Washington Theatre’s
Big Night Out

May 19, 2025
The Anthem

The 2025 Helen Hayes Awards bring glamor, fun, and celebration! Join us as we honor our incredible nominees and the vibrant DC-area theatre community with a red carpet, dinner, and awards ceremony, including the prestigious Helen Hayes Tribute.

Hosts

  • Jan Du Plain

    Chair, Helen Hayes Awards

    Board of Directors, Theatre Washington

  • Amy Austin

    President & CEO, Theatre Washington

  • Bonnie Nelson Schwartz

    Founder, Helen Hayes Awards

Host Committee

As of March 2025 - This list is updated regularly.

Co-Producer

Dr. Judith Kuriansky

Producer

Craig Pascal

John Hauge

Andrew R. Ammerman

Director

Michael Burke & Carl Smith

Jan Du Plain

Gary P. Fontaine & O’Shelya S. Brown 

Kevin Hennessy & David Lamdin

Sharon Lewis Tompkins 

Annie Simonian Totah

Sherrie Beckstead Luxury Group

Abel Lopez

Supporter

Nathan & Debbie Ainspan 

Jason Loewith

Myrna Fawcett

Barbara Hawthorn

Elizabeth Karcher

Mel & Juanita Hardy

Howard Menaker & Patrick Gossett

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.

  • $20,000 Champion

    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 with your name sung live on stage

    Recognition in all printed and digital material, including screens on stage

    Invitation to exclusive Theatre Washington events throughout the year, including the Helen Hayes Awards Nominations and Preview events

  • $10,000 Producer

    One table (10 tickets) for you and your guests with name recognition

    Sponsorship of nominee table with name recognition

    Recognition with your name sung live on stage

    Recognition in all printed and digital material, including screens on stage

    Invitation to exclusive Theatre Washington events throughout the year, including the Helen Hayes Awards Nominations and Preview events

  • $5,000 Director

    Recognition in all printed and digital material, including screens on stage

    Eight (8) tickets for you and your guests

    Invitation to exclusive Theatre Washington events throughout the year, including the Helen Hayes Awards Nominations and Preview events

  • $1,500 Supporter

    Two (2) tickets for you and your guest

    Invitation to exclusive Theatre Washington events throughout the year, including the Helen Hayes Awards Nominations and Preview events

  • Friend of Helen Hayes

    Seats Available:  $500

 

Join Us

Complete the form to let us know you’re ready and interested in being a part of the 2025 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.

2024 Helen Hayes Awards
Corporate Partners

As a sponsor of the Helen Hayes Awards, we invite you to join us for exclusive events throughout the year.