Theodore S. Chapin News

The American Theatre Wing has announced new guidelines for its long-standing Theatre Company Grants Program.

The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of the 2010 Jonathan Larson® Grants. The grants, given annually to honor emerging composers, lyricists and book writers, help to continue Tony Award®-winning composer Jonathan Larson's dream of infusing musical theatre with a contemporary, joyful, urban vitality. After considering 165 applications, Peter Lerman, Daniel Mate, and songwriting team Michael Kooman (music) and Christopher Dimond (book & lyrics) were selected to receive the prestigious grants, totaling $10,000. They will be honored at a presentation on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Touch (240 W52 St.) in New York City.

The American Theatre Wing's SpringboardNYC, an intensive summer boot camp for student actors, is now seeking applications for the 2010 summer program, being held June 7 - 18 in New York City.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that legendary composerand lyricist Stephen Sondheim, currently represented on Broadway by A Little Night Musicand soon to be featured in the title role(s) of Roundabout Theatre Company's Sondheim onSondheim, is the guest for the 250 th interview on the popular audio program, 'DownstageCenter.

This year, we had the pleasure of making the following conversations and performances available to our viewers

The American Theatre Wing is pleased to present its original book, The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them, now on shelves.

The Drama Book Shop will host a talkback in conjunction with The American Theatre Wing's just released and highly praised new book, The American Theatre Wing presents The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them

The American Theatre Wing has announced that today marks the official publication date of its new book, "The Play That Changed My Life," as well as the latest additions to its unparalleled online archive of free audio and video programming on americantheatrewing.org.

A recreation of the American Theatre Wing's popular World War II nightclub, the Stage Door Canteen, will open at the National World War II Museum (New Orleans, LA), it was announced. The attraction is part of the museum's extensive expansion project, which will be unveiled Friday, November 6th.

The American Theatre Wing has announced an online essay contest in conjunction with the release of its original book, The American Theatre Wing presents The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them, available December 1.

A recreation of the American Theatre Wing's popular World War II nightclub, the Stage Door Canteen, will open at the National World War II Museum (New Orleans, LA), it was announced. The attraction is part of the museum's extensive expansion project, which will be unveiled Friday, November 6th.

The American Theatre Wing has announced the launch of a new online, backstage video series, 'In The Wings,' available beginning today (Friday, 10/23) on americantheatrewing.org. Focusing on the people who are almost never in the news but who are essential to the making of the shows we all see and love, 'In The Wings' explores the talents and stories behind the scenes, from the costume and scenic shops to the rehearsal room to the stage itself, with designers, artisans and craftspeople explaining their unique contributions to theatrical art in their own words. These short videos shine the spotlight on disciplines many may not even realize are a part of theatrical production and celebrate the full diversity of talent that contribute to bringing a show to the stage. Click americantheatrewing.org/inthewings/ to subscribe to the podcast, listen or watch videos.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that Producer Emanuel Azenberg is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.' Hosted by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, 'Downstage Center' features weekly in-depth interviews with the leading artists and professionals working on stage today. Azenberg's interview is available online and as a podcast through iTunes or an RSS feed. Click http://americantheatrewing.org/downstagecenter to listen or subscribe.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that Applause Theatre & Cinema Books will publish its original book, The American Theatre Wing presents The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them.

The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing announce today's launch of 'This is Broadway,' short interviews from Broadway notables circa 1977.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that veteran Broadway Press Agent Adrian Bryan-Brown is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.' Hosted by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, 'Downstage Center' features weekly in-depth interviews with the leading artists and professionals working on stage today.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that choreographer Sergio Trujillo is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.' Hosted by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, 'Downstage Center' features weekly in-depth interviews with the leading artists and professionals working on stage today.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that Theater Development Fund Executive Director Victoria Bailey is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.'

The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 (8:00-11:00 p.m., live EST) on the CBS Television Network. The awards honor theatre professionals and distinguished achievement on Broadway. The cut-off for nomination eligibility on the 2009-2010 Broadway Season will be April 29, 2010.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that Tony-winning costume designer Susan Hilferty is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.'