On Stage In Our Region
Enthusiastic theatergoers say it’s not news to them: with around 80 professional theater companies in our region, Washington has long claimed it's second only to New York in the number of productions staged each year. The recent Helen Hayes Award nominations highlight the variety of work putting Washington on the map when it comes to both new productions and classic plays. From onstage swordplay to political dramas to musical theater, we look at what’s hitting stages this season.
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Photos: 2013 Washington Theater Award Nominees
The 2013 Helen Hayes Awards celebrates the best of Washington's theater scene. With dozens of regional theaters showing productions ranging from children's classics such as "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" to the rock musical "Spring Awakening," there's something for everyone to enjoy. See the full list of nominations, and view stills from some of the nominated shows below.
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I loved yesterday’s discussion of DC’s vibrant theater scene, and I enjoyed the focus on local artists pushing creative boundaries in particular. I was also happy to hear the difficult art of stage combat recognized. However, I felt the panel overlooked the fine work of Synetic Theater, whose choreographers Irina Tsikurishvili and Benjamin Cunis were awarded the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography for their silent, combat-heavy King Lear just last year. The theater company is doing amazing things with physical storytelling (and swordplay) and after their record-setting nomination season in the 2012 season I was surprised that their name did not come up once during the show.