Helen Hayes Awards Resident Acting

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The Helen Hayes Awards are given for acting in resident theatre productions in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The awards are generally divided between male and female performers, between lead and supporting performers, and since the early 1990s between dramatic plays and musicals.

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Lead Acting

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Production

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Play

Outstanding Actor in a Resident Musical

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Production

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Play

Outstanding Actress in a Resident Musical

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Musical

Outstanding Performer in a Resident Musical

Supporting Acting

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Production

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Play

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Musical

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Resident Production

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Resident Play

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Resident Musical

Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Resident Musical

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