Helen Hayes Stamp to Be Officially Released at April 25 Helen Hayes Awards

The previously reported commemorative stamp bearing the image of Helen Hayes will make its official debut at the 2011 Helen Hayes Awards, held at the Warner Theatre on Monday, April 25.

The Helen Hayes Awards is partnering with the United States Postal Service for this First Day-of-Issue Ceremony, and Helen Hayes stamps and cancellation envelopes desired by collectors will be available for sale to the general public from 3-5pm at the JW Marriott from USPS staff, as well as to Awards guests during the evening.

Hayes won Tony Awards for Happy Birthday in 1947 and Time Remembered in 1958. In addition, she received the Lawrence Langner Memorial Award in 1980. Among her many other stage credits are Harvey, To the Ladies, What Every Woman Knows, Mary of Scotland, and Victoria Regina. Her many film and television appearances include Airport, The Front Page, Harvey, Hawaii Five-0, and Herbie Rides Again.

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