Theatre Washington Updates

Nominations for the 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominations

Theatres across the Washington, DC region express deep concern and disappointment over The Washington Post’s recent cuts to its arts & culture coverage.

In response to the Federal shutdown, many Washington, DC-area theatres are offering complimentary tickets to those affected.

Lee brings years of experience in arts administration and a passion for theatre, performance, and the Washington, DC region.

The 2025 Cohort is composed of 40 artists/administrators, 20 mentees and 20 mentors.

On May 19, 2025, the 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance...

In the wake of sweeping layoffs and furloughs across the Federal workforce, many DC-area theatres are offering tickets to those affected.

Nominations for the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Announced

Raghad is a DC-based theatre artist who was supported by the Taking Care Fund.

The 2024 Mentorship Cohort is composed of 40 artists/administrators, 20 mentees and 20 mentors.

On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance...

Nominations for the 2024 Helen Hayes Awards Announced

It was recently announced that Peter Marks, Chief Theater Critic at the Washington Post, will leave his position at the end of the year.

Theatre Washington Will Relocate to Office Space at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Downtown DC

The 2023 Helen Hayes Awards took place on Monday, May 22. Recognizing work from productions presented in 2022, awards were given in 41 categories.

After a considered and intentional process to diversify our leadership, we are thrilled to introduce new members of our Board of Directors.

On January 30, 2023 the nominees for the 2023 Helen Hayes Awards were announced in 41 categories.

Deisi is an arts administrator, currently working as the box office manager at Olney Theatre Center.

Billie Krishawn is a performer and teaching artist, living in Washington, DC and working on stages throughout the region.