Washington Theatre’s
Big Night Out

May 18, 2026
The Anthem

The 2026 Helen Hayes Awards bring the region together in celebration of a full season of artistic excellence. Join us as we honor our nominees and the DC-area theatre community with a glamorous red carpet arrival, dinner, and awards ceremony that reflect the essential role theatre plays in the cultural and civic life of Washington, DC.

Join the Celebration!

Helen Hayes Awards Leadership Circle

Bonnie Nelson Schwartz

Founder, Helen Hayes Awards
Jan Du Plain
Annie Totah
Beth Mendelson
Edie Fraser
Catherine Hand
Jose Alberto Ucles & Tom Knoll
Robin Phillips

Transformative Cultural Impact Award

Adrienne Arsht

Philanthropist and Business Leader

Host Committee

2026 Host Committee

Producer

Andrew R. Ammerman
Edie Fraser
Jan Du Plain
John & Meg Hauge
Craig Pascal
Robin Phillips,
GroundbreakerFilmsLLC
The Savada-Stevenson Family

Director

Marilynn Bianco
Michael Burke & Carl Smith
Catherine Hand
Bryan Harrison & Jeffrey Slavin
Kevin Hennessy & David Lamdin
Richard Kasten
Abel Lopez
Sara & Ebrahim Maghsoud,
Hafezcorp
Jacqueline Mars
Carol Schwartz
Annie Simonian Totah

Host Committee Plus

Bonnie Nelson Scnwartz
Myrna L. Fawcett
Bill & Debbie Jackson-Lammers
Renée Klish
Onstage DMV

Supporter

Susan & Dixon Butler
Jill Collins
Robert A. Davis
Gary P. Fontaine & O’Shelya S. Brown
Robert E. Hebda
Thomas Holzman & Alison Drucker
Randy Howes
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies
Catherine Leggett
Jason Loewith
Howard Menaker & Patrick Gossett
Jason Najjoum
Michelle Pendoley
David & Rita Sirignano

Join the Host Committee!

The Helen Hayes Awards Host Committee supports the visibility of the Awards and makes our esteemed guest list – of over 400 nominated artists, theatre leadership, local, national, and international dignitaries, and community leaders – possible.

Sponsorship Levels

Host Committee Producer - $10,000
Host Committee Director - $5,000
Supporter - $1,500
Friend of Helen Hayes - $500
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$5,000 Director

A curated Leadership Table of of 10 seats:
8 seats reserved for host committee member invited guests
2 seats reserved for Theatre Washington distinguished invited guests (diplomats, civic leaders, prominent artists)
VIP red carpet access for all guests

Recognition in Helen Hayes Awards printed materials, website, and ceremony presentation deck
$10,000 Producer

Premier Leadership Table Experience
10 seats reserved for host committee member invited guests
Premium table placement in the Anthem
VIP red carpet access
Additional recognition with your/your businesses' name placed on a nominee table as an artist sponsor

Recognition
Name announced live on stage
Listed in Helen Hayes Awards printed materials, website, and ceremony presentation deck
Listed in Helen Hayes Awards press release

2 tickets to Fall 2026 Productions at select DC-area theatres
$1,500 Supporter

2 seats reserved for host committee member and a guest
VIP red carpet access
Recognition in printed materials, website, and ceremony presentation deck
Friend of Helen Hayes

One reserved seat for the Helen Hayes Awards
VIP red carpet access

Join Us

Complete the form to let us know you’re ready and interested in being a part of the 2026 Helen Hayes Awards. We will follow up with more information.

Want to learn more about the Theatre Washington’s Helen Hayes Awards?

Please email us at helenhayesevent@theatrewashington.org or call Amy Austin at 202-491-1685.

Corporate Opportunities

By becoming a corporate sponsor, you’re contributing to the cultural vitality of the region.

$25,000 Corporate Sponsor

Opportunity to present a Helen Hayes Award
One table (10 tickets) for you and your guests with name recognition
Sponsorship of nominee table with name recognition
Recognition in all printed and digital material, including screens on stage
Distinct visibility opportunities throughout the event - can be customized for your desired audience, activation, placement, brand
Invitation to exclusive Theatre Washington events throughout the year, including the Helen Hayes Awards Nominations and Preview events

Corporate packages are available at different levels and tailored to your organization. Please email helenhayesevent@theatrewashington.org for more information.