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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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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.
Video: Watch the Trailer For UNCLE VANYA Starring Hugh Bonneville at Berkeley Rep
by Michael Major - Feb 25, 2025

Watch the trailer video for Berkeley Rep's production of Olivier Award-winner Conor McPherson’s stunning adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece, UNCLE VANYA. Joining Bonneville (Vanya) is Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey (Astrov).
Review: KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Feb 24, 2025

'Kunene and the King' is a captivating and moving examination of character and society. It also feels particularly timely for American audiences to explore, while helping us all connect a bit better by urging us to truly see each other.
Meet the Talented Cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as It Lights Up Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!
Review: UNCLE VANYA at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Feb 20, 2025

Conor McPherson’s 2020 revitalized translation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya was hailed as a breath of fresh air and this production, featuring a stellar performance by Hugh Bonneville in the titular role, feels updated, and more humorous than previous incarnations.  The pace of the drama about the ennui of provincial life, unrequited loves, middle-aged disappointments and regrets is quicker and the humor from the updated language doesn’t detract from Chekhov’s work.
Photos: KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The U.S. premiere of John Kani’s Kunene and the King has extended its run at Shakespeare Theatre Company. Performances will now run through March 23. Plus, check out all new photos here!
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Cast & Creative Team Announced At Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre from Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jordan Slattery
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 18, 2025

Today’s subject Jordan Slattery is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Jane in Job. The production runs through March 16th in Signature’s ARK space.
Berkeley Rep to Present 2025 Ovation Gala Honoring Eisa Davis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Berkeley Rep's 2025 Ovation Gala will be held at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. This year's Ovation Gala will honor Berkeley-born, award-winning writer, performer, and composer Eisa Davis. Learn more!
Hugh Bonneville To Be Honored At STC's Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Actor Hugh Bonneville will be honored with the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Will Award at the theatre’s annual Gala. Learn more about Bonneville and see how to attend the gala!

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?

Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Black Watch, 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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