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Erin Weaver is a five-time Helen Hayes Award-winning actress as well as having two additional Helen Hayes Awards for Best Ensemble (Sense and Sensibility at the Folger Theater) and Best Musical Adaption (The Gift of Nothing commissioned by the Kennedy Center, award shared with Patrick McDonnell, Aaron Posner and Andy Mitton). She is currently a Helen Hayes Award nominee for the role of Katherine in Arena Stage’s production of Newsies. Erin also won a Helen Hayes Award for Kattrin in Mother Courage and Her Children directed by Molly Smith, starring Kathleen Turner at Arena Stage. Locally, she has also performed at Signature, The Folger, Round House, Theater J, Imagination Stage, and Adventure Theatre. She played Young Cossette/Young Eponine in the First National Tour of Les Miserablesand has performed at regional theaters across the country. She has created and taught in education programs for theaters including Arena Stage, Two River, 1812 Productions, and People’s Light & Theatre. Erin has a BFA from the University of the Arts and she completed the NYU Steinhardt School Drama in Education (England) and Community Engaged Theatre (Ireland) summer abroad programs. She lives locally with her husband, director and playwright Aaron Posner, and her fabulous daughter, Maisie.

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Awards and Nominations


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation

Erin WeaverThe Gift of Nothing


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production

Erin WeaverOrdinary Days


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

Erin WeaverMother Courage and Her Children

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Erin WeaverThe Last Five Years

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Erin WeaverRomeo & Juliet


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Erin WeaverCompany

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Erin WeaverXanadu


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

Erin WeaverArcadia

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Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards in Washi Photo
Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards in Washington, D.C.
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.
The Theatre Lab School of The Dramatic Arts 14th Annual DRAMATHON to Take Place on Ap Photo
The Theatre Lab School of The Dramatic Arts 14th Annual DRAMATHON to Take Place on April 28th
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 24, 2025

On April 28th at 7:30pm the best arts education institution in the DMV will host one of their signature events and trust me, it’s something you really don’t want to miss.
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Photo
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
Interview: Theatre Life with Christopher Bloch Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Christopher Bloch
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 18, 2024

Today’s subject Christopher Bloch is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The production runs through January 12th in Signature’s MAX space.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre Photo
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024

Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre Photo
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
Exclusive: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre Photo
Exclusive: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Nov 5, 2024

Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WA Photo
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - Oct 17, 2024

Go inside rehearsals for Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight' in this exclusive video!
Cast and Creative Team Set for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Sign Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the classic musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch The Cast of Signature Theatre's PRIVATE JONES Perform 'Now the Bastards Photo
Video: Watch The Cast of Signature Theatre's PRIVATE JONES Perform 'Now the Bastards Join the Fight'
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024

Get a first look at the company of Signature Theatre's Private Jones performing 'Now the Bastards Join the Fight' in an all-new video.
Review: PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre Photo
Review: PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Feb 16, 2024

The shattering of the world that took place during World War I propelled humanity into a fight for survival amidst the onslaught of enemy forces. The cacophony and horror of that war was fought in the trenches and on the open fields as portrayed in the poem “In Flanders Fields”, and in the many films including All Quiet on the Western Front and 1917, etc. Right now, however, this war is being fought theatrically (and with an emotional gut punch) on the stage of the Max at Signature Theatre.
Photos: First Look at PRIVATE JONES World Premiere at Signature Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look at PRIVATE JONES World Premiere at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024

Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Private Jones at Signature Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Get An Exclusive First Look At PRIVATE JONES At Signature Theatre Photo
Video: Get An Exclusive First Look At PRIVATE JONES At Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look Signature Theatre's world premiere musical Private Jones. The musical is written and directed by Marshall Pailet (Who’s Your Baghdaddy, or how i started the iraq war and Triassic Parq).
Video: Go Behind-The-Scenes of PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre Photo
Video: Go Behind-The-Scenes of PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Signature Theatre's production of Private Jones here!
Exclusive: Get A First Listen to 'South Wales Borderers' from Signature Theatre's PRI Photo
Exclusive: Get A First Listen to 'South Wales Borderers' from Signature Theatre's PRIVATE JONES
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2024

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's world premiere musical Private Jones performing 'Best of Breconshire' in rehearsal.
Cast and Creative Team Set for World Premiere of PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for World Premiere of PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical Private Jones, written and directed by Marshall Pailet (Who’s Your Baghdaddy, or how i started the iraq war and Triassic Parq).
Review: Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House Photo
Review: Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Nov 1, 2023

What did our critic think of MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House?
Review: GLORIA: A LIFE By Emily Mann At Theater J Photo
Review: GLORIA: A LIFE By Emily Mann At Theater J
by Mary Lincer - Mar 14, 2023

What did our critic think of GLORIA: A LIFE at Theater J?
GLORIA: A LIFE Comes to Theater J Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

Beginning on March 8 and running through April 2, 2023, Theater J brings Gloria: A Life to the stage. This celebration of the famed women’s rights advocate Gloria Steinem is written by Emily Mann and directed by award-winning DC actor and director, Holly Twyford.
Interview: Theatre Life with Aaron Posner Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Aaron Posner
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 12, 2022

Today's subject Aaron Posner is what I call a GOD of DC theatre. He is arguably one of the best interpreters of Shakespeare, Chekov, and so much more. His current production of The Tempest (co-director and co-adapter with Teller, yes, of Penn and Teller) is onstage at Round House Theatre through January 15th. The show is a co-production with Aaron's frequent DC theatre home Folger Theatre.
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What awards has Erin Weaver been nominated for?

Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Gift of Nothing , Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Ordinary Days, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mother Courage and Her Children, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Last Five Years, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Romeo & Juliet, Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Company, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Xanadu and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Arcadia.

What awards has Erin Weaver won?

Erin Weaver has won several Helen Hayes Awards, including Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation for The Gift of Nothing. She also received Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production for Ordinary Days, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play, HAYES Production for Mother Courage and Her Children. Additionally, she earned Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical for Company, and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play for Arcadia.

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