The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in professional theatre across the Washington, D.C. region. This year's nominees include several artists familiar to Broadway audiences, as well as national touring productions presented at Broadway at the National. Tony Award nominee Rob McClure is nominated for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (Hayes) for Damn …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30PM on February 23, 2026