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.
Dylan Baker, who earned acclaim for his performance in "God of Carnage" on Broadway, has an extensive career that includes Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations for "La Bête" and an Obie Award for "Not About Heroes." more...
Christine Lahti, who starred in the Broadway production of "God of Carnage," has an illustrious career that includes an Oscar win for her directorial debut "Lieberman in Love" and Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for her role in "Chicago Hope." more...
Janet McTeer, a Golden Globe, Tony, and Olivier Award-winning actress, brought her remarkable talent to the stage in "God of Carnage." more...
Jimmy Smits, a 12-time Emmy nominee renowned for his roles in L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, and The West Wing, showcased his theatrical prowess in the 2009 Broadway production of God of Carnage. more...
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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