American Players Theatre Wins 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award
The American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin, will make history by receiving the 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award, marking it as the first theater in Wisconsin to achieve this accolade in six decades. As the organization approaches its 47th season, it will also be awarded a grant of $25,000. This announcement was made by Heather Hitchens and Jason Laks, who noted the theater's significance in the Midwest arts scene. Founded in 1980, the venue boasts a 1,075-seat outdoor amphitheater and a 200-seat indoor space, welcoming approximately 100,000 patrons annually. The new season kicks off on June 6, with the award ceremony slated for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.
Key facts
- American Players Theatre won the 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award.
- It is the first Wisconsin theater company to win this award in six decades.
- The award includes a $25,000 grant.
- The theater is in its 47th season.
- Heather Hitchens and Jason Laks announced the award.
- The company was founded in 1977 in Washington, D.C., by Charles Bright, Randall Duk Kim, and Anne Occhiogrosso.
- First Wisconsin performance was 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' in 1980.
- The 47th season opens June 6 with 'As You Like It'; Tony ceremony is June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.
Entities
Artists
- Charles Bright
- Randall Duk Kim
- Anne Occhiogrosso
- Brenda DeVita
- Sara Young
Institutions
- American Players Theatre
- American Theatre Wing
- The Broadway League
- Tony Awards
- Radio City Music Hall
- Wisconsin Public Radio
Locations
- Spring Green
- Wisconsin
- Madison
- District of Columbia
- New York City