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Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Visiting Production

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyMies Julie

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyThe Government Inspector


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Non-Resident Production

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyBlack Watch

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyA Midsummer Night's Dream


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Tony Awards - 2012 - Regional Theater Tony Award

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Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Non-Resident Production

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyAvenue Q


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyCandide


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyKing Lear

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyDog in the Manger

Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare Theatre Company Major Barbara

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyAn Enemy of the People

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyLoves Labors Lost

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare Theatre CompanyOthello

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New Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID World Premiere Set for Moliere in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, will present the world premiere of MIP's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Tiberghien, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah, choreographed by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, with original live music by cellist Johnathan Moore.
Sahr Ngaujah to Star in Moliere in the Park’s THE IMAGINARY INVALID
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025

Molière in the Park will present the world premiere of MIP’s Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien’s new translation of Molière’s comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah.
Video: Watch 'Wig In A Box' From Signature Theatre's HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Michael Major - Apr 9, 2025

Watch a video of Sawyer Smith performing 'Wig In A Box' from Signature Theatre's production of the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, featuring text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask.
Kristin Chenoweth & More Get 2025 Boston Theater Critics Association Awards Nominations
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025

The Boston Theater Critics Association announced nominations for the 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards, honoring outstanding theater in Greater Boston. Kathy St. George will receive the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence.
Review: UNCLE VANYA at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Apr 5, 2025

Devotees of Downton Abbey may be be surprised when Hugh Bonneville pops up as title character in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s first rate staging of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
Immersive PARADISE BLUE Cast Now In Rehearsals At Studio
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

Rehearsals are now in full swing for Studio Theatre's fully immersive production of Paradise Blue, the modern classic by Dominique Morisseau, part of her acclaimed Detroit Trilogy.
Meet the Cast of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Performances are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Meet the cast of Pirates! The Penzance Musical here.
Berkeley Rep to Launch Talkback Series in Conjunction With HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre will launch a talkback series that will be presented in conjunction with Tectonic Theater Project’s production of Here There Are Blueberries. Learn more about upcoming events here!
As 15 Melhores Cidades dos EUA para Ver Teatro
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 29, 2025

Pronto para sair de férias e quer encaixar uma ida ao teatro no seu roteiro? Você está com sorte, porque todo o mundo é um palco — literalmente! Quais são os maiores distritos teatrais dos Estados Unidos? O BroadwayWorld reuniu uma lista com as quinze melhores cidades do país para assistir a espetáculos teatrais.
STC's UNCLE VANYA & More Lead Washington, DC's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2025

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 April 2025 include STC's production of Uncle Vanya & more.
美国15个最佳观剧城市
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 23, 2025

准备好度假了吗?还想在行程中加入几场戏剧演出? 那你真是太幸运了,因为整个世界都是舞台——这可不是夸张! 那么,美国最大的剧院集中区都有哪些呢? BroadwayWorld 特别整理出全美15个最佳观剧城市,无论你是想看音乐剧、话剧、喜剧还是实验剧,这些城市都是戏剧爱好者的天堂。
Cast Set for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For THE HOT WING KING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the Pulitzer Prize-Winning play by Katori Hall, The Hot Wing King, with direction by Timothy Douglas.
THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. At Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Casa Mañana closes its 2024-25 Children's Theatre season with The Little Mermaid Jr., presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. The show runs March 22 to April 13 and is suitable for all audiences. Tickets are on sale now.
Washington Stage Guild's 2024-25 Season Concludes With SOFONISBA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Sofonisba by Callie Kimball will bring The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 season to a close. Learn more ebout the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Meet the cast here!
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
STC Sets 40th Season Featuring Wendell Pierce, Bill Irwin and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the lineup of its upcoming 25/26 Season, celebrating the company’s 40th season exploring classic storytelling in Washington, D.C. See the lineup and learn more!
Photos: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

The national tour of Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries launched last month at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. Check out all new photos here!
Les 15 Meilleures Villes des États-Unis Pour Voir Du Théâtre
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2025

Prêt pour des vacances et envie d’ajouter du théâtre à votre itinéraire ? Bonne nouvelle : le monde entier est une scène – littéralement ! Quels sont les plus grands quartiers théâtraux des États-Unis ? BroadwayWorld a dressé une liste des 15 meilleures villes du pays où vous pouvez profiter du théâtre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Shakespeare Theatre Company been nominated for?

Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Outstanding Visiting Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mies Julie, Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Government Inspector, Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Black Watch, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Regional Theater Tony Award (Tony Awards), Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Avenue Q, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Candide, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Lear, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dog in the Manger, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Major Barbara, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Loves Labors Lost and Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Othello.

What awards has Shakespeare Theatre Company won?

Shakespeare Theatre Company has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Black Watch, the Regional Theater Tony Award (Tony Awards), Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Candide, and Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Lear.

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