Martin McDonagh
Latest News on Martin McDonagh:
Alex Brightman Wants to Star in Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN (Mar 25, 2025)
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN at the Shimberg Playhouse (Mar 22, 2025)
Review: Teresa Doggett is Bloody Brilliant in Albion Theatre's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE (Mar 15, 2025)
Alex Brightman Wants to Star in Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN (Mar 25, 2025)
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN at the Shimberg Playhouse (Mar 22, 2025)
Review: Teresa Doggett is Bloody Brilliant in Albion Theatre's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE (Mar 15, 2025)
BIO
Martin is an award-winning writer/director, and Hangmen marks his seventh play to be produced on Broadway. His plays include The Beauty Queen of Leenane, A Skull in Connemara, The Lonesome West, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Pillowman, A Behanding in Spokane, and Hangmen. His most recent film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, won Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards for Best Picture and McDonagh’s screenplay. His other film work as writer/director includes Seven Psychopaths, In Bruges, and his Oscar-winning short, Six Shooter. His newest film, The Banshees of Inisherin, will be released within the year.
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Movies
In Bruges
[ 2008 ] director
[ 2008 ] director
Seven Psychopaths
[ 2012 ] writer
[ 2012 ] writer
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
[ 2017 ] director
[ 2017 ] director
The Banshees of Inisherin
[ 2022 ] producer
[ 2022 ] producer
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Martin McDonagh, Hangmen
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Best Foreign Play
Martin McDonagh, Hangmen
Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Play
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Obie Awards - 2006 - Playwriting
Martin McDonagh, The Lieutenant Of Inishmore
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play
Martin McDonagh, The Lieutenant of Inishmore
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Best Foreign Play
Martin McDonagh, The Pillowman
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play
Martin McDonagh, The Pillowman
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Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Play
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Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best New Comedy
Martin McDonaghThe Lieutenant Of Inishmore
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play
Martin McDonagh, The Lonesome West
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Play
Martin McDonagh, The Beauty Queen of Leenan
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best New Comedy
Martin McDonaghA Skull In Connemara
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Play
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Olivier Awards - 1997 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year
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Evening Standard Awards - 1996 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright
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Videos
VIDEO: Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan Investigate a West End Murder in the SEE HOW THEY RUN Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-06-29 09:34:24
VIDEO: Alfie Allen Talks HANGMEN, McDonagh & More on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-05-05 11:00:52
VIDEO: Alfie Allen Talks HANGMEN on GOOD MORNING AMERICA & NBC New York Live
by Michael Major - 2022-04-14 15:44:46
Broadway Rewind: Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway in THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-21 17:01:00
VIDEO: Dan Stevens Talks His Return to Broadway in HANGMEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-02 10:35:56
VIDEO: See Dan Stevens & Judi Dench in the Trailer for BLITHE SPIRIT
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-02-26 10:09:50
Theater Talk: Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel & Charlie Stemp on HELLO, DOLLY!'s New Leading Lady!
by Theater Talk - 2018-02-19 10:58:23
VIDEO: SAG Award Winner Frances McDormand Praises Writer Martin McDonagh
by Caryn Robbins - 2018-01-22 08:10:01
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Druid's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, Coming to the Taper
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-10-20 07:04:41
TV: Full Cast Announced in West End's HANGMEN - First Trailer Released!
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-10-30 07:50:37
VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT, Soon To Be a Harold Prince, David Yazbek, Itamar Moses Musical Premiering at The Atlantic
by Michael Dale - 2015-10-14 18:31:28
STAGE TUBE: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN's Daniel Radcliffe Gives Backstage Tour at Cort Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-23 12:46:36
STAGE TUBE: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN's Daniel Radcliffe Talks Broadway, Harry Potter and More
by Stage Tube - 2014-06-20 21:16:53
News
Alex Brightman Wants to Star in Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2025
Broadway alum Alex Brightman and writer and actor Brandon Rogers recently revealed some of their dream Broadway roles. Both performers appear in Hazbin Hotel, the animated musical series that features a large ensemble of Broadway veterans.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2025
Broadway alum Alex Brightman and writer and actor Brandon Rogers recently revealed some of their dream Broadway roles. Both performers appear in Hazbin Hotel, the animated musical series that features a large ensemble of Broadway veterans.
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - Mar 22, 2025
Harrowing & Hilarious, the play's comedy is pitch black and the show itself is pitch perfect.
by Peter Nason - Mar 22, 2025
Harrowing & Hilarious, the play's comedy is pitch black and the show itself is pitch perfect.
Review: Teresa Doggett is Bloody Brilliant in Albion Theatre's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
by James Lindhorst - Mar 15, 2025
As the Irish would say, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE is simply grand. Ashton is a skillful storyteller. He and his assistant director C.J. Langdon have elicited stunning performances from Cochran, Doggett, Matthews, and Meyers. McDonagh’s script is dripping with mordant and grim humor. Put Albion’s fierce and menacing production of the darkly humorous THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE on your short list of plays to see this March.
by James Lindhorst - Mar 15, 2025
As the Irish would say, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE is simply grand. Ashton is a skillful storyteller. He and his assistant director C.J. Langdon have elicited stunning performances from Cochran, Doggett, Matthews, and Meyers. McDonagh’s script is dripping with mordant and grim humor. Put Albion’s fierce and menacing production of the darkly humorous THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE on your short list of plays to see this March.
Review: A Blistering, Searing No-Holds-Barred Thriller Takes Center Stage with Martin Mcdonagh’s THE PILLOWMAN at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 14, 2025
This evening, or rather last evening, during their “Final Preview,” I was once again regaled to my seat with baited breath as I waited for the lights to fall on McDonagh’s masterpiece and, forthrightly, my favorite play, The Pillowman.
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 14, 2025
This evening, or rather last evening, during their “Final Preview,” I was once again regaled to my seat with baited breath as I waited for the lights to fall on McDonagh’s masterpiece and, forthrightly, my favorite play, The Pillowman.
Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE at 2025 Edinburgh Fringe as Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025
Richard Jordan has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE, set to play at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025
Richard Jordan has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE, set to play at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway, The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway, The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
Producer Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE As Touring Producer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
Richard Jordan has announced that he has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
Richard Jordan has announced that he has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE.
THE PILLOWMAN Comes to The Straz This Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman is on stage through April 6 at the Straz Center, where Jobsite is resident theater company. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman is on stage through April 6 at the Straz Center, where Jobsite is resident theater company. Learn more about the show here!
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Will Premiere at Specially-Built Venue in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book 'The Hunger Games' and Lionsgate's motion picture will begin performances this October in London! Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book 'The Hunger Games' and Lionsgate's motion picture will begin performances this October in London! Learn more here.
THE PILLOWMAN to be Presented at Astonrep Productions This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
Astonrep Productions will return with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, THE PILLOWMAN by Martin McDonagh, directed by Derek Bertelsen, this spring. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
Astonrep Productions will return with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, THE PILLOWMAN by Martin McDonagh, directed by Derek Bertelsen, this spring. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 30, 2025
Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, 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 sets in motion a train of events that leads inexorably towards the play's terrifying dénouement.
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 30, 2025
Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, 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 sets in motion a train of events that leads inexorably towards the play's terrifying dénouement.
Cast Set For ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama Anna in the Tropics, which begins previews in February.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama Anna in the Tropics, which begins previews in February.
Martin McDonagh's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE to be Presented at Irish Heritage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Irish Heritage Theatre will present its March production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Irish Heritage Theatre will present its March production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025
Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present The Beauty Queen of Leenane, an intimate and pitch-black comedy by Martin McDonagh, best known for The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and recent film The Banshees of Inisherin.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025
Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present The Beauty Queen of Leenane, an intimate and pitch-black comedy by Martin McDonagh, best known for The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and recent film The Banshees of Inisherin.
THE BIG QUIET World Premiere to be Presented at PYGmalion Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2025
PYGmalion Theatre Company will continue its 2024/2025 season with the world premiere of 'The Big Quiet' by Morag Shepherd, directed by Tamara Howell in February. Learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2025
PYGmalion Theatre Company will continue its 2024/2025 season with the world premiere of 'The Big Quiet' by Morag Shepherd, directed by Tamara Howell in February. Learn more about the production here!
Original Creative Team Returns For CRAVE At Intiman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025
Intiman Theatre welcomes prominent artists to revisit their work from 20 years prior in an encore production of Sarah Kane's CRAVE, showing February 11 - March 2, 2025, at the Erickson Theater (1524 Harvard Ave).
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025
Intiman Theatre welcomes prominent artists to revisit their work from 20 years prior in an encore production of Sarah Kane's CRAVE, showing February 11 - March 2, 2025, at the Erickson Theater (1524 Harvard Ave).
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
Video: Jeff Goldblum Recalls Meeting Ariana Grande During Broadway's THE PILLOWMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024
In a new interview on The Tonight Show, Jeff Goldblum shared the first time he met his Wicked co-star Ariana Grande years ago during his run in the 2005 production of Martin McDonagh's play The Pillowman. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024
In a new interview on The Tonight Show, Jeff Goldblum shared the first time he met his Wicked co-star Ariana Grande years ago during his run in the 2005 production of Martin McDonagh's play The Pillowman. Watch the interview now!
GHOST STORIES Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024
After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024
After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.
Review: HANGMEN at The Studio, Holden Street Theatres
by Barry Lenny - Oct 26, 2024
You don’t want to miss this one.
by Barry Lenny - Oct 26, 2024
You don’t want to miss this one.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Martin McDonagh written?
Martin McDonagh has written 10 shows including The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Playwright), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Playwright), The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Playwright), The Lonesome West (Playwright), A Skull in Connemara (Playwright), The Pillowman (Playwright), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Playwright), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Playwright), A Behanding In Spokane (Playwright), Hangmen (Author).
What awards has Martin McDonagh been nominated for?
Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Hangmen, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Hangmen, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Hangmen, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Lieutenant Of Inishmore, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Pillowman, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Pillowman, Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for The Pillowman, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for The Lieutenant Of Inishmore, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lonesome West, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenan, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for A Skull In Connemara, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Beauty Queen Of Leenane and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane.
What awards has Martin McDonagh won?
Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Hangmen; Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Lieutenant Of Inishmore; Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Pillowman; Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for The Pillowman; Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for The Lieutenant Of Inishmore; and the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane.
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