O'Neill's only love story, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN tells the shattering story of Josie Hogan, a towering woman with a quick tongue and a ruined reputation who lives in a dilapidated Connecticut farmhouse with her conniving father, Phil. During one long moonlit night fueled by drink and lust, Josie's more...
Original Cast
Eve Best's portrayal of Josie in Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten at the Old Vic Theatre in London earned her a Laurence Olivier Award nomination, and she later reprised the role on Broadway in 2007, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play. more...
(Applause Books)
(Josie's father)
Colm Meaney, who was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance in "A Moon for the Misbegotten" both in London and on Broadway, has an extensive career spanning theatre, television, and film, including notable roles in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "The Snapper," for which he received a Golden Globe nomination. more...
Kevin Spacey, who gained prominence as a stage actor in the 1980s, notably appeared as Jamie Tyrone in Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night" in 1986, a role that helped establish his distinguished career in both theatre and film. more...
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Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Kevin Spacey |
| 2007 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Eve Best |
| 2007 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Eve Best |
| 2007 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Eve Best |
| 1974 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Ed Flanders |
| 1974 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Jason Robards |
| 1974 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Colleen Dewhurst |
Production Team
Paule Constable Lighting Designer
(UK)
(UK)
Bob Crowley Scenic Designer
Howard Davies Director
Mark Henderson Lighting Designer
Lynette Mauro Costume Designer
Dominic Muldowney Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
Christopher Shutt Sound Designer
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