, Production Stage Manager Martha Knight, and Media Producer Jack Stillwell.
The Parties
The Helen Hayes Awards Celebration includes two stellar events to fete the nominated artists and our extraordinary theatre community:
The Chairmen’s Reception
Monday evening April 13
JW Marriott Hotel
A 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.)