Hayward will step into the role of Interim Producing Artistic Director, while Walton will serve as Interim Associate Artistic Director.

This year saw the passing of many theatre luminaries, including James Earl Jones, Chita Rivera, Gavin Creel, and many more.

M. Night Shyamalan, Daniel Dae Kim, and others walked the red carpet for Jez Butterworth's new play.

The new Jez Butterworth play will begin performances in September.

Sam Mendes directs the new play from The Ferryman playwright Jez Butterworth.

Sam Mendes directs the new play from The Ferryman playwright, currently running in London's West End.

Winners were named May 22 at a ceremony at NYU Skirball Center.

Bartlett Sher directs Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

The National has also announced additional details for upcoming productions of The Boy With Two Hearts, Hex, and more.