Chris Hietikko

Players Guild of Leonia to Open Season With RED SPEEDO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

The Players Guild of Leonia will present Lucas Hnath’s Red Speedo September 12–28, 2025, at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater. Directed by Chris Hietikko, the play explores ambition and ethics on the eve of the Olympic swimming trials.

RED SPEEDO Comes to the Players Guild of Leonia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

The Players Guild of Leonia is diving headfirst into their new season with RED SPEEDO, the razor-sharp, hilarious, and fast-paced play by acclaimed playwright Lucas Hnath (A Doll’s House, Part 2).

HOME, I'M DARLING To Be Presented At Chatham Community Players
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Chatham Community Players wraps up its 103rd season with a stylish, sharp, and heartfelt comedy: Laura Wade's Olivier Award-winning Home, I'm Darling. This delightfully domestic tale runs from May 2 through May 17 and is directed by Chris Hietikko of Teaneck. 

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE at StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE at StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW New Jersey Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW New Jersey Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Comedy Thriller DEATHTRAP to Open Next Week At Players Guild Of Leonia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

Players Guild of Leonia will present DEATHTRAP, a comedy thriller directed by Chris Hietikko.2024 at the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre in Leonia, NJ.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, MEDEA, NENAproductions Theater Project & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; THE PROM, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Surflight Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards December 5th Standings; THE PROM Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Players Guild of Leonia Announces Casting for DEATHTRAP
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2023

Players Guild of Leonia, founded in 1919, has announced the creative team and cast of their first show of 2024 – the comedy thriller DEATHTRAP.

Interview: Chris Hietikko of HAND TO GOD at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Sarno - Jun 16, 2023

Hand to God by Robert Askins is an insane twisted comedy about a foul mouthed possibly demonic sock puppet who upends a family, the idea of “right and wrong”, and a Christian ministry - all while proving just how funny flowing blood can be.  This is NOT a children’s puppet show!

HAND TO GOD Opens This Week At Nutley Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023

Nutley Little Theatre presents the hysterically irreverent twisted comedy, HAND TO GOD, opening this Friday, June 9th, and continuing through June 24th.

Nutley Little Theatre to Present HAND TO GOD in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023

Nutley Little Theatre will present Hand to God by Robert Askins, directed by Chris Hietikko.

BWW Review: RICHARD III at STNJ is Powerful and Enthralling
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 15, 2016

An enthralling production of William Shakespeare's 'Richard III' is onstage at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Directed by Paul Mullins and featuring a stellar cast, the show will be performed through Sunday, November 6th.

Photo Flash: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents RICHARD III
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2016

Since the recent discovery of the remains of the real Richard III, both the real life monarch and Shakespeare's monstrous version of him have been much talked about - his arch-villain of all villains - the intense, discontented, crippled, larger than life "protagonist," Richard, Duke of Gloucester dominates this seething history from start to finish. Paul Mullins who played the title role ten years ago, directs. Running in conjunction with the First Folio exhibit in October.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents Shakespeare's Most Notorious King
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2016

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be available through the month of October when The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, in partnership with Drew University, presents a "double-bill" experience for students and adults. From October 6th - 30th, a single copy of the original First Folio, one of the world's most valuable, rare and influential books will be on public display at Drew University's Mead Hall. The renowned Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C. launched an historic tour of the book in early 2016 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.