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Ben Cunis 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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Olney Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Synetic Theater


What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET AT SYNETIC THEATER at Synetic Theater?

Synetic's BEAUTY & THE BEAST Takes The Stage Spring 2023; WAR OF THE WORLD Postponed


Synetic Theater will present a magical, darkly Gothic production of Beauty and the Beast, March 3–April 2, 2023.

Review: Synetic's lush A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM sparkles and pops at Synetic Theater


What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Synetic Theater? Synetic Theater's wordless A Midsummer Night's Dream is, indeed, a dream to behold. An innovative merging of drama and movement, Synetic's silent exploration of the classic work sparkles and pops. It's full of both belly laughs and tender moments. The power and athleticism of the company along with the lush production elements give a fresh perspective to experience the timeless Shakespearean favorite.

2017 Helen Hayes Award Winners Announced!


BroadwayWorld has a full list of the Helen Hayes Awards winners updating LIVE below! Named for actor Helen Hayes - a Washington native and legendary First Lady of the American Theatre - the Helen Hayes Awards celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington region and has become a hallmark recognized by theatre makers and theatre lovers far beyond Washington D.C.

2017 Helen Hayes Award Nominations Announced; COME FROM AWAY Nabs 14 Nominations


The 2017 Helen Hayes Award nominations were announced tonight. A line-up of leading theatre artists announced nominations in 47 categories of artistic excellence. Award recipients will be announced at the Helen Hayes Awards gala event to be held at the Lincoln Theatre on Monday, May 15 with an after-party hosted at Washington's legendary 9:30 Club.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN and SALOME Win Big at the 2016 Helen Hayes Awards, Complete List of Winners!


Tonight, before a gathering of theatre artists and patrons, theatreWashington announced the winners of the 2016 Helen Hayes Awards, drawn from 202 eligible productions presented in the 2015 calendar year. Scroll down for the full list of nominees and winners!

BWW Review: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK is Sporadically Swashbuckling at Synetic Theater


Synetic Theater's production of The Man in the Iron Mask is victorious during moments of silent montages and epic fight scenes, but its dialogue is at times ill fitting for such as beloved classic.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WEST SIDE STORY and More Among 2016 Helen Hayes Award Nominees; Full List!


Tonight, before a gathering of theatre artists and patrons, theatreWashington announced the nominees for the 2016 Helen Hayes Awards, drawn from 202 eligible productions presented in the 2015 calendar year. Scroll down for the full list of nominees!

Matt Faucher, Jessica Lauren Ball, Paul Binotto and Lauren Weinberg Lead GUYS AND DOLLS, Starting Tonight at Olney Theatre Center


Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, continues its 2015-2016 season with the classic American musical GUYS AND DOLLS tonight, November 11 through December 27 on the Mainstage.

Matt Faucher, Jessica Lauren Ball, Paul Binotto and Lauren Weinberg to Lead GUYS AND DOLLS at Olney Theatre Center


Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, continues its 2015-2016 season with the classic American musical GUYS AND DOLLS November 11 through December 27 on the Mainstage.

BWW Review: THE BALTIMORE WALTZ at Rep Stage - A Poignant Play about Love and Death


Paula Vogel's complex tale is full of laughter and grief.

BWW Reviews: Tour-de-Force Performances Abound in Synetic's A TALE OF TWO CITIES


Overall, there's much to like about this production. The acting alone is worth the ticket price.

SIDE SHOW, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Top 2015 Helen Hayes Awards - All the Winners!


Tonight before a crowd of 1,200 theatre-makers and theatre-lovers at the historic Lincoln Theatre, theatreWashington celebrated excellence on Washington stages at the 2015 Helen Hayes Awards. The awards celebration was a night of excitement and surprise as 57 Washington theatre artists, theatres, and ensembles received honors in 47 categories for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2014 theatre season. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

The 2015 Helen Hayes Awards Held Tonight in D.C.


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. theatreWashington will host The 2015 Helen Hayes Awards ceremony tonight, April 6, 2015 at the historic Lincoln Theatre.

BWW Reviews: Synetic Theater's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Dances Back to the 50's


While the concept is fun and some laughs are big, overall, the production value and artistic liberties of Synetic Theater's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING aren't what you'd expect from this company.

Photo Flash: First Look at Synetic Theater's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING


Synetic Founding Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili will direct one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, following the success of Synetic's production of Twelfth Night. Confirmed bachelor Benedick and the equally spirited and unwed Beatrice will spar, court and conspire in Synetic's 11th Wordless Shakespeare adaptation, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. The show will run through March 22, 2015. Press opening is this Sunday, February 15 at 2 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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!

Photo Flash: First Look at Synetic Theater's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST


Paata Tsikurishvili presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, directed by Ben Cunis and adapted by Ben and Peter Cunis. The production runs at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St in Crystal City, tonight, December 3, through January 11. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Ben Cunis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ben Cunis been nominated for?

Ben Cunis has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Choreography in a Play for "Colossal" and "The BFG" at the HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards), as well as for "Twelfth Night" and "The Island of Dr. Moreau" at the HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards). He was also nominated for Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation for "Beauty and the Beast." Cunis won The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play for "Twelfth Night" and Outstanding Movement in a Resident Play for "The Three Musketeers."

What awards has Ben Cunis won?

Ben Cunis has won several awards for his choreography and movement direction in various productions. He won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography in a Play for "Colossal" and "Twelfth Night." Additionally, he received the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Movement in a Resident Play for "The Three Musketeers."

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