The Helen Hayes Awards is revamping its process, meaning twice as many awards, but hopefully not an extra long awards ceremony.

The actor Kevin Spacey will appear at the Helen Hayes Awards next month to receive a special award for his theater work and advocacy for public support for the arts.

TheatreWashington announced last night the nominations for the 28th Annual Helen Hayes Awards. Synetic Theater’s dazzling, wordless interpretation of King Lear led all shows with 15 nods.