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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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Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Stage Door Jonny Will Appear In Conversation With Emily Mortimer And Alessandro Nivola At Jermyn Street Theatre

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the second live edition of the hit podcast Stage Door Jonny following this Summer's sell-out show which featured Nicholas Hytner and Simon Russell Beale.

Black Friday Deals: Save up to 66% on GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre

The Bridge transforms for one of the greatest musicals of all time. Be transported to the streets of Manhattan in Guys and Dolls directed by Nicholas Hytner. 

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

SUNSET BOULEVARD, VANYA, and More Win Big at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards; Full List of Winners!

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were held last night, November 19. Among the big winners this year were Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Jack Thorne's The Motive and the Cue, Andrew Scott for Vanya, and more. Check out the full list of winners here!

Album Review: GUYS & DOLLS A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY A CD You Can Bet On

They did Frank Loesser and Damon Runyon proud with this one.

The Greek National Opera Presents Philippe Hersant And Jean Eshenoz's LES ECLAIRS November 2023

The Greek National Opera (GNO) presents the national premiere of Les Éclairs (Flashes of Lightning), a four-act, fictionalized account of the life of Nikola Tesla by French composer Philippe Hersant and librettist Jean Echenoz.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Reveals Full Details for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

The Greek National Opera Revives Fanny Ardent's Production Of LADY MACBETH OF MTSENSK

GNO revives Fanny Ardent's production of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk in Tomorrow's performance. Get the details on this exciting revival.

GUYS & DOLLS Extends Booking at the Bridge Theatre Until August 2024

Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls is extending booking until 31 August 2024 at The Bridge Theatre. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Nicholas Hynter Joins The Royal Shakespeare Company Board

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Nicholas Hytner will join the Company’s Board, formally taking up the position at the Company’s AGM in Stratford-upon-Avon. Learn more about Hynter and his position here!

FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!

GUYS & DOLLS 2023 London Cast Recording to be Released This Month

Broadway Records will release London’s Bridge Theatre cast recording of Guys & Dolls, available digitally on September 29, 2023.

The National Theatre's Learning Activity is Now in Every Local Authority in the UK

The National Theatre’s Learning activity is now present in every local authority across the UK through its in-person and digital programmes. The NT’s active engagement with schools, teachers and young people is a key part of its mission to support the next generation of theatre makers and creators across the UK. The NT aims to inspire creativity, fire imaginations and boost skills for the future workforce of the sector and to build a more creative nation. 

Show Of The Week: Save Up To 47% on GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre

Show Of The Week: Tickets From £25 for Guys & Dolls. The Bridge transforms for one of the greatest musicals of all time. Be transported to the streets of Manhattan in Guys & Dolls directed by Nicholas Hytner. 

Swing Callum Bell Saves Performance of GUYS & DOLLS at The Bridge Theatre by Stepping Into Lead Role

Swing actor Callum Bell stepped into the lead role of Nicely Nicely Johnson in GUYS & DOLLS at The Bridge Theatre without any rehearsal. Read about how Bell's last-minute performance saved the show and delighted the audience.

REVIEW: Cameron Mackintosh's Revival of MISS SAIGON Arrives In Sydney With A Stronger Focus On The Fallout Of American Arrogance

Presented by Opera Australia, Cameron Mackintosh’s Revival of MISS SAIGON reunites the creatives from the 2004 Touring Production, which reached Australia in 2007, to reincorporate elements of the 1989 West End original while shifting the focus to make a more powerful message than the central love story. 

Review: LOVE NEVER DIES IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Over a decade has passed since Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera, was an undoubted flop during its first (and last) London run so this week’s revival in concert is a welcome retrospective. Was it a victim of its own hype or is it just a bad show?

Wake Up With BWW 7/26: First Look at BACK TO THE FUTURE and THE SHARK IS BROKEN, and More!

Top stories: Get a first look at Back to the Future and The Shark is Broken, plus Rachel Bloom will bring her one-woman show off-Broadway this fall, and more!

Owain Arthur Joins GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre

Owain Arthur will play the role of Nathan Detroit in Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls. Arthur will have his first performance on 17 July 2023 replacing Daniel Mays, who will return to the role on 16 October.

Nicholas Hytner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Nicholas Hytner has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for "Othello" and "Timon of Athens," as well as receiving the Lebedev Special Award. He was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "One Man, Two Guvnors," and Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. Hytner's work on "War Horse" earned him a nomination for Best Play at the Tony Awards. He was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The History Boys," and received a nomination for Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. In addition, Hytner received nominations for Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "The History Boys," "Orpheus Descending," and "Carousel." He was also nominated for Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Carousel," and Best Director of a Musical at the Tony Awards for both "Carousel" and "Miss Saigon." Hytner's achievements were further recognized when he won Director of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Ghetto," and Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for both "Ghetto" and "Othello."

Nicholas Hytner has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for "Timon of Athens" and the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards. He also received the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "One Man, Two Guvnors" and the Tony Award for Best Play for "War Horse". Additionally, Hytner won the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The History Boys", as well as the Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards and the Best Director at the Olivier Awards for the same production. He also won the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Carousel" and the Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for the same show. Lastly, he received the Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for "Ghetto".

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