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Awards and Nominations


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HAYES Production

Ben CunisColossal

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HAYES Production

Ben CunisThe BFG


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HELEN Production

Ben CunisTwelfth Night

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HELEN Production

Ben CunisThe Island of Dr. Moreau

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation

Ben CunisBeauty and the Beast

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play, HELEN Production

Ben CunisTwelfth Night


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Outstanding Movement, Resident Play

Ben CunisThe Three Musketeers

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2015 Helen Hayes Award Nominations Announced!

Tonight before a crowd of 150 theatre makers and theatre lovers, theatreWashington announced the nominees for the 2015 Helen Hayes Awards. One of the country's most prestigious cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Watch the full announcement below, and scroll down for the list of nominees!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ben Cunis been nominated for?

Ben Cunis has been nominated for the following awards: - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Colossal - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The BFG - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twelfth Night - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Island of Dr. Moreau - Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation (Helen Hayes Awards) for Beauty and the Beast - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twelfth Night - Outstanding Movement, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Three Musketeers.

What awards has Ben Cunis won?

Ben Cunis has won the following awards: Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Colossal; Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twelfth Night; and Outstanding Movement, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Three Musketeers.

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