Photo Coverage: 'The Seafarer' Opening Night

The National Theatre of Great Britain's critically acclaimed production of Conor McPherson's The Seafarer officially opened Thursday, December 6 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). The production, directed by McPherson, stars Conleth Hill, Ciarán Hinds, Sean Mahon, David Morse, and Jim Norton.

From McPherson, the author of the Olivier Award-winning The Weir and the Tony-nominated Shining City, comes "a chilling new play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth. It's Christmas Eve and Sharky (Morse) has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother (Norton) who's recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan (Hill) and Nicky (Mahon) are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger (Hinds) from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever higher. In fact, Sharky may be playing for his very soul," explain press notes.

The Seafarer ticket info: Ticket range from $98.50 - $76.50. Telecharge 212-239-6200 or www.telecharge.com.

The Seafarer plays Tuesday – Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.  Visit www.SeafarerThePlay.com

Photos by Ben Strothmann

The Seafarer Opening Night at the Booth Theatre on Thursday, December 6, 2007

Sean Mahon, Ciaran Hinds, Jim Norton, David Morse and Conleth Hill

Sean Mahon, Ciaran Hinds, Jim Norton, David Morse and Conleth Hill

Sean Mahon, Ciaran Hinds, Jim Norton, David Morse and Conleth Hill

Conor McPherson (Playwright/Director)

Conor McPherson

Jim Norton

Jim Norton and Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

Sean Mahon

Sean Mahon

Ciaran Hinds

Ciaran Hinds

David Morse

Ciaran Hinds, David Morse, Conleth Hill, Jim Norton and Sean Mahon

Ciaran Hinds, David Morse, Conleth Hill, Conor McPherson, Jim Norton and Sean Mahon