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The Beauty Queen of Leenane 1998

Opened: April 23, 1998
Closing: March 14, 1999

The Beauty Queen of Leenane - 1998 Broadway History , Info & More

Walter Kerr Theatre (Broadway)
219 West 48th St. New York, NY

Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, 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.


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Kennedy Center to Feature DRUIDMURPHY Series, 10/17-20
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2012


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents DruidMurphy October 17-20, 2012 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Told through three of the greatest plays by Tom Murphy including Conversations on a Homecoming on October 19 & 20, A Whistle in the Dark on October 18 & 20, and Famine on October 17 & 20, DruidMurphy is a major celebration of one of Ireland's most respected living dramatists. Directed by Garry Hynes, the DruidMurphy experience allows audience members to see each play individually or the full three-play cycle in one day. DruidMurphy is part of the etcetera! series.

Druid Theatre Co Presents THE SILVER TASSIE 7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011


Tony Award-winning director Garry Hynes returns to New York on July 24, 2011 with the Druid Theatre Company's production of Seán O'Casey's The Silver Tassie, a searing drama set during and after World War I.

Druid Theatre Co Presents THE SILVER TASSIE 7/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011


Tony Award-winning director Garry Hynes returns to New York on July 24, 2011 with the Druid Theatre Company's production of Seán O'Casey's The Silver Tassie, a searing drama set during and after World War I.

STAGE TUBE: CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Opens at CTG
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2011


The Druid and Atlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's darkly humorous 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' just opened at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. The darkly humorous piece, directed by Druid's Artistic Director and Tony Award- winner Garry Hynes, has been receiving critical praise as the production tours across the country. Check out footage from opening night below!

Photo Flash: Colin Farrell Attends CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Opening
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2011


The Druid and Atlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's darkly humorous 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' arrives in Southern California the first week of April for a four-week run at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Arrives at the Kirk Douglas Theatre 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2011


The Druid and Atlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's darkly humorous 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' arrives in Southern California the first week of April for a four-week run at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Arrives at the Kirk Douglas Theatre 4/5
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 28, 2011


The Druid and Atlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's darkly humorous 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' arrives in Southern California the first week of April for a four-week run at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

Kennedy Center presents The Cripple of Inishmaan in the Eisenhower Theater
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2011


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents DRUID and Atlantic Theater Company's production of The Cripple of Inishmaan running February 8 to 12 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater.

Kennedy Center presents The Cripple of Inishmaan in the Eisenhower Theater
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2011


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents DRUID and Atlantic Theater Company's production of The Cripple of Inishmaan running February 8 to 12 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater.

Kennedy Center presents The Cripple of Inishmaan in the Eisenhower Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2011


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents DRUID and Atlantic Theater Company's production of The Cripple of Inishmaan running February 8 to 12 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater.

VENICE, INISHMAAN, THIS et al. Set for CTG's 2010-2011 Season at Kirk Douglas Theatre; Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 14, 2010


Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group, has set the 2010-2011 season at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. The new season, which features three productions and four DouglasPlus presentations, will run from October 7, 2010, through August 28, 2011.

'PLOW', 'MENAGERIE', 'INISHMORE' 'BENGAL TIGER', '39 STEPS' & Mystery Musical Featured In 2010 Mark Taper Forum Season
by Eddie Varley - Aug 21, 2009


Two classic American plays by iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights, two audacious plays by contemporary mavericks, a world premiere musical by one of America's greatest living singer/songwriters and the bonus option of a delicious spoof of a 1935 movie are set for Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum's 2010 season at the Los Angeles Music Center, it was announced today by Michael Ritchie, CTG's Artistic Director.

Atlantic Presents McDonagh's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Previews Begin 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid will reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh's play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.

Atlantic's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Extends Run Thru 3/1
by Eddie Varley - Dec 23, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company and Druid are proud to announce a four week extension of Martin McDonagh's hit dark comedy THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, which will now play through Sunday, March 1st, 2009 Off Broadway at Atlantic's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Begins Previews On 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid are proud to reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh?s play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Begins Previews On 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 26, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid are proud to reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh?s play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.

Atlantic Presents McDonagh's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Previews Begin 12/9
by Eddie Varley - Nov 26, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid will reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh's play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.

MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE to Open Off-Broadway October 15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2006


The play will open Off Broadway at The Minetta Lane Theatre on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 7pm for 48 performances only, through Sunday, November 19, 2006.

The Beauty Queen of Leenane History

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The Beauty Queen of Leenane - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Marie Mullen
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Garry Hynes
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Garry Hynes
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Marty McDonough
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Martin McDonough
1998 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
1998 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Martin McDonagh
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Play Marie Mullen
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Play Anna Manahan
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Play Garry Hynes
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Play 0
1998 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Garry Hynes
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Tom Murphy
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Brian F. O'Byrne
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Anna Manahan
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Marie Mullen
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Royal Court Theatre Productions
1998 Tony Awards Best Play The Druid Theatre Company
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Norma Langworthy
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Julian Schlossberg
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Leonard Soloway
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Steven M. Levy
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Chase Mishkin
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Randall Wreghitt
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Atlantic Theater Company
1998 Tony Awards Best Play Martin McDonagh

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