Nicholas Hytner and Boyett Oscar Prods. Renew Partnership

Nicholas Hytner, Director of Britain's National Theatre, has announced the renewal of the partnership with Broadway producers Boyett Ostar Productions (Bob Boyett and Bill Haber) to present the National's productions in the United States.

The relationship began in 2003, initially for a three year period, and was renewed in 2006. This latest renewal of the 'First Look' arrangement will continue to summer 2008. The partnership has brought stagings of Tom Stoppard's Jumpers, Michael Frayn's Democracy, Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman, and Alan Bennett's The History Boys (winner of six 2006 Tony Awards including Best Play) to Broadway audiences.

Currently, Boyett Ostar is presenting the National production of Coram Boy directed by Melly Still at the Imperial Theatre, which officially opens on May 2, and will produce Conor McPherson's The Seafarer this fall on Broadway.

"I'm thrilled that Boyett and Haber are continuing to support the National," said Hytner, "They've shown extraordinary commitment in taking a wide variety of plays from the NT repertoire to American audiences. Thanks to their enthusiasm, our work has never had a higher profile in the United States. It's the best of relationships – one that just keeps getting better."

Boyett comments, "Bill and I are very privileged to continue working with Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr (NT Executive Director), and our many friends at The National Theatre. We are very proud of the productions we have brought to Broadway and look forward to continuing to present their unparalleled works in the future."

In its three theatres on the south bank of the Thames in London, the National Theatre of Great Britain presents an eclectic mix of new plays and classics, with seven or eight productions in repertory at any one time. It aims constantly to re-energize the great traditions of the British stage and to expand the horizons of audiences and artists alike.