Photos: Inside The American Theatre Wing Annual Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 13, 2022
The American Theatre Wing held their annual Gala, honoring the legacy of actor, director, and activist Antoinette 'Tony' Perry alongside the past, present, and future women of the theatre. Check out photos here!
Broadway League's Charlotte St. Martin and Roundabout's Julia Levy Included in Mayor De Blasio's Arts, Culture & Entertainment Advisory Council
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2020
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed members to the following Sector Advisory Councils: Labor and Workforce; Large Business; Small Business; and Arts, Culture, and Entertainment. Sector Advisory Councils will inform the Administration's efforts to restart the economy and city life. The councils will serve as critical links to disseminate information about re-opening and provide guidance to shape the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Membership of the councils on Faith, Construction and Real Estate, Non-Profits and Social Services, Public Health and Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, and Surface Transportation will be announced in the coming days.
Theatre Horizon Wins American Theatre Wing National Theatre Company Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2017
Theatre Horizon, a professional theatre company located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is one of twelve theatre companies across the nation to be awarded the American Theatre Wing's National Theatre Company Grant. The prestigious $10,000 grant was awarded to Theatre Horizon because of their distinctive mission, audience cultivation, and their ability to nurture a community of artists in ways that strengthen and demonstrate the quality, diversity, and dynamism of American theatre.
David Henry Hwang to Succeed William Ivey Long as Chair of the American Theatre Wing
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2016
Tony Award®-winning Playwright David Henry Hwang has been elected the Chair of the American Theatre Wing. Having joined the board of the American Theatre Wing in 2009, Mr. Hwang will succeed current Chair William Ivey Long, who concludes his four-year term this year (the maximum number of consecutive years permitted). Mr. Long will maintain an active role in the Wing as he takes on the responsibilities as Immediate Past Chair.
Photo Coverage: American Theatre Wing Honors Stage and Screen Legend James Earl Jones
by Walter McBride - Sep 29, 2015
Just last night, the American Theatre Wing hosted its annual Gala at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South), honoring legendary actor James Earl Jones. Mr. Jones is a two-time Tony Award winner, two-time Obie Award winner and alumnus of the American Theatre Wing Professional School. CeCe Black, Anki Leeds, and Marva Smalls will serve as Gala Chairs.
THE GIN GAME's James Earl Jones Honored Tonight at American Theatre Wing's 2015 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2015
The American Theatre Wing hosts its annual Gala tonight, September 28, 2015 at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South), honoring legendary actor James Earl Jones. Mr. Jones is a two-time Tony Award winner, two-time Obie Award winner and alumnus of the American Theatre Wing Professional School. CeCe Black, Anki Leeds, and Marva Smalls will serve as Gala Chairs.
American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of 2015 National Theatre Company Grants
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2015
The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of its 2015 National Theatre Company Grants. This year's recipients are: 1st Stage (Tysons, VA), Bag&Baggage Productions (Hillsboro, OR), Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (Boulder, CO), Congo Square Theatre Company (Chicago, IL), Kansas City Actors Theatre (Kansas City, MO), Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company (Houston, TX), The NOLA Project (New Orleans, LA), Portland Playhouse (Portland, OR), San Francisco Playhouse (San Francisco, CA), Serenbe Playhouse (Chattahoochee Hills, GA), Theater Alliance (Washington, D.C.), and Tipping Point Theatre (Northville, MI). The prestigious grants totaling $120,000 will be presented on Monday, September 21st at a private event.
James Earl Jones to be Honored at American Theatre Wing's 2015 Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2014
The American Theatre Wing is pleased to announce that its annual Gala, to be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South), will honor legendary actor James Earl Jones. Mr. Jones is a two-time Tony Award winner, two-time Obie Award winner and alumnus of the American Theatre Wing Professional School. CeCe Black, Anki Leeds, and Marva Smalls will serve as Gala Chairs.
Nickelodeon Amplifies Pro-Social Elements to This Year's HALO Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2014
As Nickelodeon celebrates this year's five HALO Awards honorees this Nov. 30 for their commitment to service; the network is adding two pro-social elements to the telecast that will let audiences deepen their connections and commitments to the causes they care about.