Tysons’ 1st Stage Theatre has nabbed 18 Helen Hayes Awards nominations — making it the second most nominated theater this year in the D.C. area.
The awards, which were announced last night, recognize excellence in professional theatre in the D.C. area.
The awards are split into two main categories: the “Hayes” for productions featuring a majority of theater union members and the “Helen” for productions with fewer union members.
The Tysons theater trailed Olney Theatre Center’s 27 nominations for the most for any theater.
Here is the full list of nominations:
- “Airness” with Keegan Theatre — Outstanding Choreography in a Play, Outstanding Sound Design, James MacArthur Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play, Outstanding Choreography in a Play
- “columbinus” — Outstanding Lighting Design, Outstanding Sound Design, Outstanding Direction in a Play, Outstanding Ensemble in a Play, James MacArthur Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play, Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
- “The Brothers Size” — Outstanding Production in a Play, Outstanding Set Design, Outstanding Sound Design, Outstanding Direction in a Play, Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play, Outstanding Production in a Play
- “The Royale” with Olney Theatre Center — Outstanding Choreography in a Play, Outstanding Sound Design
Last year, 1st Stage won five of its 22 nominations.
The winners will be announced on Monday, May, 18, at the Anthem in D.C.
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