Updated with winners 5/21/17
By Christina McCann
On Monday, February 6, TheatreWashington announced nominations for the 33rd Annual Helen Hayes Awards. The Helen Hayes Awards honor excellence in Washington Area professional theatre. The Awards will take place on May 15 at the Lincoln Theatre. Click here to see the full list of nominations.
The following is a list of CUA alumni and productions in which CUA alumni/students participated which received nominations. Congratulations to all!
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical-Hayes
Tracey Lynn Olivera (Vocal Performance '99)*, 110 In the Shade, Ford's Theatre
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical-Helen
Hasani Allen (Musical Theatre '16), Sister Act, Toby's Dinner Theatre
Matt Hirsh (Musical Theatre '13)*, Catch Me If You Can, NextStop Theatre Company
Christian Montgomery (Musical Theatre '14), American Idiot, The Keegan Theatre
Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play-Hayes
Evan Casey (Musical Theatre '04), The Flick, Signature Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical-Hayes
Nick Lehan (Media Studies '09)*, Titanic, Signature Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical-Helen
Christian Montgomery (Musical Theatre '14), Next to Normal, The Keegan Theatre
Outstanding Ensemble in a Play-Hayes
The Flick, Signature Theatre
Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical-Helen
Carousel, Arena Stage
American Idiot, The Keegan Theatre
Next to Normal, The Keegan Theatre
Outstanding Production, Musical-Helen
Urinetown, Constellation Theatre Company
Next to Normal*, The Keegan Theatre
*Denotes the winner in the category
Photos Courtesy of DC Metro Theater Arts