The 2016 Helen Hayes Awards

The full list of winners of the Washington region's best-known annual honors.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:07am on May 24, 2016☆⚑

Clowning around with yesterday's junk in 'The Object Lesson' by Nelson Pressley

Geoff Sobelle's offbeat solo show at Studio Theatre pulls meaning and fun out of boxes.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:52pm on May 22, 2016☆⚑

Bobby Smith, standing tall (in heels) in 'La Cage Aux Folles' by Nelson Pressley

Singer-actor-dancer steps into the spotlight to play Albin at Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:22pm on May 20, 2016☆⚑

D.C. theater honors will be a family affair for a Bethesda-based stage designer by Rebecca Ritzel

Brian MacDevitt, his wife and sons will be at the Helen Hayes Awards ceremony Monday.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:22pm on May 20, 2016☆⚑

Identical acrobat twins make you see double at 'Paramour' by Mark Kennedy

On Broadway these days is a pair of brothers who, quite literally, put their lives in each other's hands every day.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:14am on May 20, 2016☆⚑

Injured ballerina works her way back to the stage by Associated Press

Ballerina Lucila Munaretto refused to accept what her doctors told her after a rollerblading accident left her with serious brain and spine injuries " that she might never dance again.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:02pm on May 19, 2016☆⚑

Abbey Theatre charges through KenCen with 'The Plough and the Stars' by Nelson Pressley

The Irish troupe brings O'Casey's signature play to Washington, briefly.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:42pm on May 19, 2016☆⚑

Actor finds meaning in all of life's 'stuff' by Christopher Kompanek

Geoff Sobelle brings his new solo show, "The Object Lesson," to Studio Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:43pm on May 19, 2016☆⚑

Joe Morton plays iconic comedian Dick Gregory off-Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Emmy winner Joe Morton, known for his dramas, is taking a walk on the funny side.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33am on May 19, 2016☆⚑

Going Out Guide for Maryland, May 19-25, 2016 by Jillian S. Jarrett

IDBL All Star Shootout, "Rabbit Hole," the Commodores, D.C. Divas and more.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:51pm on May 18, 2016☆⚑

A manic 'Hedda' sails 'round the bend at Studio Theatre by Nelson Pressley

A modernized take looks great but doesn't let you breathe.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:51am on May 18, 2016☆⚑

Lily-Rose Depp and Soko dance into Cannes with 'The Dancer' by Associated Press

Lily-Rose Depp and Stephanie "Soko" Sokolinski have a turbulent relationship in their new film "The Dancer," but off camera, the two actresses are friends enjoying the Cannes Film Festival. …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:02pm on May 17, 2016☆⚑

The audience controls the action in 'Happy Hour,' and, yes, you get a drink by Celia Wren

Spooky Action Theater's Interactive theatrical experience is a twist on familiar video game.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:57pm on May 17, 2016☆⚑

Review: Vogel's 'Indecent' adds humor and insight to past by Jennifer Farrar | ap

Paula Vogel's powerful new play "Indecent" is truly a celebration of the power of theater. A seasoned cast presents the story of a controversial early 20th century play simply and intimately…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:57pm on May 17, 2016☆⚑

David Hyde Pierce joins Bette Midler in 'Hello, Dolly!' by Associated Press

Former "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce will play opposite Bette Midler in the upcoming Broadway revival of "Hello, Dolly!"

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:40pm on May 17, 2016☆⚑

A potential Jackson Pollock painting sparks an exaggerated class war by Celia Wren

Subtlety is not exactly the strong suit of the intermittently comic drama 'Bakersfield Mist' at Olney Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:02am on May 17, 2016☆⚑

Synetic's 'Man in the Iron Mask' has action and unexpected melodrama by Nelson Pressley

As much as anything yet from the theater, this has the texture of a good old-fashioned movie.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:07pm on May 16, 2016☆⚑

No, this Broadway costumer doesn't just 'shop all day' by Mark Kennedy

Finding costume designer Suttirat Larlarb isn't easy these days. Finding her work is easy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:31am on May 16, 2016☆⚑

Fiona Shaw leads the Kennedy Center's Irish celebration by Nelson Pressley

Amid the hundreds of performers taking part, the actress is the festival's artist-in-residence.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on May 13, 2016☆⚑

After six days of rain, Bryan Cranston clearly saw his future as an actor by Peter Marks

Whether playing Walter White or LBJ, the 'Breaking Bad' star goes 'All the Way.'

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:52pm on May 13, 2016☆⚑

'He's the best bear we've ever had'  by Rebecca Ritzel

Randy Snight is getting raves as a furry intruder in Washington National Opera's 'Siegfried.'

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:52pm on May 13, 2016☆⚑

'Ireland 100' brings three weeks of performances to Kennedy Center by Geoffrey Himes

Music, plays, poetry " and a very modern, very big version of the Celtic harp.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:33pm on May 12, 2016☆⚑

The political wrath of Wendy Wasserstein by Nelson Pressley

"An American Daughter" and the "woman card" problem

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:36pm on May 11, 2016☆⚑

Audra McDonald expecting a baby, to leave 'Shuffle Along' by Mark Kennedy

Audra McDonald will soon be stepping away from her new Broadway show for the best of reasons: The six-time Tony Award-winner is pregnant.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:54pm on May 10, 2016☆⚑

A bold production of 'Phaeton' from Taffety Punk Theatre Company by Celia Wren

Playwright Michael Milligan chose iambic pentameter for his myth-based drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:51pm on May 10, 2016☆⚑