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 creative team for The
Seafarer includes: Rae Smith (set and costume design), Neil Austin
(lighting design), and Mathew Smethurst-Evans (sound design).
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
