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The Motherf**ker With the Hat 2011

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

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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

Chris Rock and Bobby Cannavale star in 'The Motherf**ker with the Hat' on Broadway
9 / 10

Shapiro directs her actors to play the comedy very truthfully but quickly on an impressive setting designed by Todd Rosenthal that rapidly flips between three different apartments. A metal staircase that zigzags towards the heavens, a vertical slice of Manhattan skyline and a vast, empty billboard frame looming above the action lends visual grandeur to a human comedy that some viewers are likely to recognize as being all too close to home.

A Motherf**ker That Plays Hard-to-Get
3 / 10

In a good Guirgis play (and my favorite is The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, overstuffed and Wiki-stubbed as it was), there’s always some glimmering, bobbing moral buoy that recedes but never vanishes as the bumptious, hair-trigger characters kick up waves of slangy chaos. Here, as Jackie faces off against a bottomless pit of moral relativism (“What are we, Europeans or some shit?”), the buoy goes under and, for the most part, stays there. But the play really doesn’t have the heft to earn the death of hope, nor does it have the stones or the seriousness to declare hope officially dead. Motherf**ker mainly concerns itself with a lot of big, mordant laughs (with Yul Vazquez, as Jackie’s slightly Aspie ex-sex-addict cousin Julio, walking away with the show’s chewy center). Jabbing exchanges like “I coulda fucked your wife the other night!” / “Shit, I coulda fucked your girl the other day — and I did!” land solidly in the audience’s breadbasket, yet overall, the play feels jumpy and scant. Anna D. Shapiro hops from laugh to laugh at such a workmanlike tempo, the characters sometimes feel on the verge of urban blue-collar caricature. Despite the monumental pain they feel, these people lack the savor we hear in Guirgis’s best stuff.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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The Motherf**ker With the Hat - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Bobby Cannavale
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Yul Vázquez
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Stephen Adly Guirgis
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Bobby Cannavale
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Anna D. Shapiro
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Yul Vazquez
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Elizabeth Rodriguez
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play 0
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Todd Rosentha
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Yul Vazquez
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Annabella Sciorra
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Elizabeth Rodriguez
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Chris Rock
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Bobby Cannavale
2011 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Anna D. Shapiro
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Yul Vazquez
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Bobby Cannavale
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Elizabeth Rodriguez
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Stephen Adly Guirgis
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Stephen Adly Guirgis
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Scott Rudin
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Stuart Thompson
2011 Tony Awards Best Play The Public Theater
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Oskar Eustis
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Mimi O'Donnell
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Carl Moellenberg
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Joey Parnes
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Labyrinth Theater Company
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Yul Vazquez
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Danny Feldman
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Fabula Media Partners LLC
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Jean Doumanian/Ruth Hendel
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Jamie deRoy
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Tulchin Bartner
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Jon B. Platt
2011 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Todd Rosenthal

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