Nicholas Hytner
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BIO
Nicholas Hytner has been Director of the National Theatre since 2003, and heads a team that produces around 20 new shows each year.
Since 1989 he has directed 28 productions at the National, including The Madness of George III, Henry V, His Dark Materials, The History Boys, Stuff Happens, Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Much Ado About Nothing, England People Very Nice, Phedre, The Habit of Art, London Assurance, Hamlet and Collaborators.
On Broadway he has directed The History Boys, Sweet Smell of Success and Miss Saigon; and at Lincoln Center Theater Carousel and Twelfth Night.
He has directed opera at the Royal Opera House, the Metropolitan Opera (Don Carlo, 2010) and the Paris Opera.
Films: The Madness of King George, The Crucible, The Object of My Affection, The History Boys.
He has won two Tony awards for directing Carousel and The History Boys, and one as producer of War Horse.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Nicholas Hytner, Giant
Nicholas HytnerOthello
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Nicholas Hytner TImon of Athens
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Nicholas Hytner
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Nicholas Hytner, One Man, Two Guvnors
Nicholas Hytner, One Man, Two Guvnors
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Nicholas Hytner, War Horse
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Nicholas Hytner, The History Boys
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Nicholas Hytner, The History Boys
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Nicholas Hytner, The History Boys
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Nicholas HytnerHistory Boys
Nicholas HytnerOrpheus Descending
Nicholas Hytner, Carousel
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Nicholas Hytner, Carousel
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Nicholas Hytner, Carousel
Nicholas Hytner , Miss Saigon
Nicholas Hytner, Miss Saigon
Nicholas HytnerGhetto
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Nicholas HytnerGhetto
Videos
Video: John Lithgow Talks Roald Dahl and Bringing GIANT to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-10 10:44:37
Photos/Video: Jonathan Bailey and More in Rehearsal For RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-07 05:41:23
Video: Get a First Look at Immersive GUYS AND DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-04-05 15:40:26
VIDEO: Helen Mirren Accepts the Life Achievement Award at the SAG Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2022-02-28 06:44:32
Broadway Rewind: James Corden Returns to Broadway in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-31 17:25:20
VIDEO: Learn More About the History of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-19 17:06:51
VIDEO: Allison Janney Talks About Pranking Nicholas Hytner on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-03 21:36:48
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Wight and More at Press Night of MCQUEEN
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-05-27 07:21:06
VIDEO: First Look at JK Rowling's THE CAUAL VACANCY Mini-Series
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-02-02 13:21:18
STAGE TUBE: International Touring Cast of WEST SIDE STORY Lip-Syncs to Icona Pop's 'I Love It'
by Stage Tube - 2013-10-08 17:19:56
TV: First Look at Charlie Brady, Katie Boren & More in Highlights of MISS SAIGON at Starlight
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-09-10 19:03:35
STAGE TUBE: James Corden on Getting Engaged, David Beckham and More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-06-20 11:20:06
News
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Playwright Mark Rosenblatt, who wrote the play Giant that is now running on Broadway, has signed with CAA. Rosenblatt, a theater and film writer and director, won the Olivier Award for Giant when it had its premiere in the West End in 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Richard Eyre marking his first time directing in Stratford-upon-Avon.
by - Mar 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2026
Big things are happening at the Music Box Theatre! Just last night, March 23, Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Sarah Paulson, Sara Bareilles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bobby Cannavale, Blythe Danner, and more!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2026
The Music Box Theatre was the place to be last night, March 23, as Giant, Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. It is led by two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner. Check out photos here!
by Luka Vonier - Mar 24, 2026
Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play is led by two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner. Watch in this video as the cast comes together at the Music Box Theatre to celebrate opening night!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 24, 2026
Performances are now underway for GIANT, starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. The production officially opened on March 23. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Reviews are in for GIANT, the Olivier Award-winning play by Mark Rosenblatt, now on Broadway starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the production is playing a limited 16-week engagement following its award-winning West End run, where it received three Olivier Awards.
by - Mar 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
GIANT, starring two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner, will host Playwrights’ Night On Broadway at the Music Box Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
See first look photos of John Lithgow as Roald Dahl in GIANT, the Olivier Award-winning play now in performances at Broadway's Music Box Theatre.
by - Mar 12, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Performances are now underway for the Broadway run of the Olivier Award-winning hit play Giant, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner and written by Mark Rosenblatt. Meet the cast here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026
Following two critically acclaimed sold-out runs in the UK, the Olivier-award winning production of Mark Rosenblatt’s GIANT, directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring John Lithgow, has officially landed on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre with performances beginning this Wednesday, March 11. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026
Two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow is back on Broadway in Giant, a new play exploring the darker side of children's author Roald Dahl. Lithgow reprises his performance as Dahl and visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk all about it. Watch the interview now.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Giant, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Othello, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for TImon of Athens, Lebedev Special Award (Evening Standard Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Best Play (Tony Awards) for War Horse, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The History Boys, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The History Boys, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The History Boys, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for History Boys, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Orpheus Descending, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel, Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Carousel, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Ghetto and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ghetto.
Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Timon of Athens; Lebedev Special Award (Evening Standard Awards); Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors; Best Play (Tony Awards) for War Horse; Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The History Boys; Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The History Boys; Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The History Boys; Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The History Boys; Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel; Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Carousel; Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ghetto.
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