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2026 Helen Hayes Award Recipients

Helen Hayes Award Recipients Announced

Recognizing productions in 2025, the Helen Hayes Awards honored work from 149 eligible productions, including 42 musicals, 107 plays, and 33 world premieres. Awards were presented across 41 categories.

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