God of Carnage is a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happens when their parents meet to talk about it.
On July 27, 2009 the production began a six-week summer hiatus. Performances resumed September 8.
Jeff Daniels, who received a Tony Award nomination for his role in "God of Carnage," has had a distinguished career across film, television, and stage, earning accolades such as two Primetime Emmy Awards and multiple Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations. more...
James Gandolfini, renowned for his iconic role as Tony Soprano, also brought his formidable talent to the stage in the past, including a memorable performance in "God of Carnage." more...
Marcia Gay Harden, who won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in the 2009 Broadway production of Yazmina Reza's "God of Carnage," has an illustrious career spanning film, television, and stage, including an Academy Award for her performance in "Pollock." more...
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Awards and Nominations
2009 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Marcia Gay Harden was nominated but did not win.
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Marcia Gay Harden won.
2009 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Jeff Daniels was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Jeff Daniels was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Gandolfini was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Marcia Gay Harden won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Hope Davis was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Simon N Baker Sound Designer
Chris Cronin Sound Designer
Christopher Hampton Translation
Mark Thompson Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Hugh Vanstone Lighting Designer
Matthew Warchus Director
Gary Yershon Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
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