The Motherf**ker With the Hat 2011

Opened: April 11, 2011
Closing: July 17, 2011

The Motherf**ker With the Hat - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT is a new high-octane, verbal cage match about love, fidelity, and misplaced haberdashery from playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis. Jackie and Veronica have been in love since the 8th grade. But now, Jackie is on parole and living clean and sober under the guidance of his sponsor, Ralph D, while still living and loving with his volatile soul mate Veronica who is fiercely loving, but far from sober. Still, their love is pure. And true. Nothing can come between them - except a hat.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Motherf**ker With the Hat

The Motherf---er With the Hat
7 / 10

In his Broadway debut, Rock acquits himself decently and makes the most of those occasions when his walking Namaste chant of a character veers close to stand-up territory with lines such as, 'I may be an a--hole, but I'm f---in' limber, bro!' Meanwhile, both Sciorra and Rodriguez breathe life into roles that could have come across as two-dimensional. There is no doubt, however, that it is Cannavale and Vézquez who are responsible for the show's greatest highs.

A Love Not at a Loss for Words
9 / 10

This is by far the most accomplished and affecting work from the gifted Mr. Guirgis, a prolific and erratic chronicler of marginal lives ('Jesus Hopped the ‘A' Train,' 'Our Lady of 121st Street')...The characters portrayed by a marvelous, intensely focused five-member ensemble - including the stand-up comic Chris Rock, in a solid Broadway debut, and a blazingly good Bobby Cannavale - are always striving for a mot juste to explain their less than clear-cut feelings. That Jackie's emotions, like those of everyone in 'Hat,' are a muddle doesn't mean that they don't burn clear, or bright enough to scorch.

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Closes July 17
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2011


Stephen Adly Guirgis' hit Tony® nominated Best Play THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT (aka The Motherf**ker with the Hat), starring Chris Rock, will close on Sunday, July 17th at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the play opened to critical acclaim on Monday, April 11, 2011.

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Salutes THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Cast - Complete Coverage!
by Walter McBride - July 14, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, which on Monday announced that it has recouped its full capitalization, stars Bobby Cannavale as Jackie, Chris Rock as Ralph D, Elizabeth Rodriguez as Veronica, Annabella Sciorra as Victoria and Yul Vázquez as Cousin Julio. Yesterday, the cast was honored with Sardi's wall portraits. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

FREEZE FRAME: Sardi's Salutes the Cast of THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT!
by Walter McBride - July 13, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, which on Monday announced that it has recouped its full capitalization, stars Bobby Cannavale as Jackie, Chris Rock as Ralph D, Elizabeth Rodriguez as Veronica, Annabella Sciorra as Victoria and Yul Vázquez as Cousin Julio. Today, Sardi's saluted the stars of the show; check out a snapshot from the event below!

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Recoups on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - July 11, 2011


Producers of Stephen Adly Guirgis' critically acclaimed new play THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT announced today that the extended limited engagement has recouped its full capitalization.

RIALTO CHATTER: THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT Extends Through September 10?
by Rialto Chatter - June 3, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT may be extending its Broadway run for a second time. Although there's no official word just yet, Telecharge has released a new block of tickets for the Tony nominated play, which was set to close on July 17th following a first extension earlier this month; tickets are now being sold through September 10th.

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Tony Interview Special - Bobby Cannavale on Being in 'The cool play on the block'
by Broadway Beat - June 6, 2011


Below, we bring you Bobby Cannavale, Best Lead Actor in a Play nominee for The Motherf**ker With the Hat. Previously nominated for a Tony Award for his role as Dennis in Mauritius in 2008, Cannavale is also known to New York theater audiences for his work with Labyrinth Theater Co. On screen, he is best known for his leading role as Bobby Caffey in the first two seasons of Third Watch. He also had a popular recurring role as Officer Vince D'Angelo on Will & Grace.

STAGE TUBE: Bobby Cannavale on His MOTHERF**KER Injury
by Nicole Rosky - June 2, 2011


Due to an extension, The Motherf**k**er With The Hat will now play through Sunday, July 17th at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the play opened to critical acclaim on Monday, April 11, 2011. Bobby Cannavale recently stopped by 'Morning Joe' where he went on the record about the injury he sustained during a perrformance last week. Click below to check it out!

Bobby Cannavale Sustains Head Injury Backstage at MOTHERf**k**ER WITH THE HAT
by Jessica Lewis - May 26, 2011


As reported in the New York Daily News, The Motherf**k**er With The Hat star Bobby Cannavale sustained a head injury backstage during last night's performance about an hour into the performance. Though bleeding, the injusry was not serious. The production was paused and an ambulence called as a precaution, Cannavale finished the performance.

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Extends Bway Run Through July 17!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2011


The producers of Stephen Adly Guirgis' hit new Tony® nominated Best Play THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT (aka The Motherf**ker with the Hat), starring Chris Rock, announced today that the limited engagement has been extended by three weeks and will now play through Sunday, July 17th at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the play opened to critical acclaim on Monday, April 11, 2011.

DEBUT OF THE MONTH: MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT's Annabella Sciorra
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 29, 2011


Annabella Sciorra is currently making her Broadway debut in THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT alongside Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Yul Vázquez.

Oprah Wants to Star on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2011


Last Friday, star of Broadway's THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, Chris Rock stopped by the The Oprah Winfrey Show to put his signature sidesplitting spin on marriage, parenthood and his latest project: Broadway.

Photo Coverage: IN THE SPOTLIGHT Series - THE MOTHERF**CKER WITH THE HAT
by Walter McBride - April 24, 2011


The world premiere on Broadway of THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT by Stephen Adly Guirgis stars Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the show is playing a strictly limited engagement at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street, New York City) and officially opened on April 11, 2011. Here are the first photos in a new BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride that takes a look at the stars in profile on opening night!

THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT's Chris Rock Guests On Oprah Winfrey
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2011


THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT (aka The Motherf**ker with the Hat) star Chris Rock will make his final guest appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Friday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m. on WABC-7 in New York City (check local listings).

Photo Coverage: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - April 13, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, by Stephen Adly Guirgis and starring Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez, opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Thetare (236 West 45th Street, New York City). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the limited engagement will play 15 weeks. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture all the star-filled red carpet arrivals and brings you photo coverage below!

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Goes Inside MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Opening!
by Broadway Beat - April 12, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, by Stephen Adly Guirgis and starring Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez, opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Thetare (236 West 45th Street, New York City). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the limited engagement will play 15 weeks. Broadway Beat was on hand for the after party and brings you coverage below!

Photo Coverage: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Opening Night Party!
by Walter McBride - April 12, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, by Stephen Adly Guirgis and starring Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez,Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez, opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Thetare (236 West 45th Street, New York City). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the limited engagement will play 15 weeks. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the after party and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - April 12, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, by Stephen Adly Guirgis and starring Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez,Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez, opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Thetare (236 West 45th Street, New York City). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the limited engagement will play 15 weeks.

Broadway Review Roundup: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, All the Reviews!
by Kelsey Denette - April 12, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT is a new high-octane, verbal cage match about love, fidelity, and misplaced haberdashery from playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis. Jackie and Veronica have been in love since the 8th grade. But now, Jackie is on parole and living clean and sober under the guidance of his sponsor, Ralph D, while still living and loving with his volatile soul mate Veronica who is fiercely loving, but far from sober. Still, their love is pure. And true. Nothing can come between them - except a hat. Did the show earn critics' tip of the hat? Find out now!

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Opens Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT by Stephen Adly Guirgis and starring Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez opens tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Thetare (236 West 45th Street, New York City). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the limited engagement will play 15 weeks.

STAGE TUBE: MOTHERF**KER's Chris Rock Visits GMA
by Nicole Rosky - April 5, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT star Chris Rock appeared on 'Good Morning America' yesterday, April 4. Check out the interview by clicking below!

BWW TV: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Performance Preview!
by Jessica Lewis - April 4, 2011


The world premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis' new play THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, starring Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, opens on Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. The strictly limited 15-week engagement began previews on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Click below for a performance preview of THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT onstage!

STAGE TUBE: Chris Rock Talks MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Nicole Rosky - April 4, 2011


THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT star Chris Rock appeared on CBS Sunday Morning yesterday, April 3. Check out the interview by clicking below!

The Motherf**ker With the Hat FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Motherf**ker With the Hat have there been?
The Motherf**ker With the Hat has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2011.
What Tony Awards has The Motherf**ker With the Hat been nominated for?
The Motherf**ker With the Hat has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for Anna D. Shapiro, and Best Scenic Design of a Play for Todd Rosenthal.
What awards has The Motherf**ker With the Hat been nominated for?
The Motherf**ker With the Hat has been nominated for several awards. Stephen Adly Guirgis was nominated for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Anna D. Shapiro was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show itself was nominated for Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Todd Rosenthal was nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra, and Yul Vazquez were all nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Motherf**ker With the Hat won?
The Motherf**ker With the Hat has won several awards, including Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephen Adly Guirgis. Anna D. Shapiro won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show also won the Outstanding New Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Todd Rosentha received the Outstanding Set Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The cast of the show also received recognition, with Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra, and Yul Vazquez all winning Performance awards at the Theatre World Awards.

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