Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early forties, and Mag, her manipulative aging mother, whose interference in Maureen’s first and possibly final chance of a loving relationship more...
Original Cast
Mag Folan
Maureen Folan
Marie Mullen, a founding member of the Druid Theatre Company, received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Maureen in the Druid production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. more...
Ray Dooley
Pato Dooley
Brian F. O'Byrne, an acclaimed Irish actor, made a significant impact with his Broadway debut in 1997 in "The Beauty Queen of Leenane," a performance that earned him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. more...
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Play | Marie Mullen |
| 1998 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress - Play | Anna Manahan |
| 1998 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress - Play | Marie Mullen |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Tom Murphy |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Brian F. O'Byrne |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Anna Manahan |
| 1998 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Marie Mullen |
Production Team
Paddy Cunneen Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Peter J. Fitzgerald Sound Designer
Garry Hynes Director
David Murphy Sound Designer
Francis O'Connor Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Ben Ormerod Lighting Designer
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