Heather Christian
Latest News on Heather Christian:
NAMT Unveils Spring Conference Programming and Writers Residency Grant Recipients (Mar 12, 2026)
HERE Arts Center to Honor Jennifer Suh Whitfield and Heather Christian at 32nd Annual Gala (Mar 12, 2026)
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Conclude National Tour at NJPAC in 2026 (Feb 25, 2026)
NAMT Unveils Spring Conference Programming and Writers Residency Grant Recipients (Mar 12, 2026)
HERE Arts Center to Honor Jennifer Suh Whitfield and Heather Christian at 32nd Annual Gala (Mar 12, 2026)
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Conclude National Tour at NJPAC in 2026 (Feb 25, 2026)
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Special Awards
Heather Christian, Oratorio for Living Things
winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation
Heather Christian, Oratorio for Living Things
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Heather ChristianMission Drift
IT Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Ensemble
Heather ChristianDancing Vs the Rat Experiment
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Video: Matthew Broderick Recalls PLAZA SUITE Apple Watch Mishap, Talks TARTUFFE Rehearsals
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 11:23:29
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews NYTW's TARTUFFE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-12 14:20:29
Video: Taylor Iman Jones Performs 'Meg Inside Out' in A WRINKLE IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2025-07-09 12:30:13
Video: 'Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which' from A WRINKLE IN TIME at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-30 10:54:46
VIDEO: Andrea McArdle, Kerry Butler, Christopher Jackson & More Unite to Sing 'Tomorrow'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-24 12:00:45
VIDEO: NY City Center Announces Lineup for 15th Fall for Dance Festival
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-10 13:21:24
VIDEO: Marco Ramirez's THE ROYALE Explores The Rise and Fall of a Black Heavyweight Champion
by Michael Dale - 2016-02-09 14:17:35
News
NAMT Unveils Spring Conference Programming and Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
HERE Arts Center to Honor Jennifer Suh Whitfield and Heather Christian at 32nd Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
HERE Arts Center will present its 32nd Annual Gala at HERE Arts Center in New York City. The evening will celebrate the organization’s more than three decades supporting downtown theatre while looking toward a new era.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
HERE Arts Center will present its 32nd Annual Gala at HERE Arts Center in New York City. The evening will celebrate the organization’s more than three decades supporting downtown theatre while looking toward a new era.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Conclude National Tour at NJPAC in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will conclude its 20-city U.S. tour with performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event marks the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will conclude its 20-city U.S. tour with performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event marks the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
Kenita Miller Will Lead ANIMAL WISDOM at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Signature Theatre will present the off-Broadway premiere of Heather Christian’s Animal Wisdom, which will be led by Kenita Miller. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Signature Theatre will present the off-Broadway premiere of Heather Christian’s Animal Wisdom, which will be led by Kenita Miller. Learn more about the production here!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To Seattle For Three Performances At The Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present new works and repertory favorites at the Paramount Theatre in March 2026 as part of STG's Performing Arts Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present new works and repertory favorites at the Paramount Theatre in March 2026 as part of STG's Performing Arts Series.
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at Warner Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - Feb 12, 2026
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off a 20-city tour with 11 shows at the Warner Theatre. Every night held its own program full of instantly iconic world premieres and everlasting repertoire favorites.
by Audrey Cahak - Feb 12, 2026
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off a 20-city tour with 11 shows at the Warner Theatre. Every night held its own program full of instantly iconic world premieres and everlasting repertoire favorites.
Alexandra Silber’s AFTER ANATEVKA, PROUD MARYS Included in Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Concert Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the return of the IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events, launching with musicalized book reading of Alexandra Silber’s After Anatevka, and concluding with a concert of the genre-bending new pop musical Proud Marys, presented in partnership with National Asian Artists Project.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the return of the IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events, launching with musicalized book reading of Alexandra Silber’s After Anatevka, and concluding with a concert of the genre-bending new pop musical Proud Marys, presented in partnership with National Asian Artists Project.
Jane Comfort and Company to Debut New Work at La MaMa in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
La MaMa will present Jane Comfort and Company with a new world premiere and two landmark works, marking their first return in over eight years. The event, set for March 19-22, 2026, will feature a blend of dance and theater addressing America's cultural and political issues.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
La MaMa will present Jane Comfort and Company with a new world premiere and two landmark works, marking their first return in over eight years. The event, set for March 19-22, 2026, will feature a blend of dance and theater addressing America's cultural and political issues.
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at Warner Theatre
by Emily Berger - Feb 2, 2026
What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at Warner Theatre?
by Emily Berger - Feb 2, 2026
What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at Warner Theatre?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Launch 20-City U.S. Tour Under New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will grace stages across the United States during a 20-city coast-to-coast United States tour, starring in Washington, DC and continuing to cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will grace stages across the United States during a 20-city coast-to-coast United States tour, starring in Washington, DC and continuing to cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Showcase Six New Works at The Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to its Chicago home – The Auditorium, Chicago's Landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – with four dynamic performances debuting six new works, April 24-26, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to its Chicago home – The Auditorium, Chicago's Landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – with four dynamic performances debuting six new works, April 24-26, 2026.
THE BIG BANG BENEFIT Comes to Judson Memorial Church in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
Judson Memorial Church will present THE BIG BANG BENEFIT on February 5th and 6th, featuring live readings, music, and dinners to support downtown New York's artistic community. The event includes performances by notable actors and musicians, with proceeds aiding Judson Commons.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
Judson Memorial Church will present THE BIG BANG BENEFIT on February 5th and 6th, featuring live readings, music, and dinners to support downtown New York's artistic community. The event includes performances by notable actors and musicians, with proceeds aiding Judson Commons.
Judson Memorial Church to Host A BIG BANG BENEFIT Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
Judson Memorial Church will host A Big Bang Benefit, a two-night festival of live readings, music, and communal dinners celebrating the church's 133-year tradition of supporting bold, artist-driven work in downtown New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
Judson Memorial Church will host A Big Bang Benefit, a two-night festival of live readings, music, and communal dinners celebrating the church's 133-year tradition of supporting bold, artist-driven work in downtown New York.
New York Theatre Workshop Adds TARTUFFE Final Performance and Special Benefit Event
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has announced that there will be an added final performance of the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s Tartuffe, by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has announced that there will be an added final performance of the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s Tartuffe, by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath. Learn more here!
Works & Process to Presents Signature Theatre's MOTHER RUSSIA, and ANIMAL WISDOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Works & Process will present a chance to go behind the scenes with Signature Theatre resident artists Lauren Yee and Heather Christian about their upcoming productions: Mother Russia and Animal Wisdom.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Works & Process will present a chance to go behind the scenes with Signature Theatre resident artists Lauren Yee and Heather Christian about their upcoming productions: Mother Russia and Animal Wisdom.
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER-A Fabulous “All New Premiere Night”
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 22, 2025
We had the pleasure of attending the “All New Premiere Night” by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center on Thursday, December 18th.
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 22, 2025
We had the pleasure of attending the “All New Premiere Night” by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center on Thursday, December 18th.
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER'S Holiday Season Underway at New York City Center
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Dec 17, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday season engagement is underway at New York City Center, marking a new chapter for the company under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, who was appointed in November 2024. The five-week engagement runs from December 3, 2025, through January 4, 2026, and the December 11 program showcased a dynamic range of work, including two world premieres that highlighted both innovation and legacy.
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Dec 17, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday season engagement is underway at New York City Center, marking a new chapter for the company under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, who was appointed in November 2024. The five-week engagement runs from December 3, 2025, through January 4, 2026, and the December 11 program showcased a dynamic range of work, including two world premieres that highlighted both innovation and legacy.
Review Roundup: TARTUFFE Returns Off-Broadway Starring Matthew Broderick
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025
Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick returns to the stage as the title character in Molière’s Tartuffe in the world premiere production of a new version from playwright Lucas Hnath, Read all of the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025
Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick returns to the stage as the title character in Molière’s Tartuffe in the world premiere production of a new version from playwright Lucas Hnath, Read all of the reviews!
Photos: Inside New York Stage And Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, Honoring Douglas Harmon and Jane Harmon
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 9, 2025
New York Stage and Film held its 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF. The event honored Board Member Douglas Harmon and Founding Board Member Jane Harmon for their contributions to New York Stage and Film and the American Theater. Check out photos here.
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 9, 2025
New York Stage and Film held its 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF. The event honored Board Member Douglas Harmon and Founding Board Member Jane Harmon for their contributions to New York Stage and Film and the American Theater. Check out photos here.
Ailey’s New York City Center Season Continues With Two World Premieres And AILEY & JAMISON TRIBUTE Program
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will continue its New York City Center holiday engagement with two world premieres and the debut of an Ailey & Jamison Tribute program.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will continue its New York City Center holiday engagement with two world premieres and the debut of an Ailey & Jamison Tribute program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Heather Christian written?
Heather Christian has written 2 shows including Oratorio For Living Things (Author), Animal Wisdom (Writer).
What awards has Heather Christian been nominated for?
Special Awards (Drama Desk Awards) for Oratorio for Living Things, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Oratorio for Living Things, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Mission Drift and Outstanding Ensemble (IT Awards) for Dancing Vs the Rat Experiment.
What awards has Heather Christian won?
Heather Christian has received Special Awards from the Drama Desk Awards and a Special Citation from the Obie Awards, both for Oratorio for Living Things.
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