Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Revival 2023
Run Time:
80 minutes, no intermission
80 minutes, no intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: November 13, 2023Closing: January 07, 2024
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea - 2023 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Lucille Lortel Theatre
121 Christopher St (between Hudson & Bleeker Sts) New York, NY 10014
In Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, the two characters delve into a bitter argument at a bar. Roberta is a single mother of a teenage son who spends her evenings partying, hoping to boost her self-esteem. Danny is a misunderstood loner who lives with his mother. The two strangers share their self-destructive habits and battles with addiction. As the characters excavate their deep darknesses, they make room for empathy.
Academy Award winner John Patrick Shanley wrote Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, his second play, in 1984. Shanley is known for the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable, and writes searing dramas that explore complex, human topics. Danny and the Deep Blue Sea premiered at the Humana Festival of New Plays at the Actors Theatre of Louisville before debuting in downtown New York with the Circle in the Square Theatre.
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea - 2023 - Off-Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
‘Harmony’ Broadway Review: Barry Manilow Musical Finds Sweet Notes In Sour Era; Aubrey Plaza & Christopher Abbott Ignite ‘Danny And The Deep Blue Sea’
7 / 10
First-time stage director Jeff Ward takes a bold approach to the play, and even if all of the risks won’t pay off for all of the audience members – a sudden shift from brutal realism into avant garde modern dance (yes, you read that right) is bound to divide longtime Danny devotees – this revival nonetheless makes a fine display of Shanley’s streetwise Bronx poetry.
Review: Stage Newbie Aubrey Plaza Dips Her Toe Into ‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’
7 / 10
For its first half, the 80-minute play keeps your attention with its dated but energetic battle of the sexes, but the longer we spend with these folks the less authentic they become. The scope is intimate to the point of claustrophobia; it contracts rather than expands. There’s only so many times you can watch these two take one step towards joy, and two steps back in shame or fear. By the hushed, tentatively hopeful end, the actors are crumpled on Lucille Lortel stage—practically below the sightlines of my row. What began as two rabid animals tearing each other apart ends as a whimper as they agree to share a cage.
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Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Out of DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Performances This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott will be out of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Dec 12-14 due to sickness.
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Extends at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2023
The completely sold-out Off-Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, starring Aubrey Plaza – in her stage debut – and Christopher Abbott, has extended by popular demand. Danny and the Deep Blue Sea must end on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2023
Check out photos from inside opening night of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott.
Review Roundup: DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2023
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott just celebrated opening night at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Photos: Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott in DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2023
Get a First Look at Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea!
Aubrey Plaza Reveals She is Living With Patti LuPone
by Stephi Wild - November 8, 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 8, 2023
A pair of New York City roommates has emerged, Aubrey Plaza and Patti LuPone! Plaza revealed in an interview that she is living with LuPone while working on the Off-Broadway play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
Interview: Jeff Ward Talks Working With Aubrey Plaza & Christopher Abbott
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023
In this exclusive interview, Jeff Ward discusses his transition from acting to directing, his attachment to 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,' and his unique vision for the play. Gain insights into his creative process and the challenges he faced in his directorial debut.
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Will Offer $20 Lottery Tickets
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2023
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2023
A limited number of $20 tickets will be available via a weekly TodayTix Lottery for all performances of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott beginning on the first performance on Monday, October 30.
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long has Danny and the Deep Blue Sea been running Off-Broadway?
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on Monday Nov 13, 2023 and has now been running for 1 month.
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea History
Other Productions of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
| 1984 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
| 2004 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
| 2023 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Production Off-Broadway |
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea - 2023 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance | Aubrey Plaza |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Danny and the Deep Blue Sea |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play | Christopher Abbott |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lighting Design | John Torres |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Revival | Danny and the Deep Blue Sea |
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