In this episode, we sit down with Heather Hitchens, the President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, to explore her journey into the theater world. Heather shares insights on the crucial role of arts education in nurturing young talent and the delicate balance between tradition and innovation in arts organizations.
Heather Hitchens
Heather Hitchens is a theatre professional with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
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VIDEO: Watch James Jackson's Obie Award Acceptance Speech For the Creative Team of A STRANGE LOOP
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-13 07:11:41
VIDEO: Watch Antwayn Hopper's Obie Award Acceptance Speech For the Creative Team of A STRANGE LOOP
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-06 05:46:33
VIDEO: 30 Days Of Tony! Day 30- Judith Light Picks Up Her Second Tony For THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-05-11 11:01:00
2019 Excellence In Theatre Education Award Ambassadors Laud Drama Teachers & Arts Education
by Stephi Wild - 2019-02-20 10:07:09
TV: Celebrate the Best of Off-Broadway Backstage at the Obie Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-28 10:00:50
VIDEO: Win a Chance to Visit Neil Patrick Harris on the Set of 'UNFORTUNATE EVENTS' to Benefit the American Theatre Wing!
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-23 15:12:39
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Photos: Go Inside the 2026 American Theatre Wing Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom, celebrating backstage and ensemble members whose contributions are vital to theatre productions. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom, celebrating backstage and ensemble members whose contributions are vital to theatre productions. See photos!
Kenny Leon Elected Chair of the American Theatre Wing's Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
Tony Award-winning director, producer, and industry leader Kenny Leon has been elected Chair of the American Theatre Wing's Board of Trustees. His work spans Broadway, regional theatres, television, and film.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
Tony Award-winning director, producer, and industry leader Kenny Leon has been elected Chair of the American Theatre Wing's Board of Trustees. His work spans Broadway, regional theatres, television, and film.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Georgia Teacher Freddie Hendricks Will Receive 2026 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theatre teacher at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Ga., is the 2026 winner of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award (EITEA). The award, which has been presented by the Tony Awards in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University since 2014, will be bestowed at the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday, June 7.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theatre teacher at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Ga., is the 2026 winner of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award (EITEA). The award, which has been presented by the Tony Awards in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University since 2014, will be bestowed at the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday, June 7.
André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Mary-Mitchell Campbell to Receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Mary-Mitchell Campbell will receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her unwavering dedication to advocacy work through the arts.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Mary-Mitchell Campbell will receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her unwavering dedication to advocacy work through the arts.
2026 Tony Honors Go To 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.
How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
P!NK Will Host the 2026 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that music superstar and global icon P!NK will host the 79th Annual Tony Awards. The triple threat and lifelong theater fan will bring her unparalleled performance skills and magnetic stage presence to Radio City Music Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that music superstar and global icon P!NK will host the 79th Annual Tony Awards. The triple threat and lifelong theater fan will bring her unparalleled performance skills and magnetic stage presence to Radio City Music Hall
Photos: Inside the 2026 Obie Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026
Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. The winners were previously announced on Saturday, January 31. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026
Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. The winners were previously announced on Saturday, January 31. Check out photos here!
2025 Recipients Revealed For The American Theater Wing's Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
The American Theater Wing has announced the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative, supporting emerging theater talent. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
The American Theater Wing has announced the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative, supporting emerging theater talent. Learn more here!
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2026
Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2026
Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
The American Theatre Wing Unveils Leadership Renewal and Key Promotions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
The American Theatre Wing today has revealed a series of leadership renewals and promotions designed to support the organization’s continued expansion and long-term vision.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
The American Theatre Wing today has revealed a series of leadership renewals and promotions designed to support the organization’s continued expansion and long-term vision.
Photos: 2025 American Theatre Wing Gala Celebrates 'Unsung Heroes'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out photos from inside the star-studded event!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out photos from inside the star-studded event!
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters and More Portraits from the 2025 American Theatre Wing Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out the star-studded photo portrait gallery from the event here!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out the star-studded photo portrait gallery from the event here!
The American Theatre Wing to Launch The Gavin Creel Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
The American Theatre Wing in partnership with Tony Award Winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Award Nominee Sara Bareilles, Catherine Brunell, and a collection of Gavin’s friends, are launching The Gavin Creel Fellowship. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
The American Theatre Wing in partnership with Tony Award Winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Award Nominee Sara Bareilles, Catherine Brunell, and a collection of Gavin’s friends, are launching The Gavin Creel Fellowship. Learn more.
Gary Edwin Robinson Named 2025 Winner of Excellence in Theatre Education Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Gary Edwin Robinson, head of the Theatre Arts Program at Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., has been selected as the 2025 winner of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Gary Edwin Robinson, head of the Theatre Arts Program at Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., has been selected as the 2025 winner of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award.
Photos: Hanging with the 2025 Tony Award Nominees
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025
It's Tonys season! A total of 130 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated as they met the press for the first time. Check out pics of the nominees here!
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025
It's Tonys season! A total of 130 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated as they met the press for the first time. Check out pics of the nominees here!
Podcasts
The Tony Awards- A Conversation with Eila Mell and Heather Hitchens
In Episode 13, David and Mark-Eugene take center stage with a special guest: their multi-talented theater artist and colleague, Dylan Glick. Together, they reminisce about their most memorable Tony Awards moments.
Ep15 - Heather Hitchens (President and CEO of The American Theater Wing)
The first Tony Awards ceremony took place on Easter Sunday in 1947. It was a small affair where awards were handed out to notable artists of the day. Some of the winners that evening included actress, Patricia Neal and playwright, Arthur Miller.
Episode 23: The American Theatre Wing: The Artist Will Lead Us
This week’s show features our sit down with Heather Hitchens, President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, and Patrick Pacheco, a journalist and award-winning commentator who served as editor of American Theatre Wing, an Oral History, a beautiful book published last year to celebrate 100 years of The Wing—an organization dedicated to supporting excellence and education in theater.
Heather Hitchens is a nationally recognized arts leader with nearly 30 years of performing arts administration, policy, and program development experience. She currently serves as President & CEO of the American Theatre Wing (ATW).
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