The prestigious Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by the late Jaylee Mead, annually recognizes distinguished theatre professionals who exemplify great commitment to the professional theatre.
2017
Ted Van Griethuysen [1] Tribute Video [2], Introduction of Tribute Video by Joy Zinoman [3], Introduction by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg & acceptance speech [4]
2014
Victor Shargai [5]
2013
Actors' Equity Association [6]
2012
Kevin Spacey [7]
2011
Tommy Tune [8]
2010
Edward Albee [9]
2009
Artistic Directors of Washington's Professional Theatres [10]
2008
Derek Jacobi [11]
2007
Frances Sternhagen [12]
2006
Jane Greenwood [13]
2006
Ming Cho Lee [13]
2005
Jerry Herman [14]
2004
Terrence McNally [15]
2003
Washington Theatre Boards of Directors
2002
Emery John Battis [16]
2001
Philip Bosco [17]
2000
August Wilson
1999
John Kander & Fred Ebb [18]
1998
Robert Prosky [19]
1997
Lynn Redgrave
1996
Chita Rivera [20]
1995
Julie Harris
1994
Jane Alexander
1993
Stephen Sondheim
1992
Jason Robards Jr.
1991
Anne Jackson & Eli Wallach
1990
Angela Lansbury [21]
1989
Mary Martin
1988
Helen Hayes
1987
James Earl Jones [22]
Links:
[1] https://youtu.be/s1nabeKavNo
[2] http://youtu.be/s1nabeKavNo
[3] https://youtu.be/toFAjShOYYY
[4] https://youtu.be/OsstvTuXhtY
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Qlg064diQ
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_E1x9pfMsY
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1dztH662CI
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HbjPQILtho
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZemVtu4O_-E
[10] http://youtu.be/dVyNaYTO8NM
[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOjRWtBA8_Q
[12] http://youtu.be/w3NV_igjcHc
[13] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gNLwT0NP_8
[14] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amhtObXw17U
[15] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAHCrp3QHKY
[16] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgY0JU6FXyQ
[17] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm5ZvVPbFQQ
[18] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMDtyhgKis8
[19] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNI5E22GDk
[20] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSro99FehgU
[21] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5BFwR4wgYs
[22] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLu2dgIX0eU