The 41st Helen Hayes Awards celebration will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at The Anthem on the District Wharf in Washington, DC.
It's an evening for the whole community! We'll honor our fabulous nominees and recipients, and enjoy performances and remembrances in a celebration of where we’ve been and where we’re going as a DC-area theatre community.
The full list of the 2025 Helen Hayes Award nominees is now available. We look forward to honoring all of our nominees and recipients.
Join hosts Felicia Curry and Mike Millan for an evening of celebration, complete with performances featuring the Helen Hayes Awards Ensemble: Quadry Brown, Alex De Bard, Caroline Graham, Jordyn Taylor, and Wood Van Meter. The ceremony is directed and choreographed by Ashleigh King and music directed by Christopher Wingert.
Performer, producer, and activist Robert Hooks will receive the Helen Hayes Tribute. Hooks, a Washington, DC native, founded three significant Black theatre companies: New York’s Group Theatre Workshop, and Negro Ensemble Company and the DC Black Repertory Company. He performed in many productions on and off Broadway, and starred in television's N.Y.P.D.
To support the event by joining our host committee team, visit our sponsor site. Email amy@theatrewashington.org for more information.
Reservation forms have now been sent to all nominees and invited guests. If you have any questions about making your reservation, please email helenhayesevent@theatrewashington.org.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please email helenhayesevent@theatrewashington.org