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Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Ensemblein a Play, HELEN Production

Arena StageHealing Wars

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageThe Mountaintop

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageGood People

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play

Arena StagePullman Porter Blues

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical

Arena StageOklahoma!


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageOklahoma!

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageDuke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageLight in the Piazza

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageCrowns

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageFantasticks

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageQuality of Life

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - The Canadian Embassy Award for Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play

Arena StageQuality of Life


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Non-Resident Production

Arena StageNext to Normal

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Non-Resident Production

Arena StageEmergence-See!

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageThe Women of Brewster Place

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageShe Loves Me

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena Stage3 Mo' Divas

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageCabaret

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageDamn Yankees


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageSeñor Discretion Himself


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageCrowns

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageCamelot

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageProof

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StagePolk County


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageBlues in the Night

Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StagePlay On!

Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageDinah Was


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageAnimal Crackers

Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageGuys and Dolls

Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageHow I Learned to Drive


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageThunder Knocking on the Door

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageCandide

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageArcadia

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageI Am a Man

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageLong Day's Journey Into Night

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Non-Resident Production

Arena StageA Room of One's Own

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StagePrice

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageRevengers' Comedies


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Resident Play

Arena StageDancing at Lughnasa

Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageA Wonderful Life


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Resident Production

Arena StageMy Children! My Africa!

Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play

Arena Stage


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Resident Production

Arena StageStand-Up Tragedy

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Resident Production

Arena StageJuno and the Paycock


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Olivier Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Non-Resident Production

Arena StageFrom the Mississippi Delta

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageOn the Town

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Resident Production

Arena StageMan Who Came to Dinner

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

Arena Stage

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

Arena Stage

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production

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Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Arena StageAbyssinia

Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Arena Stage

Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Arena Stage


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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Arena StageCocoanuts


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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Resident Production

Arena StageSix Characters in Search of an Author

Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Resident Production

Arena StageCherry Orchard


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Non-Resident Production

Arena StageJoe Turner's Come and Gone


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Resident Production

Arena StageCrucible

Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Resident Production

Arena StageAll the King's Men

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

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Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding New Play

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Videos

News


New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings

Amas Musical Theatre will present developmental readings of Call Me From the Grave, a new musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Romano, and book by Harold Hodge, Jr. at Ripley-Grier Studios.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: THE BLOOD QUILT at Lincoln Center Theater First Look

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT is currently in previews. Get a first look at footage from the production and see how to purchase tickets.
LEOPOLDSTADT & More Lead Washington, DC's Holiday Season Top Theatre Shows

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include Leopoldstadt and more.
Videos You Missed This Week: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, WICKED, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway still set to open in the coming weeks. Catch up on all the latest videos from the week ending November 15, 2024.
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相æ'² At The Public Theater

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater announced the cast for SUMO 相撲, featuring a diverse ensemble of performers. The production explores themes of tradition and identity through the lens of sumo wrestling.
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
STEP AFRIKA!’S MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW to be Presented at Arena Stage

Arena Stage will present the return of D.C.’s favorite holiday tradition, Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: DATA at Arena Stage

What did our critic think of DATA at Arena Stage?
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Video: Ruben & Trey Santiago-Hudson Talk Joining Forces for THE OTHER AMERICANS

Now running at Arena Stage is a new work by John Leguizamo- The Other Americans. In this video, watch as director Ruben Santiago-Hudson and his son, Trey Santiago-Hudson tell us all about the new play!
Photos: THE BLOOD QUILT at Lincoln Center Theater

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT is currently in previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.  Check out all new production photos here!
Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto

The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
Review: THE OTHER AMERICANS at Arena Stage

An obvious labor of love by all concerned, actor and writer John Leguizamo’s The Other Americans is an extremely well-written and highly ambitious play that delineates the tragedy of a man’s fatal flaws ripping apart his family at the seams.
Video: SWEPT AWAY Gets Ready for Broadway

Swept Away has swept into the Longacre Theatre. The new musical is officially in previews on Broadway and is set to open on November 19. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team talk more about what the new musical is all about!
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.
Arena Stage Receives Grant of Support from The Mellon Foundation

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has received a transformative two-year grant of $1,500,000 from the Mellon Foundation. Learn more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Arena Stage been nominated for?

Outstanding Ensemblein a Play, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Healing Wars, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Mountaintop, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Good People, Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Pullman Porter Blues, Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Crowns, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Fantasticks, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Quality of Life, The Canadian Embassy Award for Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Quality of Life, Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Next to Normal, Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Emergence-See!, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Women of Brewster Place, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Mo' Divas, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Damn Yankees, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Señor Discretion Himself, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Crowns, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Camelot, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Proof, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Polk County, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Blues in the Night, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Play On!, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dinah Was, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Animal Crackers, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for How I Learned to Drive, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Thunder Knocking on the Door, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Candide, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Arcadia, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for I Am a Man, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Room of One's Own, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Price, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Revengers' Comedies, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dancing at Lughnasa, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Wonderful Life, Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for My Children! My Africa!, The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for , Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Stand-Up Tragedy, Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Juno and the Paycock, Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for From the Mississippi Delta , Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for On the Town, Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Man Who Came to Dinner, Outstanding Director, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Director, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Abyssinia, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Resident Musical (Olivier Awards) for Cocoanuts, Outstanding Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Six Characters in Search of an Author, Outstanding Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Cherry Orchard , Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Crucible, Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for All the King's Men, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for and Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for .

What awards has Arena Stage won?

Arena Stage has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oklahoma! - Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Next to Normal - Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Señor Discretion Himself - Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Crowns - Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Blues in the Night - Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Animal Crackers - Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Thunder Knocking on the Door - Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dancing at Lughnasa - Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for My Children! My Africa! - Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Stand-Up Tragedy - Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for From the Mississippi Delta - Outstanding Resident Musical (Olivier Awards) for Cocoanuts - Outstanding Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Six Characters in Search of an Author - Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone - Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Crucible

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