Tony and Olivier Award-winning star Mark Rylance (La Bête, Boeing-Boeing) recreates his wildly acclaimed, multi award-winning performance as Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron on Broadway in the Royal Court Theatre production of Jez Butterworth’s universally heralded new play, Jerusalem.
In the woods of South West England, Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron, former daredevil motorcyclist and modern-day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, his son wants to be taken to the country fair, a stepfather wants to give him a serious kicking and a motley crew of friends wants his ample supply of drugs and alcohol.
Directed by Ian Rickson (from the acclaimed Broadway production of The Seagull), Jerusalem is the winner of the 2009 Evening Standard and London Critics’ Circle Awards and the 2010 Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Award for Best Play.
Molly Ranson, who appeared on Broadway in Jerusalem opposite Mark Rylance, has an extensive theater background, including performances in Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite and the critically acclaimed Bad Jews. more...
Mackenzie Crook, known for his diverse roles in both theatre and film, starred in the acclaimed production of "Jerusalem" at the Royal Court and the West End. more...
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John Gallagher Jr., known for his Tony Award-winning performance in *Spring Awakening*, also showcased his theatrical prowess in the Broadway production of *Jerusalem*. more...
Geraldine Hughes, a UCLA School of Film & Television alumna, has an impressive theatre background including her role in "Jerusalem" at both the Music Box Theatre and Apollo Theatre. more...
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James Riordan, who played Frank Whitworth in the Broadway production of Jerusalem alongside Mark Rylance, has also garnered acclaim for his versatile performances in The Elephant Man and other notable stage and screen roles. more...
Mark Rylance, who captivated audiences as Johnny "Rooster" Byron in the Broadway production of *Jerusalem* at The Music Box, directed by Ian Rickson, has had an illustrious career spanning stage and screen, including a knighthood for his services to drama. more...
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Awards and Nominations
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Leading Actor in a Play: Mark Rylance won.
2011 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Mark Rylance was nominated but did not win.
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Mark Rylance won.
2011 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Mackenzie Crook was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Mark Rylance won.
Production Team
Ian Dickinson Sound Designer
Ian Rickson Director
Mimi Jordan Sherin Lighting Designer
Stephen Warbeck Composer
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