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Sep 14, 2023

Mayor Bowser Promotes Theatre Week As Part Of Downtown D.C.’s Economic Recovery

Theatre Week is back again this month, offering discounted tickets and behind-the-curtain access to local productions.

May 23, 2023

Helen Hayes Awards Reunites D.C. Theater Community After Loss Of GALA Co-Founder Hugo Medrano

The 2023 Helen Hayes Awards brought the D.C. theater community back together in person for a major ceremony for the first time since 2019.

Sep 09, 2022

D.C. Theatre Week Is Coming Back With Discounted Tickets And A Kickoff Festival At Arena Stage

Theatre Washington is hosting its first Theatre Week since 2019, with special ticket prices, an opening event at Arena Stage, and a concert at The Wharf.

Mar 29, 2022

Based On Audience Survey, 35 Local Theaters Are Extending Their Vaccine And Mask Mandates

Audience members surveyed were opposed to lifting theater mask and vaccine requirements until this summer.

Apr 09, 2013

Helen Hayes Awards Give Top Prizes to Signature’s Dreamgirls, Folger’s Shrew

Signature Theatre’s production of the Motown musical Dreamgirls and the Folger Theater’s production of The Taming of the Shrew took home the top prizes at last night’s Helen Hayes Awards.

Apr 24, 2012

Hairspray, Ruined Take Top Prizes at Helen Hayes Awards

Signature Theatre’s production of Hairspray and Synetic’s silent version of King Lear cleaned up at the 28th annual Helen Hayes Awards. Arena Stage’s Ruined won for outstanding resident play.

 
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