All stories by American Theatre Wing on BroadwayStars

Saturday, February 1, 2025

68th Obie Awards: Stacey Derosier Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

What characterizes so much of this designer’s extensive work this season is her creation of spaces that are hauntingly and terrifyingly dark. A darkness that hides people and secrets, a da…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Dianne Wiest Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

They are two actresses who light up a theater every time they tread the boards. One of them has left indelible impressions in the work of playwrights as diverse as Tina Howe and Oscar Wilde,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Ensemble of Between Two Knees Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

To go through over 100 years of Native American history, including much of its trauma, systemic oppression, and pain, in merely two hours and thirty minutes seems like a crazy undertaking. E…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Ellen Maddow Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

If theater is where body, ritual, and phenomena exist in temporal relationship, then perhaps theater legacy exists within individual bodies who carry the dream, the memories, the praxis over…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Sheldon Best Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

An artist in turmoil, his lover, and his brother. A family steeped in grief. A young man on the cusp of connection. Three sets of stunning characters across three distinct timelines blended …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Adam Honoré Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

Lighting immersive theatre is a difficult task because it requires lighting a world from every possible angle while maintaining artistic integrity and nuance. This season, this designer lit …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Jian Jung Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

The serpentine wall in STAFF MEAL reshaped the stage for every scene, transforming the space from a bright, hip cafe to a bottomless restaurant cellar, and then to a sudden rainstorm in a ba…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Ariel Stess Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

Like tugging at loose yarn ends of an old sweater, this play begins with the dullness and monotony of four women’s lives. But as we follow these threads, what unravels is the deep and deli…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Normandy Sherwood Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

On rare occasions, we come across a theatrical experience that is an unwinding maze, a portal into strange dimensions, a visual feast that needs very little words, and yet, is utterly comple…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: Tectonic Theater Project Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

Devising theater that relies heavily on copious amounts of research, while continuing to engage audiences time after time, is no small feat. The use of archival material and a thirst for his…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM

68th Obie Awards: James Ryen Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

To go through over 100 years of Native American history, including much of its trauma, systemic oppression, and pain, in merely two hours and thirty minutes seems like a crazy undertaking. E…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Stage Management | Antonia Gianino and Lisa Dawn Cave | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

While many may not realize the breadth of skills—technical, collaborative, and creative—that Stage Managers bring to the theatre, it’s a role filled with extraordinary expertise both o…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:06PM
Friday, December 27, 2024

Working in the Theatre: the beautiful land i seek; Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater by American Theatre Wing

The current production of "the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo)," written by Matthew Barbot and directed by José Zayas, is (as of this release) the featured production o…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:30PM
Monday, December 16, 2024

Choreography with Dance Arrangement | Lainie Sakakura | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

The process of choreographing a musical in the rehearsal room can be a vulnerable and special creation. It’s truly a gift to have a Dance Arranger by your side to help guide the creative …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24AM
Friday, November 15, 2024

Direction | Kenny Leon | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

Dive into the art of direction with Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon (Purlie Victorious, Our Town)! Join us as Kenny shares his creative process and mentors emerging directors in this …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:42PM
Thursday, November 14, 2024

Direction with Kenny Leon | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

Dive into the art of direction with Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon (Purlie Victorious, Our Town)! Join us as Kenny shares his creative process and mentors emerging directors in this …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:31PM
Monday, November 11, 2024
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Working in the Theatre: Circus Arts, Acrobats & Choreo by American Theatre Wing

"The fragility that is present in circus... you could always just not be caught, fall off the wire, fall on your face...It is the ultimate in high stakes," says Jessica Stone, director of Wa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:24PM
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Classroom Resources Grants Webinar by American Theatre Wing

Inaugural 2024 Classroom Resources Grants Webinar where some of Broadway’s best designers shared insight on how to best equip your theatre space for success, and how to apply for support t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:42PM
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

American Theatre Wing's Wing Minute | 2024 Tony Awards by American Theatre Wing

The Tony Awards is one day a year, but the other 364 days, The American Theatre Wing is working tirelessly to connect talent with opportunity, and to build a diverse and dynamic next generat…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:36PM
Friday, August 23, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024

Wicked Scenic Design Tour | Edward Pierce | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

Scenic Designer Edward Pierce (Wicked, Angels in America) takes us behind the scenes into the world of Shiz/Oz, while sharing the goals, building blocks, and the ultimate fulfillment that th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:18PM
Monday, July 22, 2024

Wicked Scenic Design Tour | Edward Pierce | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

Scenic Designer Edward Pierce (Wicked, Angels in America) takes us behind the scenes into the world of Shiz/Oz, while sharing the goals, building blocks, and the ultimate fulfillment that th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:02PM
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Working in the Theatre Extended Interviews: Sergio Trujillo by American Theatre Wing

Catch this extended interview with Sergio Trujillo as he shares his passion for choreography and movement in musicals. Part of the "Working in the Theatre" series, this special cut dives int…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:24PM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Working in the Theatre: Writing and Directing - Appropriate by American Theatre Wing

The partnership and trust between a playwright and a director are vital for the success of a play, but this is especially unique when they're tied as friends and colleagues for years. The st…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:02PM
Friday, May 17, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Designing the Scene | Edward Pierce | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

On this American Theatre Wing's Master Class, Tony Nominated Scenic Designer Edward Pierce (Wicked, Angels in America) takes us behind the scenes into the world of Shiz/Oz, while sharing the…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:02PM
Monday, March 18, 2024

The Kilbanes Acceptance Speech | 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient by American Theatre Wing

"Receiving the Jonathan Larson Grant means time, more time to work, to take a breath, to listen and sing, to figure out what we might offer others. It means, in short, the whole damn world."…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:32PM

The Lazours Acceptance Speech | 2021 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient by American Theatre Wing

"It's such a fuel to our creative process. It's a really hard industry to work in and take a long time to get new work produced. This award keeps us going." - The Lazours The Jonathan Lars…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:32PM

Anna K. Jacobs Acceptance Speech | 2020 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient by American Theatre Wing

"The recognition and also the cash that comes with the award really helped to accelerate my career." - Anna. K Jacobs The Jonathan Larson Grant is an unconditional annual investment in indi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:32PM

Shayok Misha Chowdhury Acceptance Speech | 2021 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient by American Theatre Wing

"Jonathan Larson made something that quite literally changed my life so when my collaborator Laura and I found out we had received a Jonathan Larson Grant back in 2022 it was really the most…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:32PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre